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December 30, 1953
The Daily Record
Dunn, Harnett County, North Carolina
What is this article about?
Radio station WPTF pledges live TV broadcast from Dunn if granted FCC channel, amid competition with WRAL. City officials and Chamber of Commerce to meet on proposal for free telecast of local activities.
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WPTF Seeking 'oral Support
Mayor Ralph Hanna and City Manager A. B. Uzzle said today that radio station WPTF, Raleigh, has promised to feature Dunn in a live television broadcast if they are able to secure a channel from the Federal Communication Commission.
Both Uzzle and Hanna stated that all of the information was not available to them today, but they understood the station is seeking to prove coverage in this area in their race with radio WRAL in securing the one television channel available for Raleigh.
Uzzle said he was not certain on his information. but that he understood the two radio stations are seeking channel five, a high frequency channel.
MEETING REQUESTED
Graham Poyner, of radio station WPTF, has asked City Manager Uzzle to call a meeting of the Commissioners and representatives of the Chamber of Commerce to discuss his proposal. Uzzle said today he was not sure when the meeting would be held, but that it might be this week.
Hanna said he understood the station, if they secure television. will come to Dunn and present a live telecast of activities here. Included in the cast will be a survey of the industry businesses, and outstanding men of the town.
Neither Hanna nor Uzzle were certain of the terms under which the telecast would be made, but they understood it would be without charge, they stated.
Members of the Board of Directors of the Chamber of Commerce voted this morning to send representatives to the meeting of the Commissioners when it is called.
Mayor Ralph Hanna and City Manager A. B. Uzzle said today that radio station WPTF, Raleigh, has promised to feature Dunn in a live television broadcast if they are able to secure a channel from the Federal Communication Commission.
Both Uzzle and Hanna stated that all of the information was not available to them today, but they understood the station is seeking to prove coverage in this area in their race with radio WRAL in securing the one television channel available for Raleigh.
Uzzle said he was not certain on his information. but that he understood the two radio stations are seeking channel five, a high frequency channel.
MEETING REQUESTED
Graham Poyner, of radio station WPTF, has asked City Manager Uzzle to call a meeting of the Commissioners and representatives of the Chamber of Commerce to discuss his proposal. Uzzle said today he was not sure when the meeting would be held, but that it might be this week.
Hanna said he understood the station, if they secure television. will come to Dunn and present a live telecast of activities here. Included in the cast will be a survey of the industry businesses, and outstanding men of the town.
Neither Hanna nor Uzzle were certain of the terms under which the telecast would be made, but they understood it would be without charge, they stated.
Members of the Board of Directors of the Chamber of Commerce voted this morning to send representatives to the meeting of the Commissioners when it is called.
What sub-type of article is it?
Local News
Media Proposal
What keywords are associated?
Wptf
Television Channel
Dunn Support
Live Broadcast
Fcc Application
Raleigh Competition
What entities or persons were involved?
Ralph Hanna
A. B. Uzzle
Graham Poyner
Where did it happen?
Dunn, North Carolina; Raleigh, North Carolina
Story Details
Key Persons
Ralph Hanna
A. B. Uzzle
Graham Poyner
Location
Dunn, North Carolina; Raleigh, North Carolina
Story Details
Radio station WPTF in Raleigh seeks support from Dunn officials and Chamber of Commerce to secure a television channel from the FCC, promising a live broadcast featuring local industry, businesses, and notable residents if approved. The station competes with WRAL for channel five. A meeting is requested to discuss the proposal, to be held without charge.