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The Knoxville Journal from Knoxville, Tennessee • 7

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THE KNOXVILLE JOURNAL Sunday September 1953 Rivalry Active Friendly Between TV Staffs I'UUt'rf! 4 i TrW I If I I up the new one on the same day The 210-foot tower for WTSK is Linebaugh said he plans to fin- 25 per cent incline as yet un- "It should take about three days scheduled to arrive this week ish 0ff tbe basement to the stu-1 Some 180 tons of concrete will be I after the heavy trucks to reharness and check out the TV i poured jnto the foundation as foot-1 lust recently added to the afe trough hauling equipment antenna before it goes Line- jng jor jC tower Erection is to old WROL building and move the Up the hill thus keeping the road baugh said hope to have a begin about next Saturday 1 projection room down there Then 1 tom Rothrock said may test pattern running by Sept 20 I The antenna is to be picked up stin another studio building will decide not to pave that stretch Rothrock reported about one-half in -Norwood Mass Thursday by What we want to do is install a the construction completed on the 1 one of the trucks and WTSK site yesterday and one- will also be at the tower location fourth the necessary operating 'on Saturday Delivery date for be added to provide space for cjjajr and bigger local live sounds like a tremendous may take six to eight months dertaking They may need sky-for Channel 6 to get working at hooks to anchor such a lift But worth it For a 25 per the' straight I uppest patch of road in use around maximum he said it may be cej we might as well work cent incline the transmitter is Sept 15 I If bad weather or other unpre-1 dictable difficulties arise to i equipment on hand BUILDING NEAR READY A 20 by 30-foot building to house Rivalry is active but friendly between the staffs of television stations now under construction on two of Sharps highest peaks Linebaugh vice president and general manager of Channel 6 (very high frequency! station which had the old FM building and tower on the location to start with still holds to the previously predicted Oct 1 date Harold Rothrock general manager of the ultra high frequency station to be known as WTSK-TV operating on Channel 26 said yesterday rather set no definite opening date but just leave it at time in SCHEDULE All new construction on the WROL site is proceeding according to Linebaugh The transmitter is set up and cameras for recording live shows are being assembled On Tuesday transmitter video and audio At like toward permanancy trols is nearing completion A 20- Rothrock too has by 34-foot building will be added I finishing dates for the two on for a studio with office and 1 stauons- storage space downstairs further plans 1 here for station WTSK after opera tional construction is finished The 1 station sits atop a 200-foot rise1 I illl It 1 1 JLtACIIUS from the travelled road Access' to the area is via an estimated Schools JS VL'S UT Medical Grainger-PW Reported Dead or Spetl The Jarnml 'J-VJL U6jl( mO POWDER SPRINGS Sent 5 1 Awards Due POWDER SPRINGS Sept 52e? y-! Officers Find jAnnouiiced mirillllg Ldr Lunch menus for schools oper- County deputies early yesterday- ated under the government school found a burning car at Carter lunch program for the fij5t week School of the new school year were an- The car was registered to James pounced by the Menu Committee the old FM antenna is to come off I The family of Pvt George the tower and a new plate set on Booker 24 has been notified by to hold the TV antenna the Defense Department that the Brehm president of the Univer MEMPHIS Sept Dr TQWER FOOTING Harold Rothrock left vice president and general manager of Television Services of Knoxville and Guy Smith Jr commercial manager look over the site on Ridge where WTSK-TV tower will be set up next week The 210-foot self-supporting tower will require 180 tons of concrete poured in the foundation as footing Workmen who remove the old I soldier was reported by the Com-isity of Tennessee will award de- France Route 2 Strawberry i Ml 1 A I 1 I k' If AAlOWl 4 rt AlflAAim Menus for the period Sept 9 through Sept 15 are as follows: WEDNESDAY: BkeA Ham PUU antenna Tuesday will leave to pick 1 munists to have died in a North greeS and cnnificates to 101 Th'y like ESt at commencement exercises Mon bad been pusbed 0jf tbe road Thursday: Rt Beer ana Brawn Gravy Whipped PttiUei TmhI Vefe table Salad Thempsan Seedless