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Missouri Press Association 802 Locust, Columbia 65201 Telephone: (573) 449-4167 / FAX: (573) 874-5894 DOUG CREWS www.mopress.com Executive Director Missouri Press Association The Missouri Press Association is an organiza- tion of newspapers in the state. Organized May 17, 1867, as the Editors and The Missouri Press Foundation administers Publishers Association of Missouri, the name and funds seminars and workshops for newspa- was changed in 1877 to the Missouri Press Asso- per people and scholarships for Missouri college ciation. In 1922, the association became a non- and university students studying community profit corporation; a central office was opened journalism. under a field manager whose job it was to travel Membership in the association is voluntary. the state and help newspapers with problems. All daily newspapers in the state are members The association, located in Columbia, and 99 percent of the weekly newspapers are became the fifth press association in the nation members. In 2001 there were 245 weekly news- to finance its headquarters through member paper members and 51 daily members. The contributions. The MPA’s building was complet- association also has 185 associate and sustain- ed in 1969. ing members. It is supported wholly by dues paid by these members. As a founder of institutions the Missouri Press The central office in Columbia has 9 employ- Association aided in establishment of the Con- ees. Doug Crews serves as executive director by federate Soldiers’ Home, the upbuilding of the appointment of the board of directors. normal schools, support of the public school sys- tem and advancement of the University of Missouri. Officers, Missouri Press The association founded the State Historical Association, 2001 Society of Missouri and today several of its mem- President: Wendell Lenhart, Trenton Republican- bers serve on the board of trustees. Greatest Times; among its achievements is the establishment of First vice president: Dane Vernon, Versailles the first school of journalism in the world. The Leader-Statesman; Missouri School of Journalism at the University Second vice president: Dave Berry, Bolivar of Missouri–Columbia continues as the largest Herald-Free Press. and foremost school of its kind. Secretary: Dennis Warden, Owensville Gasconade Through their association, the publishers in Co. Republican Missouri have worked to keep the press free and Treasurer: Gary Beissenherz, Concordia alert, as well as responsible; to keep it financial- Concordian; ly independent so it can render impartial public Directors: William L. Miller, Sr., Washington service; to understand changing trends in busi- Missourian; Robert W. Wilson, Milan ness and in reader needs. Activities of the asso- Standard; William E. James, Harrisonville; ciation include setting up workshops, seminars, Randall Pribble, Perryville Perry County conventions, publication of a magazine, The Republic–Monitor; Shelly Arth, Marshall Missouri Press News, supplying information to Democrat–News; Gary Sosniecki, The members, helping newspapers find skilled per- Lebanon Daily Record; Steve Oldfield, The sonnel and assisting with the placement of stu- Adrian Journal. dents graduating from the school of journalism. National Newspaper Association Represen- tative: John Spaar, Odessa Odessan. On the occasion of its 100th anniversary in 1966, the association re-established the old Past Presidents, Missouri Press Saline County Herald newspaper office in his- toric Arrow Rock and maintains a newspaper Association equipment museum in connection with it. 1867—J.W. Barrett*, Canton Press NEWSPAPER ORGANIZATIONS 913

1868—J.W. Barrett*, Canton Press 1929—Charles L. Woods*, Rolla Herald 1869—J.W. Barrett*, Canton Press 1930—E.E. Swain*, Kirksville Express 1870—N.J. Colman*, Rural World 1931—Frank H. Sosey*, Palmyra Spectator 1871—N.J. Colman*, Rural World 1932—W.J. Sewall*, Carthage Press 1872—C.B. Wilkinson*, St. Joseph Herald 1933—Wallace Crossley*, Warrensburg Star- 1873—A.Y. Hull*, Sedalia Democrat Journal 1874—W.F. Switzler*, Columbia Statesman 1934—Fred M. Harrison*, Gallatin North Mis- 1875—L.J. Eastin*, Glasgow Journal sourian 1876—Milo Blair*, Boonville Eagle 1935—W.L. Bouchard*, Flat River Lead Belt News 1877—T.W. Park*, Platte City Landmark 1936—Robert C. Goshorn*, Jefferson City Post- 1878—J.E. Hutton*, Mexico Intelligencer Tribune 1879—J.E. Hutton*, Mexico Intelligencer 1937—John C. Stapel*, Rock Port Atchison 1880—J.H. Turner*, Carrollton Record County Mail 1881—J.T. Childs*, Richmond Conservator 1938—George B. Harlan*, Boonville Cooper 1882—A.A. Lesueur*, Lexington Intelligencer County Record 1883—J.B. Thompson*, La Plata Home Press 1939—James Todd*, Moberly Monitor-Index 1884—R.B. Speed*, Nevada Mail 1940—Clint H. Denman*, Sikeston Herald 1885—R.M. White*, Mexico Ledger 1941—C.E. Watkins*, Chillicothe Constitution- 1886—J.A. Hudson*, Macon Times Tribune 1887—W.D. Crandall*, Brookfield Gazette 1942—W.E. Freeland*, Forsyth Taney County 1888—I.H. Kinley*, Brunswick Brunswicker Republican 1889—Walter Williams*, Boonville Advertiser 1943—O.J. Ferguson*, Fredericktown Democrat- 1890—E.W. Stephens*, Columbia Herald News 1891—J. West Goodwin*, Sedalia Bazoo 1944—Frank H. Hollmann*, Warrenton Banner 1892—W.O.L. Jewett*, Shelbina Democrat 1945—W.C. Hewitt*, Shelbyville Shelby County 1893—J.C. Kerby*, West Plains Gazette Herald 1894—John Knott*, Hannibal Journal 1946—T. Ballard Watters*, Marshfield Mail 1895—John W. Jacks*, Montgomery Standard 1947—George P. Johnston*, Fulton Sun Gazette 1896—H.E. Robinson*, Maryville Republican 1948—Meredith Garten*, Pierce City Leader 1897—Henry W. Ewing*, Jefferson City Tribune Journal 1898—George H. Trigg*, Richmond Conservator 1949—Stanley R. Fike*, Fairmount Inter-City 1899—H.J. Groves*, Independence Sentinel News 1900—W.R. Painter*, Carrollton Democrat 1950—T.J. Clark*, Carrollton Republican-Record 1901—Wes L. Robertson*, Gallatin Democrat 1951—L.N. Bowman*, King City Tri-County 1902—E.P. Caruthers*, Kennett Democrat 1903—Howard Ellis*, New Florence Leader News 1904—T.T. Wilson*, Tarkio Avalanche 1952—George H. Scruton*, Sedalia Democrat 1905—William Southern Jr.*, Jackson Examiner 1953—Mack F. Denman*, Farmington News 1906—William Southern Jr.*, Jackson Examiner 1954—A.A. Steinbeck*, Union Franklin County 1907—Phillip Ganz*, Macon Republican Tribune 1908—Omar D. Gray*, Sturgeon Leader 1955—C.L. Blanton Jr.*, Sikeston Standard 1909—Henry F. Childers*, Troy Free Press 1956—Joe M. Roberts*, Maysville Record-Herald 1910—C.M. Harrison*, Gallatin North Missourian 1957—W.L. Simpson*, Holden Progress 1911—J.R. Lowell*, Moberly Democrat 1958—E.J. Melton*, Boonville Record 1912—E.L. Purcell*, Fredericktown News 1959—James C. Kirkpatrick*, Windsor Review 1913—Ovid Bell*, Fulton Gazette 1960—E.L. Dale*, Carthage Press 1914—Fred Naeter*, Cape Girardeau Republican 1961—Victor Gierke*, Louisiana Press-Journal 1915—H.S. Sturgis*, Neosho Times 1962—Harry E. Guth Sr.*, Perryville Republic 1916—J. Kelly Pool*, Centralia Courier 1963—J.W. Brown Jr.*, Harrisonville, Cass Coun- 1917—H.J. Blanton*, Paris Appeal ty Democrat-Missourian 1918—J.P. Tucker*, Parkville Gazette 1964—Jac Zimmerman*, Willow Springs News 1919—J.N. Stonebraker*, Carrollton Republican 1965—Ben F. Weir Sr.*, Nevada Daily Mail 1920—Will H. Zorn*, West Plains Gazette 1966—J.J. Graf, Hermann Advertiser-Courier 1921—Mitchell White*, Mexico Ledger 1967—Oliver B. Ferguson*, Fredericktown 1922—Fred Hull*, Maryville Tribune Democrat-News 1923—Dwight H. Brown*, Poplar Bluff American 1968—Lucius B. Morse*, St. Louis Daily Record 1924—Asa W. Butler*, Albany Capital 1969—Marion O. Ridings*, Hamilton Advocate- 1925—Eugene B. Roach*, Carthage Democrat Hamiltonian 1926—E.H. Winter*, Warrenton Banner 1970—Robert L. Vickery*, Salem News and Post 1927—C.L. Hobart*, Holden Progress 1971—J. Porter Fisher*, New London Ralls Coun- 1928—Harry Denman*, Farmington News ty Record 914 OFFICIAL MANUAL

