Radio bankruptcy shuts down KWRZ Flagstaff station
James Lewis Stapelton of KBOB Albuquerque filed bankruptcy affecting Northern Arizona radio. Flagstaff KWRZ went off air September 30 after FCC order. most equipment removed. Agnes McGilvrea had sought to buy KWRZ but failed to notify FCC and was granted a brief extension. Frank Redfield’s KIFN to launch November 1 as a 250 watt Spanish music station in Riverside Park.
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James Lewis Stapelton
KOB
Albuquerque
N. M
KWRZ
Flagstaff
Arizona
Associated Press
Federal Communications Commission
Agnes McGilvrea
Phoenix
Frank Redfield
KIFN
Riverside Park
Redfield
KOY
Land
Manana
KTYL
Dick Gilbert
Buddy Clark
Singer
Gilbert
Valley radio notes and TV schedule highlights
A snippet covers John McGreevey joining Talk of the Town and his Arizona Adventure show on KTAR with Camp Grant Massacre. It notes KTAR announcers Rol Laughner Paul Hughes Bob Pollard Bill Peterson and Carl Kent. Also mentions Elsie Campbell’s prize from Hollywood Calling Rosalind Russell clue and KPHO sports director Jack Canady’s 800 rating on Sportsmen. Re-broadcast plans for Television Reporter and Report to the People on KPHO with Judge Call and Dr Lowry addressing Alcoholics Anonymous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McGreevey
Arizona
KTAR
Camp Grant Massacre
Rol Laughner
Paul Hughes
Bob Pollard
Bill Peterson
Carl Kent
Elsie Campbell
West McDowell Road
Rosalind Russell
KPHO
Jack Canady
Michigan Army
UCLA
Stanford
Walter Stiles
Kpho TV
Alcoholics Anonymous
Joseph Call
Los Angeles Municipal Court
Chester Lowry
Mr. X
Cranberry Week and New Ocean Spray Recipe Book
Cranberry Week highlights cranberry red fashions and Ocean Spray products. The ad promotes Cranberry Chiffon Pie recipe with ingredients and steps, touts a new recipe book featuring famous cranberry dishes, and offers a 10 cent collection titled 20 Famous Cranberry Recipes from Ocean Spray Dept. 38 Hanson MA.
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Ocean Pray
Toll House
Victor Fuse Inn
Williamsburg Inn
Ocean Spray Dept
Hanson
Mass
Wife Divorces N. Y. Producer
In Fort Lauderdale Florida on October 11 the two year marriage of Hunt Stromberg Jr a New York producer and his wife Marilyn Elwell Stromberg was dissolved by Circuit Judge George W Tedder on desertion and extreme mental cruelty. She testified he changed the lock to bar her from their New York apartment after she visited her sick mother here.
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Fort Lauderdale
Fla
Hunt Stromberg, Jr
New York
George W. Tedder
Marilyn Elwell Stromberg
Switzerland in Montreux Delights World Diplomats and Farms
The writer tours Montreux Switzerland noting luxury hotels full of international delegates, rental controls, and housing shortages. He observes terraced vineyards and Alpine chalets, praising Swiss farming, landscape, and affordability for Americans with 4.5 francs per dollar. He jokes about a future “Be Kind to Switzerland Week.”
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Switzerland
Geneva
America
Europe
United States
Uncle Sam
Columbus Myths and Mistakes Across Early Atlantic Tales
A lively column debunks common Columbus legends noting educated peers knew Earth’s shape, Leif Ericson reached America earlier, Vespucci’s fame questioned, Cabot’s true origins, and the voyage cost as $14,000. It recalls the 1492 expedition from Spain with Nina Pinta and Santa Maria, 88-man crew, and Palos-based sailors.