Grapes Bread and Batter and Milk FRIDAY: Salman Salad Battered Joseph McMartin as-1 acnehkle total loss Demos May Shun Issue With South Tamalaet Fresh Peach Bread Batter and MUk a ONR DISPLAY AT THE FAIR Combination Peas Sliced Cobbler Korean prison camp The telegram to his mother Mrs Mae Book-er stressed that the Communist if report has not been verified The date of his death as Jan Private Book- late of his was given iV i 27 1952 II i9tn RaaV mmm sociate professor of urology at Creighton University School of Medicine Omaha Neb deliver the commencement address Baccalaureate services will be held Sept 27 at St Cathedral Graduates include 32 doctors of medicine 31 doctors of dental the officers reported SEE Pay STORM WINDOWS AND SCREENS 00 ORDER J) NOW No Payment November Ai Little As ef js survjved by pyj BOOKER i surgery one master of science this mother his four bachelors of science in nur- wife Geneva Vaughn Booker two sing nine certificates of graduate brothers Roy Booker Powder I in nursing 12 bachelors of science Springs and Terrance Booker I medical technology three cer Dial 3-5159 WINDOW CO 971 Central Tacoma Wash and two sisters RUSCO tificates in anesthesia three cer-1 tificates in Roentgen ray tech-' nique one bachelor of arts and five bachelors of science Figures Are Confusing: Miss City Of 1954 Vied For Miss State Of 1953 jr By TOM SWEETEN $5000 scholarship And she will How would you like to be Miss bring back to Tennessee the title Knoxville of 1954 competing fori that Barbara Jo Walker of Mem-the title of Miss Tennessee of phis brought to this state in 1946 1953? although she was Miss America Or would you rather be Miss of 1947 Tennessee of 1953 hoping to win Dates and figures whew! the coveted Miss America of 1954 award Girls Gather or Confused on the So are Miss America Title 53 beautiful girh who are gathered ATLANXIC CITY Sept At ant City for the 5 (UP)Lovelv ris from annual Mss America pageant this states severa Clties and us Pos week- sessions began gathering here to- Yes there are two types of fig- dav to compete for the coveted tires One type is that which every tItje of A11 of Mon- kmfile viewed by soSe -000 on-the-scene spectators when those vivacious Miss America can- a Miss Lanaaa miss wasn didates don bathing suits and nSton New parade across a stage in Atlantic Puert0 and Mlss City i The girls will show their This type of fgure is confusing look pretty in evening getup and but the other type is even more display their talent by turns so- one-third each night starting Dates are the other kind No not Wednesday The plum at the end that kind you take to a dnve-m 0f the rainbow for the winner will but dates You know like today bc a scholarship plus a lot of iept 19DJ prizes including an automobile a Going into the Miss America "Pageant the 53 girls bear the name th tt of Mss State of 1953 Yet the win- ner will emerge as Miss America of 1954 Either the states are a' 11 could alJ up -to thing over $o0000 minus tax year behind or the pageant of- Th awards for about 16 resumes its unique in-plant class- ficials are a year ahead To make it even more befud- too most of these the room this falL dling Miss Knoxville of 1954 David M- Faulkner wh0 wlU! resolution recommending repeal blonde Betty Roaden competed he days again head the UT Industrial Man- to the 1956 convention in the selection of Miss Tennessee on agement Department has returned The chief complaint of the Dixie from a summer of work at ALCOA1 rnembers appears to be that the 1952 pledge required convention WASHINGTON Sept 5 Democratic leaders may try to St3Ve show-down with South- ern dissenters by agreeing at a Chicago rally Sept 14-15 to a re-1 examination of their national convention 1 I i sippt and John Gordon Battle of i Virginia are going to the rally I ready to push a resolution calling for repeal by the 1956 presidential nominating Convention of the pledge which split last convention into warring factions With their hands full trying to keep peace in the family ahead of next congressional elections leaders were reported ready to suggest that the controversial issue be handed over to a committee for further study Presumably the committee would not report vjmtil after Nov 1954 Southerners generally would consider any such move only a partial victory They might accept it however since no action taken at Chicago would be binding on the next presidential convention in any event Workable ideas from one of the i Stephen A Mitchell chairman 