N-A-E-B news-letter (November 15, 1947)

j N-A-E-B NEWS-LETTER

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTERS

Edited by Richard B. Hull, President
Station WOI, Iowa State College, Ames, Iowa

Special Issue November 15, 1947 Convention Reports

RECORD ATTENDANCE AT ANNUAL N-A-E-B MEETING III CHICAGO

The three-day meeting of the National Association of Educational Broadcasters,
October 25-26-27 attracted more than 50 educational radio-men from all districts
of the Association. The N-A-E-B represents non-commercial, educational AM and
Eli radio stations, workshops, and production centers, owned and operated by
colleges, universities, and public service agencies. Sessions were held in the
Hotel Sheraton, Chicago.

N A 3 B MEMBERSHIP HAS 100£ INCREASE

Harold Engel, retiring president of N-A-E-B reported membership had more than
doubled in the past year, increasing from 31 to 65, with more membership applica¬
tions arriving daily. Engel, who this year resigned as president, after leading
the organization for more than 3 terms predictedthat within the next 5 years
several hundred educational stations would be on the air. More than 47 education¬
al Ell applications have either been granted or are pending before the Eederal
Communications Commission.

CONVENTION SPEAKERS ON EDUCATIONAL STATION PROBLEMS

Addressing the N-A-E-B members Sunday were Harry Skornia, who discussed
’’Facilities, Budgets, and Standards for the Educational Station.” Skornia,

Director of Radio at the University of Indiana, had just completed a nation-wide
survey of non-commercial stations in an effort to appraise existent facilities
and problems.

”ECC Services to Educational Broadcasting”, was the subject of Harry M. Plot-
kin, Assistant General Counsel to the Eederal Communications Commission. Plotkin
explained some of the procedures necessary in applying for and securing permission
to operate an AM or EM radio station and counselled interested applicants not be
dismayed by the seeming ’’red tape.”

Eranklin Dunham, Chief, Educational Uses of Radio in the U.S. Office of
Education, described radio services available in that office to stations operated
by public school systems, colleges, and universities.

JAHSEY KAILS LARGE-AREA Ell COVERAGE

C. M.Jansky, Jr., Consulting Engineer, nationally-known radio expert, dis¬
cussed experiments v’ith long-distance EM transmission involving stations at Alpine,

N.J., New York City, and Atlantic City. Jansky described to delegates how the
frequencies between 88 and 108 megacycles may be used to deliver high grade,
static and interference-free broadcast service over very large areas.

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Vice-President Treasurer Executive Secretary Executive Committee

John Dunn W. I. Griffith M. S. Novik Seymour Siegal, WNYC, New York Graydon Ausmus, WUOA-FM, Alabama

WNAD, University of Oklahoma WOI 30 Rockefeller Plaza Carl Menzer, WSUI, Iowa Ralph Steetle, WLSO-FM, Louisiana

Norman, Oklahoma Ames, Iowa New York, N. Y. Frank E. Schooley, WILL, Illinois William Sener, KUSC-FM, California

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Jansky, refuting 3 common misconceptions about HI, pointed out:

1. tfhe range of an HI station is not limited to line-of-sight 'broadcast, it may
cover 2 or 3 times this distance.

2. It is. possible to cover large areas with an HI transmitter withou t using
interconnecting telephone circuits.

3. HI sets are becoming increasingly available, and many of them at reasonable
prices.

H-A-E-B elects UEU OFFICERS

Hichard B, Hull (Station WO I, Iowa State College) was elected President for
1947-48. Hew Vice-President is John Dunn (Station WAD, University of Oklahoma).
Re-elected Treasurer is U. I. Griffith (Station UOI, Iowa State College).

Elected to the Executive Committee were Seymour Siegal (Station WiTYC, Hew
York City), Graydon Ausmus (Station UTJOA, University of Alabama), Frank Schooley
(Station HELL, University of Illinois), Carl Menzer (USUI, University of Iowa),
Ralph U. Steetle (ULSU, Louisiana State University), and William E. Sener
(University of Southern California).

The Executive Committee re-appointed Morris S. Hovik as Executive Secretary
for the Organization. Hovik, formerly Director of Station UHYC, Hew York, head¬
quarters at 30 Rockefeller Plaza, Hew York City.

GUEST OF HOHOR AT C01UPFTI0H

Dr. Lee dr Forest, the"Father of American Radio,"-inventor of audion tube,
and sharp critic of present day commercial broadcasting in the U.S„ was guest of
honor at the annual H-A-E-B banquet Sunday night. Dr. de Forest, a healthy,
handsome elderly gentleman who has seen the full miracle of modern electronics
develop in his lifetime, received a rising vote of tribute when he made his re¬
marks .

