[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 136 (Friday, September 27, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1756]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF WNTM-AM 710

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                          HON. SONNY CALLAHAN

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 26, 1996

  Mr. CALLAHAN. Mr. Speaker, today commemorates 50 years of service 
from radio station WNTM-AM 710 in Mobile, AL. This station has bettered 
the lives of listeners throughout Mobile and Baldwin Counties by not 
only providing them with music, humor, and relaxation, but by informing 
them through news, sports, and local affairs. I rise today to applaud 
the efforts to those who have continued the tradition of this great 
station, and I wish to express my deep appreciation to them.
  Originally signing on the air as WKRG in 1946, this station was born 
out of postwar exuberance, relief, and anticipation for the future. 
Although the station has been known by different call letters over the 
years, WNTM has always been influential in tapping Mobile's rich 
potential.
  During a span of 50 years, WNTM has obviously created a number of 
local personalities who have turned the ears of listeners daily. From 
Jack Bitterman and Carl Haug, during the early years of the station's 
history, to current celebrities like Dick Scott and Mike Malone, these 
gentlemen, coupled with dozens of other loyal employees, past and 
present, have truly provided a quality, family oriented program to 
radio listeners throughout south Alabama. Special thanks should also go 
to Tim Camp, the current general manager of WNTM.
  Mr. Speaker, it is with obvious pride that I ask my colleagues to 
join me, and thousands of south Alabamians, in celebrating the 50th 
anniversary of WNTM-AM 710. I wish to offer my deepest congratulations, 
as well as my gratitude for a job well done. Here's to the next 50 
years.

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