'of the Democratic National Corn- world leaders in on-the-job tram- mittee said iast night the Cbjcag0 0f J953 up but on talent And on intelli- Now the Misses of 1953 repre- Scnce Miss Judy Booker Powder Springs and Mrs Horace Dail Luttrell IP Alii STARTS JUST ONE WEEK FROM TOMORROW BIG DAYS BIG NIGHTS SIX delegates to every honorable to get the national ticket on their state ballots under the Democratic label SE1PTT M13 EVERY NIGHT senting all the states some of the larger cities and three US ter- LaVerHC 1 UDOr ritories are in Atlantic City where they will compete in the Miss GOP Leader GetS America of 1954 contest 1 The winner is crowned PO At CrOSSVille on the final night of the festivi-1 ties always held the first week in Tm September Then the new Miss plants at Bauxite Ark Pittsburgh and New Kensington ra and Cleveland Ohio and will tell of that system ALCOA Faulkner said has put Wmendous emphasis on in-plant Byrnes Aide SaS training of its employes since World War ii and has an elabo- Governor otAvadable COLUMBIA Sept 5 (INS) rate Setup t0 pr0Vide I Fnuffi Colorful SPECTACULAR 49 yr-dd America will reign until the fol- Cumber and cnuniv Reniihlican I or sPot training for spe- outh Carolina Gov James lowing September i IJDerla'Ja County Republican rjfip nrfbkms naue leader and veter- lowing September cific problems news secretary said to- program of taking the day the governor has not received Like the present Miss America Neva Jane Langley of Macon Ga SaviHe was crowned Miss America of 1953 lp' 1 last She is also noted as Miss Georgia of 1952 Seems day as nofed like talking of two different per- 0 appomt- sons ment as post- Why are the dates that the girls rule like this? Looks like the Tabor will take people putting on the state shows er duties and those sponsoring the national i bUC shindine could set together anH 1 edin8 Ac 1 1 i shinding could get together and FREE SHOWS Knoxville radio stars will broadcast from the stage of the new Open Air Theater every day at noon The WNOX MID-DAY MERRY-GO-ROUND Monday Wednesday Friday DINNER BELL Tuesday Thursday Saturday See your favorites hi person be plenty of seats enjoy the FREE SHOW each day miss it ON TIIE MIDWAY Bides for fun and thrills Shows to entertain all fairgoers of all ages seen in the Hopalong Cassidy movies See him at the Fair in person miss Ruth Hollywood Ice Revue Kcnne Duncan Western movie villain or Ben Pitti movie stunt man classroom to the industrial plant was started on an experimental basis two years ago at two Knox-viHe industries It met with such approval and created so much comment from industrialists that this year UT is unable to supply the demand- Five programs will be under way this fall Faulkner will supervise two programs at American Lava in Chattanooga two at Kingsport Press and another at Ross Meehan Foundry The program is provided by the College of Business Administration and Extension Division at the university make the years correspond Now Miss Tennessee of 1933 RubertL who in reality is pretty Miss Ruth 0 ha Anh Barker of Trenton will per- th! post form this week at Atlantic City ast year reported If she wins the title of Miss re5JPts more than $90000 Tabor was secretary of the Cumberland County Republican TV TT Committee in 1932 during the TO HANDLE ESTATE INorriS 31tetlllg late Rep Will last Miss Gladys A Million daugh-s aerial Ta Th Jnurmi term Congress He also has ter of Mrs Million motjutc served as both secretary and chair- died Aug 20 at the age of 77 NSnrr the CumberIand County yesterday qualified in Probate bers of the Norris League of Worn- Republican Committee and for Court as administrator of the en Voters will meet Monday at 8 four years was the Fourth Con- estate valued at more than $10-pm at the home of Mrs Frank gressional member on' 000 Both Mrs Million and daugh-Manmng Chief topic of discussion the State Republican Executive ter lived at 309 Oklahoma Ave-will be the fall finance drive Committee nue NEW AID T1EATEE 0 Sealing 4500 persons the new OPEN AIR THEATER is a permanent investment for the fair-goers' pleasure With a production planned to match its fine new setting The State Fair Revue of 1953 will present comedy acrobatic dancing and juggling acts of top caliber See among others the Adaros the Dorothy Dorben dancers the Wilfred Mae Trio ond Vic Hyde the sensational one-man band Service With A MSE SHOW We Believe in the Future of THE COAL BUSINESS HEW! New too will be the Building which will house a treasury