1972—Harry Naeter*, Cape Girardeau South- Jackson, Cass and Bates on the west and includ- east Missourian ed all 28 counties through the central part of the 1973—Wallace G. Vernon, Eldon Advertiser state bordering the Missouri River on both sides. 1974—Bill D. Williams, Thayer News In these counties are located the State Capitol, 1975—Joseph Snyder, Gallatin North Missourian University of Missouri, State Fair Grounds and 1976—Robert Blosser, Jefferson City News and Central Missouri State University. Tribune The first organizational meeting of Northeast 1977—Charles L. Blanton III*, Sikeston Standard Missouri Publishers was held in Hannibal in 1978—Weldon H. (Pete) Steiner*, Vandalia November 1889. Meetings of this group were Leader-Press held up to and including 1896, after which the 1979—John Henry Cox, Rock Port Atchison organization disintegrated and was succeeded County Mail by the Northeast Missouri Press Association, 1980—Rogers Hewitt, Shelbyville Shelby Coun- organized in 1920 in Kirksville with Charles H. ty Herald Weisenborn, editor of the Macon Daily Chroni- 1981—William O. Lenhart*, Trenton Republi- cle-Herald as its first president. can-Times Officers, Show-Me Press Association, elected 1982—Mrs. Avis Tucker, Warrensburg Daily Star- in June 2001 are: Journal President: Rob Viehman, Cuba; 1983—Ralph E. Clayton, Caruthersville Demo- First vice president: Jack Whitaker, Hannibal; crat-Argus Second vice president: Dick Fredrick, Paris; 1984—Robert M. White II, Mexico Ledger Secretary/treasurer: Sandy Steckly, Harrison- 1985—James C. Sterling, Bolivar Herald-Free Press ville; 1986—Dalton Wright, Lebanon Daily Record Directors: Mark Cheffey, Palmyra; Linda Old- 1987—Charles Hedberg, Centralia Fireside Guard field, Adrian; John Spaar, Odessa; Linda 1988—Betty Simpson Spaar, The Odessa Odessan Geist, Monroe City; and Jeff Hedberg, Cen- 1989—Kenneth W. Cope, Neosho Daily News tralia. 1990—W. Ray Vickery, Salem News 1991—R.B. (Bob) Smith III, Lebanon Daily Record 1992—Thomas L. Miller Sr., Washington Missouri Advertising Managers’ Missourian Association, Inc. 1993—Donald Warden, Owensville Gasconade Missouri Advertising Managers’ Association, County Republican Inc., was formed in May, 1948. Thomas F. Briggs, 1994—F. Kirk Powell, Pleasant Hill Times of the Macon Chronicle-Herald was the first pres- 1995—Charles E. Haney, Chillicothe Constitu- ident. The organization was formed not only to tion-Tribune help advertising managers, but, through the use 1996—Harold Ellinghouse, Piedmont Wayne of clinics, courses and exchanges of ideas, to County Journal-Banner benefit the buying public and merchants who 1997—David Lipman, St. Louis Post-Dispatch purchase advertising space. The organization is 1998—William E. James, Harrisonville Cass concerned with the honesty, truth and equality of County Democrat–Missourian advertising in newspapers. 1999—Robert W. Wilson, Milan Standard Officers elected in April 2001: 2000—William L. Miller Sr., Washington President: Elaine Pursell, Dexter; Missourian. First vice president: Dennis Warden, Owensville; ______Second vice president: John Spaar, Odessa; *Deceased. Secretary: Michaela Brunmeier, Springfield; Treasurer: Doug Crews, Columbia; Show-Me Press Association Directors: Lisa Lynn, Sedalia; Mark Stevens, (Formerly the Central Missouri Press Association and the Lamar; Sharon Essary, West Plains; Joe Northeast Missouri Press Association) Jordan, Poplar Bluff; Sunie Pace, West Plains. The Show-Me Press Association was formed in June 1995 at Lake Ozark when members of Missouri Associated Dailies the Central Missouri Press and Northeast The Missouri Associated Dailies, composed Missouri Press associations voted to combine of the daily newspapers of the state, was formed their organizations with one board of directors. during the latter part of 1914. The Central Missouri Press Association was The objects and purposes of the Missouri organized February 27, 1925 in Jefferson City Associated Dailies Association are: to advertise with 30 charter members. Edgar C. Nelson, then Missouri and its various sections in trade and owner and publisher of the Boonville Advertiser, advertising circles of the United States; to take was elected the first president. The district whatever steps may be necessary toward obtain- extended from St. Louis County on the east to ing increased advertising lineage both national NEWSPAPER ORGANIZATIONS 915 and local, for the various members of the organ- Missouri Circulation Management ization; to establish an effective exchange of business information between the various mem- Association bers of the organization; to discuss and consider Missouri Circulation Management Associa- subjects of interest to the members; and to tion, was formed in June, 1948. Francis Pike, cir- endeavor to promote the growth and prosperity culation manager of the Columbia Tribune was of its various members in particular and the the first president. Purpose of the organization is newspapers of the state in general. to improve the profession of journalism through courses, clinics and exchanges of ideas related to Officers are: newspaper distribution in order to benefit the President: Larry Freels, Kirksville; buying public who subscribe to newspapers of Vice president: Wally Lage, Cape Girardeau; the state. Secretary: (Vacancy); Officers are: Treasurer: Doug Crews, Columbia; Past president: Will Connaghan, St. Louis; President: Deniece Trent, Warrensburg; Directors: Joe May, Mexico; Mahlon Miles, Clin- First vice president: Tracey Thomas, Columbia; ton; Tom Turner, Camdenton; Ernest Hunt, Second vice president: Matt Tigner, Joplin; Kennett; Ben Weir, Independence. Secretary: David Pine, Kansas City; Treasurer: Doug Crews, Columbia; Directors: Francis Pike, Columbia; Mark Kneer, Missouri Associated Press Publishers Cape Girardeau; Rob Siebeneck, Jefferson and Editors Association City. The Missouri Associated Press Publishers and Editors Association is an organization of publish- Democratic Editors of Missouri ers and editors of Associated Press member The present Democratic Editors of Missouri newspapers in the state. Its function is to provide organization had its beginning on June 5, 1894. guidance of the staff of the news cooperative on A meeting of leading party editors of that day the state level. It meets once a year, in Decem- was held at Pertle Springs, a well-known resort ber. The association, formed in 1946, sponsors near Warrensburg, and the first Democratic Press an annual newsphoto contest for Missouri (and Association was formed. H. Martin Williams was Kansas) members. Officers are elected for two- the first president and U.A. McBride, then editor year terms. of the Warrensburg Journal-Democrat, was cho- Officers are: sen secretary. It was named the Democratic Edi- Chair: Don Chiodo, Joplin; torial Association of Missouri. Vice chair: (Vacancy). Ten years later a statewide meeting of Demo- cratic editors held in St. Louis changed the name Missouri Associated Press to Missouri Democratic Press Association. George H. Scruton of the Sedalia Democrat was Managing Editors Association named president and served until his death two The Missouri Associated Press Managing Edi- years later. For many years John C. Stapel of the tors Association is an organization of editors of Atchison County Mail at Rock Port was presi- state AP member newspapers that provides the dent. He was followed by W.C. Hewitt of the AP with working-level input on its coverage of Shelby County Herald of Shelbyville. Missouri and the rest of the world. The associa- The interest of Mark R. Holloran, national tion provides an opportunity for member editors Democratic committeeman from Missouri, in a to better understand the functions of the news strong party press led to the reorganization of the service and to assist the cooperative in gathering Democratic Editors of Missouri. He appeared at a and distributing news and photos in Missouri. It breakfast meeting during a Missouri Press Associ- was organized in 1950 as the Missouri AP Wire ation meeting in Kansas City in November, 1955, Editors Association, when C.W. Johnson of the and called for an active Democratic press in Springfield Newspapers, Inc. called a meeting at Missouri. An advisory committee was named Sedalia. He was named the group’s first chair. It including: Edgar Blanton, Shelbina Democrat; became the Missouri APME in 1985. It sponsors Kay Miles, Benton County Guide; John Henry an annual news writing contest for member Cox, Atchison County Mail; Jess Stewart, Farm- newspapers, held in the spring; an annual Jobs ington Press; James C. Kirkpatrick, Windsor Fair to help Missouri editors recruit from Missouri Review and Ben F. Weir, Nevada Daily Mail. The universities and colleges, held in the fall, and organizational meeting was held March 24, periodically critiques the AP Missouri AP report. 1956, in Jefferson City with the following officers Officers are: elected: President, James C. Kirkpatrick; vice Chair: Buzz Ball, Neosho; president, Edgar Blanton; secretary, Kay Miles; Vice chair: Dennis Ellsworth, St. Joseph. and treasurer, Lane Davis, Houston Herald. 916 OFFICIAL MANUAL

Officers are: stakes Award for earning the most points in the President: Richard Fredrick, Paris; national competition. First vice president: Bob Cunningham, Moberly; In 1999, the St. Louis Chapter, now the Secretary: Beth McPherson, Weston; Missouri Affiliate, established an educational Treasurer: Linda Geist, Monroe City. scholarship fund for a mature woman pursuing a career in journalism, with matching funds pro- Missouri Affiliate, National vided by the Press Club of metropolitan St. Louis and administered through the Journalism Foun- Federation of Press Women dation of metropolitan St. Louis. Missouri Press Women was organized in Columbia, May 5, 1937. The original purpose of Northwest Missouri Press Association the club, as set forth in its constitution, is to secure the benefits of organized efforts; to foster The Northwest Missouri Press Association mutual improvement through association; and to was organized in St. Joseph on November 20, promote the highest ideals of journalism. Anyone 1891. There were 56 charter members. residing or working in Missouri who qualifies as The membership of the association totals a professional communicator actively engaged more than 150 members. The association initiat- in any aspect of the field of communications for ed the movement to secure a field secretary for remuneration, for at least one year immediately the Missouri Press Association and started the prior to application, may be eligible for active plan to advertise Missouri which led to the membership. founding of the Greater Missouri Association. Missouri Press Women became a charter In 1962, the association dedicated the new member of the National Federation of Press student lounge in the Missouri University School Women, established in Chicago, Illinois, in of Journalism, which it completely equipped and 1937, on the date of the Missouri group’s found- furnished. ing. Three Missouri members have served as Officers elected in January 2001 are: national presidents: Mrs. Bertha Bless, Weston, President: Becky Sellars, Weston; founding president of Missouri Press Women; First vice president: Kathy Whipple, Kearney; Miss Mattie Dykes, Maryville; and Mrs. Mildred Second vice president: Dennis Ellsworth, Planthold Michie, St. Clair. St. Joseph; Officers are: Secretary: Kathy Conger, Bethany; Co-presidents: Allison Stein, Kansas City and Treasurer: Chris Boultinghouse, Mound City; Janice Denham, St. Louis; Directors: Steve Tinnen, Plattsburg; Kay Wilson, Vice president (president elect): Alicia McColl, Maryville; Chuck Haney, Chillicothe; W.C. St. Louis; Farmer, Rock Port. Vice president (membership): Pamela Walter, St. Louis; Ozark Press Association Finance director: Karen Zarky, St. Louis; Secretary: Anne Heinrich, St. Louis; The Ozark Press Association was organized in Advisor (past president): Guin Stemmler, St. Louis. Springfield on November 30, 1889, as the South- west Missouri Press Association, with an original In April 1999, the St. Louis Chapter became membership of 30 owners and editors of news- the Missouri Affiliate, taking responsibility for papers in Southwest Missouri. The name was state functions. Members throughout the state changed to the Ozark Press Association in may participate in professional workshops, sem- November, 1911. The membership had then inars, programs and field trips planned by the passed the 50 mark. The constitution had been Missouri Affiliate. The state group sponsors a changed to admit reporters, writers of news, and Communicator of Achievement who is honored others connected with newspapers in Southwest at the National Federation of Press Women meet- Missouri. Now there are more than 100 members. ing biennially. Each May, the Press Women gives the Virginia Betts White Quest Awards to profes- The group meets twice each year. One is a sional communicators who excel and continu- social gathering, usually in the fall at some resort ously represent the quest of the highest standards in the area. The business meeting is held during of professional ethics and excellence in the field the spring, at which time members and their fam- of communications. ilies discuss newspaper problems and trends, see exhibits by newspaper supply companies, and The Missouri Affiliate sponsors annual con- hear speakers prominent in journalism and other tests for members and high school journalism fields. students. Categories are specified in all fields of communication. First place winners in the state Officers elected in April 2000 are: contest are entered automatically in the national President: (Vacanct); contest. In 1971, MPW received the Sweep- Vice president: (Vacant); NEWSPAPER ORGANIZATIONS 917

