Since last May the U. S. Army has used the air waves, particularly in its Second Corps Area (New York, New Jersey, Delaware), to attract recruits to its growing ranks. Beginning with spot announcements that pointed out the advantages of joining early, the Army blossomed out six weeks ago with a regular program on Manhattan's WMCA. This week the Army's first network show will be offered by CBS to all its stations.
Patterned after the WMCA original, the CBS-Army program will pipe music by the U. S. Military Academy Band from West Point, stress the opportunities of advancement the Army offers. Interviewed...