Dr. de Forest recalled his remarks, made the previous January on the occasion
of the 25th anniversary of broadcasting in the U.S., when he criticized the
radio industry for having made radio "...a laughing stock of intelligence, surely
a stench in the nostrils of the gods of the ionosphere; ...of having cut time into
tiny cubelets...wherewith the occasional fine program is periodically smeared
with impudent insistence to buy or try. 11

He hailed the efforts of organizations such as the Rational Association of
Educational Broadcaters as the only hope of redeeming from being "cursed more
and more, year by year."

FCC COMMISSIONER DURR COFVWTIOH BAHQUET SPEAKER

Clifford J. Durr, hailed by VARIETY magazine as one of the few Commissioners
in the history of the FCC "who has been able to see the woods for the trees...
who has insisted that the decisive criterion of radio service...is not the
coverage pattern...or the balance sheet...but what comes out of the loudspeaker,"
pointed out his disappointment and his still prevailing hope that the educators
of the country, the great universities, and the foundation would recognize their
obligations to the American listening public.

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Durr called attention to the fact that man3r educational agencies and colleges
have been dilatory about applying for their rightful share of the 20 educational
channels reserved for their use on the PM "band. He warned that history may re¬
peat the sorry cycle of AM licensing when educators lacked vision, or persist¬
ence or budget to secure and hold onto desirable frequencies, and he pointed
out the need for a "conscience in American radio" as the manifest duty of the
great of right-thinking educators.

Durr also called attention to the rising tide of prejudice in this country,
the "witch hunts," the suspicions, the real onslaughts on free speech, press,
and radio which had begun to make themselves evident,, He pointed out that the
FBI was furnishing the Federal Communications Commission with "unsolicited
reports on individuals connected with radio". He told the audience that if he
could tell them of the kinds of things contained in many of these reports, "you
would dismiss the information as baseless gossip."

ChlAEl CHAHFBL COMMITTEE DIRECTED TO PROCFED UITH UASHIHGTOH HEARINGS

The H-A-E-B passed a formal resolution empowering the organization’s Clear
Channel Committee (Richard B. Hull (UOl) Chairman, William Morgan ( T SAD) , and
Seymour Siegal (UHYC))to proceed with plans for delivering testimony before the
Federal Communications Commission, October 29 through 31, in the final stages of
the Clear Channel Hearings,

An official statement expressing the views of the Rational Association of
Broadcasters on clear channel broadcasting was approved. It pointed out that
present AM clear channel allocations prevent full-time operation of 9 educational
stations in the U.S. and asked that these and other educational AM stations be
allowed to operate from at least 6:00 a.m, until 10:00 p.m. daily to better
serve listeners.

The R-A-EtB stations involved included ICUOM (University of Minnesota), UCAL
(St, Olaf College), MAD (University of Oklahoma), HOAG- (Oklahoma A, & M.

College), UOSU (Ohio State University), UKAR (Michigan State College), UOI (Iowa
State College), UFYC (City of Hew York), UHCU (Cornell University).

Marcus Cohn of the legal firm of Cohn & Marks, ’.Washington, D.C, was approved
as official spokesman and counsel for the H-A-E-B, and Morris ITovik, Executive
Secretary was directed to make the testimonial statement before the FCC,

Copies of the official statement have been sent to all H-A-E-B officers
and to members of the Executive Committee. (Any member desiring a copy should
address his request to Richard B. Hull, Station UOI, Ames, Iowa),

SCHOOL BROADCAST COFFSREFCE MEETS IF CHICAGO

The growing importance of educational radio was given further impetus by
the 11th Annual meeting of the School Broadcast Conference under guidance of
George Jennings, director of Chicago Board of Education Radio Council, A huge
turnout of teachers, educational directors from commercial stations and networks
was recorded, Meetings were held October 27,28, 29 in the Hotel Sheraton.

Discussions dealt with how educational institutions can help create more
intelligent listeners by teaching an appreciation of good radio, and with ways
and means to use radio as an educational tool,

Clifford J. Durr, FCC Commissioner, was voted the "Educational Radio
Man-of-the Year"by the School Broadcast Conference.

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N-A-E-B MEMBERS AT WORK

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS, AUSTIN

The University reports that it now is carrying on an extensive program of
broadcasting over all Texas stations as well as state networks. It is estimated
that some 700 "broadcasts per year are offered. Radio House, the campus "broad¬
casting center, was established in 1938, and has two studios with complete
production facilities. Thomas D. "Tom' 1 Rishworth is Director of Radio House and
coordinator of radio. Courses leading to a B-.A. are offered. Some 200 students
are enrolled. Hopes for an I’M station for Texas are expressed,

ADD IIEP I ANA STATE TEACHERS COLL RGB TO LIST

Despite the fact that Indiana State Teachers College was not named on the
membership list in the October News-Letter that institution is and has long
been an 1TAEB member in good standing. Our apologies to’’The Hoosier Schoolmaster
of the Air" Morgan for this omission. ISTC is actively engaged in broadcasting
over the Terre Haute station WBOW.