Secretary/treasurer: Murray Bishoff, Monett; Officers are: Past president: Rosemary Hailey, Mt. Vernon; President: Diane Raynes, Trenton; Directors: Judy Kallenbach, Bolivar; Fred Hall, First vice president: Mark Snow, Macon; Crane; Dala Whittaker, Cabool; Kim McCully, Second vice president: Craig Montgomery, Aurora; Michael Myers, Sarcoxie; Michelle St. Clair; Rose, Springfield. Secretary/treasurer: Doug Crews, Columbia; Consultant: Jim Sawyer, Springfield. Past President: Don Kruse, Hermann; Directors: Don Ledford, Kansas City; Dennis Southeast Missouri Press Association Ellsworth, St. Joseph; Gloria Turner, Joplin; The Southeast Missouri Press Association Susan Miller, Washington; Bud Jones, was organized at Poplar Bluff in the spring of Odessa; Cathy Ripley, Chillicothe. 1893. E. Hoag, publisher of the Poplar Bluff Citizen was the first president. Officers elected in April 2001 are: President: Kim Gipson, Piedmont; First vice president: H. Scott Seal, Portageville; Newspapers Second vice president: Jamie Hall, Cape Gir- ardeau; Secretary/treasurer: Michelle Friedrich, Poplar Bluff; of Missouri Historian: Mrs. Mildred Wallhausen, Charleston; Executive secretary: Ann Hayes, Southeast This information is provided through cooper- Missouri State University; ation with individual newspaper publishers and Directors: Peggy Scott, Festus; J. Cecilia Fallert, the Missouri Press Association. Listings include: Perryville; Judy Schaaf, Ironton. name of city; name of newspaper; publishing frequency (W–Weekly, D–Daily, M–Monthly); Missouri Press Foundation, Inc. political affiliation (R–Republican, D–Democrat, L–Libertarian, Ind.–Independent, NP–Non- The Missouri Press Foundation, Inc. was organized in April, 1984. Robert M. White II of partisan); name of publisher, editor or other per- the Mexico Ledger was the first president. Among sonnel. Not all papers listed are legal newspa- its activities, the foundation was formed to pro- pers as defined by Missouri law. vide newspaper journalism scholarships, con- Adair County duct newspaper journalism seminars, conduct an annual Better Newspaper Contest, collect and KIRKSVILLE—Kirksville Daily Express and News, D, (ex. preserve old newspaper printing equipment and Sat.), (Ind.), Larry Freels, publisher. operate a historical museum at Arrow Rock. Andrew County Officers are: SAVANNAH—Savannah Reporter, W, Thurs., (Ind.), Gary President: Tom Miller, Washington; and Cheryl Ray, publishers. First vice president: David Lipman, St. Louis; Atchison County Second vice president: Mrs. Betty Spaar, Odessa; FAIRFAX—The Fairfax Forum, W, Thurs., (R), Will and Joy Secretary/treasurer: Doug Crews, Columbia. Johnson, publisher. Directors: R.B. Smith III, Lebanon; Wallace Ver- ROCK PORT—The Atchison County Mail, W, Thurs., (D), non, Eldon; Rogers Hewitt, Shelbyville; James William Farmer, publishers. Sterling, Bolivar; Mrs. Wanda Brown, Har- TARKIO—Tarkio Avalanche, W, Thurs., (Ind.), Will and Joy risonville; Mrs. Avis Tucker, Warrensburg; Johnson, publishers. James Gierke, Louisiana; William Bray, Columbia; Robert Wilson, Milan; Ralph Clay- Audrain County ton, Caruthersville; Kirk Powell, Pleasant Hill. MEXICO—Mexico Ledger, D, (ex. Sun.), (Ind.), Joe A. May, publisher. VANDALIA—Vandalia Leader, W, Wed., (D), Lora D. Missouri Society of Steiner, publisher; William C. and Mary Steiner, Newspaper Editors editors. Missouri Society of Newspaper Editors, organ- Barry County ized in 1990 as an affiliate of the Missouri Press CASSVILLE—Cassville Democrat, W, Wed., (Ind.), Mike Association, encourages the full and free dissem- and Lisa Schlichtman, publishers. ination of information and opinions of public CASSVILLE—Barry County Advertiser, W, Wed., (R), interest through newspaper articles and editori- Jean Melton, publisher. als. Its active members are editors and news exec- MONETT—The Monett Times, D, (ex. Sat. & Sun.), (R), utives of newspapers and news agencies. Michael L. Stubbs, publisher. 918 OFFICIAL MANUAL

WHEATON—The Wheaton Journal, W, Thurs., (Ind.), Cape Girardeau County David and Tina Moore, publishers. CAPE GIRARDEAU—Southeast Missourian, D, (Ind.), Barton County Gary Rust, chair; Jon Rust and Rex Rust, co-presi- LAMAR—Lamar Democrat, Semi-W, Wed. & Sat., dents; Wally Lage, publisher. (Ind.), Douglas D. and Rayma B. Davis, publishers. JACKSON—The Cash-Book Journal, W, Wed., (D), LIBERAL—The Liberal News, W, Thurs., (Ind.), Darvin E. Gerald W. Jones II, publisher. and Ruth Ann Weaver, publishers. JACKSON—U.S.A. Signal, W, Sun., (Ind.), Marvin Wormington and Wally Lage, publishers. Bates County ADRIAN—The Adrian Journal, W, Thurs., (R), Steve and Carroll County Linda Oldfield, publishers. CARROLLTON—Carrollton Democrat, Semi-W, Tues. & BUTLER—Butler News-Xpress, W, Fri., (R), Jim and Fri., (D), Frank Mercer, publisher. Carol Peters, C.A. Moore, publishers/editors. NORBORNE—Norborne Democrat-Leader, W, Thurs., RICH HILL—Rich Hill Mining Review, W, Thurs., (D), (D), Frank Mercer, publisher. Jack Krier and Michael Crawford, publishers. Carter County Benton County VAN BUREN—The Current Local, W, Thurs., (D), Alan COLE CAMP—The Cole Camp Courier, W, Thurs., (R), and Marjorie Turley, publishers. Jamie Krier, publisher. LINCOLN—Lincoln New Era, W, Thurs., (D), Jamie Cass County Krier, publisher. SEDALIA—The Benton County Plainsman, Wed., (Ind.), ARCHIE—Archie News, W, Thurs., (R), Steve and Linda Frank Lyon, publisher; Ray J. Almagner, sales director. Oldfield, publishers. WARSAW—Benton County Enterprise, W, Thurs., (D), BELTON—The Belton Star-Herald, W, Thurs., (R), Mark Mahlon K. White, publisher. E. Cox, publisher. DREXEL—The Drexel Star, W, Thurs., (D), Steve and Bollinger County Linda Oldfield, publishers. MARBLE HILL—The Banner-Press, W, Thurs., (Ind.), HARRISONVILLE—Cass County Democrat-Missourian, Gary Rust and Wally Lage, publishers. W, Fri., (D), Sandy Steckly, publisher. Boone County PLEASANT HILL—Pleasant Hill Times, W, Wed., (D), Kirk Powell, publisher. ASHLAND—The Boone County Journal, W, Wed., (D), RAYMORE—The Raymore Journal, W, Thurs., (Ind.), Bruce and Susan Wallace, publishers. John Roberts, publisher. CENTRALIA—Fireside Guard, W, Wed., (R), Janann and Charles Hedberg, publishers. Cedar County COLUMBIA—Columbia Daily Tribune, D, (Ind.), Henry EL DORADO SPRINGS—El Dorado Springs Star, W, J. Waters III, publisher. Fri., (R), Larry and Patsy Brownlee, publishers. COLUMBIA—Columbia Missourian, D, (ex. Sat.), (Ind.), EL DORADO SPRINGS—El Dorado Springs Sun, W, Dean Mills/Patricia Hoddinott, publisher/general manager. Thurs., (Ind.), Kenneth and Kimball S. Long, pub- lishers. Buchanan County STOCKTON—Cedar County Republican, Semi-W, ST. JOSEPH—Buchanan County News, W, Wed., (D), Wed. & Fri., (Ind.), Dave Berry, publisher. Jim and Beth McPherson, publishers. Chariton County ST. JOSEPH—St. Joseph Daily Courier, D, (ex. Sat. & Sun.), (D), Bill Cunningham, publisher. BRUNSWICK—The Brunswicker, W, Thurs., (Ind.), Larry ST. JOSEPH—St. Joseph News-Press, D, (Ind.), Henry H. and Susan Baxley, publishers. Bradley, chair; David R. Bradley Jr., publisher. SALISBURY—Salisbury Press-Spectator, W, Thurs., (D), ST. JOSEPH—St. Joseph Telegraph, W, Thurs., (L), Scott Larry and Susan Baxley, publishers. Johnson, publisher. Christian County Butler County NIXA—Nixa News-Enterprise, W, Wed., (D), Dave Berry, POPLAR BLUFF—Daily American Republic, D, (ex. Sat.), publisher. (Ind.), Gary Rust and Don Schrieber, publishers. OZARK—Ozark Headliner News, W, Wed., (R), Dave Caldwell County Berry, publisher. BRAYMER—The Braymer Bee, W, Thurs., (R), Anne Clark County Tezon, publisher; Patty Pryor, editor. KAHOKA—The Media, W, Wed., (R), Hazel B. Smith, HAMILTON—The Hamilton Advocate, W, Wed., (D), Anne Tezon, publisher. publisher. KAHOKA—Hometown Journal, W, Tues., (D), Joe Callaway County Roberts, publisher. FULTON—The Fulton Sun–Gazette, D, (ex. Sat. & Clay County Mon.), (Ind.), Lenore Weldon, publisher. EXCELSIOR SPRINGS—Standard, Semi-W, Tues. & Fri., Camden County (Ind.), James F. Bouldin, publisher. CAMDENTON—Lake Sun-Leader, D, (ex. Sat. & Sun.), GLADSTONE—Gladstone Sun News, W, Wed., (Ind.), (Ind.), Tom Turner, publisher. Mark Lane, publisher. NEWSPAPER ORGANIZATIONS 919

