Broadcasting Telecasting (Oct-Dec 1956)

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New York to Paris to Seattle. . . SEATTLE, SEPTEMBER 13, 1927: Lindbergh, the "Lone Eagle," spoke over KOMO microphones to thousands who idolized his courage . . . the same thousands who had breathlessly followed his perilous progress over the Atlantic . . . who heard history being made when "WE" settled at Le Bourget Aerodrome . . . and who had shared in his triumphal return to the nation's capital — events swiftly, accurately related to the nation by NBC and brought to the Pacific Northwest by KOMO. On Wings of NBC Sound! For thirty years, America has consistently received the peak of public service . . . top entertainment value . . . on-the-scene reporting of history-making news . . . first in radio, then in television, now in both . . . thanks to NBC. KOMO and KOMO-TV are happy to share this Thirtieth Anniversary of NBC. KOMO began operations thirty years ago, too — December 31, 1926 — and in April, 1927, first to bring network radio to Seattle and the great Pacific Northwest . . . the personalities, the programming, the concept that has kept NBC and its affiliates in the deserved position of leadership. With pride in our participation. .. with gratitude for the leadership NBC so generously shares with us ... we offer sincere congratulations on thirty years of progress. 30th Anniversary Year KOMO -RADIO Charter Affiliate NBC Pacific Coast Network First With Full Color KOMO-TELEVISION Broadcasting • Telecasting December 10, 1956 • Page 25