WISCONSIN’S SCHOOL OR THU AIR 3EG-IITS ITS 17TH YEAR

Wisconsin’s educational broadcasting fare for fall featm’es carefully
planned program series, ranging from ’’Rhythm and Games” for the kindergartener
to college-level programs for adults.

The Uisconsin School of the Air, which started its 17th year on September 22,
provides 10 weekly programs for in-school listening. The College of the Air,
which began its 15th year this fall, presents lectures from two regular univer¬
sity courses and seven series of studio programs. The educational broadcasts
originate on the Madison campus and are carried by State Station WHA in Madison;
all of the programs except the two university courses are also carried by the ,
State’s WLBL at Stevens Point. Wisconsin’s centennial celebration is coming ug),
and the School of the Air will be keyed to the 100-years story, according to
the school’s director, H. B. McCarty.

WDTR — DETROIT, MICHIGAN, BOARD OR EDUCATION

Detroit’s radio work has long attracted attention, but only recently has
the school system acquired its own PH station.

(Address; 9345 Lawton, Detroit, Michigan)

WBGO — NEWARK, N.J., BOARD OF EDUCATION

WBGO, Newark’s school station is about to go on the air with

William (Bill) R. Pfeiffer as Supervisor of Radio. The station is rendering
an expanding service to classrooms in the city, and is developing its general
public service features. Bill was formerly on the staff of WHA, University of
Wisconsin, so is no newcomer to educational broadcasting.

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vcr<m — STQCKTOIT, CALIFORNIA, COLLEGE 0? THE PACIFIC

This station was established on September 22, 1947 and has an effective
radiated power of 3,400 watts on the 91.3 me. frequency. It is on the air from
6:00 to 10:00 daily. The institution also operates ICAEO, a wired-wireless IBS
station, and broadcasts over KWG, Stockton, ICTRB, Modesto, and ICCVR, Lodi,
regularly each week. John C* Crabbe is Director of Radio for College of the
Pacific and in charge of KCW.

TFIVRRSITY OF CHICACO, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS

Long famous in radio for its 11 One-half-hour-per week” — The University
of Chicago Roundtable — the institution is looking forward to more active
participation in other phases of radio education. George E. Prabst is the
representative and T7ebb S. Riser is assistant director of the radio activity.

COLORADO A & M COLLEGE, PORT COLLINS

This institution has been active in the Rocky Mountain Radio Council
and is now doing broadcasting regularly over a number of stations in Colorado.
The emphasis is on agricultural, homemakers and college-interest features.

Rex U. Brown is the representative. The address: Office of Information,
Colorado A & M College, Fort Collins.

SCHENECTADY, IT.Y. , DEPARTMENT OR EDUCATION

The schools do several shows weekly over commercial stations in the city,
but do not yet have their own station. T, S. Bennett is the Radio Coordinator
for the department. His address: Riverside School, Front Street, Schenectady.

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FEDERAL C OI'G iUlTI CAT I OH S COMMISSION
Hon-Commercial & Educational Station Applications and actions)
Cctot)er 15 - HovemBer 15, 1S4-7

APPLIGATIOITS (Amplitude Modulation)

KFKU (1S50 KC) - University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas - Modification
of license to increase night power from 1 KW to 5 KW, install new transmitter,
and directional antenna for night use, and change transmitter location from
south of Tonganoxie, Kansas, to On Highway 24, 1 mile- east of Grantville and 5
miles east of Topeka, Kansas,

WHBQ, (550 KC) - Harding College, Memphis, Tennessee - Construction permit
to change frequency from 1400 to 560 kc., increase power from 250 watts to 1 KW
night, 5 ICW day, install new transmitter and directional antenna for day and
night use (LA-2) , change transmitter location from Court and Heely Streets,
Memphis, Tennessee, to 5 miles north of Memphis, Tennessee and change studio
location from Hotel G-ayoso, Memphis, Tennessee, to 139 S, Main Street, Memphis,
Tennessee. Amended re change in directional antenna pattern and change
transmitter location from 5 miles north of lemphis, Tenn., to At Horton Hoad,
approximately 5 miles north of the center of Memphis, Tennessee.

UBBR (1330 IC) - Matchtower Bihle and Tract Society, Inc., Staten Island,
U.Y. - Modification of construction permit (Bl-P-4807, which authorized increase
in power and installation of new transmitter and directional antenna for day
and night use) for extension of completion date.

APPLICATIONS (Frequency Modulation)

(Noncommercial Educational)

U30E - Cleveland City Board of Education, Cleveland, Ohio (Charles H. Lake, *
Supt.) - Modification of construction permit (B2-PED-71, as modified) which
authorized changes in noncommercial educational Broadcast station, for extension
of completion date.

