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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1970

Page

2

Radio Thrives as It Celebrates Golden Anniversary

In 1916 David Sarnoff imagined wireless music, and radio grew to shape a nation. By 1930s 10 million homes owned sets. today 54 million radios sold yearly and 40 percent of households listen to 6,400 stations daily. The industry marks broadcasting’s 50th anniversary with nostalgia and growth.

New York Nea Marconi Company David Sarnoff Radio NBC

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