NAEB Newsletter (July 1958)

representatives to secure passage of the Magnuson bill. This bill (S. 2119), which was passed by the Senate in May, grants up to $1 million to each state for ETV. PROGRAMS ^ For the first time in the history of the Boston Arts Festival, regular live television coverage of the event was provided by WGBH-TV, Boston’s ETV station. From June 8-22 the station circulated its cameras through the city’s Public Gardens five eve¬ nings of the week covering events and exhibitions such as ballet, jazz, opera, folk dance, painting, architecture, poetry, photography, handmade art, and a symphony concert. ^ The ETRC has selected a series of the George Washington University world affairs program. “The Other Two Billion,” for kinescoped distribution. This series consists of 15 programs under the specific title, “Millions Doomed to Die,” and investigates the world-wide problem of health with featured guest experts. PERSONNEL ^ Robert J. Coleman, one of the radio industry’s pioneer broadcasters, retires this month after 24 years of service to Michigan State University as man¬ ager of WKAR and WKAR-FM. He will, however, continue his duties as NAEB Treasurer and will serve as consultant to broadcast organizations and radio stations. Over eighty-five friends and associates, includ¬ ing university notables and former station employees, gathered last month for a testimonial dinner to honor Coleman. He was also recently named' Wayne State University’s “Broadcaster of the Year.” ^ Operations of Michigan State University stations WKAR-TV and WKAR-radio combine this month into a Radio-Television Department. Dr. Armand L. Hunter, director of the television station, will head the new department as Director of Broadcasting. Serving as manager of the radio station in the new department is Lawrence T. Frymire, who has been as¬ sistant director of WKAR-radio since 1952. ^ The ETRC has elected Nobel Prize winning scientist Glenn T. Seaborg to its board of directors to assist the Center’s efforts in science programming. A strong supporter of ETV for solving today’s educa¬ tional problems, Dr. Seaborg is a professor of chemis¬ try and director of nuclear chemistry research at the University of California, Berkeley. ^ John C. Crabbe, director of radio and television at College of the Pacific, has been appointed general manager of Channel 6, contemplated ETV station of the Central California ETV Corp. Announcement of the appointment was made by Dr. Nolan D. Pulliam, president of the corporation board of directors. Crabbe has served as executive secretary of the corporation since last December and directed a fund drive this spring to raise funds for the construction and operation of the channel. Crabbe is also past president of the National Assn, for Education by Radio and Television. PLACEMENT SUPPLEMENT July I - Ph.D. candidate with M.A. in audio-visual materials desires a position in educational broadcasting as a writer or script editor. Author of 34 film scripts; magazine articles published. Single man, 30. Location open. $4,000 minimum. July 2 - Man, 28, single, wants a producing or directing position in ETV. Has had 3 years in TV broadcasting (I in ETV) and some work in radio. Also experience in teaching produc¬ tion courses. B.A. in radio-TV. Location open. $5,000 mini¬ mum. July 3 - Position wanted: to direct and/or produce ETV pro¬ grams. Single man, 28, with a primary interest in film work has I year commercial experience, M.A. in TV production, and experience in 16mm film production which encompasses the operation of the Cine Special, Bolex, Auricon, and Mauer cameras to the editing of programs. Prefers Mid¬ west, West, or Northwest. Salary open. July 4 - Man who has installed, programmed, and now operates a successful educational FM station for a midwestern uni¬ versity, is interested in management, programming, pro¬ duction, or teaching position. Will establish FM station for college or university. Married, 36, B.A., with 5 year; experience in commercial radio and 5 years educational radio and teaching. Location open. $8,000 minimum. July 5 - Young man with solid experience and training seeks a position as an ETV Art Director. Background includes work in television, theatre and display; a graduate of one of the largest design schools in the country. Married, 26. Prefers Midwest. $5,200. July 6 - Married man, 25, August candidate for M.A., desires a position in ETV production with a supervisory or directing capacity as an eventual goal. Qualified in all phases of TV and 16mm film production including directing, lighting and staging. Experience in supervision and administration. Will¬ ing to teach in conjunction with a production position. Location open. $4,500 minimum. July 7 - Director-production manager-writer with 3 years tele¬ casting experience including in-school and closed circuit seeks position in a metropolitan area. Also fully versed in 250 watt radio operation. Creative, versatile, award win¬ ner in production, budget conscious. Veteran, 27, single, candidate for M.S. in Communication Arts. Location open. $4,400 - 5,700. July 8 - Experienced film producer seeks work in ETV, looking for challenging job in writing, directing, camera work or editing. Has done work in U. S. and abroad in documentary and educational film production. Has personal 16mm pro¬ duction equipment. Graduate work and college teaching in sociology and anthropology. Will submit films with "pro¬ ducer" credit; also highest references. Single veteran, 29, B.A. Location open. $4,500. July 9 - Single young man, 20, with B.A. in radio-TV is looking for a future in educational broadcasting. Fifteen months experience; good knowledge of serious music; also strong on news and special events. News and announcing back¬ ground in radio; TV experience as audio director, camera¬ man, etc. Efficient, ambitious, dependable. Location open. $3,500. JULY, 1958 9