ITHA-PM - State of Wisconsin-State Radio Council, Madison, Wisconsin -
Modification of construction permit (B4-PED-59, as modified) which authorized
a new noncommercial educational "broadcast station, for extension of completion date.

KPVM- School District #4, Lane County, Oregon, Eugene, Oregon - Modification
of construction permit (B5-PED-68, as modified) which authorized a new noncommer¬
cial educational "broadcast station, for extension of completion date.

WBEZ - Board of Education, City of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois -
Modification of construction permit (BPED- ^80) which authorised a new noncommer¬
cial educational PM "broadcast station, for extension of completion date.

WJUH - Junto, Inc., Philadelphia, PA. - Modification of construction
permit (B2-PED-63) which authorized a new noncommercial educational PM Broad¬
cast station, for extension of completion date.

FEW-KALE, Inc t , Portland, Oregon (Box 31, Portland 7, Oregon) - Construction
permit for a new remote pickup Broadcast station to Be operated on 2 frequencies
within 152-160 me. Band power of 2 watts emission special for PM hours of operation
in accordance with Section 4.403.

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WDTR - The Board of Education of the City of Detroit, Detroit, Michigan -
Modification of construction permit (B2-FED—34, as modified), which authorized
a new non-commercial educational station for extension of completion date.

KCBW - Santa Monica School Board, Santa Monica, California - Modification
of construction permit (B5-PED-66, as modified), which authorized a new non¬
commercial educational Broadcast station, for extension of completion date.

WES - Technical High School, Dade County Board of Public Instruction,

Miami, Florida - Modification of construction permit (B3-PED-79, which authorized
a new noncommercial educational Broadcast station) for extension of completion
dat e.

WKR-FM - City of Dallas, Texas, Dallas, Texas - Modification of construction
permit (33-PH-1028, which authorized a new EM Broadcast station) for extension
of completion date.

The Hinson Memorial Baptist Church, Portland, Oregon - Granted request
to vacate its construction permit and dismissed application (BPH-1131).

noncommercial Educational Applications Accented for Piling

WUOA - The Board of Trustees of the University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Ala.-
Modification of construction permit (BPED-83, which authorized a new noncommercial
educational Broadcast station) for extension of completion date.

HEW - State of Wisconsin-’State Radio Council, Madison, Wisconsin (P.0.

Radio Hall, University of Wisconsin Campus, Madison, Wisconsin) - Construction
permit for a new noncommercial educational PM Broadcast station to Be operated
on Channel 204,88.7 me.

HEW - Lewis College of Science and Technology, Chicago, Illinois - (P.0.31 E.
Congress St.) - Construction permit for a nev; non-commercial educational FK
Broadcast station to Be operated on frequency to Be assigned By PCC, and power
of 52.2 HUM

ACTIOUS (Amplitude Modulation)

rT CAL - St. Olaf College, Horthfield, Minnesota - Granted modification of CP
for extension of completion date to 1-25-48. (BMP-3262)

KSAC - Kansas State College of Agr., etc., Manhattan, Kansas - Granted
license for increase in power, installation of new transmitter and vertical
antenna and change in transmitter location (BL-2707)

WHBQ, - Harding College, Memphis, Tennessee - Granted petition for leave to
amend itq application (BP-5405; Docket 8047) to revise proposed daytime direction¬
al array accepted said amendment.

WRUF - University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida - Granted CP to change
hours of operation, from L-KOA to unlimited, install new transmitter and Hi
for night use, and change transmitter location; engineering conditions (BP-4682)

ACTIONS (Frequency Modulation)

Board, of Educa ti on of the Cit y of Atlanta, A tlanta, C-eorgia

Granted CP for a new station: Channel: 90.1 me. (Ho. 211); 400 watts:
antenna 200 feet. (BPED-35)

Rural Radio Network, Inc,

This group received conditional grants for six new PM stations to serve
rural Hew York State areas. This is the maximum number of PM stations which
can be operated by the same interest.

Those initially authorized Class B stations, each to operate with 1 IT* power
are to be located at places and on FM channels as follows: Hewfield, H.Y.

(Channel 236, 95.1 me); Be Tuyter, H.Y. (Channel 286,015.1 me.); Cherry Valley,
H.Y. (Channel 270, 101.9); Highmarket, H.Y. (Channel 299, 107.7 me.); South
Bristol, H.Y. (Channel 270, 101.9); and Wethersfeld, H.Y. (Channel 299, 107.7).

Plans call for operating the 6 stations as a network, programs being origina¬
ted at each station from time to time, but allstations will carry the same pro¬
grams. The method would be to relay program materials from any station to the
others, each of the latter simultaneously receiving and transmitting the particu¬
lar program. Programs will be designed for localrural and agricultural listeners,
featuring weather and market reports, religion and jnusic, agricultural talks and
discussions, quiz and children’s programs.

