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The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1952-05-15
Would Abolish Franking Privilege

Representative w. Sterling Cole,
Republican of New York, has intro
duced legislation to abolish free
mailing privileges for congressman
and Government agencies. He says
the franked mail service costs tax
payers $84,OOO,OOO a year.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1952-05-15
Fewer Executions

The chair, the gallows and the gas
chamber claimed fewer lives in 1850
than in any of the previous years.
Figures released RECENTLY by the
Justice Department listed total of
80 executions in 1850, or IS less than
the 1930-1949 average.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1952-05-15
Didn't Practice What He Preached

A fire blamed on a defective fur
mace occupied firemen at Tacoma,
Wash, the other day. Damage was
around $500. The home with the de-
fective furnace belonged to C. S.
Mccormick, a city building inspec-
tor who tells people when they have
defective furnaces.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1952-05-15

"large loss fires" occurred in 1851.
During the year, there were 3O2
fires in the United States and Can
ada with individual losses of $3.50, 900.
or more which produced an aggre-
gate loss of $213,31O,OOO, a 40 per-
cent increase over the figure last
year.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1952-05-15
World Wide Briefs
OF The Past Week
Better watch That waist Line!

According to statistics, overweight
persons always have had shorter
life expectancy than their thinner
brethren. But, according to experts,
their death rate, especially at youn-
ger ages, seems to be climbing.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1952-05-15

The price of beefsteak would have
to be rolled back long way before
many of us could reach it while
standing on flat pocketbooks.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1952-05-15
100000 Famine Sufferers

An estimated 100000 residents
of the Rayalseema area of Madras
state, in India, are reported to be
suffering severe hardship in the
worst drought and famine yet
known there.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1952-05-15

and her husband ever since the ac-
cident, has now returned home and
resumed her employment at the
Fairchild plant.
Mr.. Burkhart's many friends in
the community all wish him a full
and speedy recovery.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1952-05-15

Another highly unpopular type of
hit-and-run motorist is the one who
hits the grocer for credit and runs
to the filling station to spend his cash.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1952-05-15

Mrs. Arnold Burkhart reports that
her husband, who has been in Bal
timore hospital for the past six
months, as a result of an accident,
continues to show slight improve
ment and is now able to recognize
his family and friends.
Mrs. Burkhart, who has been at
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1952-05-15

Another Hagerstown resident, Her
bert Stoner who has been a patient
at the Newton D. Baker Hospital for
the past two months is also improv-
ing.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1952-05-15

There is an affinity between a small
boy and soap that closely resembles
that between oil and water.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1952-05-15

The rung of a ladder was never
meant to rest upon, but only to hold
a mans foot long enough to enable
him to put the other somewhat high
er. Thomas Huxley.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1952-05-15

Nothing improves a woman's ap-
pearance faster than mans.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1952-05-15
THE LOW DOWN
HICKORY GROVE
Of all the things

Of all the things
that this U. S. A. is
over stocked with,
it is problems
we bulge at the
seams. We don't
solve one until we
are handed a new
er one. We elect
gents who say,
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1952-05-15

Twenty members of the Letters
burg school patrol took part in the
annual parade in Washington on
Saturday. They were chaperoned
by Mr.. and Mrs. Weldon Whetzel.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1952-05-15

Record Number OF big" Fires
An all-time record number
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1952-05-15

Miss Mary Poe attended a Moth
er's Day dinner in Westminster on
Sunday given by Mr.. and Mrs. VIII
liam Warner in honor of Mrs. Warn
er's mother, Mrs. Lillian Martin.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1952-05-15

Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Fox, of Tifin,
Ohio, who were called here by the
death of the late Mrs. Leonard Werk-
ing, spent several days with Mrs.
Fox's niece and her husband, Mr..
and Mrs. George Feiser.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Stoner, who
purchased the old Letter Home, have
advertised their present home for
sale.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Anderson
spent the week end as guests of Mrs.
Anderson's sister and her husband
in Alexandria, Va. During their stay
they visited Mrs. 1. D. Norman at
the Lutheran Home in Washington.
MIR. and Mrs. Albert Ridge and
family have moved from Mt. Lena
to property formerly owned and
occupied by Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Kline
and family
Mr.. and Mrs. George Feiser and
daughter, Carolyn, and son, Drexel,
visited their son Ralph at cambridge
on Saturday where he is taking boot
Mr.. and Mrs. William Stoner and
family spent Saturday in Baltimore
with their son William, Jr., who is
also training at cambridge
A third Leitersburg boy, William
Barnhart, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Walter
Barnhart, is stationed at the same
camp.
The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1952-05-15

A third Leitersburg boy, William
Barnhart, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Walter
Barnhart, is stationed at the same
camp.
The Northwest times. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1947-1955, 1952-11-15

Nights hlgh-ROy HaShltanl Zl1,
Homer Schnell 581.
Ontario Commercial (Ontario)-
Homer Schnell SOL, Roy Hashitani
543, Ben Murata 512, Hide Harada
5O7, Shig Hironaka 525. Harry o.
Hare $50. Jim Kuga 504, Roy Nishi-
zaki 507
The Northwest times. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1947-1955, 1952-11-15
EuTukawa's 6N PAGES AzumanO Five;
|NiSei Pin Team Fires 2912 Series

PORTLAND, Greg, Nov. 15-No-
Furukawa's 664 pinfall count helped
Azumano Insurance knock out a
2912 series last Tuesday night in a
900 league competition at Rose
City The Nisei trundlers trimmed
The Dobbins, 1912 to 2773. Well
known Stan Clifford with 600 was
top man for The Dobbins who sock
ed 1925 second game.
In the battle against The Dobbins
AzUmano Insurance struck for 1912.
882 and 1913 games Adding to Flu
rukawas fat 664, other members of
the crack all-Nisei outfit fired the
nugget in this manner: Tom Osasa
568, Capt. Hugh Kasai 500, Tic XII
yokawa $50 and George Sono 528.
Azumano Insurance has seven
man team; the two who sat it out
Tuesday were Sam Sasaki and Jim
Furukawa, both of whom are capa-
bible bowlers.
In addition to the 900" loop, A
zumano Insurance also is entered in
the Rose City Inter-City Classic,
considered the best in Oregon. AS
a team, Azumano Insurance is ave-
raging in the COOS.
The Northwest times. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1947-1955, 1952-11-15
ONBL Tourney Hop
Set at McElr0y'S

PORTLAND, Greg, Nov. 15-Site
for the dance climaxing the thirc
annual Oregon Nisei Bowling Lea
CUES tournament will be McElroy's
Ballroom, S. w. Fourth and Main
it was announced today by chair
man Ed Fujii. The dance will be on
Sunday. Dec 7.
Dancing hours will be from pm.
to am, and the music will ge fur
nished by Jimmy Amato's orchestra.
Admission will be $3.50 Gncluding
taxi per person, Fujii stated
The Northwest times. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1947-1955, 1952-11-15
KIYOKAWA NAMED CAPTAIN
ARMY CALLS KASAI

PORTLAND, Greg, Nov 15-Tio
Kiyokawa will captain Azumano
assurances bowling squad for the
remainder of the $3.50 season, it
was learned today.
Kiyokawa succeeds Hugh Kasai
who will be indicted into the armed
forces Seon.
The Northwest times. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1947-1955, 1952-11-15
Oregon Nisei Bowling League

Nights high-Ben' SOejima. 235
and sos.
ONBL Portland Ben Soejima
sos, Harry Inukai SAT, Hank Iwata
531, Tats Nakamura SIT, Eichi Wa
kamatsu 513, TAX Okazaki 513, Ken
Namba $40, Tom Shiiki 5O7, Sam
Akagi SOB, Phil Wing SOL.
The Northwest times. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1947-1955, 1952-11-15
Bowling News
Nisei Commercial League

