[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 54 (Thursday, May 4, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E647]
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             HONORING THE 70TH ANNIVERSARY OF WSJS-AM RADIO

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                           HON. RICHARD BURR

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 4, 2000

  Mr. BURR of North Carolina. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this 
opportunity to recognize WSJS-AM radio on its 70th anniversary. Since 
the first broadcast on Easter weekend of 1930, WSJS remains a treasured 
source of information and entertainment to the Winston-Salem community.
  Over the years the station has changed format, its broadcast hours, 
its transmitter power, its frequency and even its owners. But, the 
trusted service and the call letters have remained the same.
  Getting their start without a network affiliation, WSJS filled its 
air time with local programming, treating listeners to a variety of 
community talent--from the Winston-Salem Concert Orchestra to Jack 
Hawkins playing old favorites on his musical saw. Now a member of a 
national network conglomerate, WSJS communicates national issues with a 
local flavor.
  Preserving 70 years of tradition, local personalities like Mike 
Fenley and Glenn Scott have upheld their community reputation as a 
classy operation. The all-talk format is supported by an enthusiastic 
staff that continues to attract thousands in the Piedmont Triad to the 
medium of news radio. On behalf of the citizens of the 5th District of 
North Carolina, I honor the WSJS radio station for 70 years of quality 
radio programming.

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