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NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTERS
Radio Hall, U.W., Madison, Wisconsin
November 12, 1946

NAEB CONVENTION

The 1946 Convention of the National Association of Educational Broadcasters

was held at Michigan State College on September 30 and October 1 in East Lansing,
with Robert J. Coleman, Director of WEAR, as host. This was in keeping with the
practice of holding meetings at the home-cities of members of the NAEB. President
Frank Schooley presided. Meetings were largely informal in nature with ample
time provided for the free discussion of problems common to educational broadcasters

The non-commercial educational FM band currently reserved was the subject of

considerable discussion. Members were urged to make known their FM plans and get
started "with their applications, lest the FCC conclude that insufficient interest
exists on the part of education institutions to warrant holding the facilities.

The question of what types of agencies should be eligible to receive assign¬

ments in this band was discussed at length. A resolution on the matter addressed
to the FCC was passed.

Station activity reports, followed by questioning, brought out many program

ideas which could be adopted elsewhere.

A tour of the WEAR studios and transmitter site revealed a modern, growing
station which apparently is aware of its opportunities and alert to the needs of
its listeners.

A banquet was held at the Hotel Olds, in Lansing. No speeches were authorized,
but----or perhaps as a result--—a most enjoyable evening was spent. Highlight of
the meeting was the presentation to Treasurer M. I. Griffith of a pen and pencil
set in appreciation of his many years of faithful service to the Association and
his continued interest in the affairs of the organization.

RESOLUTIONS PASSED

The following resolutions were introduced and passed (October 1, 1946)*

RESOLVED, that the National Association of Educational Broadcasters

assembled in annual convention in Lansing, Michigan, on this date does hereby
request that FCC regulation 3503 (a) be revised to read as follows:
(a) A non-commercial, educational, FM broadcast station will be licensed
only to a non-profit educational organization and upon a showing
that the station wi].l be used for the advancement of an educational
program.
(i) In determining the eligibility of publicly supported organizations,
the accreditation of their respective state departments of education
shall be taken into consideration.
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(ii) In determining the eligibility of privately controlled organizations,

the accreditation of recognized regional and national accreditation
agencies shall be taken into consideration.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that should the Federal Communications Commission

decide against adopting this present revision, that the NAEB does hereby request
an oral hearing on this matter.

RESOLVED, that the National Association of Educational Broadcasters express

to Clifford J. Durr, Chairman of the Educational Committee of the Federal Commun¬
ications Commission,its appreciation for his cooperation in the cause of educational
broadcasting and commend him for his fearless and effective leadership in the in¬
terests of public■service radio in America.

WHEREAS, Robert J. Coleman and his staff did adequately provide for the annual
meeting of the National Association of Educational Broadcasters and,
WHEREAS, Michigan State College did show the Association the hospitality for
which it is noted, now,
. THEREFORE PE IT RESOLVED, that this Association assembled; does express its
heartfelt gratitude for the hospitality shown it.

WHEREAS, W. I, Griffith has long and faithfully served the National Association
of Educational Broadcasters and,
WHEREAS, Mr* Griffith in his capacity of Secretary-Treasurer has kept the
Association solvent and,
WHEREAS, Mr. Griffith attended all NAEB conventions and given generously of
his knowledge based on long years of service, in educational broadcasting, now,
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that this Association thank W. I. Griffith for past
services rendered and wish him many years more as an officer of NAEB.

WHEREAS, Frank E* Schooley has been a faithful servant of the National

Association of Educational Broadcasters and,
WHEREAS, Mr* Schooley has graciously served in the dual capacity of President
and Executive' Secretary for the major portion of the year just ended and,
WHEREAS, Mr* Schooley has prepared many fine NAEB News Letters which have been
of great help to the membership and,
WHEREAS, Mr* Schooley has been instrumental in arranging many fine features for
the Association annual meetings, now,
THEREFORE BE IT RESOiVED, that this Association express its appreciation to
Frank E. Schooley and that he be given the thanks of every member of the Association
for the services rendered.

OFFICERS ELECTED

At the closing session the election of officers for the ensuing year was held,
with the following results;

President...Harold A. Engel, WEA, University of Wisconsin, Madison

Vice-President........Robert J. Coleman, WEAR, Michigan State College,
East Lansing
Treasurer... .. W. I. Griffith, WOI, Iowa State College, Ames.
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Executive Committee

JValdo Abbot, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.

.John W* Dunn, TiVNAD, University of Oklahoma, Norman*
.Richard B* Hull, WOT, Iowa State College, Ames.
'Milford C. Jenson, WCAL, St. Olaf College, Northfield, Minn*
.James S. Miles, WBAA, Pu,rduo University, Vv* LaFayette, Indiana
. Russell Potter, Columbia University, New York City.

Executive Socretary

' Morris S* Novik, Room 5052, 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, Now York.

NOVIK ACCEPTS SECRETARYSHIP

At the East Lansing Convention, the officers and Executive Committee extended
to Morris S. Novik an invitation to serve as MASS Executive Secretary for the next
year. He was reluctant to accept the post, and.requested time to consider the
matter.
On November 8, the acceptance camo' (draft, he calls it) in a phone call to
President Engel. Earlier he had explained that he was reluctant to accept the
assignment because ho is no longer associated with the educational station which
brought him his first affiliation with NAEP, arid because- he feared what his present
work with commercial broadcasters might impair his usefulness to the organization.
These objections were overruled.

