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| | Why I Believe in Government Radio (1922) |
 | | Here, we have developed the receiving end to an almost fantastic degree, but the broadcasts received here have been largely in the nature of amusing vaudeville, and in the past few months there has been no lack of rumors from the public that this type of amusement is losing its appeal. |
 | | Howell, through an official investigation of the broadcasting situation here and abroad, made for the United States government, has had an unparalleled opportunity to acquire a definite picture of what radio may ultimately mean to the public. |
 | | While Will Hays was Postmaster General, he conceived a concrete plan for the installation of radio broadcasting stations throughout the country, say about 400 miles apart, so that weather and market reports, news bulletins, and, incidentally, amusement, might be afforded to our widely scattered population in their own homes. |
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