Radio Expects Greatest Boom In Communications
Chairman Paul A. Porter predicted consumer goods in the communications field will top five billion dollars in the coming years. He spoke at a dinner for Justin Miller’s inauguration as president of the National Association of Broadcasters. Porter forecast 2000 to 3000 FM stations and television outlets in 187 key cities within five years. J Harold Ryan noted radio interests donated 543 million dollars to the war effort through early 1945 contributions by stations networks and advertisers.
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Washington
Paul A. Porter
Federal Communications Commission
Porter
Justin Miller
National Association of Broadcasters
J. Harold Ryan
The
Broadcasters Association
Ryan
Best Laughs of ’45 Eric Ericson Warns on Radio Commercials
Eric Ericson warns that the count may total 700 million and urges station managers to guard against over commercialization. He cites wartime government broadcasts and asks if patriotic messages may have unintentionally amplified perceived commercialism among listeners.
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Ryan
Claude Lyles Appointed Sales Manager for Panhandle District
Claude Lyles is named sales manager for the Panhandle district at Royal Crown Bottling Co. in Amarillo. He traveled with Arthur Truitt to Columbus Georgia to meet Nehi Corp officials and visit the home plant. Lyles, a 20 year Amarillo resident, has bottled drinks since 1938. he and his wife and two daughters live at 913 West Sixth.
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Royal Crown Bottling Co
East Fifth
Claude Lyles
Panhandle
Arthur Truitt
Amarillo
Columbus
Nehi Corporation
Royal Crown Cola
Lyles
West Sixth
Blondie Dog Causes Stir in Courthouse
Blondie the seeing eye dog of Harley Holton has drawn attention at the courthouse, drawing barking and crowds. The dog was moved from the main area to a second floor balcony after attracting public attention and being petted despite rules.
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Blondie
Harley Holton
Harley
John Welch
John
Santa Fe Carloadings for Week End Sept 29 1945
Santa Fe System carloadings for the week ending September 29 1945 were 25 199 compared with 25 928 for the same week in 1944. Cars received from connections totaled 12 355 versus 16 027 in 1944. Total cars moved were 37 554 compared with 41 955 in 1944. Santa Fe handled a total of 37 784 cars in the preceding week of this year.
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Santa FE
Moroline Hair Tonic Ad Promises Sleek, Shiny Hair
An advertisement touts Moroline Hair Tonic for grooming unruly hair and giving lustre. A large bottle is offered for 25 cents and the product is said to be sold everywhere.
Hijacker Sets Em Up For Victims In Tavern
James B. Hartnett, 37, a Kansas City bartender, forced cash from eight patrons then treated them to drinks and released them. Detectives arrested Hartnett a few blocks away after a tavern robbery netting $71.
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Kansas City, Mo
James B. Hartnett
Steve Civella
Hartnett
Macedonia Size Compared to West Virginia
A Balkans nation of roughly Macedonian proportions is described as about the same size as West Virginia in this concise regional comparison.
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Macedonia
Balkans
West Virginia
Firestone
First Aid To Sore Eyes Lavoptik Earliest Ad
Lavoptik offers prompt relief for sore inflamed itching burning eyes and granulated eyelids. Thousands praise this eye aid with an eye cup included and a refund option. Available at all druggists.
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Lavoptik
Black and White Ointment and Skin Soap Ad Claim
An old advertisement touts Black and White Ointment for skin conditions including eczema acne pimples ringworm and itching. It promises immediate action and antiseptic healing plus a 25 year track record and 10¢ 25¢ 50¢ sizes with a money back guarantee if not satisfied.
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Pinkham
Nature
Pinkham’s
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Dupont
Star LuMber CO
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