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niung lfetoei BASED ON A TRUE STORY HEARD OVER THE RADIO A moment of fumbling-then a strong hand grasped the key of the small radio transmitter in the rear of Bill Halstead's Repair Shop. The hand belonged to Iames Elkins, Bill's student, who was learning the noble art of the dots and dashes. Iim's ambition to become a radio Ham had existed from the day, two weeks before, when, in a moment of weakness, Bill had suggested radio as a hobby. Yet Bill did not regret volunteering to become Iim's in- structor, for never had he been privileged to have a more able student. In these two short weeks, lim had mastered the code and was well on his way to sending and receiving efficiently. lim came of prosper- ous parents, therefore, with the help of Bill, he was soon building his own transmitter., Every day saw lim hard at work on the rougher parts of the set, while Bill adjusted the fine points. At last the set was built, the license obtained, and another career as a was begun. Iim's first act as a licensed amateur was to call his pal, Bill, who lived only four blocks away. He experienced a thrill in the thought that he was one of the great league of invisible com- rades. At the end of three months, Iim had built up an acquaintance with more than one hundred amateurs. He had come to know them by their signals so that he could tell the different stations by merely hearing their calls. Dawn broke one morning to find him tapping ceaselessly, trying to find someone with whom to talk. He called W8LI..Z, Paul Williams of Hills- boro, a small village on the banks of the great Muskingum River. By chance he got a return to his swift call. After the usual radio chatter, they switched to voice so that they might hear one another talk. Iim noted a bit of anxiety in Paul's voice. When he inquired about it, Paul an- swered, There may be nothing to it, but we have heard rumors that these recent rains have weakened the Molmouth Dam. At least, I am glad I laid in a new supply of batteries. lf you get any news, let me know, but I wouldn't worry, lim flashed back. At that moment the voice of Iim's mother sum- moned him to breakfastp therefore, he was obliged to sign off to indulge in one of his fa- vorite pastimes. Back at his receiver he heard a frantic signal. Realizing it was his call letters and recognizing the peculiar sending of W8LLZ, he answered swiftly and, without the usual preliminary rec- ognition, Paul broke in excitedly. The dam's broken! Water is rising! I'm on the second floor, so I am safe. Try to contact Pittsburgh Red Cross. l'll sign off now. Please stay at your trans- mitter. With mingled feelings Iim turned to the task of contacting the Red Cross. To think that he, Iim Elkins, a licensed Ham of only three months, was chosen by Paul out of all acquaint- ances to act as intermediary between the flood zone and the outside world. Paul Williams- alone-on the second floor of a flooded house! He was awakened from his reverie by a return call from Paul. Paul's words fell like a thunder clap. The power lines are down, so you and I are the only means of communication. Here is a list of supplies we need. Having made note of the needs, Iim contacted Bill Halstead to have him stand double shift with him. Skilfully he cleared the air lanes and estab- lished two-way communication with both the Red Cross and Paul. At a moment's notice the forces of relief had been marshalled by these unsung heroes to rush aid to the sufferers in the flooded district. For twelve hours, lim was at his key, con- stantly sending or receiving latest reports. His small room had become headquarters for news reporters who wished latest flood bulletins. The flood is rising! The water is coming under the doorl This in response to Iim's anxious inquiry for Paul's present position. Forty-eight hours later the flood had reached its crest. Paul was in water to his knees. As for Iim, he had been at the key steadily for eighteen hours. Through their efforts very few lives were being lost, and the suffering of the refugees was greatly reduced. The flood was over. The crest had dropped, and already many people had moved back to their homes. Iim Elkins, tired and worn, called Paul Williams for the last time that day. Say, Paul, flashed Iim, why don't you visit me? I think it would be swell! I'm sorry, Paul answered, I could never visit you. I am paralyzed from the waist down. Maybe it's just as well, replied lim. I could never see you. I've been blind all my life. IOE MCGUIRE
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