KANSAS CITY—Kansas City Northland Sun News, W, Douglas County Wed., (Ind.), Mark Lane, publisher. AVA—Douglas County Herald, W, Thurs., (R), James E. KANSAS CITY—Press Dispatch, Semi-W, Wed. & Fri., (Ind.), H. Guyon Townsend III, publisher. Curry, publisher. KANSAS CITY—Kansas City Wednesday Magazine, W, Dunklin County Wed., (Ind.), H. Guyon Townsend III, publisher. KEARNEY—The Kearney Courier, W, Thurs., (R), Dick KENNETT—The Daily Dunklin Democrat, D, (ex. Sat. & Whipple and Kathy Whipple, publishers. Mon.), (Ind.), Ernest H. Hunt, publisher. LIBERTY—Liberty Tribune, Semi-W, Wed. & Fri., (Ind.), MALDEN—The Delta News–Citizen, W, Wed., (Ind.), H. Guyon Townsend III, publisher. Barbara Hill, publisher. LIBERTY—Liberty Sun News, W, Wed., (Ind.), Mark SENATH—The Town Crier, W, Tues., (Ind.), Ronald E. Lane, publisher. and Nancy Kemp, publisher. SMITHVILLE—Smithville Lake Herald, W, Wed., (Ind.), Franklin County Carol Troutwine, publisher. NEW HAVEN—New Haven Leader, W, Wed., (Ind.), Clinton County James A. Gierke, publisher. CAMERON—Citizen Observer, W, Thurs., (D), Dan W. ST. CLAIR—St. Clair Missourian, Semi-W, Wed. & Strack, publisher. Weekend, (Ind.-D), William Miller, publisher. LATHROP—The Lathrop News, W, Wed., (R), Dan and SULLIVAN—Sullivan Independent News, W, Wed., Pauli Slibowski, publishers. (Ind.), Kathleen Manion, publisher. PLATTSBURG—The Clinton County Leader, W, Thurs., UNION—Franklin County Watchman, W, Mon., (Ind.), (D), Steve Tinnen, publisher. Ronald W. Kuper, publisher. UNION—Union Missourian, Semi-W, (Wed. & Week- Cole County end), (Ind.-D), William Miller, publisher. JEFFERSON CITY—Daily Capital News, D, (ex. Sun. & WASHINGTON—Washington Missourian, Semi-W, Mon.), (R), Mrs. W.H. Weldon, publisher. Wed. & Weekend, (Ind.-D), William Miller, publisher. JEFFERSON CITY—Jefferson City Post-Tribune, D, (ex. Sun.), (R), Mrs. W.H. Weldon, publisher. Gasconade County JEFFERSON CITY—News Tribune, W, Sun., (R), Mrs. BLAND—Bland Courier, W, Wed., (D), Kurt J. Lewis, W.H. Weldon, publisher. publisher. Cooper County HERMANN—Advertiser-Courier, W, Wed., (R), James A. Gierke, publisher. BOONVILLE—Boonville Daily News, D, (ex. Tues., Sat. OWENSVILLE—Gasconade County Republican, W, & Sun.), (Ind.), Scott Jackson, publisher. Wed., (R), Don Warden, publisher. BOONVILLE—Record, W, Tues., (Ind.), Scott Jackson, publisher. Gentry County Crawford County ALBANY—The Ledger, W, Wed., (Ind.), Terry Holub, publisher. CUBA—Cuba Free Press, W, Thurs., (D), Percy Pascoe, KING CITY—Tri-County News, W, Fri., (R), Larry Pearl, publisher; Rob Viehman, editor. publisher. STEELVILLE—Steelville Star-Crawford Mirror, W, Wed., (Ind.), Percy and Delma Pascoe, publishers; Ava Greene County Viehman, editor. ASH GROVE—The Commonwealth, W, Wed., (Ind.), Dade County Darren Sumner, publisher. REPUBLIC—The Republic Monitor, W, Thurs., (Ind.), GREENFIELD—Greenfield Vedette, W, Thurs., (Ind.), Greg White, publisher. Marlene DeClue, publisher. SPRINGFIELD—Daily Events, D, (ex. Sat. & Sun.), (Ind.), Dallas County Jeff Schrag, publisher. BUFFALO—Buffalo Reflex, Semi-W, Wed. & Fri., (Ind.), SPRINGFIELD—Business Journal, W, Mon., (Ind.), Dianne Jim E. Hamilton, publisher. Elizabeth, publisher. BUFFALO—Dallas County Courier, W, Thurs., (R), Jack SPRINGFIELD—The News-Leader, D, (R), Bernard Griffin, H. Lewy, publisher. publisher. WILLARD—Cross Country Times, W, Wed., (Ind.), Darren Daviess County Sumner, publisher. GALLATIN—North Missourian, W, Wed., (D), Darryl Grundy County Wilkinson, publisher. JAMESPORT—Tri-County Weekly, W, Thurs., (R), Natha TRENTON—Republican-Times, D, (ex. Sat. & Sun.), (Ind.), McAllister, publisher. Wendell J. Lenhart, publisher. DeKalb County Harrison County MAYSVILLE—DeKalb County Record-Herald, W, Thurs., BETHANY—Bethany Republican-Clipper, W, Wed., (R), (Ind.), Terry Pearl, publisher; Chrissy Stefano, editor. Philip G. & Kathy Conger, publishers/editors. Dent County Henry County SALEM—The Salem News, Semi-W, Tues. & Thurs., CLINTON—The Clinton Daily Democrat, D, (ex. Sat. & (Ind.), Donald Dodd, publisher. Sun.), (D), Kathleen W. Miles, publisher. 920 OFFICIAL MANUAL

CLINTON—Clinton Eye, W, Thurs., (Ind.), Kathleen W. Jasper County Miles, publisher. SEDALIA—The Henry County Plainsman, Wed., (Ind.), CARTHAGE—Carthage Press, D, (ex. Sun.), (Ind.), Ralph Frank Lyon, publisher; Ray J. Almaguer, sales director. Bush, publisher. WINDSOR—Windsor Review, W, Thurs., (R), Jamie Krier, JOPLIN—The Joplin Globe, D, (Ind.), Dan Chiodo, publish- publisher. er. SARCOXIE—The Sarcoxie Record, W, Thurs., (Ind.), Hickory County Michael Myers, publisher. HERMITAGE—The Index, W, Wed., (R), Don Ginnings, WEBB CITY—Webb City Sentinel, W, Fri., (NP), Merle publisher. Lortz and Bob Foos, publishers. Holt County Jefferson County MOUND CITY—Mound City News, W, Thurs., (Ind.), Chris ARNOLD—Jefferson County Journal, Semi-W, Wed. & and Linda Boultinghouse, publishers. Sun., (Ind.), Joseph Pepe, president; Scott Wright, pub- OREGON—Times Observer, W, Thurs., (R), Wilma J. Rip- lisher. ley, publisher. FESTUS—Jefferson County Leader, W, Thurs., (Ind.), Patrick Martin, publisher. Howard County FESTUS—Jefferson County News Democrat Journal, Semi- FAYETTE—The Fayette Advertiser, W, Wed., (Ind.), James W, Wed. & Sun., (Ind.), Joseph Pepe, president; Scott H. Steele, publisher. Wright, publisher. FAYETTE—The Democrat-Leader, W, Sat., (D), James H. HIGH RIDGE—Meramec Journal, Semi-W, Wed. & Sun., Steele, publisher. (Ind.), Joseph Pepe, president; Scott Wright, publisher. GLASGOW—The Glasgow Missourian, W, Thurs., (Ind.), HILLSBORO—Jefferson County Watchman, W, Mon., Sam and Barbara Audsley, publishers. (Ind.), Ronald W. Kuper, publisher. PACIFIC—Tri-County Journal, W, Wed., (Ind.), Joseph Pepe, Howell County president; Scott Wright, publisher. MOUNTAIN VIEW—Standard News, W, Wed., (Ind.), Johnson County Brian Hood, publisher. WEST PLAINS—West Plains Daily Quill, D, (ex. Sat. & HOLDEN—The Holden Image, W, Thurs., (D), Rusty and Sun.), (D), Frank L. Martin III, publisher. Cyndy Hartwell, publishers. WILLOW SPRINGS—Willow Springs News, W, Wed., KNOB NOSTER—The Knob Noster Item, W, Thurs., (D), (Ind.), Brian Hood, publisher. Stan Hall, publisher. SEDALIA—The Johnson County Plainsman, Wed., (Ind.), Iron County Frank Lyon, publisher; Ray J. Almaguer, sales director. WARRENSBURG—The Daily Star-Journal, D, (ex. Sat. & IRONTON—The Mountain Echo, W, Wed., (D), Judy Sun.), (Ind.), Avis G. Tucker, publisher. Schaaf, publisher. WARRENSBURG—Gazette, W, Thurs., (R), Frank Mercer, VIBURNUM—Quad County Star, W, Wed., (Ind.), Gary R. publisher. Dickens, publisher. Knox County Jackson County EDINA—The Edina Sentinel, W, Wed., (R), Hazel B. Smith, BLUE SPRINGS—The Blue Springs Examiner, D, (ex. Sun.), publisher. (Ind.), Dale Brendel, publisher. GRANDVIEW—Jackson County Advocate, W, Thurs., (D), Laclede County James D. and Agnes Turnbaugh, publishers. LEBANON—Lebanon Daily Record, D, (ex. Sat.), (R), Dal- INDEPENDENCE—The Examiner, D, (ex. Sun.), (D), Ben F. ton Wright, president; Gary and Helen Sosniecki, pub- Weir Jr., publisher. lishers. KANSAS CITY—The Kansas City Business Journal, W, Fri., (Ind.), Joyce Hayhow, publisher; Tammy Tierney, editor. Lafayette County KANSAS CITY—The Kansas City Call, W, Fri., (Ind.), Lucile ALMA—Santa Fe Times, W, Fri., (Ind.), Frank Mercer, H. Bluford, editor. publisher. KANSAS CITY—The Daily Record, D, (ex. Sat. & Sun.) (D), CONCORDIA—The Concordian, W, Wed., (R), Gary Ginger Lamb, publisher. Beissenherz, publisher. KANSAS CITY—The Kansas City Star, D, (Ind.), Arthur S. HIGGINSVILLE—The Advance, Semi-W, Wed. & Fri., Brisbane, publisher. (Ind.), Jack Krier and Frank Mercer, publishers. KANSAS CITY—The Northeast News, W, Wed., (R), LEXINGTON—Lexington News, Semi-W, Wed. & Fri., Michael and Chrsitine Bushnell, publishers. (Ind.), Jack Krier and Frank Mercer, publishers. KANSAS CITY—The Pulse, D (ex. Sat & Sun.), (D), Pamela ODESSA—The Odessan, W, Thurs., (D), Betty S. Spaar, Weaver, publisher. publisher. LEE’S SUMMIT—Lee’s Summit Journal, Semi-W, Mon., Wed. & Fri., (D), Joe Brenneman, publisher. Lawrence County OAK GROVE—Town & Country News, W, Tues., (Ind.), AURORA—The Aurora Advertiser, Tri-W, Mon., Wed. & Ben F. Weir Jr., publisher; Judy McKerlie, editor. Fri., (R), Paul E. Donley, publisher. RAYTOWN—Raytown Dispatch-Tribune, W, Wed., (Ind.), MOUNT VERNON—Lawrence County Record, W, H. Guyon Townsend III, publisher. Wed., (D), Stephen and Kathy Fairchild, publishers. RAYTOWN—Raytown Post, W, Wed., (R), Lee Gray, pub- PIERCE CITY—Leader-Journal, W, Thurs., (Ind.), Michael lisher. Myers, publisher. NEWSPAPER ORGANIZATIONS 921

