American Broadcasting System

Radio Record, Volume V, Issue 42, 29 April 1932, Page 4

American Broadcasting System

Proposed Government Control HE American Senate has passed a resolution directing the Federal Radio Commission to inquire into the broadcasting situation, with particular emphasis on the feasibility of Government ownership and operation. Far from being perturbed over this resolution, the National Association of Broadeasters has stated that it welcomes "any fair snd impartial investigation as an opportunity to demonstrate that the American plan of competitive broudeasting, in the hands of private industry, is immeasurably superior to the system prevalent in Europe." Senator Couzens, who introduced the resolution, said :- "JT am convinced that the whole radio industry is being irreparably damaged by the amount of time given to advertising on the radio, and if the industry is to continue to meet popular opinion either advertising must be discontinued entirely or limited to'a single statement concerning sponsorship of the programme. Senator Couvens added that he was not committed to any particular scheme, but desired a guide when the matter comes up in Congress, which is highly improbable in this yession because of the approaching Presidential campaign and the press o£ other major problems.