Religion: Church of the Air

Fortnight ago Columbia Broadcasting System Inc. announced a change of policy in its religious programs. No longer would Columbia sell time to religious bodies or individuals. Instead, Columbia would put on a Sunday schedule of its own. to be known as "Church of the Air," beginning Sept. 13. Two half-hour services would be broadcast nationally: one for Protestants at 10 a. m., one for Catholics and Jews on alternate Sundays at 2:30 p. m. Superintended by religious leaders cooperating with Columbia, the services would approximate church or synagog devotions as closely as possible....

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