Lewis County Miller County CANTON—Canton Press-News Journal, W, Thurs., (D), ELDON—The Eldon Advertiser, W, Thurs., (D), Dane David W. Steinbeck, publisher; Daniel W. Stein- Vernon, publisher. beck, editor. TUSCUMBIA—The Miller County Autogram-Sentinel, LaBELLE—The LaBelle Star, W, Wed., (R), Hazel B. W, Thurs., (R), Dane Vernon, publisher. Smith, publisher. Mississippi County Lincoln County CHARLESTON—The Enterprise-Courier, W, Thurs., (Ind.), Mildred Wallhausen, Jim and Liz Anderson, ELSBERRY—The Elsberry Democrat, W, Wed., (Ind.), publishers. Margaret W. Herring, publisher. CHARLESTON—Mississippi County Times, W, Tues., TROY—Lincoln County Journal, W, Tues., (Ind.), Pat (Ind.), Richard Scheffer and Mary Rita Wilson, pub- Whiteside, publisher. lishers. TROY—The Troy Free Press, W, Wed., (Ind.), Pat White- EAST PRAIRIE—East Prairie Eagle, W, Thurs., (Ind.), Mil- side, publisher. dred Wallhausen, Jim and Liz Anderson, publishers. Linn County Moniteau County BROOKFIELD—The Daily News-Bulletin, D, (ex. Sat. & CALIFORNIA—California Democrat, W, Wed., (Ind.), Sun.), (Ind.), Rod Dixon, publisher. Mrs. W.H. Weldon, publisher. MARCELINE—The Marceline Press, W, Wed., (Ind.), TIPTON—The Tipton Times, W, Thurs., (D), Dane Ver- Kerry Beaver, general manager. non, publisher. Livingston County Monroe County CHILLICOTHE—The Constitution-Tribune, D, (ex. Sat. & MONROE CITY—The Lake Gazette, W, Tues., (Ind.), Linda Geist, publisher. Sun.), (Ind.), Rod Dixon, publisher. PARIS—Monroe County Appeal, W, Wed., (D), Richard Macon County Fredrick, publisher. La PLATA—The Home Press, W, Wed., (NP), Jeffcoat, Montgomery County publisher. MONTGOMERY CITY—Montgomery Standard, W, MACON—Macon Chronicle-Herald, D, (ex. Sat. & Wed., (D), John P. Fisher Jr., publisher. Sun.), (D), Pat Quinly, publisher. WELLSVILLE—Wellsville Optic-News, W, Wed., (R), John P. Fisher Jr., publisher. Madison County FREDERICKTOWN—The Democrat-News, W, Wed., Morgan County (D), Lawana LaVrrar, publisher. SEDALIA—The Morgan County Plainsman, Wed., (Ind.), Frank Lyon, publisher; Ray J. Almaguer, sales direc- Maries County tor. BELLE—The Belle Banner, W, Wed., (R), Kurt J. Lewis, STOVER—Morgan County Press, W, Wed., (R), Dane publisher. Vernon, publisher. VERSAILLES—Versailles Leader-Statesman, W, Thurs., VIENNA—Maries County Gazette, W, Wed., (D), Kurt J. (D), Dane Vernon, publisher. Lewis, publisher. New Madrid County Marion County NEW MADRID—The Weekly Record, W, Fri., (D), Clement HANNIBAL—Courier-Post, D, (ex. Sun.), (NP), John and Heidi Cravens, publishers. Whitaker, publisher. PORTAGEVILLE—Missourian News, W, Thurs., (R), Gary PALMYRA—Palmyra Spectator, W, Wed., (D), Mark and Rust and Wally Lage, publishers; H. Scott Seal, editor. Patty Cheffey, publishers. Newton County McDonald County GRANBY—Newton County News, W, Wed., (R), Mike and ANDERSON—Anderson Graphic, W, Wed., (D), Jennifer Lamp, publishers. George Pogue, publisher. NEOSHO—Neosho Daily News, D, (ex. Sat.), (R), Randy GOODMAN—Goodman News Dispatch, W, Wed., Cope, publisher. (Ind.), George Pogue, publisher. SENECA—Seneca News-Dispatch, W, Thurs., (Ind.), Diane NOEL—McDonald County Press, W, Wed., (D), George Collins, publisher. Pogue, publisher. Nodaway County PINEVILLE—McDonald County News-Gazette, W, HOPKINS—Hopkins Journal, W, Thurs., (NP), Darla and Wed., (R), George Pogue, publisher. Steve Thompson, publishers. SOUTHWEST CITY—Southwest City Republic, W, MARYVILLE—Maryville Daily Forum, D, (ex. Sat. & Mon.), Wed., (R), George Pogue, publisher. (Ind.), Tim Larson, publisher. Mercer County MARYVILLE—Nodaway News Leader, W, Thurs., (R), Kay Wilson, publisher. MERCER—Mercer County Mirror, W, Wed., (NP), Bob Lee and Janet Martin, publishers. Oregon County PRINCETON—Post-Telegraph, W, Thurs., (R), Preston THAYER—The South Missourian News, W, Thurs., (NP), Cole, publisher. Janie Flynn, publisher. 922 OFFICIAL MANUAL

Osage County ST. ROBERT—Pulaski County Democrat, W, Fri., (D), Gail Wright, publisher. LINN—Unterrified Democrat, W, Wed., (R), Jerrilynn S. WAYNESVILLE—The Daily Guide, D, (ex. Sat. & Sun.), Voss, publisher. (Ind.), Joel Goodridge, publisher. Ozark County Putnam County GAINESVILLE—Ozark County Times, W, Wed., (NP), UNIONVILLE—Unionville Republican, W, Tues., (Ind.), Norene Prososki, publisher. Ron and Teresa Kinzler, publishers. Pemiscot County Ralls County CARUTHERSVILLE—Democrat-Argus, W, Thurs., (R), NEW LONDON—Ralls County Herald-Enterprise, W, David Tennyson, publisher. Thurs., (D), Gene and Judith Statler, publishers. STEELE—The Steele Enterprise, W, Thurs., (D), David Tennyson, publisher. Randolph County MOBERLY—Moberly Monitor-Index, D, (ex. Sat.), (Ind.), Perry County Bob Cunningham, publisher. PERRYVILLE—Perry County Republic-Monitor, Semi-W, Tues. & Thurs., (Ind.), Randall J. Pribble, publisher. Ray County PERRYVILLE—Mid-America Farmer Grower, W, Fri., (Ind.), LAWSON—The Lawson Review, W, Wed., (R), R. Cress John M. LaRose Sr., publisher. Hewitt, publisher; David Blyth, editor. RICHMOND—The Daily News, D, (ex. Sat. & Sun.), (Ind.), Pettis County Steven Woolfolk, publisher. SEDALIA—Central Missouri News, W, Wed., (R), Greg Reynolds County Melton, publisher. SEDALIA—The Pettis County Plainsman, Wed., (R), Frank ELLINGTON—Reynolds County Courier, W, Thurs., (D), Lyon, publisher; Ray J. Almaguer, sales director Harold T. Ellinghouse, publisher. SEDALIA—The Sedalia Democrat, D, (L), Frank Lyon, pub- Ripley County lisher. DONIPHAN—The Prospect-News, W, Wed., (Ind.), Gary Phelps County Rust and Don Schrieber, publishers. ROLLA—Rolla Daily News, D, (ex. Sat.), (Ind.), Stephen E. St. Charles County Sowers, publisher. ST. JAMES—St. James Leader-Journal, W, Wed., (Ind.), O’FALLON—O’Fallon Journal, Tri-W, Wed., Fri. & Sun., Leaman Crews, publisher. (Ind.), Joseph Pepe, president; Scott Wright, publisher. ST. CHARLES—St. Charles County Business Record, D, (ex. Pike County Sat. & Sun.), (Ind.), Sara Sue Tedesco, publisher. ST. CHARLES—St. Charles Journal, Tri-W, Wed., Fri. & BOWLING GREEN—The Bowling Green Times, W, Wed., Sun., (Ind.), Joseph Pepe, president; Scott Wright, pub- (Ind.), Bill Hoch, publisher. lisher. LOUISIANA—Louisiana Press-Journal, W, Wed., (Ind.), ST. CHARLES—St. Charles Watchman, D, (ex. Sat. & Sun.), Walt Gilbert, publisher. (Ind.), Ronald W. Kuper, publisher. Platte County ST. PETERS—St. Peters Journal, Tri-W, Wed., Fri. & Sun., (Ind.), Joseph Pepe, president; Scott Wright, publisher. PARKVILLE—The Platte County Sun Gazette, W, Wed., (R), WENTZVILLE—Wentzville Journal, Semi-W, Wed. & Sun., Mark Lane, publisher. (Ind.), Joseph Pepe, president; Scott Wright, publisher. PLATTE CITY—The Landmark, W, Thurs., (R), Ethel Mae Foley, publisher; Ivan Foley, editor. St. Clair County PLATTE CITY—The Platte County Citizen, W, Wed., (NP), APPLETON CITY—Appleton City Journal, W, Fri., (Ind.), Lee and Patricia Stubbs, publishers. Jack and Kathy Krier, Michael and Mary Jane Crawford, WESTON—The Weston Chronicle, W, Wed., (D), Jim and publishers. Beth McPherson, publishers. OSCEOLA—St. Clair County Courier, W, Fri., (Ind.), Jack and Kathy Krier, Michael and Mary Jane Crawford, Polk County publishers. BOLIVAR—Bolivar Herald-Free Press, Semi-W, Wed., & Fri., (Ind.), Dave Berry, publisher; Judy Kallenbach, St. Francois County editor. PARK HILLS—The Daily Journal, D, (Ind.), Don Rowley, HUMANSVILLE—Humansville Star-Leader, Fri, (Ind.), Jack publisher. and Kathy Krier, Michael and Mary Jane Crawford, publishers. St. Louis County BRIDGETON-MARYLAND HEIGHTS—County Star Jour- Pulaski County nal West, Semi-W, Wed. & Sun., (Ind.), Joseph Pepe, DIXON—Dixon Pilot, W, Thurs., (Ind.), Rick Blackburn, president; Scott Wright, publisher. publisher. CHESTERFIELD—Chesterfield Journal, Semi-W, Wed. & RICHLAND—The Richland Mirror, W, Wed., (R), Gail Sun., (Ind.), Joseph Pepe, president; Scott Wright, pub- Wright, publisher. lisher. ST. ROBERT—Ft. Leonard Wood Guidon, W, Fri., (NP), CLAYTON—Clayton-St. Louis County Watchman, D, (ex. Dalton Wright, publisher. Sat. & Sun.), (Ind.), Ronald W. Kuper, publisher. NEWSPAPER ORGANIZATIONS 923

