Broadcasting Telecasting (Oct-Dec 1957)

TRADE ASSNS. CONTINUED argued the campaign must have organization and coordination in state-regional groups and up to the national scale. Mr. Byron said, "It is not just the public officials nor the legal fraternity opposing us in this effort. A hard core of opposition is being exerted by newspapers over the nation as well. What is more, we all too often have given them the very ammunition they have needed with which to fight us." He urged broadcasters to prove by day-to-day performance, and "by integrity, objectivity and considered care," that the industry as a whole and not just part of it has come of age in the area of news." Mr. Morris was chairman of the resolutions committee at Dallas. The resolutions included a recommendation that broadcasters acquaint legislators with the "facts" in music licensing; commended the FCC for liberalizing remote-control rules; called on the Commission to take further steps to alleviate burdensome operating requirements and to recognize technical developments, and called for equal access to coverage of public proceedings. Henry W. Slavick, WMC-WMCT (TV) Memphis, was chairman of the resolutions committee at Memphis. Other members were Henry P. Johnston, WABT (TV) Birmingham; John Alexander, WFLA Tampa, Fla., and Sam W. Anderson, KFFA Helena, Ark. Frank R. Ahlgren, editor of the Memphis Commercial Appeal addressed the Thursday dinner on the subject, "First, Look at the South." He cited the upsurge in the South's economy in recent years. Broadcasters Set Planning Date On 'Resurgent New England' Drive A campaign, "Resurgent New England," will be organized by New England radio broadcasters at a meeting in Boston Dec. IS. The drive will call attention of New Engenders and the rest of the nation to the area's assets such as skilled workers, aircraft and electronics industries, educational and scientific institutions and vacation opportunities. The pro'ect was originated by Daniel W. Kops, WAVZ New Haven, Conn., NARTB district director. Cooperating are state broadcaster associations in the six New England states plus other industry organizations and group ownership representatives. Officers and directors of the associated groups have been invited to the Boston meeting, to be held at the Hotel Vendome. Mayor Richard C. Lee of New Haven, will speak on redevelopment of that city. This project has been widely acclaimed. On the agenda also are sessions on radio public relations and weak spots in advertising. Country Music Meet Dates Set The sixth annual National Disc Jockey Festival for country music disc jockeys and music publishing, recording and trade publication representatives has been set for Nov. 15-16 in Nashville, Tenn. Host station WSM expects about 1,200 for the meeting. The program for the country music industry will include an awards session and a clinic for disc jockeys. The market for stations Scores of people who seek broadcasting properties contact us in a month's time. They want our help in finding a station, and they outline their specifications. If you're considering a sale, these names in our files mean that competitive dollars are ready to work for you. There's a wide range of active buyers to choose from. Owners who want to realign their holdings , are also on record with us. Thus buyers have multiple choices and benefit accordingly. We take pride in creating a market place where interested parties meet, bargain and make their decisions. It's one of the oldest of American traditions. It's free enterprise at its best. You will never find undue pressure from our organization. We express our views based on operating record, market and potential; to develop areas of agreement that are fair to all is our job. ALLEN KANDER AND COMPANY Negotiators for the Purchase and Sale of Radio and Television Stations WASHINGTON 1625 Eye St., N.W. NAtional 8-1990 NEW YORK 60 East 42nd St. MUrray Hill 7-4242 CHICAGO 35 East Wacker Dr. RAndolph 6-6760 Broadcasting October 28, 1957 • Page 59