Broadcasting Telecasting (Oct-Dec 1962)

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Storer's co-founder, late J. Harold Ryan, honored In special ceremonies Oct. 1 1 in Toledo, Storer Broadcasting Co.'s WSPD-TV dedicated its new facilities to the late J. Harold Ryan, radiotelevision industry pioneer and cofounder of Storer Broadcasting Co. During the dedication ceremonies, George B. Storer Sr. (1), chairman of Storer Broadcasting Co., Mrs. Frances Storer Ryan (c), widow of J. Harold Ryan, and Toledo Mayor John W. Potter, discuss WSPD-TV's contribution to Toledo. WSPD, which began broadcasting in 1921, is the original Storer station. Mr. Ryan, a successful Toledo businessman, joined his brother-inlaw, George B. Storer Sr., to pur chase WTAL Toledo in 1921. WTAL later became WSPD, the first of the Storer stations. WSPD-TV remains at the 136 Huron St. location where it has been since its first sign-on in 1948. The building, which has been completely remodeled to Colonial style architecture, as is traditional for all Storer stations, was officially named the J. Harold Ryan Bldg. Ohio Gov. Michael V. DiSalle, George B. Storer Jr., president of Storer Broadcasting Co., and Toledo area civic leaders were among others who took part in the special dedication ceremony which was televised by the station. William Day appointed station manager of KALB-FM Alexandria, La. Walter D. Melson, former manager of KALB-AM-FM, continues as station manager of KALB, in a move whereby both stations will program separately. Edward M. Tripplett, formerly of NBC, joins Broadcast Time Sales, New York, as account executive. Before joining NBC, Mr. Tripplett was associate producer at KTRK-TV Houston. Jack Hardingham, formerly head of his own market development firm, joins The Meeker Co., New York, as director of tv sales development. Marvin Gottlieb, account executive with KQV Pittsburgh, joins sales staff of KDKA-TV, that city. Octavia Dowrick and Dianne Walsh join sales, development and promotion department of George P. Hollingbery Co., New York, as statistical research supervisor and promotion supervisor, respectively. Miss Dowrick comes to Hollingbery from Morse International where she worked as time buyer on Vicks Vaporub, Lavoris and Vicks Cough Syrup. Miss Walsh was formerly with Dancer-Fitzgerald-Sample as assistant to vp-media director. Ralph L. Glazer, eastern sales manager of CBS Radio Spot Sales, New York, named national radio sales manager of Westinghouse Broadcasting Co., that city. Mr. Glazer is succeeded by Ronald M. Gilbert, account executive with CBS Radio Spot Sales since 1960. Mr. Glazer's association with CBS was incorrectly reported in Fates & Fortunes, Oct. 22. Richard K. Fife, former general manager of KGHF Pueblo and assistant station manager and sales manager of KRDO-AM-TV Colorado Springs, both Colorado, joins KCPX-TV Salt Lake City as account executive. Mr. Fife Scott previously was associated with KCPX's sales staff from 1956 to 1959. Arthur J. Beaudin, formerly of United Fruit Co., joins Knight Quality Stations of New England as merchandising liaison between group's five radio stations and grocers. Bennett 0. Scott, formerly with WIND Chicago for 19 years in various sales capacities and most recently general sales manager there, joins WFMT (FM) Chicago today (Oct. 29) as sales manager. Ray Norstrand relinquishes his duties as WFMT commercial manager but continues in his previous capacity as assistant manager and assistant publisher of WFMT's magazine, Perspective. Ken Stuart, program director of KATR Eugene, Ore., promoted to manager, succeeding David Miles, who earlier was appointed managing director in charge of national and regional sales of Pacific Adult Radio. Bruce Nidever appointed KATR's assistant manager and Bob Bailey, formerly in charge of sales for KSHA Medford, Ore., joins KATR as commercial manager. Bernard P. Bohun icky, assistant chief engineer of WNACTV Boston, promoted to chief engineer, replacing Harry Whittemore, who is now chief engineer for all RKO General stations. Mr. Bohunicky, NBC in New York, joined WNAC-TV in June 1955 as assistant to Mr. Whittemore. He was appointed assistant chief engineer in March 1961. S. L. (Stretch) Adler, vp and general manager of Paramount Tv Productions, Hollywood, and KTLA (TV) Los Angeles, accepts invitation to serve on executive board of Broadcasters' Committee for Radio Free Europe which begins its 1963 international relations campaign in early January. Others serving on board are: Brig. Gen. David Sarnoff, Dr. Frank Stanton, and Leonard Goldenson. Charles M. Smith Jr., chief accountant at ABC, joins Strauss Broadcasting Group, New York, as treasurer. Bob Mahlman, manager of Detroit office of Daren F. McGavren Co., named manager of rep firm's Chicago office, replacing Mike McNally, who has resigned. Harvey Glor, salesman in Chicago office, replaces Mr. Mahlman in Detroit. Mr. Bohunicky formerly with 80 (FATES & FORTUNES) BROADCASTING, October 29, 1962