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Show RADIO STATION IS USEFUL TO LEGION Official use of the radio as a means of communication with American Legion Le-gion members was forecast almost a year ago, but the organization has Just begun this means of disseminating Legion news and views to its membership member-ship and to the general public. On March 30, National Commander John R. Quinn formally opened Legion Le-gion use of the radio at station WTAS, Elgin, 111., as official station for the Legion. The station Is owned by Charles E. Erbsteln, a Chicago attorney, at-torney, and is located at his summer home. Broadcasting is done on a 28G ' meter wave length, which permits it to be heard In all sections of the country. Commander Quinn spoke on the policies pol-icies of the Legion, enunciating the accomplishments of the organization for the disabled, Its plans for welfare of children orphaned by the World war and its fight against radicalism. Word was received by telegraph from 25 states that the Legion message had been heard through the air. The program is to be continued on each Sunday afternoon and on Tuesday Tues-day nights. On these occasions, some one of the Legion's orators will speak on certain phases of Legion activity and musical programs furnished by Legion Le-gion vocalists, glee" clubs, instrumentalists, instru-mentalists, orchestras, and bands will be heard. Mr. Erbstein's Interest in the treatment treat-ment and care of the disabled, and his feeling toward success of the Legion's alms are responsible for the preferring prefer-ring of his station. Use of this station, if successful, opens a way of communication for the Legion that will be unlimited, Und it Is not impossible that the organization will soon own and operate its own station from national headquarters. |