Yearbook of radio and television (1947)

Song Writers' Protective Association (SPA) 1250 Sixth Ave., New York 20, N. Y. COIumbus 5-3758 OFFICERS President Sigmund Romberg Vice-President Charles Tobias Second Vice-President Milton Drake Secretary Peter De Rose Treasurer Abel Baer Counsel John Schulman Executive Secretary Miss Sayre Marder FUNCTIONS The objects of this Association are and shall be: To cultivate and establish harmony and unity of action and understanding among the members of the Association, and between them and corporations, firms or individuals with whom they have or may have business dealings, and to promote the equitable adjustment of all matters relating to the professional work of the members. Southern California Broadcasters' Association, Inc. 542 S. Broadway, Los Angeles 13, Calif. Michigan 8654 OFFICERS President Robert 0. Reynolds, KMPC, Los Angeles Secretary-Treasurer. .. .Lee Wynee, KCER, Los Angeles FUNCTIONS Membership of the Southern California Broadcasters' Association is composed of 30 southern California stations and 4 networks, represented in each case by its manager or senior executive. Meetings are devoted to discussion of industry problems, such as ASCAP, BMI, labor, engineering, code of ethics, agency recognition, coordination with governmental agencies, civic activities, etc. OFFICERS President Jack R. Poppele Vice-President C. Emerson Markham Secretary-Treasurer Will Baltin Assistant Secretary-Treasurer Paul Raibourn DIRECTORS Dr. Allen B. DuMont, Allen B. DuMont Laboratories, Inc.; F. J. Bingley, Philco Corp.; Curtis W. Mason, Earle C. Anthony, Inc ; John F. Royal, NBC' Jack R. Poppele, WOR, New York; Frank P. Schreiber, WON, Inc.; Paul Raibourn, Television Productions, Inc.; Ernest H. Vogel, Farnsworth Television & Radio Corp.; C. 'Emerson Markham, General Electric Company. FUNCTIONS Founded January, 1944, as a non-profit organization of television broadcasters and others engaged in any business directly connected with television broadcasting. Objects are to foster and promote the development of the art of television broadcasting; to protect its members in every lawful and proper manner; to foster, encourage and promoto laws, rules, regulations, customs and practices which will be in the best interest of the public; to protect the interests of the members of the Association by opposing the enactment of adoption of any laws, rules, regulations, customs or practices which would discriminate against or in any way injure the members of this Association. Twenty Year Club New York, N. Y. 167 East 64th St., REgent 4-3344 Founder H. V. Kaltenborn FUNCTIONS The Twenty Year Club is an Honor Roll of men and women who have been associated with radio broadcasting fcr 20 years, and whose association antedates April 4, 1925. There are no dues, fees, officers, regular meetings, or other obligations. Three year books have been published. Much historic material on the beginnings of broadcasting has been placed in the club files. t | | Sports Broadcasters Association (New York Chapter) c/o Joe Hasel, ABC, 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York 20, N. Y. Circle 7-5700 OFFICERS President Stan Lomax Vice-President (WOR, New York) Jimmy Dolan Vice-President (CBS), New York) Joe Hasel Treasurer (ABC, New York) Andy Lang National Sec. (ABC, New York) ... .Harry Wismer FUNCTIONS It is the object of the Sports Broadcasters Association to promote the standard of the profession of sports broadcasting among its members and to disseminate sports information to its members through a regular weekly luncheon. Membership is restricted to any male person who is actively engaged in the profession of sports broadcasting whether as an announcer, commentator or writer. Television Broadcasters' Assn., 500 Fifth Ave., New York 18 N. Y. LAckawanna 4-4788 Inc. United States Department of Agriculture Office of Information Radio Service Washington 25, D. C. Republic 4142— Extension 5163. Asst. Chie! OFFICERS Dir. of Information Kenneth M. , Radio and Video BRANCH OFFICE Capen Western Representative 102 Federal Office Bldg. Klondike 2-22630 San Francisco, Calif. FUNCTIONS Prepares and voices Department of Agriculture programs on the network, including the National Farm and Home Hour; The American Farmer and Consumer Time. Issues weekly information letters and background material for farm and women's program directors. PRODUCTION AND MARKETING ADMINISTRATION Information Service Washington 25, D. C. Republic 4142 944