Capitol Page School - Congressional Yearbook (Washington, DC)

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PAGES CN THE AIR During the course of the year various pages have been fortunate in having the opportunity of appearing on several ,programs broadcast on nationwide radio hookups. The chief radio event of the year was un- questionably the Vox Pop program, broadcast from' the Statler Hotel's ultra-modern Presi- dential Room, on Wednesday, December IO, 1947. lt was conducted by Messrs. Parks John- ston and Warren Hull, with assistance from Principal Orson W. Trueworthy and several pages. Six pages were chosen to participate in the program. Robert Hansel and Steve Knight rep- resented the Senate boys, Oliver Furlong, Louis Sanchez, and Royal Squires came from the House side, and Lou Granger held the fort for the High Court. Generosity typified the program. .All the participants went away a good deal wealthier than when they arrived. Following dinner, which was on the house , came an audience participation show just previous to the regular program. Several pages, including Mr. True- worthy, had the opportunity of winning five dollars or a similiar sum as a reward for cer- tain little fetes they performed, all of which were in a decidedly humorous vein. As far as program presents are concerned, Louis Sanchez was given a round-trip home, which, considering the fact that his home is in New Mexico, is quite a commendable gift. Royal Squires was the recipient of one hun- dred dollars and a portable radio. Bob Hansel also got a radio, and with it a new suit of clothes. Steve Knight received a beautiful watch and a complete ping-pong set. An elec- tric train, a book, and fifty dollars went to Oliver Furlong, while a rifle and fifty dollars, say nothing of a dinner date at any Washing- ton hotel, went to Lou Granger. In short, everyone fared extremely well. To top the gifts to the individual partici- pants, one hundred dollars was given to them for the purpose of benefiting the School in -sy M. E. H. some way. While on the air the pages were asked various questions concerning their work, their life on The Hill , and about their home- towns. Everything was, conducted an a com- paratively informal basis. Nevertheless, some of the fellows were scared stiff. Although the Vox Pop program was the highlight of the year so far as,radio was con- cerned, another page had the opportunity of appearing on radio programs on several oc- casions. He is Judge Harrison, of the Republican Party, that is, and it was his good fortune to participate in political discussions on the pro- gram, Youth Asks the Government . This program is a fifteen minute forum in which sundry students from local high schools and colleges ask questions of a leading Govern- ment figure, frequently somebody on The Hill . lt is under the moderation of John Ed- wards, an ABC Washington correspondent. Congressman Pete Jarman, of Alabama, was the guest on the first program on which Judge appeared. The subject was concern- ing the Marshall Plan and foreign relief. On the second program Senator John Sherman Cooper, of Kentucky, was the guest, the sub- ject being inflation, its cause and cure. However, the third program was something different. lt was a half hour television broad- cast, with Congressman Abe McGregor Goff, of Idaho, as the guest. The subject was again inflation. All of these programs are broadcast with someone of prominence and importance in the Government as the guest. lnnumerable Members of Congress have participated as the guest for the evening, Congressman A. S. Mike Monroney, of Oklahoma, being the guest on the original program, January, I947. lt is anticipated that before the close of the school year many more pages will enjoy the opportunity ofjbeing on the air,

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