Rural Radio Hetwork, Inc., is a Hew York corporation wholly owned by Rural
Radio Foundation, a non-profit group comprising nine farm organizations — the
Hew York State Grange; Hew York State Farm Bureau Federation; Cooperative Grange
League Federation Exchange, Inc.; Hew York State Federation of Home Bureaus;

New York State Poultry Council; Hew York State Vegetable Growers* Association,
Inc.; Hew York State Horticultural Society, Inc., and Hew York Artificial Breeders
Cooperative, Inc.

(COMMISSIOHER JOHES VOTES FOR A HEARING)

’■SEZ-Board, of Education, City of Chicago, Chicago, Ill.-Granted modification
of CP for Extension of completion date to 5-1-48. (BMPED-87)

UHA-FM- State of Wisconsin, State Radio Council, Madison, Uis.- Granted modi¬
fication of CP to extend completion date to 2-1-48. (BHPED-89)

KVRF - School District #4, Lane County Oregon, Eugene, Oregon - Granted modi¬
fication of CP to extend completion date to 12-1-47. (3MPED-88)

T B0E- Cleveland City Board of Education, Cleveland, Ohio - Granted modifica¬
tion of CP to extend completion date to 2-29-48. (BMPED-SO)

WFITJ - The Trustees of Indiana University, Bloomington, XU. - Modification
of construction permit (B4-PED-29), which authorized a new noncommercial education¬
al broad'ast station for extension of completion date.

Board of Education, City of Buffalo, Buffalo, H,Y. - Adopted an order vacating
the Commission’s action of January 27, 1942, granting application (BPED-24) for a
noncommercial educational FM station and dismissed the application without pre¬
judice for failure of prosecution.

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Sacramento City Unified School District, Sacramento, Calif. - Adopted
order vacating the Commission’s action of March lo, 1946, granting application
(BPED-48) for a noncommercial., educational PM station, and dismissed same without
prejudice for failure of prosecution.

PH-CONSTRUCT ION PERMITS

The following authorized construction permits: conditions. (Note; power
given is effective radiated power; antenna is height above average terrain):

KPUO-FM - Evangelican Luthern Synod, etc., Clayton, Ho. - Class 3; 101.1
me, (No. 281); 58 IU T ; 600 feet. (BPE-902)

The Commission announced its PINAL DECISION (Commissioner Jones not parti¬
cipating) in the New York PM cases, authorizing construction permits to he
issued to the following applicants: (Power shown is effective radiated power;
antenna height is height above average terrain)

Radio Corp. of the Board of Missions and Church Extension of the Methodist
Church - 105,1’me. (Channel 286); 20 KU; 500 feet (3PH-1008; Docket 7665).

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CONCRATULATIONS TO BBC — 25 YEARS 0? SEP.VI CS

The British Broadcasting Company, founded November 14, 1S22 this year
celebrated its Silver Jubilee, The national Association of Educational
Broadcasters in a special telegraphic message extended its official congratular-
tions to another organization engaged entirely in public service.

TYLER QEEICIAh N-A-E-B OBSERVER TO UNESCO

Dr. I. Keith Tyler, director of radio at Ohio State University, was
appointed official observer and representative for the national Association of
Educational Broadcasters at the Mexico City meeting of UKESCO, november 11-13.

Tyler, who is in charge of the Institute for Education by Radio, recently
returned from a similar tour of the American Zone in Germany as an educational
observer for the War Department.

Tyler represented 70 universities and public service agencies who operate
or use the facilities of non-commercial educational radio stations in the
United States.

TFE- LABOR MART

TOTTED ...WRITERS! One continuity writer.. $2400 and one script writer $1800.
These people may work on degrees at same time. Write Ralph Steetle,

Radio WLSTJ, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, La.

TOTTED .. Script writer for Washington State College. Write John L. Blake,
Radio ICWSC, Pullman, Washington.

WANTED... Program director for new EM Station at prominent university. Salary
$4500. Qualifications required: both commercial and educational
station experience. The university requests its name not be stated.
Please refer requests to Executive Secretary, Morris S, Novik.

30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York City.

MORE RADIO STATIONS—MOPE BUSINESS??

The Eederal Communications Commission, in the first of a series of tabu¬
lations of 1946 financial data reported an 8.5$ decl ine in aggregate broadcast
income for 1946 from the 1945 figures.

The tabulation showed a rise of nearly 8$ in broadcast income, but pointed
out that this increase was overshadowed by a 14$ rise in broadcast expenses.

The ECC figure^ for broadcast income in 1946 were $76,466,246. This figure
represents net incomeoefore payment of federal income taxes. The total income
for 8 networks (four nation-wide’ and 4 regional) and 1,025 stations was
$322,552,771. Total broadcast expenses were $246,086,525,

The 8$ increase in business last year was attributed by the ECC tabulation
to the rise in total numbers of standard stations on the air from 901 to 1,025.

