Wireless For Women

Dominion, Volume 31, Issue 270, 11 August 1938, Page 5

Wireless For Women

International Council’s Practical Suggestions

(“Dominion” Special Service: By Airmail.)

London, July 23. JNTERNATIONAL wireless programmes for women, “containing nothing silly or frivolous,” have been suggesed in a report adopted by the International Council of Women, which is holding its golden jubilee conference at Edinburgh.

The report was presented by Dr. Maria Castellan!, of Italy.

It should aim, she said, at: —

Establishing contacts of a practical character among the different countries in order to bring into real efficiency a feminine radio programme, touching all problems of fundamental importance to women—but containing nothing which might amuse for a moment, but would lower the dignity of women; Promoting international radio exchanges and organising periodical feminine. international broadcasts;

Setting up special classes to train speakers and qualifying professional women for the radio."

Women of some 40 nations are

gathered at this conference. A garden party to celebrate the jubilee has been held at Hollyroodhouse, at which the Duchess of Kent received the guests.