FLORISSANT—Northwest County Journal, Semi-W, Wed. Schuyler County & Sun., (Ind.), Joseph Pepe, president; Scott Wright, LANCASTER—The Excelsior, W, Wed., (D), Ann Bunch, publisher. publisher. JENNINGS—Northeast County Journal, Semi-W, Wed. & Sun., (Ind.), Joseph Pepe, president; Scott Wright, Scotland County publisher. MEMPHIS—Memphis Democrat, W, Thurs., (Ind.), Chris JENNINGS—North Side Journal, W, Wed., (Ind.), Joseph Feeney, publisher. Pepe, president; Scott Wright, publisher. ST. ANN—County Star Journal-East, Semi, Wed. & Sun., Scott County (Ind.), Joseph Pepe, president; Scott Wright, publisher. CHAFFEE—Scott County Signal, W, Sun., (Ind.), Gary ST. LOUIS COUNTY—Concord Call, W, Thurs., (Ind.), Rust and Wally Lage, publisher. Deborah Baker, publisher; William Milligan, general SIKESTON—Standard Democrat, D, (ex. Sat.), (Ind.), manager. Michael Jensen, publisher. ST. LOUIS COUNTY—Mid-County Journal, Semi-W, Wed. & Sun., (Ind.), Joseph Pepe, president; Scott Wright, Shannon County publisher. EMINENCE—Shannon County Current Wave, W, Wed., ST. LOUIS COUNTY—Oakville Call, W, Thurs., (Ind.), Deb- (Ind.), Roger Dillon, publisher. orah Baker, publisher; William Milligan, general man- ager. Shelby County ST. LOUIS COUNTY—Oakville/Mehlville Journal, Semi-W, CLARENCE—The Clarence Courier, W, Wed., (D), Den- Wed. & Sun., (Ind.), Joseph Pepe, president; Scott nis Williams, publisher. Wright, publisher. SHELBINA—Shelbina Democrat, W, Wed., (D), Cele ST. LOUIS COUNTY—St. Louis Countian, D, (ex. Sun. & Gilbert, publisher. Mon.), (Ind.), Sara Sue Tedesco, publisher; Will Con- SHELBYVILLE—Shelby County Herald, W, Wed., (D), naghan, editor. Dennis Williams, publisher. ST. LOUIS COUNTY—South County Journal, Semi-W, Wed. & Sun., (Ind.), Joseph Pepe, president; Scott Stoddard County Wright, publisher. BLOOMFIELD—North Stoddard Countian, W, Wed., ST. LOUIS COUNTY—South County Times, W, Fri., (Ind.), (Ind.), Barbara Hill, publisher. Dwight Bitkofer, publisher; Don Corrigan, editor. DEXTER—Daily Statesman, D, (ex. Sat. & Mon.), (Ind.), ST. LOUIS COUNTY—Southwest County Journal, Semi-W, Barbara Hill, publisher. Wed. & Sun., (Ind.), Joseph Pepe, president; Scott PUXICO—Puxico Press, W, Wed., (D), Don Schrieber, Wright, publisher. publisher. ST. LOUIS COUNTY—Suncrest Call, W, Thurs., (Ind.), Deborah Baker, publisher; William Milligan, general Stone County manager. CRANE—The Crane Chronicle /Stone County Republican, ST. LOUIS COUNTY—Webster-Kirkwood Times, W, W, Thurs., (NP), Fred M. Hall, publisher. Fri., (Ind.), Dwight Bitikofer, publisher; Don Corrig- Sullivan County an, editor. ST. LOUIS COUNTY—West County Journal, Semi-W, MILAN—The Milan Standard, W, Thurs., (D), Robert Wil- Wed. & Sun., (Ind.), Joseph Pepe, president; Scott son, publisher/editor. Wright, publisher. Taney County UNIVERSITY CITY—Citizen Journal, Semi-W, Wed. & Sun., (Ind.), Joseph Pepe, president; Scott Wright, BRANSON—Daily News, D, (ex. Sun. & Mon.), (R), Ted publisher. Delaney, publisher. WEBSTER-KIRKWOOD—Webster/Kirkwood Journal, BRANSON—Taney County Times, W, Wed., (Ind.), Kurt J. Semi-W, Wed. & Sun., (Ind.), Joseph Pepe, presi- Lewis, publishers. dent; Scott Wright, publisher. Texas County WEST ST. LOUIS COUNTY—Press Journal, Semi-W, CABOOL—The Cabool Enterprise, W, Thurs., (R), Dala and Wed. & Sun., (Ind.), Joseph Pepe, president; Scott Tom Whittaker, publishers. Wright, publisher. HOUSTON—Houston Herald, W, Thurs., (D), Bradley G. Ste. Genevieve County Gentry, publisher. LICKING—The Licking News, W, Thurs., (Ind.), Eric and STE. GENEVIEVE—Ste. Genevieve Herald, W, Wed., Beverly Derrickson, publishers. (Ind.), Robert J. Burr, publisher. Vernon County Saline County NEVADA—Nevada Sunday Herald, W, Sun., (R), Carl MARSHALL—The Democrat-News, D, (ex. Sat. & Sun.), Simpson, publisher. (Ind.), Shelly Arth, publisher. NEVADA—The Nevada Daily Mail, D, (ex. Mon., Sat. & SEDALIA—The Saline County Plainsman, Wed., (Ind.), Sun.), (D), Carl Simpson, publisher. Frank Lyon, publisher; Ray J. Almaguer, sales direc- tor. Warren County SLATER—The Slater Main Street News, W, Thurs., (D), MARTHASVILLE—The Marthasville Record, W, Thurs., (R), Jean Black, publisher. William Miller, publishers. SWEET SPRINGS—Sweet Springs Herald, W, Wed., WARRENTON—Warrenton Journal, W, Wed., (Ind.), (Ind.), Kathy Dohrman, publisher. Joseph Pepe, president; Scott Wright, publisher. 924 OFFICIAL MANUAL

Washington County ST. LOUIS—St. Louis Argus, W, Thurs., (D), Eugene N. Mitchell, publisher. POTOSI—The Independent Journal, W, Thurs., (Ind.), Neil ST. LOUIS—Community News, W, Wed., (Ind.), Robert and Ruby Richards, publishers. Huneke Jr., publisher. Wayne County ST. LOUIS—St. Louis Daily Record, D, (ex. Sun. & Mon.), PIEDMONT—Wayne County Journal-Banner, W, Thurs., (NP), Sara Sue Tedesco, publisher; Will Connaghan, (D), Harold T. Ellinghouse, publisher. editor. ST. LOUIS—St. Louis Labor Tribune, W, Thurs., (Ind.), Webster County Sherwood Kerker, editor. MARSHFIELD—The Marshfield Mail, W, Wed., (Ind.), Dave ST. LOUIS—St. Louis Legals, D, (ex. Sat. & Sun.) (Ind.), Berry, publisher. Ronald W. Kuper, publisher. SEYMOUR—Webster County Citizen, W, Wed., (R), Dan ST. LOUIS—Missouri Lawyers Weekly, W, Mon., (Ind.), Wehmer, publisher. Kenneth Jones, publisher. Worth County ST. LOUIS—St. Louis Post-Dispatch, D, (Ind.), Robert C. Woodworth, president; Terrance Egger, publisher. GRANT CITY—Times-Tribune, W, Wed., (Ind.), Tom ST. LOUIS—St. Louis Review, W, Fri., (NP), Archbishop Ellingsworth, publisher. Justin Rigali, publisher; Rev. Dennis M. Delaney, edi- SHERIDAN—Quad River News, W, Wed., (D), Joe Stark, tor. publisher. ST. LOUIS—St. Louis Sentinel, W, Thurs., (Ind.), Jane E. Wright County Woods, publisher; Michael C. Williams, editor. ST. LOUIS—South City Journal, W, Wed., (Ind.), Joseph MANSFIELD—Mirror, W, Thurs., (R), Dean DeVries, pub- lisher. Pepe, president; Scott Wright, publisher. MOUNTAIN GROVE—News-Journal, W, Wed., (Ind.), ST. LOUIS—South Side Journal, Semi-W, Wed. & Sun., Dean DeVries, publisher. (Ind.), Joseph Pepe, president; Scott Wright, publisher. ST. LOUIS—Southwest City Journal, Semi-W, Wed. & Sun., St. Louis City (Ind.), Joseph Pepe, president; Scott Wright, publisher. ST. LOUIS—Business Journal, W, Fri., (Ind.), Ellen ST. LOUIS—The Riverfront Times, W, Wed., (Ind.), Terry Sherberg, publisher. Coe, publisher/editor. ST. LOUIS—St. Louis American, W, Thurs., (D), Donald NORTH ST. LOUIS—North Side Journal, W, Wed., (Ind.), Suggs, publisher. Joseph Pepe, president; Scott Wright, publisher.

Missouri Broadcasters Missouri Broadcasters Association 1808 Southwest Blvd., PO Box 104445 Jefferson City 65110 Telephone: (573) 636-6692 / FAX: (573) 634-8258 DONALD J. HICKS www.mabweb.org Executive Vice President [email protected] Missouri Broadcasters Association The first radio stations to begin operations in Missouri were KMBC-AM (now KMBZ) in stations began operations. There are now approx- Kansas City and WEW-AM in St. Louis. Both imately 35 commercial and public television sta- signed on the air in 1921. In the following years, tions broadcasting a variety of news, information the number of radio operations steadily in- and entertainment programs each day. creased as the first FM stations began broadcast- ing in 1948. Today, we have approximately 250 The Missouri Broadcasters Association was radio stations serving listeners in Missouri. formed August 15, 1948, in Kansas City. Television broadcasting began in 1947 when Missouri was the second state to have a full-time KSD-TV (now KSDK) in St. Louis signed on the broadcast association. North Carolina’s associa- air, followed in 1949 by WDAF-TV in Kansas tion was formed earlier that same year. From its City. Federal policy suspended the granting of offices in Jefferson City, the MBA works for the any further licenses until 1953. Shortly after broadcasters of Missouri, as well as allied organ- licensing resumed, many additional television izations, to provide a variety of services. MISSOURI BROADCASTERS 925

The MBA is governed by a four-person exec- utive committee and a eight-person board of directors representing radio and television broadcasters. Board members are elected for Broadcast two-year terms and may seek re-election for one additional term. In addition, there are four stand- ing committees, each responsible for a specific area of service. There are a total of 42 members Stations serving on these committees. The committees have three roles: to represent member interests Radio stations in Missouri in state and federal legislative and regulatory Aurora, KSWM-AM, 126 S. Jefferson, Galen O. Gilbert, process; maintain the MBA office as a resource president. center for training, revenue expansion, cost con- Ava, KKOZ-AM-FM, Box 386, Joe Corum, president. trol and information; and encourage the highest Bethany, KIRK/KAAN-AM-FM, Box 447, Hwy. 69 S., standards in broadcasting. Jerrell A. Shepherd, president. Birch Tree, KBMV-AM-FM, Box 215, Jack Hunt, gener- Since 1968, the Missouri Broadcasters Asso- al manager. ciation has maintained a communications center Bolivar, KYOO-AM, 304 E. Jackson, Stephen Paris, pres- on the first floor of the State Capitol. These facil- ident. ities are available to radio and television broad- Boonville, KWRT-AM, 1600 Radio Hill, Richard casters to aid in their coverage of state news. Billings, president. Bowling Green, KPCR-AM-FM, Box 1, Hwy. 54 E., J. These facilities are also available to state officials Paul Salois, president. and legislators for the recording of information Branson, KOMC-AM/KRZK-FM, 202 Courtney St., Rod to be sent to radio and television stations in Orr, president. Missouri. Currently, plans are being made to Branson, KSMS-FM, 1005 S. National, Springfield, Dr. update this facility with the latest technology to John Keiser, president better serve these purposes. Brookfield, KZBK-AM-FM, 107 S. Main, Phillip A. Chir- illo, president. Buffalo, KBFL-FM, Box 1385, 610 Locust, Mel Pulley, Officers, Missouri Broadcasters president. Butler, KMAM/KMOE-AM-FM, 800 E. Nursery St., Association 2001–2002 Melody A. Thornton, president. Chairman: Rex Hansen, Journal Broadcasting, Cabool, KOZX-FM, PO Box 514, Tom Mason, general Springfield; manager. Chairman-elect: Larry Joseph, MKS Broad- California, KREL-AM, PO Box 307, Jeffrey G. Schack- casting, Park Hills; elford, president. Cameron, KMRN-AM/KNOZ-FM, 510 Northland Dr., Secretary/treasurer: Bob Zuroweste, Entercom Norman A. Osland, president. Broadcasting, Kansas City; Cape Girardeau, KAPE-AM/KGMO-FM, 901 S. Kings- Immediate past chairman: Dennis Polk, Bick highway, W. Russell Withers Jr., president. Broadcasting, Sedalia; Cape Girardeau, KGIR/KCGQ-AM-FM, PO Box 1610, President/CEO: Donald J. Hicks; James Zimmer, general manager. Executive administrative assistant: Conny Hei- Cape Girardeau, KMXQ-FM, 107 Grauel MS 2750, land. Andy Koeberl, general manager. Cape Girardeau, KRCU-FM, 1 University Plaza, Greg Petrowich, operations director. Board of Directors Cape Girardeau, KZIM-AM/KEZS-FM, Box 1610, 324 District I–Radio: Lee Clear, Clear Channel Com- Broadway, John Zimmer, president. Carrollton, KAOL-AM/KMZU-FM, 102 N. Mason, Mike munications, St. Louis; L. Carter, president. District I–TV: Bob Drewel, KSDK-TV, St. Louis; Carthage, KDMO-AM/KMXL-FM, Box 426, Ronald L. Dictrict II–Radio: Mike Campbell, Susquehanna Petersen, president. Radio Corp., Kansas City; Caruthersville, KCRV-AM/KLOW-FM, Box 909, Hwy. District III: Ed Foxall, Bick Broadcasting, Hanni- 84, Jerald Jones, president. bal; Cassville, KRLK-FM, PO Box 270, 606 Main St., Kevin Woodlinger, president. District IV: Betsy Farris, KRCG-TV, Jefferson Centralia, KMFC-FM, Box 26, 1249 E. Hwy. 22, Jerry D. City; Clair, president. District V: George DeMarco, Zimmer Radio Charleston, KCHR-AM, 205 E. Commercial St., James Group, Joplin; L. Byrd III, president. District VI: Mike Scott, KYTV-TV, Springfield; Chillicothe, KCHI-AM-FM, PO Box 227, 421 Wash- District VII: John Zimmer, Zimmer Radio Group, ington St., Steve Mickelson, president. Clinton, KDKD-AM-FM, Box 448, 2201 Antioch Rd., Cape Girardeau; Randel Boesen, president. Associate member: Jean Maneke, The Maneke Clinton, KLRQ-FM, Box 446, 702 E. Ohio, Suite 9, Dr. Law Group, Kansas City. Bradley M. Townsend, president. 926 OFFICIAL MANUAL