of exhibits On the stage of the Building Sears Roebuck and Company store will present a major style show twice daily a style show planned for the well-dressed woman with budget problems want to see all horses cattle sheep pigs vegetables flowers electrical appliances machinery Everything the latest and best an invitation to the Democratic conclave in Chicago Sept 14 The statement was made in answer to Democratic Chairman comment during a radio interview that Byrnes has out of the party but has been invited to the September meeting McCullough said the chief executive was fishing near Charleston and was not available for comment on statement Gov Byrnes a strong opponent of the Truman administration who supported Eisenhower for the Presidency indicated in Seattle Wash last month he would attend no Democratic gathering where a loyalty oath is required He did not say however that he would never again attend a Democratic convention Gov James Byrnes of South Carolina among others has contended that in his state the Democratic label belongs to the state not the national party He supported President Eisenhower last year and has said he go to any future national convention that requires an advance pledge of backing for its nominees The 1952 pledge require such support of the Stevenson-Sparkman ticket although as originally offered it did Also in its final watered-down form it excused delegates as far as the 1952 convention was concerned from the pledge where it contravened state law or instructions from the state Democratic governing body But some Southerners still think it went too far and want it abolished Mitchell said on the radio last night that Byrnes read himself out of the He added he did not think the Chicago meeting would miss the South Carolinian Byrnes and some others like Sen Holland (D-Fla) have made it clear they have no interest in attending the meeting where both former Gov Adlai Stevenson of Illinois the 1952 presidential nominee and former President Truman will speak A check by the Associated Press indicated that only four of the 11 Southern governors are likely to attend the Chicago meeting Of the 22 senators only seven indicated they planned to attend although several others said they regretted they go Five Majorettes At Clinton High aerial The Jearnal i CLINTON Sept Five majorettes will lead the Clinton High School band when it parades at football games this year The girls are June Keeney Janice Fowler Helen Rains BiUie Jean Mullins 'and Tommie Johnson Despite problems within the industry and competitive forces without we here at believe the coal business holds a bright future for the dealer who will modernize his operations to meet current conditions Though there are many substitutes for solid fuel none as yet has demonstrated the same qualities of dependability economy and all-around satisfaction that is obtained from the use of coal Therefore it is my belief and that is my guide in the operation of this 30 year-old business that improved service assurance of full measure of uniform quality coal and fair prices will assure us of the continued patronage of you our neighbors Holding to this view we have invested in the establishment of a branch yard to serve South Knoxville and have improved the facilities there as well as at our home yard 212 Ramsey Street by the purchase of the adjoining yard of Peerless Coal Co You can depend on us for the finest coal and coke for the most modem heating equipment installed by our own expert mechanics and for efficient servicing of your present equipment BILL VASEY Low summer prices still prevail Sept 15-16-17 Bex 6 Seats 3 Nights $2250 Reserved Seats each 100 General Admission 75 Seven Divisions Five-Gaited Three-Goited Tennessee Walking Horse Fine Harness Roadster Jumpers and Children's Division Be Sure To Order Your Tickets This Week Just Write Fair Knoxville or Call the Fair Office 2-1668 Call us now at 3-6146 and ask for Lin Sheffer or Spears fcCollough or Mrs Kate Vasey Akard or dial 2-3125 for Atchley or Bill Camp at our South Knoxville Branch and let us fill your coal bin Budget terms of course For modern heating equipment call for Boyd Alden Ottinger or Hollis ilson Qnilth tlflYlfillo Atchley Mgr Bill Gimp Asst Mgr OUUlll iVIlUAVIIIC 45 HAWTHORNE PHONE 2-3125 6x3 RED ASH EGG COAL per bag 50 Branch SEE TMEM ALL VALUEV FA liU mssY COAL FURNACE STOKER COMPANY 212 Ramsey Street Dial 3-6146 Knoxville Sept 14-19.

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