Morris will devote the major portion of his, efforts in behalf of ITAEB to pro¬
motional Activities. He will keep an,ear to the ground (and an eye to the sky) for
ways in which the organization can be strengthened in order to render a greater
sorvice to its members.

■ The News Letter will, be published through the president’s office, with the
assistance of' F. B. McCarty. This change was recommended to relieve Morris of an
added burden. This arrangement is subject to change, (any volunteers?) Each
month hereafter, the Executive Secretary will have a section in the Nows Letter
in which he reports on developments of interest to NAEP members.

MEMBERS REPORT

KWSCL-Washington State College, Pullman.

John Frere has returned to the station as chief engineer after serving with
the Armed Forces Network.
John Blake, newly appointed KiLSC production manager, visited Los Angelos radio
studios in October and also took time out to address the Stephens College radio
conference•
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WO SU Ohio State University, Columbus.

Tom C-lcba is a new staff announcer after returning from army duty in Iceland.
He has done sports announcing, is a member of the WOSU Players, is a senior in the
College of Education.
The station is on the air from 8*00 AM to 6j30 PM—-or l'Qj-r hours daily.

WOI - --Iowa St ate C o 1 le ge, Arne s •

W. I. Griffith, who has directed WOI since 1925, has retired from active
management of the station. Mr. Griffith will continue as a member of the staff,
devoting his attention to television, FM and off-campus listener relations.
Richard B. Hull, associated with WOI for more than 8,years is the new
director. He has been associated with educational stations at Oregon State College,
Ohio State University, and the University of Minnesota * He was also on the staff
of WCCO Minneapolis. He is active in NAEB affairs as a member of the Executive
Committee•

WSUI ------ Iowa State University, Iowa City.

The station operates from 8*00 AM to S*00 PM-or 13 hours daily* Eleven
newscasts are offered by the Special Events Department under Dick Yoakam.
MORNING CHAPEL, is a daily early morning devotional und.;r the direction of
Dr. M. W. Lampe, head of The School of Religion.

WHA ----- University of Wisconsin, Madison.

Wisconsin’s next governor participated in a State-Station broadcast before the

fall elections-and so did all the other candidates for state-wide offices. The
Political Education Forum provided free time for unconsorc-d discussions of political
issues. Said the governor-:; .loot, "Personally, I have found that rny radio talk on
your program received more publicity than any other radio talk that I gave during
the campaign." (Walter S. Goodland)

FACILITIES AND PCC

KWSC (Washington State) application for shift from 1250 Ko to 1030 Kc scheduled
to be heard by FCC on December 9.

WHA (Wisconsin) to oppose application for station in Peoria on same frequency

(970 kc) in hearings in Washington on December 2.

WBAA (Purdue) granted leave to intervene on WISH, application. (October 18)

WNYC-FM (New York City) applied for CP to install new transmitter and make
changes in antenna system. (October 14)

Oklahoma A&K College amended application for 10 Kw station changing frequency

from 760 kc. to 840 kc. (October 4)

University of Michigan granted modification of CP for new non-commercial

educational FM- station te> change type of tffenstfiitter and antenna system.
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WNA-D (University of Oklahoma) granted CP to make changes in antenna and mount

same dn top of AM antenna.

WDTR (Detroit Board of Education) granted modification of CF make changes in

antenna system and specify type of transmitter.

Northwestern Theological Seminary and Bible Training School--—applied for CP

for new daytime station on 900 Kc. with 1 Kw power (October 8, 1946)

Cornell University—-granted CP for Class B FM station, channel 101.3 Me.

40 Kw., antenna 730 ft. (October 10)

IT'S YOUR NEES-LETTER

The NAEB NEWS-LETTER operates as a clearing-house for information and ideas

between members. How effectively it does it depends in a large measure on you,
for from you must come the items to be included. Ahat is wanted? Information
about your station programs, equipment, building improvements, publicity stunts,
promotional activities, personnel, FCC negotiations, finances, facilities—-—and
just plain station chatter.

Hereafter, the attempt will be made to get the News-Letter out the first of
each month. So-—--let's make the copy deadline the 25th of each month. If you
or your station don't break into the news, remember v/ho is responsible. GKJ
Mark your calendar for several months ahead so you won't forgot. Send that news
to E. A. Engel, Radio Tv HA, Madison, hi scons in.

Remember— you don't have to wait until the 25th to send in your
contribution. Send it now-----—-while you think of it—-or pass the buck to
you r most re liable he Iper.'

HITS AND MISSES

Says Niles Trammel, NBC prexv in addressing The NAB convention-—~-"l am re¬
minded of an old European proverb that 'the culture cf a nation is determined by
its use of soap'—-and that.the United States, with six percent of the world's
population, uses one-third of the world's soap supply." Now we know what a
"cultural program" isJ
"This post-war year must not happen again. If it does, broadcasters would be
well advised to study up on the care and feeding of The British Broadcasting Corp."
(Broadcasting Magazine 9/28/46.) Tut, tut-if this be treason----.'
Broadcasting Magazine headline-"Hell Is Located on a Washington Kill". Nice
nsighb o rs they . have.
nThe application of new and sparkling ideas in the presentation of educational,
documentary and controversial issues is one of our greatest challenges today"---
Wm. S. Paley, CBS president, 10/22/4o ) So say we alii

Edited by-.
H. A. Engel
Radio WEA
Madison, Wisconsin If ov embe r 12, 19 46
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at the Wisconsin Historical Society as part of
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