Columbia, KBIA-FM, University of Missouri, 409 Jesse Kansas City, KCTE-AM/KISF-FM, 10841 E. 28th St., Hall, Dr. Michael W. Dunn, general manager. Independence, Stephen Dinkel, general manager. Columbia, KBXR-FM, 503 Old Hwy. 63 S., David Kansas City, KCUR-FM, 4825 Troost, Patricia Cahill, Baugher, president. general manager. Columbia, KCLR-FM/KCMQ-FM/KLSC-FM/KTGR-AM, Kansas City, KFEZ-AM, 8826 Santa Fe Dr., Overland 3215 Lemone Industrial Blvd., Suite 200, Jerome Park, KS, Thomas E. Beal, president. Zimmer, president. Kansas City, KFKF-AM, 4717 Grand Ave., Randall T. Columbia, KFMZ-FM, Box 1268, 1101 E. Walnut, Janet Odeneal, president. Cox, CEO. Kansas City, KMBZ-AM/KLTH-FM, 4935 Belinder Rd., Columbia, KFRU-AM/KPLA-FM, 503 Old Hwy. 63 N., Westwood, KS, Rodney Brady, president. David Baugher, president. Kansas City, KMXV-FM/KUDL-FM, 3101 Broadway, Columbia, KOQL-FM, 503 Old Hwy. 63 N. John Ott, Michael Payne, general manager. president. Kansas City, KPRT-AM/KPRS-FM, 11131 Colorado Ave., DeSoto, KHAD-AM/KDJR-FM, PO Box 162, Mike Michael L. Carter, president. Mason, general manager. Kansas City, KQRC-FM, 4350 Shawnee Mission Pkwy., Dexter, KDEX-AM-FM, Box 249, Hwy. 114 E., Walter F. Shawnee Mission, KS, Doug Kiel, president. Turner, president. Kansas City, WDAF-AM/KYYS-FM, 508 Westport Rd., Doniphan, KDFN-AM/KOEA-FM, 116 S. Grand, Jack G. Randy Michaels, president. Hunt, president. Kansas City, KXTR-FM, 1701 S. 55th St., William East Prairie, KYMO-AM-FM, Box 130, Barney L. Failing, president. Webster, president. Kansas City, WHB-AM, 1600 Genessee, Michael Carter, Eldon, KLOZ-FM, 209 E. Second St., Dennis Benne, president. general manager. Kennett, KNNT-AM/KTEI-FM, PO Box 569, Gary El Dorado Springs, KESM-AM-FM, 200 Radio Ln., Wilcoxen, president. Donald Kohn, president. Kennett, KOTC-AM, PO Box 271, Steven Fuchs, presi- Excelsior Springs, KEXS-AM, 201 Industrial Park Rd., dent. Gary Babb, president. Kennett, KXOQ-FM, PO Box 601, Steve Reece, station Farmington, KREI-AM/KTJJ-FM, Box 461, 1401 KREI manager. Blvd., Jerrell Shepherd, president. Kirksville, KIRX-AM/KRXL-FM/KTUF-FM, PO Box 130, Festus, KJCF-AM, PO Box 368, Jerrell Shepherd, presi- David L. Nelson, president. dent. Kirksville, KLTE-FM, 3 Crown Dr., Dick Bott Sr., presi- Fredericktown, KFTW-AM, Box 71, Hwy. 00, David E. dent. Smith Sr., president. Lake Ozark, KQUL-FM, PO Box 1658, Barbara Reichel, Fulton, KFAL-AM/KKCA-FM, 1805 Westminster Rd., president. Kenneth E. Meyer, president. Lamar, KHST-FM, PO Box 100, 900 Gulf, Douglas Gallatin, KGOZ-FM, PO Box 217, Trenton, Mike L. Davis, general manager. Ransdell, president. Lebanon, KBNN-AM/KJEL-FM, 18553 Gentry Rd., Jer- Hannibal, KHMO-AM/KICK-FM, PO Box 711, Bud rell Shepherd, president. Janes, president. Lebanon, KLWT-AM/KCLQ-FM, 18785 Finch Rd., Max Hannibal, KGRC/KZZK-FM, 329 Maine, Quincy, IL, Pearson, president. Michelle Taylor, president. Louisiana, KJFM-FM, Box 438, 615 Georgia St., Thom T. Hannibal, KRRY-FM, PO Box 911, Quincy, IL, Bud Sanders, president. Janes, president. Macon, KLTI-AM, 32968 Hwy. 63, Phillip A. Chirillo, Houston, KBTC-AM/KUNQ-FM, Box 30, Robert Berri, president. president. Malden, KTCB-AM/KMAL-FM, PO Box 1997, Dave Jackson, KUGT-AM, PO Box 546, Larry Dunger, president. Green, president. Jefferson City, KJLU-FM, PO Box 29, 1004 E. Dunklin Mansfield, KTRI-FM, Box 6610, Branson, Terry L. Claar, Dr., Yvonne Wilson, president general manager. Jefferson City, KLIK-AM/KTXY-FM/KATI-FM, PO Box Marshall, KMMO-AM-FM, PO Box 128, Michael 414, 3605 Country Club Dr., Tom Thies, president. Phillips, president. Jefferson City, KWOS-AM/KJMO-FM, PO Box 478, Marshall, KMVC-FM, Missouri Valley College, 500 E. 3109 S. Ten Mile Dr., Frank Newell, president. College, J. Ken Bryant, general manager. Joplin, KJMK-FM/KIXQ-FM/KXDG-FM, 1309 S. Mon- Marshall, KRLI-FM, 615 Cherokee, Mike L. Carter, gen- roe, Chuck Dunaway, president. eral manager. Joplin, KKLL-AM, 2305 Glendale Rd., Don Stubblefield, Maryville, KNIM-AM-FM, Box 278, Steve Mickelson, general manager. president. Joplin, KWAS-AM, KOCD-FM, 3001 W. 13th St., J. Maryville, KXCV-FM/KRNW-FM, Northwest Missouri Richard Guest, general manager. University, Wells Hall, 800 University Dr., Dean L. Joplin, KXMS-FM, Missouri Southern State College, Hubbard, president. Newman & Duquesne Rds., Jeffrey D. Skibbe, sta- Memphis, KMEM-FM, Box 121, 326 E. Jefferson, Keith tion manager. Boyer, president. Joplin, KKOW-AM-FM, 1162 E. Hwy. 126, Pittsburg, Mexico, KXEO-AM/KWWR-FM, PO Box 475, Anne KS, O. Gene Bicknell, president. Johnson Mongler, president. Kansas City, KBEQ-AM-FM, 4717 Grand Ave., John Moberly, KWIX-AM/KRES-FM, 300 W. Reed, Dave Lynch, president. Shepherd, president. Kansas City, KCFX-AM/KCIY-FM, PO Box 10428, Paul Moberly, KZZT-FM, PO Box 128, Hwy. 63 & RR EE, Fiddick, president. Virginia Wright, president. Kansas City, KCMO-AM-FM, 4935 Belinder Rd., West- Monett, KRMO-AM/KKBL-FM, 1569 N. Central, Patricia wood, KS, Rodney Brady, president. Wodlinger, president. MISSOURI BROADCASTERS 927