Nisei Commercial League
Smith Candy 81 IL
Beppu Chew 201k 1919
Iwata Insurance 20 Is
Royal Amusement 1917 1872
Seventh Ave. Service II Is
City Produce 1914 1872
Tad's Gardening Is IT
West Coast Printing IA 10
Sakahara Insurance IA 10
Twelfth Avenue IA 10
Coast Wide 1914 201s
Twentieth Century IL 81
Nights high-TOmiO Hamasaki
232, Frank YOkoyama 613.
mel (Seattle)-Frank Yokoyama
613, Tonic Hamasaki sos. Bill Ia
naka SOC, Benny Nakata SO, Pancho
Nakashima SAB, Jack Militia 528, Geo
Iwasaki 533. Floyd Yamamoto 536
Shoichi Suyama 510, Nobi Takaha-
shi 534, Herbie Furuta $50. Mako
Yaguchi sci, TAX Shibuya 555, Ken
ny Arita $40. Fred Takagi 528, Hire
Sasaki $40, Shig Sumioka $50, Geo
Fujimoto $50, Taxa Asaba $50, Geo
Naito 537, Jack Shiota $50 Mob
Kyono 587, Nobi Suyama 525. Mas
Terao 514, Bart Okada $50, Tom Hi
daka 524. P. Nagai $50, Pruney Tsu-
il sos, Benny Wong $40, Sherman
Louie $50, Wally Poy SCI, Harry
Eng $50, Johnny Chinn 546.
The Northwest times. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1947-1955, 1952-11-15

NIBHI HIsH-oIIB HITOHdhd
241 and 662.
Ontario Classic (Ontario) -Shig
Rironaka 662. Hiro KIDD 545, Fred
Mizuta 524, Min Nakamura $50. Roy
Hashitani 537, George Hironaka $40,
Juji Matsumura 548, Art Hamani-
shi 50z. Tom Hironaka $40. George
Hashitani 518, George Dol 544, Shin
go Wada $50, Richard Ogura ssh,
Dan Mic 521, Ted Shoda 526.
The Northwest times. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1947-1955, 1952-11-15

1879 and $40.
ONWBL (Portland) -Takako In
ukai $40, Marilyn Wong 464, Fumi
Wakamatsu 442, Jessie Furukawa
438, Aki Shiraishi 436.
ONWBL Portland) -Triplicate
series by Tam Hirata Q17, lit, I'D;
unusual doubles by Takako Inukai
(199-177- 144).
The Northwest times. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1947-1955, 1952-11-15
Women in kegling

Nights high-Miye 1shikaws
200, Carol Daty $40.
SNGBO (Seattle) Carol Daty
$40, Miye Ishikawa 526, Terie Shira-
sage 513, Kazie Yokoyama 514, Rose
Young 495. YoYo Ishii 489, Marie
Nakata 493, Aiko Kono 400, Madge
Ono 483, Mary Fujita 499.
Evening star., 1952-06-14
The Flag Thot Fons Freedoms Flame!
Methodists Will Name OMAN
As New Bishop of Washington
Noted Churchmun Has
Long Been Leader of
World Professionalism
BY Cospor Names
StoT Stoff Correspondent

HARRISBURG. Pa, June IA
Bishop G. Bromley Oman of New
York will be recommended as the
new bishop of Washington today
to the Northeastern Jurisdictional
Conference ooe of the Methodist
In the past, recommendation
by the Committee on the Episco-
pacy has been tantamount to elec-
ton by the conference. If elected,
Bishop Oman will succeed Bishop
Charles Wesley Flint, who retired
at this conference.
A brilliant speaker and an ex-
cellent administrator, Bishop Ok
nam is probably the best known
bishop in the Methodist Church
Washington members of the dele
cation here hailed his selection
enthusiastically.
Native of California.
A native of Sonora, Calf, the
61-year-old church leader is a
graduate of the University of
Southern California and Boston
University School of Theology. He
has many honorary degrees,
Evening star., 1952-06-14
Sporkmon Approves
P0cts With His Own
Two Thirds Vote
By the Associated Press

