NBC Transmitter (Dec 1945-Jan 1947)

10 NBC Transmitter RESTORATION OF CHICAGO “TO PROPER PLACE IN RADIO PICTURE" IS AIM OF NBC PLAN NEW YORK. — Clarence L. Menser, vice-president in charge of programs for the National Broadcasting Company, announced on February 13 that his department is taking several steps to restore Chicago to “its proper place in the radio picture,” including the origination of additional network programs. In outlining these moves “to take full advantage of the excellent studio facilities and the competent staff in our Chicago office,” Menser admitted that the importance of Chicago in the program production field has decreased somewhat in the public mind “through circumstances quite beyond the control of the people responsible for Chicago’s excellent record.” “First of all,” Menser said, “we are budgeting the sum of $100,000 for 1946 to be allocated solely to talent development. This amount is to be distributed among our M. and O. stations throughout the country, and Chicago will be given a considerable proportion. The money will be used not for sustaining programs but solely for the development of radio talent of all types. “In order to stimulate production activities, we are now scheduling for Chicago production shows which are currently being done in New YY>rk, and some which we have hitherto been unable to place in our schedules. Two dramatic shows of special importance in this category are ‘The World’s Great Novels’ series and the ‘Easy Money’ series. Nelson Olmstead, who returns from the service, will also originate his program in Chicago. Other changes are to be announced in the near future. “In recent conferences in New York, Mr. Jules Herbuveaux, program manager in Chicago, worked out plans for the production of a number of audition programs which NBC will offer for Summer replacements. These will also be Chicago produced.” Menser was in Chicago the week following his announcement for sessions concerning the new plans. KSD Newsman in Europe ST. LOUIS. — On-the-spot broadcasts from European capitals by KSD's director of special news events, Frank Eschen, were planned to give St. Louis direct radio coverage of the consistory at which John Cardinal Glennon of this city and three other new American Cardinals were invested with their robes of office in traditional, colorful ceremonies. KSD is the first local station to send a staff member abroad for direct broadcasts to St. Louis. Interest in the appointment of Cardinal Glennon is high in this city, for he is the first Cardinal from West of the Mississippi. Broadcasts from Rome, Dublin, London, Paris, and, probably, Berlin, were planned by Eschen. RCA’s 0. E. Dunlap, Jr. Author of “Radar” Book “Radar— What Radar Is and How It Works” by Orrin E. Dunlap, Jr., published on February 27, is the first popularly written story of this new miracle of science which played an important part in the Allies’ victory effort. Duidap, a veteran of wireless, formerly radio editor of The New York Times and now a member of the executive staff of Radio Corporation of America, has added “Radar” to a list of 10 books which he has written in language the layman can understand. The story of radar is presented as a most fascinating and amazing narrative of science. The author traces the history of radar— the art of radio detection and ranging— from the early reflected wave experiments of Hertz and Marconi right up through the application of the radio “echo” to push-button warfare. He then looks ahead to radar’s bright future in peacetime applications. KOAJtock Show Tie-ins Boost NBC Presentations DENVER, COL.— Hal Renollet, KOA’s “Mile High Farmer,” spent a very busy week during Denver’s National Western Stock Show in January. The National Western is a big event here and KOA is on hand every year to give it complete coverage as a service to our agricultural people. Again this year KOA had a booth prominently located where visitors have learned to come for information regarding the stock show, Denver and KOA. This year KOA tied the American Meat Institute’s purchase of two Waring shows a week in with its work at the National Western by using posters and on-the-air promotion. KOA’s “Mile High Farmer,” Hal Renollet, offered a trophy for the Champion Junior Showmanship. This award has nothing to do with the animal that is shown but goes to the entry for poise and showmanship. The trophy was presented to Gwen Ann Jones of Huntley, Wyoming, by Lloyd E. Yoder, general manager of KOA. This trophy was to be on display in a Wyoming department store, thus providing additional promotion and publicity results. Renollet also originated 10 minutes of the “National Farm and Home Hour ’ program from Denver on January 19. His portion of the net show consisted of interviews with stock show champions. In addition, Hal broadcast 49 local programs and made numerous transcriptions of special events. YOUNG EXPERT— Lloyd E. Yoder , general manager of Station KOA, Denver, presents the KOA “Mile High Farmer ” trophy for Champion Junior Showmanship to Gwen Ann Jones of Huntley, Wyoming. Hal Renollet, KOA's “Mile High Farmer,” is at mike.