Viewers Ahead of TV Industry, McGannon Tells Banquet
Donald McGannon, president of Group W, told a Radio-Television banquet during Ohio University’s Communication Week that the public’s taste drives programming. He praised meaningful shows like Roots Eleanor and Franklin and 60 Minutes as evidence viewers want analysis and substantial content.
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Donald McGannon
Group W
Westinghouse Broadcasting Co
Ohio University
McGannon
CBS News
60 Minutes
Eleanor and Franklin
Grads Discuss Broadcast Production Challenges
A five graduate panel from Ohio University shared views on radio and television production, union limits, and staffing. Harriett Cohen of ABC Radio urged gainful experience in smaller markets while Carol Ford spoke on spontaneity at WOWO and writing ads at WOUB. Mike Neff emphasized listener engagement and production effects, and Bob Petz noted unionization constrains duties. Bill Hilz of a Lima agency displayed a commercial tape.
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Ohio University
Harriett Cohen
ABC Radio
New York
Carol Ford
WOWO
Fort Wayne
Ind
Bill Hilz
Lima
Sinsel Explains Today Show Purposes
NBC producer Doug Sinsel outlines Today Show aims to update stories as they break and fit guests to issues. He notes viewers watch in segments and the staff prioritizes content over ratings. A yard sale notice at Mount St. Mary Hospital Guild in Nelsonville on Poplar Street Saturday from 9 to 3 is also listed.
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NBC
Doug Sinsel
Ohio University
Sinsel
TV News
Nelsonville
Twig II
Mount St. Mary Hospital
Poplar St
Wallace To Be Speaker At Ohio University Van Anda Award
CBS newsman Mike Wallace, co-editor of 60 Minutes, will receive OU School of Journalism’s Carl Van Anda award during a Kennedy Lecture at Memorial Auditorium. Also on Wednesday events include public service ads, hearing testing, aphasia therapy, and sessions with Gene Warman at Lasher and Bentley Halls.
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CBS
Mike Wallace
Ohio University
Wallace
60 Minutes
Carl van Anda
School of Journalism
UPI
Washington
Helen Thomas
van Anda
New York Times
Kennedy
Memorial Auditorium
Nixon
Gene Warman
The
Ohio Historical Society
Lasher Hall
Baker Center
Copeland Hall
Bentley Hall
Derby Winners Announced by Cub Scout Pack 58
Dana Kasler won the Pinewood derby at The Plains School. In the 2 to 4 ounce class Tim Smith and Jerry Beckley placed first and second with Patrick Anderson third. Four to five ounce class Tom Armstrong second and Kelton Jago third. Armstrong and Jago also placed second and third in the feature race. Awards recognized best design most original best paint job and best without help. A family picnic is set for May 25 at Dow Lake with awards.
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Dana Kasler
Cub Scout Pack
the Plains School
Tim Smith
Jerry Beckley
Patrick Anderson
Tommy Armstrong
Kelton Jago
Armstrong
Jago
Jerry Erwin
John McDonald
Beckley
Dow Lake
Webelos
Free Blood Pressure Clinics Set Across Athens County
Fifteen free blood pressure clinics are planned this month in Athens County sponsored by the County Council on Aging. Readings are available at the Athens Day Living Center by appointment. call 594-5023. Clinic dates include May 11 at Nelsonville American Legion and May 12 at New Marshfield United Methodist Church parsonage, among others.
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Athens County
County Council On Aging
Athens Day Living Center
Amesville United Methodist Church
Carbondale Center
Day Living Center
Nelsonville American Legion
New Marshfield United Methodist Church
Athens First Presbyterian Church
City Hall
Jacksonville
Glouster Centers
Coolville Center
Deanville Center
Albany Methodist Church
Chauncey Center
the Plains United Methodist Church
Young Democratic Clubs Planned Across Athens County
The county will form Young Democratic Clubs with an organizational meeting set for Wednesday at 7 30 p m in Nelsonville York High School Buchtel. The Ohio Young Democrats president will speak on club purpose and start up help. All Democrats aged 12 to 35 may join and attend. The clubs will cooperate with the Athens Area Women's Club Glouster Area Club York Township Democratic Club and the Athens County Democratic Party.
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Nelsonville-York
Buchtel
Ohio Young Democrats
Athens Area Women’s Club
Glouster
York Township
Democratic Club
Athens County
Democratic Party
Democratic
First Coe Scholarship Awarded During RTV Banquet
Mark West, Ohio University senior from Franklin, wins the Robert L. Coe Memorial Scholarship. The award joins a slate of recognitions announced at the School of Radio Television banquet during Communications Week.
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Mark West
Ohio University
Franklin
Robert L. Coe
School of Radio- Television
R-Tv
Coe
West
Woub-Tv
Wgn-Tv
Chicago
Phil Donahue
ABC
Radio-Television
RTV
Jean Mezza
Woubtv
Central Educational Network
Marie Dickson
Albany
Sam Crowl
Elizabeth Mills O’bieness
Kent Jones
Murray Hill
N. J
Zousmer
Alan Land
Kevin Conrad
Bradford
Jon Simpson
Liverpool
Edmond G. Williams
McGraw-Hill
Angela Ridenour
Anthony Montgomery
Deborah Coats
Robert
Mary Jane Sander Opens City Council Campaign
Mary Jane Sander launched her bid for the City Council with a 1st Ward campaign event at Mrs. Lee Kliesch home. She cited concerns on west side park traffic enforcement teen recreation sidewalks and small businesses as residents’ priorities. Helene Onley noted more social events will follow and volunteers push registration before the May 9 deadline. Former councilman Pete Lalich oversees the pre registration canvass.
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Mary Jane Sander
Lee Kliesch
Sander
West Side
Helene Onley
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Athens
New Marshfield
Constitution Lodge
F&am
Order of Eastern Star
Pikaaa
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Kevin Collins
Michael Davis
Mark Lapidus
Andrew Lerner
DeNorris Myles
N. Jay Antzakas
Stephanie Boccasbrella
Brian Johnson
Fran Kovac
Servic
Bya
North Court
Pete Lalich
Earl F.radcliffe
F.I.C
Modern Woodmen OF America Fraternal Life Insurance
Rock Island, Illinois
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Mgr. Kurtz
Mom
Faye
Cosmetics
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