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Little League Interview With Reggie Strout, Wlbz Radio Jul 1952

Little League Interview With Reggie Strout, Wlbz Radio

WLBZ Radio Station Records

Eddie Owen interviews Little League Baseball player Reggie Strout at Bass Park in Bangor on July 9, 1952.


Little League Interview With Jeffrey Mazerolle, Wlbz Radio Jul 1952

Little League Interview With Jeffrey Mazerolle, Wlbz Radio

WLBZ Radio Station Records

Eddie Owen interviews Little League Baseball player Jeffrey Mazerolle at Bass Park in Bangor on July 9, 1952.


Little League Interview With Franklin Field, Wlbz Radio Jul 1952

Little League Interview With Franklin Field, Wlbz Radio

WLBZ Radio Station Records

Eddie Owen interviews Little League Baseball player Franklin Field at Bass Park in Bangor on July 9, 1952.


Little League Interview With Billy Dyer, Wlbz Radio Jul 1952

Little League Interview With Billy Dyer, Wlbz Radio

WLBZ Radio Station Records

Eddie Owen interviews Little League Baseball player Billy (Dyer? or Varney?) at Bass Park in Bangor on July 9, 1952.


Interview With H. V. Kaltenborn, Wlbz Radio May 1952

Interview With H. V. Kaltenborn, Wlbz Radio

WLBZ Radio Station Records

Irving Hunter interviews H. V. Kaltenborn, national radio news commentator, prior to his talk at Bangor City Hall for the fist Ashley Smith Memorial Lecture. The two discuss Kaltenborn's impressions of Maine, his career as an author, his visit to a recent NATO conference where spoke with General Eisenhower, Kaltenborn's opinion of world affairs, the situation in Korea, Taft versus Eisenhower as the best Republican candidate for President, and a Steel Strike that had led to suggestions that President Truman should be impeached. Recorded at the WLBZ Studios in Bangor, Maine, May 14, 1952.


Fire Destroys Home Of The Clements Family Of Verona Island, Wlbz Radio Apr 1952

Fire Destroys Home Of The Clements Family Of Verona Island, Wlbz Radio

WLBZ Radio Station Records

An interview with members of the family of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Clements of Verona Island, Maine, following a fire that destroyed the family home in 1952. Children in the family included Roy, Rilla, Oliver, Paul and Brian. Phillip W. Buxton, editor of the local Bucksport Free Press, had contacted WLBZ radio in the hopes of sharing information about the family's loss to see if listeners would provide donations to help the family recover.


Governor Frederick G. Payne Announces Intention To Run For U. S. Senate, Wlbz Radio Feb 1952

Governor Frederick G. Payne Announces Intention To Run For U. S. Senate, Wlbz Radio

WLBZ Radio Station Records

Maine Governor Frederick G. Payne explains his reasons for entering the Republican primary election for United States Senate on February 16, 1952. This meant the race for the nomination included three GOP candidates. The others were the incumbent Senator Owen Brewster and Ralph A. Dyer of Bangor. Radio commentator Phil Johnson also provides a bit of biographical information about Payne.


Ruppert Light Ale Commercial, Wlbz Radio Jan 1952

Ruppert Light Ale Commercial, Wlbz Radio

WLBZ Radio Station Records

A short commercial highlighting the distinctive qualities of Ruppert Light Ale, circa 1952.


Doris Chase, Brownville Telephone Operator, Awarded Vail Medal, Part 2, Wlbz Radio Jan 1952

Doris Chase, Brownville Telephone Operator, Awarded Vail Medal, Part 2, Wlbz Radio

WLBZ Radio Station Records

Part 2 of a live broadcast where Mrs. Doris Chase of Brownville, Maine, is recognized for heroism in her role as night telephone operator for the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company in her response to a fire at the Masonic Building on February 4, 1951.


Doris Chase, Brownville Telephone Operator, Awarded Vail Medal, Part 1, Wlbz Radio Jan 1952

Doris Chase, Brownville Telephone Operator, Awarded Vail Medal, Part 1, Wlbz Radio

WLBZ Radio Station Records

Part 1 of a live broadcast where Mr. Doris Chase is recognized for heroism in response to a fire in Brownville, Maine, that destroyed the Masonic building February 4, 1951.


Christmas And New Year Greetings From Area Business Owners, Wlbz Radio Jan 1952

Christmas And New Year Greetings From Area Business Owners, Wlbz Radio

WLBZ Radio Station Records

Short station identification announcements recorded by area business owners to wish listeners a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year in 1952. Announcers include area residents Ayer Suthers, Tom Largay, Joe Fleming, Charlie McInich, Winslow Grant, Bob Basbas, Bert Trainor, Shirley Footman and Frank W. Frye.


Pierre Monteux At The Domaine School For Conductors, Hancock, Maine, Wlbz Radio Jan 1952

Pierre Monteux At The Domaine School For Conductors, Hancock, Maine, Wlbz Radio

WLBZ Radio Station Records

Bill Mincher conducts several interviews and captures a few minutes of daily rehearsal at the Domaine School for Conductors in Hancock, Maine. Those interviewed include school director, Joseph Barone, school founder, Pierre Monteux, and students Clinton Graffam, Willis Page, Detlev Anders, Thomas Baldner, and Madeleine Menten. The student conductor during the session recorded was Gideon Grau. Recorded in 1952.