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DECEMBER, 1940
15
WASHINGTON
William R. McAndrew
Niles Trammell, Frank Mullen and Alfred H. Morton recently made a special trip to Washington to look over the television situation in that city. The problem confronting NBC was the acquisition of suitable property to be used for Television studios. After a careful survey of all available locations had been presented to them, with the Wardman Park Hotel Theatre recommended as the one most suited to the needs of Television, the Radio City Executive Party arrived in the nation’s capital to complete official arrangements. Contracts for the Theatre and other hotel space to be used for Television purposes were signed by Mr. Trammell for the National Broadcasting Company and John Carson, President of Washington Properties. Upon the completion of business matters the visitors from New York were entertained at a reception given by the Washington staff.
Washington will play a vital part in the future of Television for its
SAN FRANCISCO CONTINUED
and Beth Gardner rejoined the
staff for the typing spot.
KCO-KPO accepted the open house invitation to visit and tour the plant of the San Francisco Chronicle during National Newspaper Week. Manager Al Nelson headed a delegation of 35 for the trip.
Following the general NBC policy of separating Red and Blue Sales, Frisco has turned local sales for KCO, the Blue station, over to Ray Rhoades and King Harris, salesmen, Ann Holden of the Home Forum, and Secretary Florence Larsen.
Glenn Ticer, salesman, Gladys Cronkhiteof International Kitchen, and Secretary Lois Reedy, are on the Red group. Gene Grant is head of Blue network sales and Harry Bucknell has the corresponding position for the Red. All of which was worked out by General Manager Al Nelson and Sales Manager Bill Ryan.
King Harris, of KGO-KPO sales, and Betsy Lambie were married November 2.
geographical position makes it an important adjunct to any type of Television network. No key link would be possible if Washington were excluded. As a potential source of programs Washington affords a notable variety, particularly adapted to the Television camera. The city, rich in historical and architectural points of interest is capable of providing a number of unusual programs which will bring the wonders of our capital within the reach of everyone.
A real NBG wedding took place in September, two prominent employes in Washington being the principals. Miss Phebe Gale became the bride of Vice-President Frank M. Russell. The ceremony was performed in the New York home of President Niles Trammell.
Upon the return of Mr. and Mrs. Russell to Washington the staff of WRG-WMAL gave them a reception at the Carlton Hotel. Representing Radio City at the reception were President Trammell, executive Vice-President Frank Mullen and Vice-President Alfred Morton. A sterling silver service was presented to the newlyweds by the Washington staff.
Charles “Bud” Barry, night supervisor in Washington, has been a very busy man recently. During the election campaign he was assigned to Republican presidential candidate Willkie and travelled 7,000
miles with him, rarely stopping for more than a one night stand. Returning to Washington long enough to say “Hello,” Barry left again on a two months’ trip organizing the “Mile of Dimes” campaign for the President’s Birthday Ball.
Another traveler is Carleton Smith, assistant manager and presidential announcer, who has been commuting between the capital and Hyde Park as well as way points.
A number of changes have marked WRC-WMAL operation since the last issue of the Transmitter. Bill McAndrew, news editor, has resigned to accept a position as news editor of a popular radio trade paper. Tom Knode, who has been with the NBC newsroom in Washington for three years, takes over McAndrews’ job which recently was combined with publicity. Martha Cosgriff has become secretary to commercial manager John H. Dodge and Miss Margaret O’Neil, formerly with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, takes over Miss Cosgriff’s duties. Fritz Balzer, who has headed the music library, will add to his other duties the position of music rights supervisor. To help him in this work he will have Jim Seiler, who also handles sound effects. Bill McCall has been promoted from the page staff to the music department.