N-a-E-B ANNUAL MEETING — October 26, 1947 — CHICAGO, ILLINOIS

OFFICIAL MINUTES

NAEB Business Meeting

Minutes: Meeting Sunday, October 26, 1947. Hotel Sheraton, Chicago, Illinois

The meeting was called to order by President Harold A, Engel. John
Henderson, WBaA, served as recording secretary for the meeting.

Election of officers: The report of the nominating committee (Milford
Jensen, Chairman, H. B. McCarty and Jim Miles) was submitted. The following
nominations were offered:

President Richard B. Hull, WOI

Vice President John Dunn, WNAD

Treasurer tf. I. Griffith, WOI

Executive Committee (6 members)

Region I Seymour Siegal WNYC

Region II Graydon Ausmus WUOA

Region III Frank E. Schooley WILL
Region IV Carl Menzer WSUI

Region V Ralph Steetie WLSO-IM

Region VI William Sener KUSC-FM

In considering the nominations it was voted to hold the elections over
until the Monday morning meeting, in order that additional nominations might
be submitted if members desired to do this.

The matter of appearances at the dear-channel hearings by NAEB
representatives was discussed informally* A separate meeting was scheduled
for Monday by representatives of the stations directly affected.... Statement
to be issued in name of NAEB at dear-channel hearings read and approved.

The meeting was adjourned.

Minutes: Meeting Monday, October 27, 1947 Chicago

Meeting called to order by President Harold A. Engel. John Henderson
serving as recording secretary.

I. Election of Officers: (carried over from Sunday meeting)

The slate of nominees submitted by the nominating committee was
again presented, with the addition of the name of Irving Merrill as
Executive Committeeman for Region IV.

Novik moved that a vote be taken on all offices, except Region IV
where a contest existed. Motion passed.

Unanimous vote for all these nominees.

Vote on Region IV Executive Committeeman?

Menzer 7, Merrill 4. Menzer elected.

Newly elected President Hull took to chair.

II. Constitutional Amendment: Discussion on amendment previously submitted

"by letter. Voted change as follows:

The following changes are now proposed for your consideration;

(1) ARTICLE I - Section A (Revision in)

The word n ACTIVE" shall he inserted as indicated in
two places.

MEMBERSHIPS

(A)' Any university, college, or other educational
or public service agency of recognized standing engaged
in educational, non-commercial broadcasting over a radio
station owned and/or operated by it or any such agency
holding a construction permit for such a station, may be
elected to act i ve membership in this organization by
approval of the Executive Committee, and a two-thirds
affirmative vote of all active members of the association.

Each active member institution or agency shall be entitled
to one vote.

(2) ARTICLE II - Section B (new)

"A 1 . Eirst paragraph shall be designated with the letter "A 1 .

"B". The dues of associate members shall be $5,00 per year.

Hanna (WHCU) raised the question about the word "non-commercial"
in the eligibility statement. Wanted to be sure that his station
qualified, though it sold some time to support its activity. Concensus
of opinion was that wording should not be changed, but that each case
should be considered on its own merits. The real objective of the
station (profit or education) should be the determining factor.

It was moved by Schooley (WILL) that the Executive Committee
study the matter and make a formal recommendation as to what shall
constitute the basis of membership qualification.

III. NAEB Clear-Channel hearing representation. Moved, seconded and passed that
Marcus Cohn (1420 New York Ave., N.W„ Wash ii^; ton, D.C.) be authorized to
speak in behalf of NAEB at the hearings.

President Hull asked to be excused so he might catch a train to Washington.

He appointed Ex-President Engel to preside at the meeting,

IV. Membership Business

A membership review indicated the following:

Dec. 1, 1946

Oct. 25,

1947

Active

23

In

Applications

Associate

J3

Active

33

4

37

Total

31

Associate

18

10

28

51

14 Total

65

This indicates more than 100% increase in one year.

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Moody Bible Institute. This institu.tionapplied for active membership
in NAEB. After publication of the application in the NEWS-LETTER in routine
form several members questioned the eligibility of the applicant for member¬
ship. It was revealed that the Moody Institute is not accredited by the
American Association of Theological Schools. Discussion centered on the
objectives of the applicant in using radio and on his standing in the field*
The conclusion was that the applicant did not qualify for membership under
the constitution of NAEB.

Moved, seconded and passed that the application be not accepted and
that the president write the applicant explaining the matter of accreditation
as a basis of eligibility. This is not to be construed as passing judgment
on the quality or character of the applicant's radio activity - but rather
as adherence to basic standards to be adhered to.

IBS — Intercollegiate Broadcasting System.

Members of IBS have asked about their eligibility for NAEB member¬
ship. Russell Potter, director of the IBS Board and a member of NAEB,
explained the scope of IBS activity. He expressed the belief that these
stations were not generally eligible for active membership; (1) They
operate commercially, (2) They are not "educational" in purpose basically.
He asked for cooperation between IBS and NAEB, with the possibility of
admitting certain such stations as might wish to apply for associate
membership.

