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TEXAS ALMANAC-1970-1971
T NE CF A iL N EWS
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DRAWING, from early description, of The News'
first home in Galveston in 1842.
been a dream of G. B. Dealey. World War II delayed
it and the foundation was being laid when he died.
The building contains many mementos, mottoes and
photographs that are daily reminders of the spirit
and high standards of the man who devoted 71
years to The News.
After many years of newspaper experience,
E. M. (Ted) Dealey became chief executive of the
firm following the death of his father. His interest
in the institution and his associates, his dedication to
Dallas and Texas and other attributes made Ted
Dealey another key leader in the progress of The
News.
Mrs. G. B. Dealey served as chairman of the
board until her death on Jan. 28, 1960.
Ted Dealey became board chairman on March 15,
1960, and Joe M. Dealey assumed the presidency of
the firm. He had worked throughout the organization
in earlier years, and his decade as chief executive
has been one of growth for the institution and of
civic and professional leadership.
James M. Moroney Sr. joined The News in 1934
and served as one of the key executives for the
A. H. Belo Corporation from 1935 until his death in
1968. Mr. Moroney was in the investment business
when his father-in-law, G. B. Dealey, asked him to
become a member of the board of directors and ex-
ecutive staff. He served as acting secretary and
treasurer, 1935-1938; secretary and treasurer, 1938-39;
vice-president and secretary, 1940-55; senior vice-
president, 1955-60; vice-chairman of the board of
directors, 1960-64; board chairman, 1964-68; and was
chairman emeritus when he died.
The present titles of officers of A. H. Belo Corpo-
ration are given in brief biographical sketches of
officers and directors in the section immediately fol-
lowing this history.
Texas Almanac
Since 1857, when Willard Richardson first published
it, the Texas Almanac has had a unique role in the
shaping of the economy and history of the state.
Historians, scientists, buisinessmen and economic au-
thorities have joined in supplying information for its
pages that have made it a reference accepted in
Ihe courtroom and classroom.
While Texans have not always agreed with every-
thing in this publication, from Gen. Sam Houston in
the 1860s to Gov. Preston Smith in the 1960s, they
have respected its influence. Of the 1966-67 edition,
Gov. John Connally wrote: "You will find reflected
in these pages a true picture of Texas." He also
commented that the 1968-69 Texas Almanac was "a
splendid guide."
The changing picture makes each edition of the
Texas Almanac a permanently useful addition to pri-
vate and public libraries. The editions which have
been published are as follows: 1857, 1858, 1859, 1860,
1861, 1862, 1863, 1864, 1865, 1867, 1868, 1869, 1870, 1871,
1872, 1873, 1904, 1910, 1911, 1912, 1914, 1925, 1926, 1927,
1928, 1929, 1931, 1933, 1936, 1937, 1939-40, 1941-42, 1943-44,
1945-46, 1947-48, 1949-50, 1952-53, 1954-55, 1956-57, 1958-
59, 1961-62, 1964-65, 1966-67, 1968-69 and 1970-71.
Richardson succeeded in publishing the Texas
Almanac yearly during the War Between the States(even though in an abbreviated edition). After his
death publication was discontinued. But in 1904 G. B.
Dealey revived the Texas Almanac.
Publication was intermittent until 1925 when the
editorship was assumed by Stuart McGregor, who
developed the present format. His wide knowledge of
Texas, untiring research and editorial discernment
added greatly to the prestige of the publication. He
retired after the 1961-62 edition was published.
In 1961, Walter B. Moore became editor of the
publication. Since 1941, Miss Ruth Harris has assisted
in editing the Texas Almanac.
WFAA Radio and Television
Significant expansion of the communications facil-
ities of A. H. Belo Corporation began in 1922 when
the firm first entered the broadcasting field. June 26,
1922, was the date when Radio Station WFAA first
transmitted from an antenna above The News build-
ing, with two small rooms as its studios. The initial
power was 150 watts, steadily increased through the
years until 1930 when The News became the nation's
first newspaper with a station of 50,000 watts.
WFAA Radio operates full time with two frequen-
cies. Half of the time, the operation is on a frequency
of 820 kilocycles as an NBC station, with 50,000 watts
power on a nationally cleared channel. During the
other period frequency is 570 kilocycles, a regional
channel, with 5,000 watts power, as an ABC station.
Television operations started March 17, 1950, for
the A. H. Belo Corporation with the purchase of
Station KBTV. To conform to the radio station's
designation, the call letters became WFAA-TV on
March 21, 1950. WFAA-TV operates on Channel 8.
Radio and television operations of WFAA are con-
ducted in modern facilities, opened in 1961, adjoining
The News building. The entire Dallas operation is
known as Communications Center.
KFDM-TV at Beaumont
In May, 1969, the Federal Communications Com-
mission approved the purchase by A. H. Belo Corpor-
ation of Telev;sion Station KFDM at Beaumont. The
station, which is Channel 6 and a CBS outlet, serves
Beaumont, Port Arthur, Orange and other communi-
ties in Texas and portions of Louisiana.
News Texan, Inc.
News Texan, Inc. which publishes suburban com-
munity newspapers in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, is
a wholly owned subsidiary of the A. H. Belo Corpor-
ation.
GEORGE B. DEALEY is honored by Dallas with this
statue in Dealey Plaza, near Communications Center.
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