Senator Sparkman. Democrat,
Iof Alabama presided over a two
member Senate last night, called
up two consular conventions and
a treaty protocol, cast the only
vote for them and ruled that they
had been approved by two
thirds vote.
The only other member in the
Senate chamber was Senator
Thye, Republican, of Minnesota,
who watched the proceedings with
a grin but did not vote. He told
reporters later, Il did not object"
One of the pacts was consular
convention with Ireland and the
other was a similar convention
with Great Britain and Northern
Ireland. The protocol was sup
Elementary to the consular con-
vention with Ireland.
Senator Sparkman had given
notice Thursday that he would
call up the agreements late yester-
day, giving opponents a chance to
object if they wished.
Evening star., 1952-06-14
Send q Kid to Comp
Send Kid to Comp
Birthday Party for Every One!
You Can Bring Happiness

Everybody has a birthday at
Camp Goodwill and Camp Pleas
ant.
There are some children in
Washington who have never had
a birthday party.
In crowded homes where it is
hard to find food and clothing to
go around, birthdays can be over
looked.
That is why the birthday party
is a special program at the Sum-
mer Outings Committee camps in
Prince William Forest Park, Va.
January birthday children sit
at one table. Februaries at an
other, and so on through the
The children. assisted by the
Evening star., 1952-06-14
Paint on Stove Starts Fire
Destroying 81 Buildings
By the Associoted Press

ST. URBAN, Quebec, June IA.
"A can of paint absent-mindedly
placed on a hot electric stove
spelled disaster yesterday for this
village on the north shore of the
st. Lawrence River.
A binding explosion ripped
through the house. starting
roaring blaze. When it was all
over. six hours later, So buildings
lay in ruins and $50 people were
homeless.
The army and the Red Cross,
working together. have set up
quarters in the parish
hall and in a convent. No esti-
mate of damage is Immediately
available but it is expected to
run well over the $500,000 mark.
Evening star., 1952-06-14
Alien Property Chief
Is Leaving Post in
Justice Department
Report of Dismissal
Brings No Comment
From OfficiuIs
By George Beveridoe

Assistant Attorney General Har-
old I. Baynton is leaving his post
as head of the Justice Depart
ment's Office of Alien Property.
Justice Department officials re-
fused to comment on a report that
Mr.. Baynton has been fired by At
torney General James P. Nc
IGranery. One source, however,
told The Star an announcement
ION the subject was expected later
today.
Senator Probing Office.
Mr.. Baynton's departure comes
lin the midst of a Senate subcom-
mittee inquiry of the alien prop
Ierty office, which handles millions
Iof dollars worth of enemy interests
seized by this Government during
World War II. Mr.. Baynton pre-
lvlously has come under attack
from Senator Wiley. Republican,
|of Wisconsin, whose demands led
to the Senate probe.
Mr.. Baynton spent about an
hour this morning at the White
House with Donald Dawson, an
aide to President Truman. When
he left, he refused to comment
on the report that he had been
dropped.
First Top Aide to Leave.
All top-level department Off
cialS submitted designations last
month when Mr.. McGranery took
over as Attorney General. Mr..
Dayton will be the first top official
to leave since that time.
There were reports, however,
that other departures were in the
offing.
Mr.. McGranery, spending the
week end at his apartment inI
Philadelphia, left word there that
he would not be available to news
men until later today. Mr.. Tru-
man, also out of town, was ex-
pected to return to Washington
tonight.
Evening star., 1952-06-14
Private Sentenced 10 Die
For Staying Of Lieutenant
By the Associated Press

