Radio daily (Oct-Dec 1949)

WednesdaYj November 16, 1949 — RADIO DAILY: Adv. Hall Of Fame Names 10 Immortals (Continued from Page 1) "subsidiaries" of the arts as radio and publications, he said, artists and writers would not have risen to the top layer of the "cake." Names of the first ten "immortals" named to the Advertising Hall of Fame have been inscribed on a bronze plaque installed at the headquarters of the Advertising Club of New York. The plaque was unveiled by Andrew J. Haire, president of the club, which co-sponsors the Hall of Fame with the Advertising Federation of America. Those listed on the plaque are: John Wanamaker, Philadelphia merchant, who pioneered in large use of newspaper advertising. John Irving Romer, who played a major part in establishing "truth in advertising" through The Printer's Ink model statute he activated. Cyrus H. K. Curtis, founder of the publishing enterprise bearing his name and developer of magazine advertising. William H. Johns, advertising agency pioneer noted for his work in standards of advertising. Alfred W. Erickson, another agency pioneer who helped found the Audit Bureau of Circulations and the American Association of Advertising Agencies. Lewis B. Jones, advertising manager for Eastman Kodak Company, who led the way in large and effective use of advertising by manufacturers. E. T. Meredith, whose publishing enterprises have been major influences in advertising progress. Rollin C. Ayres, whose early work in organizing advertising on the West Coast helped establish Advertising Group. Theodore F. MacManus, copywriter and agency executive who was identified with motor car advertising from its early status to the major position it occupies today. Walter A. Strong, Chicago newspaper publisher who worked for strong advertising organizations. Joint Freedom Pledge Voiced By Radio And Film Industries Wedding Bells Montgomery, Ala. — Earl Prentice Andrews, Jr., WSFA announcer, was recently married to Verda Lou' ise Betha, in a church ceremony. AVAILABLE AT ONCE 1, 2, or 3 400 Foot, Type SGN B LAW— KNOX TOWERS AT A GREAT BARGAIN Copper wire and ribbon for ground nets for these towers available in any quantity. Phone, Call, Write or Wire C. H. WESSER 4500 PENOBSCOT BLDG. DETROIT, MICHIGAN WOodward 3-1213 (Continued agreed that a continuing liaison should be maintained to aid in the fight to protect basic freedoms. A joint expression of principles was adopted as a guide in the fight against censorship and other freedom curbs. "Freedom of expression," the statement said, "is the birthright of all Americans. Tonight, representatives of broadcasting and motion picture associations in America mutually pledged themselves to protect that birthright. "The men who wrote our Constitution knew full well that the keystone of the arch of freedoms is freedom of expression. They knew that without this freedom no others would be possible. They could not foresee the giant printing presses of the future; much less could they dream of radio, the motion picture or of television. But they had seen free speech and their own free press suppressed and denied under a tyrannical government, and they understood its importance. "Censorship . . . Deadly" "They knew, as we cannot in safety forget, that censorship of any kind is deadly to that concept. We are joined to oppose censorship from any source, on any front, from any direction. "It is fundamental truth that no one medium of expression can have its freedom abridged without peril to all others. The citizen himself — the individual American — is unsafe in his Constitutional guarantee of freedom of speech so long as the freedom of any agency of expression is encroached upon." Radio industry executives present from Page 1) at the dinner included Harold E. Fellows, WEEI, Boston; Michael R. Hanna, WHCU, Ithaca; George D. Coleman, WGBI, Scranton; Campbell Arnoux, WTAR, Norfolk, Va.; Allen M. Woodall, WDAK, Columbus, Ga.; Harry W. Slavick, WMC, Memphis; Gilmore N. Nunn, WLAP, Lexington, Ky.; Harry M. Bitner, Jr., WFBM, Indianapolis; Charles C. Caley, WMBD, Peoria; William B. Quarton, WMT, Cedar Rapids; John F. Meagher, KYSM, Mankato, Minn.; Robert D. Enoch, KTOK, Oklahoma City; Clyde W. Rembert, KRLD, Dallas; Hugh B. Terry, KLZ, Denver; Glenn Shaw, KLX, Oakland, Calif.; Calvin J. Smith, KFAC, Los Angeles; Harry R. Spence, KXRO, Aberdeen, Wash. Shouse Attends Also James D. Shouse, WLW, Cincinnati; Kenyon Brown, KWFT, Wichita Falls, Texas; Merrill Lindsay, WSOY, Decatur, 111.; Clair R. McCollough, WGAL, Lancaster, Pa.; Frank U. Fletcher, WARL FM, Arlington, Va.; Everett L. Dillard, WASH-FM, Washington, D. C; Robert D. Swezey, WDSU-TV, New Orleans; Eugene S. Thomas, WOIC, Washington, D. C; C. E. Arney, Jr.; G. Emerson Markham; Ralph W. Hardy; Don E. Petty, Robert K. Richards, and James Dawson. Grocer's Assoc. Honors Women's Director Of KEX Kay West, women's program director of Westinghouse KEX, Portland, Oregon, last week received the national radio "Lifeline of America Trophy" of the Grocery Manufacturers Association at a luncheon at the Waldorf-Astoria. Miss West will spend several days calling on clients in New York and Chicago before returning to Portland. Also on hand for the luncheon was Walter Benoit, vice-president of Westinghouse Radio Stations, Inc., owners of KEX who received the association's national radio plaque on behalf of KEX. WHBC Aids Needy Canton, Ohio — For the fourth consecutive year, WHBC, Canton, is broadcasting an appeal for food contributions so that needy families in the area may enjoy the traditional Thanksgiving holiday feast. Two hundred food baskets were distributed last year by the station. Various city and county welfare agencies are cooperating with WHBC in the current drive. Top Web Executives To Be Cited By U. N. (Continued from Page 1) Stanton, president of CBS; and William Paley, chairman of the CBS board, Mark Woods, president of ABC and Edward Noble, chairman of the board; James McConnell, president of NBC and Niles Trammell, chairman of the board; Frank White, president of Mutual and Theodore Streibert, president of WOR and chairman of the MBS board; Fourney Rankin, representing NAB; Ted Cott of WNEW, representing the independent stations; Seymour Siegel of WNYC and William Ware, president of the FM association and Jack Poppele, president of the Television Broadcasters Association. Stork News Rock Island, 111. — Bill Ellison, sportscaster at WHBF, Rock Island, is the father of a girl, Margaret Barbara, born to Mrs. Ellison on October 29. Vinton Freedley, Jr., executive on the Lucky Strike account for BBD&O, is the father of a boy born Nov. 5 to Mrs. Freedley at the Greenwich Hospital. The birthday, Nov. 5, is, incidentally, the natal day also of the baby's grandfather, Vinton Freedley, Sr. Fire ! "Firefighters". . a syndicated show with a real punch for young and old alike., is sparking plenty of business for the GrandMa Cookie Company of Portland, Oregon. Why? Two reasons: 1) it's a good program with five-times-a-week continuity; 2) it's aired over 50,000watt KEX, the most powerful and persuasive voice in the big Oregon-Southern Washington market ! Whatever the type of show, syndicated or customtailored., advertisers get better results in the Pacific Northwest market on KEX. For availabilities, check KEX or Free & Peters. PORTLAND, ORE. 50,000 WATTS ABC AFFILIATE KEX WESTINGHOUSE RADIO STATIONS Inc KYW • KDKA . WBZ WOWO . KEX • WBZ TV National Representatives, Free & Peters, except for WBZ-TV; for WBZ-TV, NBC Spot Sales