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Campus Wheels, A University Of Maine Radio Guild Program, Wlbz Radio

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A University of Maine Radio Guild production in a series called "University Town." In this episode, titled "Campus Wheels," a new student, Joan Ramsay, is guided around campus to learn about clubs, activities, and opportunities for things to do besides studying. Campus leaders, also known as Campus Wheels, who played their own parts included Jean Frye, Greg McFarland, Walt Sherman, Marguerite "Flutter" Floyd, Jean McIntyre, Jan Pratt, Connie Berry, and Bob Ellingwood. The show was written by Larry Jenness, directed by Faith Taylor, and assisted by Carol Prentiss. Joan Ramsay was played by Sally Small and Sue by Joan Jackson. …

Shell Oil Terminal Dedicated At Searsport, Wlbz Radio

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A live broadcast from the Shell Oil Terminal dedication in Searsport, Maine, October 17, 1951. Several representatives of the Shell Oil Company offer remarks, including Charles Tremble, William Ramsay and James Jordan. These representatives mention that events are a part of Oil Progress Week, and offer the slogan, "Petroleum Means Progress."

Maine Senator Owen Brewster was in attendance and was asked for comments on the oil industry and for his opinion on what some political observers had described as Taft's premature announcement of his candidacy for president.

Chauncey Robbins Political Announcement, Wlbz Radio

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A short, 20 second paid announcement encouraging listeners to vote for candidate Chauncey Robbins in 1951.

Chauncey Robbins Political Spot, Wlbz Radio

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A short political announcement encouraging listeners to vote for candidate Chauncey Robbins in 1951.

Chauncey Robbins Political Spot, Wlbz Radio

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A short political announcement from 1951 encouraging listeners to vote for candidate Chauncey Robbins. This spot emphasizes that he is under no obligation to special groups or special interests and gets things done.

Eddie Owen Interviews Captain John Pyre About Oil Tanker Explosion, Wlbz Radio

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Broadcaster Eddie Owen interviews Captain John M. Pyre of Brewer about a 1951 explosion in Chelsea, Massachusetts of the oil tanker Harold Reinauer.

Chauncey Robbins Political Announcement, Wlbz Radio

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A short political announcement from 1951 encouraging listeners to vote for candidate Chauncey Robbins. This spot emphasizes his Navy service during World War II.

Chauncey Robbins, Candidate For Republican Nomination, Wlbz Radio

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Chauncey Robbins explains his background and reasons for seeking the Republican nomination for Congress in Maine's 3rd district September 21, 1951.

Memorial Program For United States Congressman Frank Fellows, Wlbz Radio

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Bill Mincher narrates a program following the sudden passing of United States Representative Frank Fellows of Bangor, Maine. The program includes recorded comments of Robert Hale, Senator Margaret Chase Smith, Governor Frederick G. Payne and excerpts of speeched by Frank Fellows. Aired at 7 p.m., August 27, 1951.