Singing Ads Here To Stay
Bruce Bryant of KTUC told Tucson Advertising Club that singing commercials will remain in radio. He said repetition builds brand recognition despite listener irritation and that ads pay, while most programs cater to advertisers and regulators. He urged more listener input and industry quality improvements for radical changes soon.
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Bruce Bryant
KTUC
Tucson
Pioneer Hotel
Bryant
Federal Communications Commission
Chamber Picks Six Directors for Two Year Terms
The Tucson Chamber of Commerce announced the election of six directors for two year terms. Named are Fred Stofft J M Procter Lee Little H H d Autremont Albert Lent and Roy Drachman. They replace A P Martin L V Robertson Max Klinger Carlos Ronstadt J Grant Howard and W Travis Jones. A new chamber president will be chosen at the Thursday meeting, with Monte Mansfield not seeking another term after two presidencies.
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Tucson Chamber of Commerce
C. Edgar Goyette
Fred Stofft
J. M. Procter
Lee Little
H. H. d’Autremont
Albert Lent
Roy Drachman
Chamber
Monte Mansfield
Mansfield
A. P. Martin
L. V. Robertson
Max Klinger
Carlos Ronstadt
J. Grant Howard
W. Travis Jones
Toys flood stores with new wartime prices and gadgets
Retailers report shifted demand as parents seek radar and electronic toys, with big increases on dolls, electric trains, and electric gadgets. Jordon Marsh in Boston sold over 300 aluminum jeeps at 39.50 each before the season. tricycles rise 25 percent. roller skates price range 2.95 to 6.95. boys bikes up to 55. tables and chairs 9.50 to 14.95.
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Jordon Marsh
Boston
Oliver Banquier Delights Tucson High at Third Assembly
Humorist and character artist Oliver Banquier entertained Tucson high school pupils with juggling and comic sketches. His moving picture theatre frustrated patron and restaurant waiter routines drew loud laughter as the crowd enjoyed a lively, sober free afternoon.
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Oliver Banquier
Tucson
Moving Picture Theatre
Plan To Break Jail Thwarted
In Phoenix the Mari copa county jail thwarted an escape plan by Robert T. Bivens a 19 year old St. Louis sailor and he intended to free Shirley Parsons 19 Both had pled guilty to bogus check charges Jailers found a pistol and hunting knife on Bivens during a routine search prior to returning him to his cell Parsons was sentenced to two to three years and Bivens received a like term after the weapons were found and he was taken to superior court
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Phoenix
Maricopa County
Robert T. Bivens
St. Louis
Bivens
Shirley Parsons
Arizona October gold production 8150 ounces
Washington reports October gold output in Arizona reached 8150 fine ounces as announced by the Bureau of Mines.
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Washington
Arizona
Bureau of Mines
Niemoeller To Speak In Tucson Forum Sunday Evening
Pastor Martin Niemoeller, famed German dissenter of Hitler, will address a Sunday forum at 7 p m in the Tucson high school auditorium. The event, open to the public with an free admission, benefits from cooperation of the Tucson Ministerial association and features Dr Leland H Koening as introducer.
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Martin Niemoeller
Tucson High School
University
Pastor Niemoeller
Dachau
Niemoeller
Germany
Legion Officers to Attend Arizona Conference
Phoenix speech announced that officers and committee chairmen from Arizona's 65 American Legion posts will be invited to the department conference in Phoenix on January 3 and 4. State Commander Clarence H. Burnett will outline the Legion's 1947 program at the meeting.
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Phoenix
Arizona
American Legion
Clarence H. Burnett
Legion
Tucker to Speak at Pima County Teachers Christmas Lunch
William J. Tucker an English professor at the University of Arizona will address the Santa Rita hotel luncheon Saturday as part of the Pima County Teachers Association Christmas party. Florence Reece of Sunnyside school presides over the group.
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William J. Tucker
University of Arizona
Santa Rita
Pima County
Teachers’ Association
Florence Reece
Sunnyside
Flag Raising Commemoration Marks 100th Anniversary
The American Legion observed the first American flag raised in Arizona by the Mormon Battalion on December 16, 1846 with a luncheon ceremony. The event noted the 100th anniversary upcoming Monday and recalled the 2000 mile march from Fort Leavenworth led by L A Reneer who highlighted the Westward trail and the territory gained. Robert L Kenner attended, and Martha Lines sang the Star Spangled Banner.
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American Legion
Arizona
L. A. Reneer
Ft. Leavenworth
Tucson
Santa Fe
Reneer
America
Robert L. Kenner
Christopher Layton
Martha Lines
Salvation Army Elects Officers In Tucson Branch
Dr. Carlton Towne was re-elected chairman at a Tucson Salvation Army luncheon. Frank Wotan was re-elected secretary and Wray Myers treasurer. Judge John D. Lyons was named vice-chairman and Wotan appointed as representative on the United Appeal board replacing Matt Mansfield who was thanked for prior service.
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Carlton Towne
Tucson
Salvation Army
Frank Wotan
Wray Myers
John D. Lyons
Votan
United Appeal Board of Directors
Matt Mansfield
31 Students Out For Scholarship From Tucson High
Thirty one seniors from Tucson High School have been selected to sit for a statewide examination for the Pepsi Cola scholarship. Two Arizona scholars will win grants to accredited colleges nationwide. Representatives include Molly Allie, Thomas Arana, Mary Lou Briscoe, Lorraine Caffrey, Charles Carson and others.
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Tucson
Arizona
Molly Allie
Thomas Arana
Mary Lou Briscoe
Lorraine Caffrey
Charles Carson
Roman DeSanctis
Jerry Detwiler
Beth DuBois
Catherine Edwards
Dorothy Ellis
Margaret Gannon
Stanley Greenberg
Beth Holladay
Grant Howard
Venice Lindsay
Vernor Lovett
Gretchen Mary Lindenau
Mary Jeanne McCord
Brady O'Reilly
Dick Oxnam
Patricia Parker
Patty Pultz
Martha Pearce
Fred Sargent
Dave Sirota
Pat Smith
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