Montgomery City, KMCR-FM, 205 E. Norman, Phillip St. Louis, KXOX-FM, 9666 Olive, Saul Frischling, presi- Chirillo, president. dent. Mountain View, KXOZ-FM, PO Box 358, 6962 Hwy. St. Louis, WEW-AM, 7720 Forsyth Blvd., Richard 60, Dr. Jack G. Hunt, president. Frame, general manager. Neosho, KBTN-AM-FM, 216 W. Spring, David L. Wine- St. Louis, WALC-FM, 638 Westport Plaza Dr., Doyle gardner, president. Rose, president. Nevada, KNEM-AM/KNMO-FM, PO Box 447, 414 E. St. Louis, WGNU-AM, 265 Union Blvd., Charles H. Walnut, Darrell Saltsam, president. Norman, president. Osage Beach, KMMX-FM, RR 3, Box 41, Janet Cox, CEO. St. Louis, KRAM-AM/KWWX-FM, 638 Westport Plaza Osage Beach, KRMS-AM/KYLC-FM, Box 225, Hwy. 54, Dr., Doyle Rose, president. John Mahaffey, president. St. Louis, WRTH-AM/WIL-FM, 8081 Manchester Rd., Park Hills, KFMO-AM/KDBB-FM, 804 St. Joe Dr., M.L. Paul Fiddick, president. Steinmetz III, president. Salem, KMMC-FM, 1103 Hwy. 32 E., Dr. David Wheel- Perryville, KBDZ-FM, Box 344, 10 Perry Plaza, Elmo L. er, president. Donze, president. Salem, KSMO-AM, PO Box 229, 800 S. Main, Stanley Piedmont, KPWB-AM-FM, 235 Business HH, Dr. J.G. M. Podorski, president. Hunt, president. Sedalia, KDRO-AM, 3106 W. Broadway, James Math- Poplar Bluff, KAHR-FM, RR 13, PO Box 44, Ross ewson, president. Whelden, general manager. Sedalia, KSIS-AM/KSDL-FM, Box 1056, Bud Janes, pres- Poplar Bluff, KJEZ-FM, 940 S. Westwood, Jerry Zimmer, ident. president. Sikeston, KMPL-AM/KBXB-FM, 125 S. Kingshighway, Poplar Bluff, KLID-AM, 102 N. 11th St., Chris Brown- Rich Lambert, general manager. ing, president. Sikeston, KSIM-AM, 519 Greer St., Jerry Zimmer, presi- Poplar Bluff, KWOC-AM/KKLR-FM, Box 399, 940 S. dent. Westwood Blvd., Jerry Zimmer, president. Southwest City, KLTK-AM/KWMQ-FM, 200 S. Mill St., Portageville, KMIS-AM, Hwy. 162 E., Walt Williams Jr., Jeffrey M. Hutton, president. president. Springfield, KADI-FM, 1601 W. Sunshine, R.C. Arner, Potosi, KYRO-AM, Box 280, Hwy. 21 N., James T. general manager. Porter, president. Springfield, KDCR, 900 N. Benton Ave., Dr. John E. Rolla, KMOZ-AM/KDAA-FM, 901 Pine St., Bob Gresh, Moore, president. president. Springfield, KGMY-AM/KGBX-FM, 840 S. Glenstone, Rolla, KTTR-AM/KZNN-FM, Box 727, John Mahaffey, John M. Borders, president. president. Springfield, KLFJ-AM, 333 Park Central E., Don Burrell, Rolla, KUMR-FM, G-6 Library, University of Missouri– Jr., president. Rolla, Janet Turkovic, general manager. Springfield, KOSP-FM/KKLH-FM, 319-B E. Battlefield, St. Charles, KCLC-FM, 209 S. Kingshighway, Dennis C. Rex Hansen, general manager. Spellmann, president. Springfield, KSMS-FM/KSMU-FM, 1005 S. National, Dr. St. Charles, KIRL-AM, 3713 Hwy. 94 N., John Roland, John Keiser, president president. St. Joseph, KFEQ-AM/KSJQ-FM, 4305 Frederick, Robert Springfield, KTOZ-AM, 2607 W. Bennett, R.R. Johnson, E. Schmidt, president. president. St. Joseph, KGNM-AM, 2414 S. Leonard Rd., Bill Field, Springfield, KTTS-AM-FM/KLOQ-FM, 2330 W. Grand, president. Mike Oatman, president. St. Joseph, KSFT-AM/KKJO-FM, 1201 N. Woodbine, Ted Springfield, KTXR-FM, 3000 E. Chestnut Expressway, Mann, president. J.A. Meyer, president. St. Louis, KATZ-AM/KMJM-FM/KNJZ-FM, 10155 Springfield, KWTO-AM-FM, 1949 E. Sunshine, Kenneth Corporate Square Dr., Randy L. Michaels, president. E. Meyer, president. St. Louis, KFNS-AM/KEZK-FM, 3100 Market St., Alan Springfield, KXUS-FM, PO Box 6048, Mike Crowder, Box, president. general manager. St. Louis, KFUO-AM-FM. 85 Founders Ln., Dennis Springfield, KXBE-FM, 2225 E. Kearney, Larry Mitchell, Stortz, general manager. president. St. Louis, KIHT-FM, 8081 Manchester Rd., Paul Fiddick, Sullivan, KTUI-AM-FM, Box 99, 4045 N. Service Rd., president. John C. Rice, general manager. St. Louis, KLOU-FM, One Memorial Dr., Dan Majon, Thayer, KALM-AM/KAMS-FM, N. Hwy. 63, Tom and president. Shawn Neathery Marhefka, presidents. St. Louis, KMOX-AM, One Memorial Dr., Mel Karmazin, Trenton, KTTN-AM-FM, Box 307, 804 Main St., John president. Anthony, president. St. Louis, KPNT-FM/WVRV-FM, 1215 Cole St., Barry Versailles, KTKS-FM, PO Box 409, Hwy. 52, Barnett, Jay Baker, president Fisher, president. St. Louis, KSD-AM-FM/KYKY-FM, 3100 Market St., Alan Warrensburg, KCMW-FM, Central Missouri State Uni- Box, president. versity, Corner of College & Clark, Don Peterson, St. Louis, KSHE-FM, 700 St. Louis Union Station, Doyle general manager. Rose, president. Warrensburg, KOKO-AM, Box 398, 800 PCA Rd., Avis St. Louis, KSIV-AM-FM, 1750 S. Brentwood, Richard P. G. Tucker, president. Bott, president. Warrensburg, KXKX-FM, 223 E. Market, James Janes, St. Louis, KSTL-AM, 814 N. Third St., C.F. Haverstick, president. president. Warrenton, KWRE-AM/KFAV-FM, Box 220, V.J. Kaspar, St. Louis, KWMU-FM, University of Missouri–St. Louis, president. 8001 Natural Bridge Rd., Patricia Bennett, general Warsaw, KAYQ-FM, Box 1420, Truman Hills Mall, Ste. manager. 6, Jim McCollum, president. 928 OFFICIAL MANUAL

Washington, KLPW-AM-FM, 6531 Hwy. BB, Richard St. Louis, KTVI, 5915 Berthold Ave., Spencer Koch, Foster, president. general manager. Washington, KSLQ-AM-FM, 511 W. Fifth St., Ken Springfield, KDEB, 3000 E. Cherry St., Kemp Nichols, Kuenzie, president. general manager. Waynesville, KJPW-AM-FM, 313 Old Route 66 E., Springfield, KOLR, Box 1716, J.H. Cooper, president. Millie Brotherton, president. Springfield, KSPR, 1359 E. St. Louis St., Al Seethaler, Waynesville, KOZQ-AM/KFBD-FM, Box 583, Dick president. Triggs, president. Springfield, KYTV, 999 E. Sunshine, Mike Scott, president. Webb City, KKLL-AM, Box 211, 831 W. Daugherty, Warrensburg, KMOS, Wood 11, Central Missouri State Don Stubblefield, president. University, Donald W. Peterson, director of broad- West Plains, KKDY-FM, Box 10, 1562 Imperial Center, casting. Tom Marhefka, president. West Plains, KWPM-AM/KSPQ-FM, 983 Hwy. 160, Tom J. Marhefka, president. Willow Springs, KUKU-AM, W. 76 Hwy., Tom J. Marhefka, president. Capitol Television stations in Missouri Cape Girardeau, KBSI/WDKA, 806 Enterprise St., John A. Trinder, president. Cape Girardeau, KFVS, 310 Broadway, John Hayes, Correspondents president. Columbia, KMIZ, 501 Business Loop 70 E., K. James Yager, president. These newspaper, radio and television corre- Columbia, KOMU, Hwy. 63 S., Thomas R. Gray, gener- spondents report on Missouri government from al manager. the Capitol. Other media representatives are also Hannibal, KHQA, 510 Maine, Quincy, IL, K. James assigned by these and other news organizations Yager, president. for special reports. Room numbers, unless other- Hillsboro, JCTV, 1000 Viking Dr., Dr. Greg Adkins, pres- wise noted, are for the Missouri State Capitol, ident. Jefferson City 65101. Jefferson City, KRCG, PO Box 659, Mel Wheeler, pres- Associated Press, Paul Sloca, Kelley McCall, David ident. Lieb, Rm. 118-B, PO Box 272, Jefferson City Joplin, KGCS, Missouri State Southern College, 3950 E. 65102, (573) 636-9415. Newman, Richard W. Massa, executive manager. Columbia Daily Tribune, Josh Florry, Rm. 118-A Capi- Joplin, KODE, 1928 W. 13th St., Roger Neuhoff, presi- tol Bldg., Jefferson City 65102, (573) 636-6537. dent. Jefferson City News Tribune, Bob Watson, Kris Joplin, KSNF, 1502 Cleveland, Paul Wise, general man- Hilgedick, 210 Monroe, Jefferson City 65102, Bob ager. (573) 761-0245, Kris (573) 761-0255 Joplin, KOAM, Hwy. 69 and Lawton Rd., Pittsburg, KS, Joplin Globe, James F. Wolfe, Rm. 118-B Capitol Bldg., Danny Thomas, president. Jefferson City 65102, (573) 635-3154 Kansas City, KCPT, 125 E. 31st St., William T. Reed, St. Joseph News-Press, Scott Pummell, Rm. 118-B president. Capitol Bldg., Jefferson City 65102, (573)636-2307 Kansas City, KCTV, 4500 Shawnee Mission Pkwy., Fair- Kansas City Star, Kit Wagar, Tim Hoover, Rm. 118-A way, KS, Bill Kerr, president. Capitol Bldg., Jefferson City 65102, (573) 634-3565 Kansas City, KMBC/KCWB, 1049 Central, Frank KLIK/KJMO/KFRU/KPLA/KJCQ/KBXR/KOQL, Brian Benneck president. Hauswirth, News Director, 3605 Country Club Dr., Kansas City, KSHB, 4720 Oak St., Charlotte Moore- Jefferson City 65109, (573) 893-5100 English, vice president. KMIZ–TV, Curtis Varns, News Director, 501 Business Kansas City, KSMO, 10 E. Cambridge Circle Dr., Ste. Loop 70 E., Columbia 65201, (573) 449-0917 300, Jim MacDonald, general manager. KOMU–TV, Stacey Woelfel, News Director, Highway Kansas City, WDAF, 3030 Summit, Farrell Reynolds, 63 S., Columbia 65201, (573) 882-8888 president. KRCG–TV, Kermit Miller, Anchor/Reporter, PO Box Kirksville, KTVO, Hwy. 63 N., Dale Kanos, president. 659, Jefferson City 65102, (573) 896-5144 New Bloomfield, KNLJ, 9810 State Rd., AE, Larry Rice, KWOS/KATI radio, Dean Morgan, Josh Marsh, 3109 S. president. Ten Mile Dr., Jefferson City 65109, (573) 893-5696 Poplar Bluff, KPOB, 1416 Country Aire Rd., Mel Missouri Lawyers Weekly, Kenneth C. Jones, Publisher, Wheeler, general manager. 515 Olive, Ste. 1606, St. Louis 63101, (800) 635- St. Joseph, KQTV, 40th & Faraon, Perry Sook, president. 5297 St. Louis, KDNL, 1215 Cole St., Barry Baker, president. Missouri Network, Bob Priddy, Brent Martin, Rm. 118- St. Louis, KETC, 6996 Millbrook Blvd., Michael Hard- B Capitol Bldg., Jefferson City 65102, (573) 893- grove, president. 2829 St. Louis, KMOV, 1 Memorial Dr., Anthony Cassara, Missouri News Radio, Phill Brooks, Rm. 118-C Capitol president. Blg., Jefferson City 65102, (573) 751-2888 St. Louis, KNLC, 1411 Locust St., Larry Rice, president. St. Louis Post Dispatch, Terry Ganey, Virginia Young, St. Louis, KPLR, 4935 Lindell Blvd., Edward Koplar, Bill Bell Jr., Eric Stern, 101-A W. High St., Jefferson president. City 65101, (573) 635-6178 St. Louis, KSDK, 1000 Market St., Donald D. Sbarra, Springfield News-Leader, Not Available, (417) 836- president. 1258