Broadcasting (July - Dec 1940)

WQXR Signs AFM Pact WQXR, Xew York, has signed a contract with Local 802 of the AFM establishing a six-man house orchestra to play classical music for broadcast six times weekly. The contract, effective July 1, continues until March 1, 1941, after which it calls for a tenman orchestra until March 31, 1942. Western Electric SEE PAGE 7 Philip Morris Test PHILIP MORRIS & Co., New York, on July 11 will start a test campaign to promote the new long Dunhill Majors cigarettes using Name Three, quiz program formei-ly sponsored by the company on MBS for Philip Morris cigarettes, on WOR, Newark, Thursdays, 8:30-9 p. m. More stations may be added before the original 26-week contract expires, according to Biow Co., New York, the agency, if the test proves successful after the first few weeks. No m.c. for the program has been selected as yet. Spots for Miisterole MUSTEROLE Co., Cleveland, which sponsored Carsori Robinson's Buckeroos on NBC-Blue last winter, on Oct. 1 will start a spot campaign for its seasonal cold-cure product using about 75 stations in major markets throughout the country. Both 50 and 100-word announcements and chain breaks are under consideration and the station list has not yet been announced. Erwin, Wasey & Co., New York, handles the account. Jansky & Bailey An Organization of Qualified Radio Engineers Dedicated to the SERVICE OF BROADCASTING National Press Bldg., Wash., D. C. McNARY and CHAMBERS Radio Engineers National Press Bldg. Nat. 4048 Washington, D. C. There is no substitute for experience GLENN D. GILLETT Consulting Radio Engineer 982 National Press Bldg. Washington, D. C. PAUL F. GODLEY Consulting Radio Engineer Phone: Montclair (N.J.) 2-7859 JOHN BARRON Consulting Radio Engineer Specializing in Broadcast and Allocation Engineering Earle Building, Washington, D. Telephone NAtional 7757 PAGE & DAVIS Consulting Radio Engineers Munsey Bldg. District 8456 Washington, D. C. HECTOR R. SKIFTER Consulting Radio Engineer FIELD INTENSITY SURVEYS STATION LOCATION SURVEYS CUSTOM SUILT EQUIPMENT SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA A. EARL CULLUM. JR. Consulting Radio Engineer Highland Park Village Dallas, Texas Martin V. Kiebert, Jr. Qorisuldng T^adio Engineer associated with Jansky & Bailey Russ Bldg., San Francisco, Cal. Frequency Measuring Service EXACT MEASUREMENTS ANY HOUR— ANY DAY R.C.A. Communications, Inc. 66 Broad St., New York, N. Y. CLIFFORD YEWDALL Empire State Bdg. NEW YORK CITY An Accounting Service Particularly Adapted to Radio Radio Engineering Consultants Frequency Monitoring Commercial Radio Equip. Co. 7134 Main Street, Kansas City, Mo. Branch office, Crossroads of the World (Hollywood, Cal. Luckie8 Spots Deferred AMERICAN TOBBACCO Co., New York, reports that it has "postponed indefinitely" the contemplated national expansion of the current eastern spot announcement campaign for Lucky Strikes [Broadcasting, June 15]. The New York section of the campaign on nine stations was renewed June 14. Lord & Thomas, New York, handles the account. Emerson Boost EMERSON RADIO & Phonograph Corp., New York, has announced a 50% increase in its advertising appropriation for 1941. According to Buchanan & Co., New York, agency handling the account, plans are still under consideration for a network campaign for Emerson radios featuring a news commentator, as yet unselected. XOTICE ... is hereby given that the Radio Station Sales Company is not bound by or responsible for any contracts, checks or other obligations signed by LEON KIRBY either personally or in the name of this company. The Radio Station Sales Company Edwin M. S pence Help Wanted and Situations Wanted, 7c per word. All other classifications, 1 2c per word. Bold face listings, double. BOLD FACE CAPS, triple. Minimum charge $1.00. Payable in advance. Count three words for box oddress. Forms close 10th and 25th of month preceding issues. Help Wanted Wanted — partner for minority or majority owner in good station. Box A866, Broadcasting. Combination Licensed Operator-Announcer — must be good announcer. Box A855, Broadcasting. Program Director-Office Manager — must be thoroughly experienced and capable. Box A856, Broadcasting. Employees — Let us help you get a position through our National Radio Employment Bureau. Paramount Distributors. Box 864. Denver. Colo. Two combination Announcer Operators, one sports experience. Good advancement opportunity. Send photo, transcription, references. Box A863, Broadcasting. High Salaried Positions — New method creates marvellous opportunities. Best stations. Small cost. Write. Personal Promotion Service, 3 Crandall, Binghamton, N. Y. Situations Wanted Newscaster-expei'ienced. Writes own news, clear and without bias. Distinctive voice. East or Midwest. Box A862, Broadcasting. Radio School Graduate — with first class telephone and second class telegraph licenses. Box A864, Broadcasting. Continuity Writer — experienced, university graduate, announces. Writes, edits news. Salary secondary. Box A861, BROADCASTING. YOUNG WOMAN — director, announcer, writer. Program ideas. Selling experience. Connect with progressive station, any capacity. Box A852, Broadcasting. ATTENTION, STATION MANAGER — is there a store in your town looking for an experienced young woman to put over its radio advertising ? References. Box A850, Broadcasting. Salesman — now employed Columbia 1 kw. station. Successful record and references available. Commission or percentage against draw. Thirty-one years and married. Box A860, Broadcasting. Salesman or Commercial Manager — trained radio and newspaper advertising. Employed. Single. Age 27. Start ,$35.00 week. Unencumbered. North Central States. Box A853, Broadcasting. Situations Wanted (Continued) News Editor — young man with ideas, equipped to handle publicity, continuity. College major in journalism, newspaper experience and one year's experience editing news for radio. Box A857, Broadcasting. ENGINEER — 28. 7 years experience ; network, transmitter, control-operator, maintenance, installation, recording. First Class Telephone. Available immediately. Box A851, Broadcasting. Engineer Desires Change — employed last two years at studios and transmitter of kw station. Radio servicing experience. Up on frequency modulation. References on request. Box A854, Broadcasting. Announcer-Newscaster — can also edit news. Young, talented, capable. Have been thoroughly trained and now wish the experience. Transcription and myself available anytime, anywhere. Box A858, Broadcasting. Continuity, production, sales production, ideas. Five years exceptional radio experience. Write, produce selling copy, all types programs. Past three years at outstanding Midwest regional. Best references. Box A859, Broadcasting. Employers — We have experienced radio employees in every section of the United States. Let us submit summaries of qualified applicants whose references have been verified. No cost to you through National Radio Employment Bureau. Box 864, Denver, Colo. Advertising-Promotion — Now writing, producing successful network program. Experience as station program director, head of own agency specializing in radio, radio director all types of campaign. Proved ability to create and carry ideas through and to coordinate efforts with others. Excellent references. 35 years old. Box A865, Broadcasting. Wanted to Buy Late Model RCA or WE 1 kw. Transmitter. Must be in good condition. Box A867, Broadcasting. For Sale FOR IMMEDIATE SALE— 10 kw. broadcast transmitter with excellent record of performance. Transmitter recently taken out of service and ready for dismantling and crating. Airmail inquiries to Box A868, Broadcasting. Page 82 • July i, 1940 BROADCASTING • Broadcast Advertising