NAB reports (Jan-Dec 1942)

WASHINGTON, D. C. Vol. 10, No. 39, October 2, 1942 1626 K STREET, N. W. NAB BOARD MEETING The NAB Board of Directors held a two-day session in Chicago, September 24-25. The entire Board wdth the ex¬ ception of Paul Morency, Ted Taylor and Paul Kesten were in attendance. Three stations, KFAR, Fairbanks, Alaska, KLUF, Gal¬ veston, Texas, and KTHS, Hot Springs, Arkansas, as well as the National Broadcasting Company, were elected to membership. Frank M. Russell, NBC Vice President, nominated by NBC, was elected as a network Director on the NAB Board representing that company. A project involving the study of advertising as an in¬ strument of economic development and social progress was approved by the Board and the support of NAB was pledged. The subject of radio personnel and the effect of the Selective Service was discussed at length and plans were perfected to inform broadcasters regarding procedure to protect key personnel. It was also agreed that efforts to impress upon Selective Service officials the importance of maintaining efficient personnel in key positions in broad¬ casting should be continued. The problem of essential materials to maintain broad¬ casting was reported and measures adopted to insure proper presentation of the subject to the appropriate gov¬ ernmental agencies. The Board expressed the opinion that broadcasters should undertake a program for the train¬ ing of women to replace men in key positions. A public relations plan submitted by President Miller received approval of the Board and steps are immediately being gotten under way to fill the vacancy occasioned by the resignation of Edward M. Kirby, now a Lieutenant Colonel in the Army. A series of District meetings to be held this fall was approved and the following tentative schedule adopted: Tentative Schedule for 1942 District Meetings Following are the Districts, Places, Days, and Dates for 1942 Meetings: 1 — Worcester, Mass., Monday, Oct. 19 (Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont) . 4 — Pinehurst, N. C., Friday-Saturday, Oct. 23-24 (Dis¬ trict of Columbia, Maryland, North Carolina, South (Caro¬ lina, Virginia, West Va.). 5 — Jacksonville, Fla., Monday-Tuesday, Oct. 26-27 ; At¬ lanta, Georgia, Wednesday-Thursday, Oct. 28-29 (Ala¬ bama, Florida, Georgia, Puerto Rico). 6 — Nashville, Tenn., Friday-Saturday, Oct. 30-31 (Ar¬ kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee). 13 — Dallas, Texas, Monday-Tuesday, Nov. 2-3 (Texas). 12 — Tulsa or Oklahoma City, Wednesday-Thursday, Nov. 4-5 (Kansas, Oklahoma). 14 — -Salt Lake City or Ogden, Monday-Tuesday, Nov. 9-10 (Colorado, Idaho, Utah, Wyoming, Montana, west¬ ern South Dakota). Harrtann MoUtmati The sudden and untimely death of Harrison Holliway came as a distinct shock. Although but 42 years old, Harrison was one of the radio industry’s real veterans, having been engaged in various capacities with western stations for over 25 years. His death came after a short illness, although he had not been in the best of health for the past two years. The high regard in which Mr. Holliway was held by his fellow broadcasters was evidenced by his election as NAB Director for the 16th District, embracing southern California, Ari¬ zona and New Mexico. He retired from the Board this year largely on account of his health. At the time of his death he was execu¬ tive head of Radio Stations KECA-KFI. In his passing the radio industry has lost a splendid character and one who contributed largely to the betterment of the industry. Mr. Holliway is survived by his widow, Edna O’Keefe Holliway, a daughter, Victoria, 3 months old, and two sons by a previous mar¬ riage, Harrison, 2d, aged 10, and Kingan, aged 8. 16 — Los Angeles, California, Tliursday-Friday, Nov. 1213 (Arizona, southern California, New Mexico). 15 — -San Francisco, California, Monday-Tuesday, Nov. 16-17 (northern California, Nevada, Hawaii). 17 — Portland or Seattle, Thursday-Friday, Nov. 19-20 (Alaska, Oregon, Washington). 11 — Minneapolis, Minn., Tuesday-Wednesday, Nov. 2425 (Minnesota, North Dakota, eastern South Dakota, west¬ ern Wisconsin, Ironwood, Mich.). 10 — Des Moines, Iowa, Friday-Saturday, Nov. 27-28 (Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska). 9 — Chicago, Illinois, Monday-Tuesday, Nov. 30-Dec. 1 (Illinois, southern and eastern Wisconsin). 8 — Indianapolis, Indiana, Wednesday-Thursday, Dec. 2-3 (Indiana, all of Michigan except Ironwood). 7 — Columbus, Ohio, Friday-Saturday, Dec. 4-5 (Ken¬ tucky, Ohio). 2 — New York, N. Y., Monday-Tuesday, Dec. 7-8 (New York, New Jersey). 3 — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Wednesday-Thursday, Dec. 9-10 (Delaware, Pennsylvania). Complete plans for these meetings will be perfected and announced in the near future. Of course AFM and Mr. Petrillo came in for lengthy dis¬ cussion. Sydney Kaye, NAB counsel in the AFM matter, (Continued on page 578) October 2, 1942 — 577