Word: volkenburg
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Dates: during 1956-1956
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...Merle Silas Jones, 51, was appointed president of CBS-Television, succeeding Jack L. Van Volkenburg, 53, who will retire Dec. 31. Born in Omaha, Jones graduated from the University of Nebraska Law School in 1029, three years later gave up his law practice to join the sales staff of WAAW in Omaha. After serving as general manager of four radio stations, three of them CBS affiliates (longest hitch: St. Louis' KMOX, 1937-44), Jones became vice president of CBS' television network programs...
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