NBC chimes (Jan 1953-Dec 1954)

Permanent and Total Disability Benefits Honored Number of Years During Which Installments Will Be Paid 1 2 3 4 5 10 15 20 leave of absence without pay may continue his membership in the Plan. For any payroll period in which salary paid is not sufficient to cover payroll deductions, he shall pay full premiums in advance, or provide for such payments in a manner satisfactory to the Company. MILITARY LEAVE OF ABSENCE: An employee on military leave of absence is not eligible to participate in the Group Life Insurance Plan. The Group Life Insurance of a regular employee of the Company, who has been in its employ for a period of six months or more, who is called or who volunteers in the Armed Forces of the Linked States, and is covered by such insurance, shall be continued in force for a period of 31 days from the date such employee enters on military leave. Upon return to active Company service an employee who has been on military leave of absence shall again be eligible for participation in the Group Life Insurance Plan. TERMINATION OF SERVICE: If an employee resigns because of illness and is not able to accept other employment, his protection under Group Life Insurance will be continued by the Company for three months. In case of other reasons for termination, the employee may convert his insurance without physical examination to an individual life policy in any of the forms customarily issued by Travelers Insurance Company, provided written application is made to the insurance company within 31 days after termination of employment. CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE: The Travelers Insurance Company will issue for delivery to each insured employee a certificate describing the benefits to which he is entitled. CHANGE OF BENEFICIARY: An employee may name a new beneficiary Amount oj Each Installment Payment for Each $1,00 1 of Insurance Annual Monthly $85.00 $509.00 $43.27 $345.00 $29.33 $263.00 $22.36 $214.00 $18.19 $116.00 $ 9.86 $ 84.00 $ 7.14 $ 68.00 $ 5.78 at any time by advising the Personnel Department. Appropriate forms will be furnished the employee to effect the change. It is to your distinct advantage to enroll in the Plan immediately. Pointed up within the last few months at NBC is the fact that some employees who have died unexpectedly were not covered bv the low-cost insurance Plan. NBC would like all NBC employees to take advantage of the Plan. It's a service to you and your family! Savage to Film Division David Savage has been appointed manager of Film Procurement, effective March 17. Mr. Savage will report to Carl Stanton, director of Film Division. Jim Dudley Hits Indian Trail for WTAM-Cleveland Jimmy Dudley, popular Cleveland sportscaster. is now being heard every day over WTAM during baseball time as he follows the Tribe during the Grapefruit League Games and the regular season. Sponsored by Warner & Swasey, Dudley began his broadcast series over WTAM Thursday. February 12, 6:00-6:15 p.m., and even Monday-thru-Friday. He reports from wherever the Indians happen to be . . . talking with the players, with thei; families, analyzing training camp trends, and reviewing all late baseball information from all sources available. NBC-TV Operas The next NBC-TV opera will be Richard Strauss' "Der Rosenkavalier" in two installments on April 25 and May 2. The April 25 telecast will run an hour and a half and start at 4:30 p.m. EST. Joseph Pulitzer, editor and publisher, pays tribute to George Burbach, center, manager of Post-Dispatch radio and TV stations in St. Louis — key affiliates of NBC. Mr. Pulitzer unveils portrait of Mr. Burbach at reception given in his honor. At left is Joseph Pulitzer, Jr. Affiliate Manager Is Honored with Portrait In St. Louis George M. Burbach, general manager of KSD and KSD-TV, key affiliate of NBC for years, was honored for his pioneer role in development of radio and television in St. Louis at a reception at the Statler Hotel last month. A portrait of the station's executive was unveiled by Joseph Pulitzer, editor and publisher of the Post-Dispatch. Mr. Pulitzer, who had suggested this recognition for Mr. Burbach, and his son, Joseph Pulitzer. Jr.. associate editor of the newspaper, who selected William F. Draper, New York artist, for the commission, were hosts at the party attended by 50 of Mr. Burbach's associates from the newspaper and its radio and television stations. The portrait, which now hangs in the lobby of the P-D stations, shows Mr. Burbach seated with a newspaper in his hand, symbolic of his more than half century as a newspaper man. In the background is a broadcasting tower reflecting his career in radio and television. Mr. Burbach's many friends at NBC join with his immediate associates in St. Louis in wishing him continued happiness and success in the broadcasting field. NBC Chimes 9