Moved (by Coleman) , seconded, and passed that a committee be appointed
to handle NAEB-IBS relationships.

Committee appointed by the chair:

Russell Potter, Chm,, Harry Skornia, John Crabbe

V. Negotiations for National Office Support

Novik reported that he and Potter had talked with foundation
representatives about the possibilities of obtaining funds for setting up
a Washington office. Interest not high in such projects. Little hope held
for those contacted. Other contacts suggested (Kellogg, Kresge, Racham).
Possibility of adequate financing through member-station contributions
suggested. Discussion followed.

Moved, seconded and passed that the committee continue to investigate
possibilities and report at the next regular meeting.

VI. NAEB Station Survey

A revised form for surveying the activities of NAEB members was
submitted by Engel for consideration. Changes desired to be reported to
him for consideration and inclusion. Survey to be made as soon as
practically possible.

(Copy of form appended hereto)

VII. Radio Training Program for German Personnel

An outgrowth of a voluntary meeting in August (Skornia, Hull,

Novik and Engel) was a plan for the training in the U.S. hy NAEB of
selected German nationals who would then go "back to their own land to
develop educational broadcasting activities over the German stations.

The plan was explained by Engel and a letter from the army endorsing
the plan was read. The matter was discussed.

Moved (by Schooley), seconded and passed that NAEB officially endorse
the program and that efforts be made to put it into operation. Engel to
follow-up on negotiations on the matter.

(Copy of plan appended hereto)

VIII, Treasurer’s Report

Treasurer Griffith submitted a detailed report which was read in
his absence, (appended hereto) A balance of $1,372.83 is in the treasury.

Moved, seconded and carried that the treasurer’s report be
accepted as read.

IX. Constitution Committee’s Report

Coleman, speaking for the committee, read proposed changes in the
constitution. These were discussed and changes recommended.

Moved, seconded and passed that the committee revise its proposals
in accordance with the decisions made and submit them for inclusion in
the News-Letter.

X. 1948 Meetings

Indiana extended an invitation for NAEB to hold its fall meeting
at Bloomington.

Moved, seconded and carried that the Executive Committee take the
matter under advisement and make a recommendation.

XI. News-Letter Editorship Remuneration

Moved, seconded and passed that $100.00 be paid Engel in appreciation
of his efforts in getting out the News-Letter in 1946- i -1947.

(Over Engel’s objections that the action was breaking precedent, because
the Executive Secretary normally was so rewarded.)

XII. Moved, seconded and passed that the retiring officers be given a vote of
thanks for their sevice tnroughout the past year.

Meeting adjourned 11:52 A.M. Monday, October 27, 1947

-Recorded by John Henderson.

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N-A-E-B ANNUAL MEETING- — October 26, 1947 — CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
SUMMARIES OF SPECIAL TALKS

I. Facilities, Budgets and Standards for the Educational Station...

Harry Skornia.

Mr. Skornia based his report on information received from 17 members
stations. The detailed figures are not of great significance, except
as they reveal general trends and tendencies.* The impression gained,
however, is that educational stations are comparing favorably with
commercial outlets in the way of salaries and physical facilities.

The need is shown for a central clearing house which will have more
complete information available to actual and potential educational
broadcasters. Members would supply information which grows out of their
own experience. This is an area for greater NnMB service.

FCC Services to Educational Broadcasting...harry M, Plotkin, F.C.C.

Mr. Plotkin reported that the F.C.C. machinery was, by the nature
of things, geared to the operations of commercial broadcasters; but that
every effort was made to give educational broadcasters all possible
assistance, he pointed out the opportunity available to potential edu¬
cational broadcasters through the FM channels now reserved for non¬
commercial use.

The clear-channel matter, as it affects educational broadcasters,
is now under consideration. NaEB stations are being beard, Plotkin
said. Ample times will be allowed for all to be heard.

On the matter of the high-band vs. low-band FM problem, Mr. Plotkin
was of the opinion that no changes should be made now lest the public’s
confidence in FM be destroyed. Tampering now would be a misfortune at a
time when positive action is needed.

Educational broadcasters can, by united action, assist the iCC in
bringing to its attention problems and recommended solutions. The
commission is anxious to act in the public interest, but needs evidence
to support its stand. NAEB representation, as a central office, in
Washington would be highly desirable. Through such a central agency
a better impression could be assured at hearings and througn interested
groups.

U. S. Office of Education Radio Service...Dr, Franklin Dunham

The Office of Education has extended its services and work in the
radio field. Its transcription and script libraries are available. Some
may be used for broadcasting by special arrangement. Dunham solicited
the aid of broadcasters in enlarging the collection.

The Office of Education has several projects under way, including;
the comparative values of audio-visual media in learning, evaluation of
radio education work, standards of training in radio, registry of research
studies in radio, equipment survey, and further studies on Fm’s place in
education.