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New York
Christopher Columbus
Chris
Europe
Leif Ericson
America
Winchell
Bahamas
San Salvador
Amerigo Vespucci
John Cabot
Nova Scotia
Cabot
Geona
Columbus
Giovanni Caboto
Isabella
Spain
Angels
Ferdinand
Casper
Long Island
Palos
Christopher Columbus and His Storied Voyage Debut Film
Walter Winchell discusses Columbus era exploration methods and voyage lore, noting predictions of a spring crossing near New York and detailing burial relocations from Seville to San Domingo Havana and Seville again. He covers Columbus’s rags to riches tale, self taught navigation, royal audiences, and the upcoming J Arthur Rank film Christopher Columbus premiering in 100 U S cities.
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Columbus
New York
Spain
Chris
Grover Whalen
Isabella
Don
Veragua
Ferdinand
Seville
San Domingo
Havana
Cuba
New World
Horatio Alger
Portugal
Ferdinand and
N. Y
J. Arthur Rank
Christopher Columbus
U. S
Birthday of billiards great Willie Hoppe born October 11 1887
William Frederick Hoppe known as the Old Master is celebrated for a career spanning billiards legends. Born in Cornwall on Hudson New York to a hotel owner, Hoppe learned on a one table setup and rose to world dominance with the 18.1 balk-line titles in Paris and 1914, later becoming a fixture in three cushion records.
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William Frederick
Willie) Hoppe
Cornwall-on-the-Hudson
N. Y
Hoppe
Willie
New York
Paris
FCC Tactics Radio Threat Faces Power Battle
Boston October 11 AP Radio leader James D. Shouse of Crosley Broadcasting warns radio may die within five years if FCC does not allow equal competition with television. He urges granting power increases to big stations, even if smaller outlets lose reach, to avoid collapse of broadcasting’s economic base.
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Boston
Federal Communications Commission
James D. Shouse
Crosley Broadcasting Corporation
Boston Conference On Distribution
Shouse
FCC
The Stars Say For Wednesday October 12
Predictions note splendid auguries for plans and contracts yet warn of excessive energy and opposition from partners in business or domestic matters. Those with October 12 birthdays show auspicious drive for changes and new ventures but may face conflict. be ready to compromise. A child born today has strong intellect and sharp judgment despite a tendency to rile others.
Coast Hotel Sells For Two Millions
Thomas E. Hull of Hull Hotels announced the sale of the Miramar Hotel in Santa Monica to Joseph Massaglia Jr of New Mexico for more than $2,000,000. Massaglia already owns hotels in New Mexico Texas and Oklahoma.
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Santa Monica
Calif
Thomas E. Hull
The
Hull Hotels
Miramar Hotel
Joseph Massaglia, Jr
New Mexico
Massaglia
Texas
Oklahoma
Around Phoenix Doings In Brief
Plans for Armistice Day Parade participation will be finalized at a Mari copa Post 720 VFW meeting at the Fox Hole on West Washington. Canyon State Cat Club meets on 14th Street to discuss the Long Beach show. A Bible study dinner is planned at First Church of Christ. Dawkins named managing editor of a new magazine. Bank and safety staff announcements followed by local theater planning and community events.
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Maricopa Post 720
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Fox Hole
West Washington Street
Canyon State Cat Club
North 14Th Street
Long Beach
Calif
First Church of Christ
North Central Avenue
S. O. Redacre
Lyall Dawkins
West Hadley Street
Frederick T. Barstow
Dawkins
Eddie Lee
Rex E. Staley
North Third Avenue
Patrick C. Downey
West Culver Street
First National Bank of Arizona
Staley
Phoenix
America
Hotel
Westward Ho
Inventor in San Francisco Builds Tiny Thinking Machine
Gracie Allen praises a local inventor but notes his device is dim and poor at tic tac toe. She jokes the world needs simple machines to handle everyday tasks like remembering bills or planning social events. She imagines cars with built in thinking machines to aid forgetful motorists. Grandview Parent-Teacher exposure.
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San Francisco
Ladies’ Bridge Club
Gracie Allen
Grandview
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Ior Eee
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Mars
Myrt
Marge
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Moments Music
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Aig Camous
Coast Hotel
Aunt Hattie
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Lendale
Mesa - Tempe - Safford
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Mabel Blue
Neighborhood Little Theater
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Seventh Street
Southern Avenue
Phoenix Field and Obedience Club
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South Third Avenue
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