FORT BRAGG, N. c., June IA
An Army private has been SEN
fenced to death for killing an Of
ficer in his company during ma
neuverS in Texas last March.
A general court-martial last
night found Pvt. Michael Kunak
of Baltimore guilty of shooting
I'd 1t. Harold B. Williamson OF
Washington, N. c. Kunak did not
exercise his right to have enlisted
men sit on the court.
The shooting occurred in a mess
tent near Fort Hood during exer-
else Long Horn.
Kunak testified he had nothing
against Williamson" but was
driven by a strange impulse"
which he was unable to resist.
The sentence is subject to review.
Evening star., 1952-06-14
Mcmahon Urges U. 5.
Make 1000 H-Bombs
To Help Wage Peace
Suggestion Seen as Plain
indication Thut U. S. Has
Solved Hydrogen Secret
BY the Associofed Press

HARTFORD, Conn, June IA
Sen. Mcmahon today proposed the
manufacture of 1000 or more "hy-
drogen weapons" in what ap-
|peared to be a plain indication
the United States has solved the
secret Of the fearsome H-bomb.
The Connecticut Democrat, a
candidate for his party's presiden-
tial nomination, is chairman of
the Senate Atomic Energy Com
mittee and close to atomic and
hydrogen developments.
The Government never has an
nounced whether it has succeeded
in devising an H-bomb.
Outlines Program.
But Senator Mcmahon told the
Connecticut State Democratic
Convention that, if elected Presi-
dent:
II would direct the United States
Atomic Energy Commission to
manufacture hydrogen weapons
numbered in four figures. This
would prevent war and win us
time to wage peace"
Senator Mcmahon continued:
II would direct that we substi-
Itute cheap atomic and hydrogen
firepower for expensive conven-
tional f1repower to reduce
taxes and balance the budget
while we wage peace"
Senator Mcmahon stressed the
destructive power of the hydrogen
bomb over the atomic bomb and
said he did not think Soviet
Premier Stain would send his
forces against this weapon.
Senator Mcmahon, forced by a
back ailment to remain in WASH
ington. addressed the convention
by telephone.
No Opposition Seen.
Convention leaders were conf
dent there would be no opposition
to a resolution binding the Nut
meg States 16-vote delegation to
support for him for the presiden-
tial nomination until he wins it
or releases them.
Senator Benton also was ex-
pected to be renominated without
opposition.
Senator Mcmahon made his
hydrogen proposals as part of a
campaign platform to wage
peace"
Evening star., 1952-06-14
Lifting of Restrictions
On Steel Is POSTPONED

The steel strike has caused the
Government to postpone lifting
restrictions on use Of steel In
amusement structures. residences,
schools and highways. it was
learned from informed sources
yesterday.
1t was said the lid may be
clamped on even tighter. curtailing
more uses of steel, if there is no
break soon in the shutdown.
The National Production Author
ity would neither confirm nor
deny ofhcially that it has decided
to postpone relaxing steel re-
strictionS.
Evening star., 1952-06-14
More Air Power Needed
In Europe, FinIefter Says
By the Assoeiafed Press

Secretary of the Air Force Fin
letter returned from Europe to.
day with an observation that eve
want more air power over there
Mr.. Finletter said that in visit
ing Air Force bases in England
three in France and two in Ger
many. he found "tops in morale
4 was delighted with it''-and
equipment in good shape.
He said overall need. however
is for greater strength.
Reporters met Mr.. Finletter al
National Airport on his arrival
lat z am.
Evening star., 1952-06-14
Red First Buckfires

LONDON, June IA (P.-Moscow
Radio claimed last night that a
Russian invented the first har-
vesting machine, but apparently
forgot to check its dates. It said
RuSsia's A. v. Vlasenko built his
reaper in 1861; Americas Cyrus
H. Mccormick has been credited
generally with inventing the first
harvester in 1881. He patented
1t In 1884.
Evening star., 1952-06-14