Dunham offered the facilities of the Office of Education to NAEB in
extending pertinent information. He explained that the Office has contacts
with people in educational ports and can get a tearing when needed. The
Office, he said, can render a liaison service for educational broadcasters.

The Demonstrated Potentialities of PM for Large-Area Coverage...

C. M. Jansky, Jr.

Mr. Jansky illustrated his talk with lantern slides, and referred
his audience to copies of a printed brochure with the same title as his
talk. This embodied maps and diagrams. It is available upon request to
Mr. Jansky, National Press Building, Washington 4, D.C,

PN, Mr. Jansky predicted, will change radio in all departments because
it removes the physical limitations formerly imposed by the scarcity of
wavelengths. Educators, thus have a virgin field in which to work - just
as they had when AM broadcasting was in its infancy. With tne reserved
channels set aside for education by the PCC there is every opportunity to
start using radio.

The competition in radio, said Mr. Jansky, is not between programs-
but rather between facilities. PM is "I^ynamite" in the radio structure
of this country.

Pointing to PM projects under way he said "The University of Wisconsin
isn*t gambling when going into PM, It is a sure thing, 11 He urged educators
elsewhere to use the now available PM channels before the commercial
pressure to get them gets too strong. In PM, Jansky said, educators can
start without the handicaps which plague commercial broadcasters.

Speaking of the high-fidelity characteristic of PM, Mr. Jansky said
that it was a by-product of the invention. 'What Major Armstrong, the
inventor, really was after was the elimination of noise and interference
from radio reception.

In response to a query about control over programs Mr. Jansky said,

"It isn't a question of whether we shall have program censorship or not —
but rather a question of who shall do it — the government, or the man
fortunate enough to hold a broadcasting stations license."

NAEB Service. . ..Richard B. Hull

Instead of pointing to specific services which the NAEB could render,
as might be expected from the topic, Mr, Hull referred to the over-all
aspects of the impact of educational stations on the radio situation in
this country.

"The good emanating from the use of these new media of communications
is to be measured by the intelligence of the people who are handling them."
The philosophy of service, Hull contended, will determine what the quality
of the radio fare will be.

There is now a tremendous opportunity to serve a large audience. While
studies show that two-thirds of the listeners apparently are satisfied with
their radio listening one-third was not satisfied. This* Hull contended, is
a healthy minority and should not be neglected. In this group, he said,
are the influential people in every community - the leaders and the thinkers.
Influencing this group will have a profound result.

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In conclusion Hull made a plea for unity behind NASB which would result
in greater good to all members.

Remarks by Hr. Lee de Forest, "The Father of -American Radio", as guest-of-honor
at the NaEB banquet.

Hr. de Forest said that he was heartened by the fact that NASH was moving
forward toward a goal wnich had long been in his mind for radio broadcasting -
the use of the medium for a serious purpose as well as for sheer pleasure*

Reminiscing on the early days when he set up his experimental telephonic
transmitter he recalled the advent of "sponsored" programs, and his resistance
to over-commercializing because it threatened the service which he knew should
be rendered.

Banquet Speaker...Commissioner Clifford J. Durr, F.C.C.

Commissioner Hurr paid high tribute to Hr. de Forest for his contribution
to the science of radio, and to Professor Lighty, at the University of Wisconsin,
for his vision in the social significance of what broadcasting could do for
the people of this country if intelligently handled.

Commissioner Hurr indicated that the U.S. is in a state of nerves - and
that radio, the one medium which is in the best position to give assurance, is
not rising to the occasion. Leadership is needed, and it is up to the
universities of this country to educate men - not just train them technically.

Commissioner Hurr warned the educators that they have serious competition -
and quoted from the NAM proposed code to show that educators must truly serve
as guardians of the freedom in this country if it is to be preserved in respect
to broadcasting,

"I am disappointed at the progress made so far by educational broadcasters
(in respect to FM station development), but I am not discouraged," said the
Commissioner. Educators, he said, must understand that if they do not move
forward that their efforts will be nullified - and others less well qualified
will take over.

In conclusion Commissioner Hurr urged educators to re-evaluate their
jobs in respect to the over-all job to be done. He pleaded for more reality
and better financing for the broadcasting activity. For contrast he pointed
out that while about 4 million dollars is spent for the operations of education¬
al broadcasting activities in this country some 4 billions are spent for the
operations of the countries universities. This did not seem to be adequate
when considered in terms of the numbers of persons being served.

In conclusion Mr, Hurr pointed out that despite the provisions in law
that the monopoly created by the scarcity of radio facilities has limited the
freedom of expression as- far as broadcasting is concerned. He emphasized
the fact that scientific development is far ahead of the social scientists
at the present time. We must hurry to catch up. "The atom bomb and human
misery cannot exist side by side in the same world for very long."

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