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...records, and switches the "air" for music to an announcement or ad when he gets a hand signal from the announcer. This method is slightly cumbersome, but it worked well when the changes from record to record to "spot" are few. It does not work well when a DJ uses all 45's, which must be changed every two or three minutes. It results in too much "dead air" - time when nothing is being broadcast...
Commercial stations solve this problem by using what are called tape cartridges. Tape cartridges have all the spots needed on them. The DJ merely inserts the cartridge he wants, and pushes a button when he is ready for it. He also has a high speed record changer, to cut down the dead air time between records. With a tape cartridge system and high speed changers, there is no need for a separate controlman--the DJ does the whole show himself...
...first prize originally consisted of the choice between two options. The first option was a Playboy Club membership, and a Playboy key to be delivered by a bunny in full uniform, at a time and place of the DJ's choosing. Lamentably, this option was closed to Salerno, who does not meet the 23-year age requirement for Playboy Club membership...
...Statler Hilton, Johnson introduced Humphrey as "the greatest Vice President 1 have ever known," and Hubert replied: "I had a feeling that after that gracious introduction, what you are really saying is that you are going to do the dancing and let me dj the speaking." Lady Bird got in a word too: "Thank you-this is a day for joy for the Johnsons and the Humphreys." And Muriel: "Imagine following three of the greatest speakers in the whole United States! Have a good time tonight. It's a great day, and great days are ahead...
...Juicy Brucie's" car was parked on Linden St. one block off Massachusetts Ave., and the DJ said "only a future leader of the world would have had the appalling audacity to steal hubcaps at six in the evening, when the streets are crowded with people...