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On April 27, authorization was granted to increase KOA's power to 2, watts. November 11 saw a further increase in power for KOA - this time to 5, watts. Its frequency was changed to kilocycles. On November 1, the station's power was still further reduced, pared by 50 percent; 5, watts daytime and 2, watts at night.

Then on November 11, a grant for 12, watts power day and night went into effect, on a new frequency of kilocycles. Highway New offices and studios for KOA were completed at California Street on December 15 and the staff moved in that day.

That same year, Jimmy became one third of the Les Paul Trio. Orson Wells reported the Martians had landed. Meyer, a wholesale grocer, founded KMYR, watts at The same F.

On March 29, KOA transferred from to its present spot. KMYR went on the air April 7. Then, KLZ started the format of "News, talk and sports. The broadcast originated from the east entrance of the tunnel, which is over 13 miles in length, 4, feet below the Continental Divide. Local broadcasters at the theatre that night, and no doubt reciting that immortal line, "I have a lady in the balcony, Doctor," were Starr Yelland who was the M. The writer was Elliot Wager. When television came to Denver in July of , radio begin losing ground to TV and it was then that local personalities took over.

Metropolitan Television Co. Allen Lefferdink was Vice President. KMYR increased power to 5, watts and moved to Former owner, Cecil Heftel, agreed not to compete for seven years. Hal Taft replaced O'Connor and did the morning newscasts. Call letters were changed to KBTR. He replaced Gene Grubb, who resigned in August. American Cyanamid purchased five programs a week in the morning and noon-time Muller shows.

The seller was Metropolitan Television Co. Robert Bostain was appointed General Manager. Bill Armstrong was selected as Colorado Broadcaster of the Year.

Similar worries surfaced this past January, prompting Clear Channel Denver market manager Lee Larsen to send a memo to staffers about impending cost-cutting measures -- among them, a decrease in marketing for individual stations and delays in filling open positions. We know we're not immune from what everyone else is going through, so it's basically deductive reasoning. But sitting here, I know of no specific layoffs.

I know of no specific budget information, period. So I can't confirm or deny what might happen. This dearth of data naturally fuels concerns about the future. However, Larsen doesn't want his employees to dwell on the prospect of bad news. If you want to internalize that, that's an individual choice. But that's all you can control. I keep telling everybody, 'Let's control what we can control' -- and that's our day-to-day performance. And if the company is going to make cuts in certain areas -- either in staffing or in other resources -- we just have to have the confidence that they'll make the best judgments they can.

At the same time, Larsen doesn't want to project an air of false optimism. Join the Westword community and help support independent local journalism in Denver. Get the latest updates in news, food, music and culture, and receive special offers direct to your inbox.

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