Mrs. Pierre 74 Sells Radio Station
Ida McNeil known as Mrs Pierre built KGPX a 200 watt radio station in central South Dakota. She began broadcasting in 1922 with her husband Dana McNeil and maintained a community chit chat style on the party line as radio grew in popularity. The station received its FCC licensed status as regulations tightened over the years.
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Pierre
Ida
Ida McNeil
McNeil
KGPX
South Dakota
Wher Wireless
Hailigad
Dana McNeil
Firshand
Hel
Rurma Pierre
Rapid City
Federal Communi- Commission
FCC
Water and radio mix in South Dakota news and views
Mrs. McNeil sells KGFX to Black Hills Radio Inc as residents in remote areas rely on hospital and radio updates. A flood proclaims disruption, a dam danger is discussed, and educators urge funding. Harvard educator warns against stifling beliefs on education costs in Chattanooga.
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Keck
Sig Anderson
Mel Tin
Neil
Radiotelevision
South Chattanooga
Harvard
Missouri
Water Follies of 1962 Misses Tulsa Invitation
Tulsa AP report notes swimming stars from five foreign nations failed to reach Tulsa for the Water Follies of 1962 due to floods that trapped them on highways in Texas, leaving local competition with reduced international entrants.
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Tulsa
Okla
Texas
Gleason Returns to CBS for New Saturday Night Hour
Hollywood AP by Bob Thomas notes Jackie Gleason will return to television for a Saturday night hour on CBS. He says he must be where the action is, and plans to carry the 1981 84 season load, bringing his familiar stage presence back to the airwaves.
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Bob Thomas
Hollywood
Dackie Gleason
Gleason
CBS
Neal
Gleason cast may swap roles for new American satire show
In Boston the president of a proposed Gleason project discusses retooling the show with new characters and guest stars. He cites budget limits affecting Audrey Meadows and hints at new roles such as Reggie Van Gleason and a saddest cowboy named Oklahoma Date. The plan aims to challenge sacred American icons with satire.
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Dackie] Gleason
American Scene Magazine
Gleason
Art Carney
Audrey Meadows
Ingel
Alice
Reggie van Gieason
Joe
Oklahom
West
Jeff
America
Advice to U S Up Interest Rates To Keep Gold at Home
AP analyzes how raising U S interest rates could deter gold outflows as foreigners hold large dollar reserves. The piece notes tax cuts may boost consumption and investment but could raise rates, potentially slowing borrowing and job growth. European authorities urge higher rates to curb gold outflow, while U S policymakers weigh goals against inflation and growth.
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U.S
Sam Dawson
AP Business News
United New York
Eurossam
Gald
United States Treasury
United States
Basle
Switzerland
Paris
Organization
United
States
Sam
Young Man And Sea Standoff At Indian Rocks Beach
The Largo boy George Wiesner fished from a local pier after dusk with spectators nearby. A giant grouper hooked his line and pulled for hours as Wiesner battled through the night, the fish not tiring and the boatman remaining oblivious to onlookers. Fishermen supplied coffee in the early morning as daylight arrived.
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Indian Rocks Beach
Fla
Pact
George Wiesner
Largo
Young Wiesner
George
Westy
Ady
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