with a parade through the city
winding up at city hall, where an
informal Flag Day speech is
scheduled.
To Meet Delegates.
After an official luncheon, Gen
Eisenhower will return to his
suite in the Book Cadillac hotel
to meet with most of Michigan's
46 delegates to the Republican
National Convention. The session
may prove to be the most critical
part of the Michigan junket. The
general hopes to swing the States
unpledged delegation into his
camp.
The climax of the trip will be
reached at 10 o'clock (EDT) to-
night at Detroit's Olympia Stadi-
um, where Gen. Eisenhower will
60 before a coast-to-coast radio
and television hookup for his
major address,.
After more talks with delega-
tions from Indiana and Ohio to-
morrow morning the general
leaves by plane for Denver.
Gen. Eisenhower's major po-
litical speech is scheduled for 10
o'clock EDT) tonight in Olympia
Stadium.
At Gettysburg. Pa, yesterday on
his farm, Eisenhower wooed the
uncommitted half of that States
delegation. He told visiting dele
gates he was against socialized
He said he believes the
Taft Hartley Act is a good one but
needs some amendments.
Evening star., 1952-06-14
Eisenhower Moves Into Detroit
Discords Prepared Speeches
Says He Is No Medicine Man Who Can Cure
All Nations Ills; Major Talk Is Toniqht

would have no detailed formulas
for easy solution.
The former North Atlantic
Treaty Organization commander
asserted dramatically that he is
basing his campaign only on what
he believes he has to offer to his
fellow Americans.
II am not medicine man and
have no panacea for all our ills" "
he declared. But I have a basic
concern for and love of America.
If I make blunders, hope nv
friends will excuse them. Such as
I have is Americas"
Speculate ON Speech.
Speculation arose Immediately
on tonight's speech-billed as Gen.
Eisenhower's second major cam
palgn effort. 1t had been reported
that it would deal principally
with the candidates ideas on labor
with specific reference to the steel
seizure and the Taft-Hartley law.
The generals decision to speak
OH the cuff was interpreted in
some quarters as indicating he is
restive about conforming to the
usual political practices in cam
paigning.
Gen. Eisenhower's visit here is
expected to produce the most tu-
multuous welcome in the history
OF the city, according to officials.
The Detroit station was jammed
at 8 am. for the arrival of the
candidate.
On hand to meet the train was
the welcoming Committee, made
up OF leading industrialists and
civic leaders. The affair had been
arranged on a non-partisan basis
with emphasis on Eisenhower the
national hero rather than Eisen-
hover the candidate.
Men Of Influence Present.
Men whose influence would be
a powerful asset to any campaign
were in the crowd. They included
Henry Ford II, Walker Cissler,
president of Detroit Edison; l.. l..
Colbert, president of the Chrysler
Corp; Harlow Curtice, executive
vice president of General Motors.
In the absence of Mayor Albert
Cobo, because of illness, Acting
Mayor Louis Mariani served as
official greeter.
A formidable schedule of events
was to get under way at noon
Evening star., 1952-06-14
Tokyo Surveys Plants
For Arms Production
BY the Assoeiofed Press

TOKYO. June 14.-Japan's In
ternational Trade and Industry
Ministry has instructed 162 plants
to report by July IS on their
capacity to produce ornaments.
Kyodo News Agency said the
survey will cover present produc-
ton facilities, research equipment
and funds and the time needed
to start production.
Evening star., 1952-06-14
Comp Fund Focts
To Meet Delegates.

Make out check or money
order to The Evening Star
Summer Camp Fund. Mail to
The Evening Star, Washing
ton 4. D. c.
Or bring cash to The Star
cashier.
The cost: $3.50 for one
week; SGT for two.
Evening star., 1952-06-14
japanese Goods Bunned

KINGSTON, Jamaica, June IA.
R.-Imports of japanese goods
will be banned from Jamaica for
the rest of 1852, the government
announced yesterday. Goods
usually imported from Japan will
be obtained from the United
Kingdom.
Evening star., 1952-06-14
S Radio, 3 TV Stations
Will Garry Speech by
Eisenhower Tonight

Five radio and three tele-
vision stations here will carry
Gen. Eisenhower's speech
from Detroit's Olympic Sta
dium at 10 o'clock tonight.
BroadcaSting will be WMAL.
WRC, WWDC, WTOP and
WASH. Telecasting will be
WMAL-TV, WTOP-TV and
WNBW.