George Breckenridge, 68, telecom executive Nov 7, 2008
he earned a business degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University in Teaneck, N.J. He had always been interested in radios, and got a job designing car stereos for Blaupunkt and Toko America for Ford and General Motors. He began designing radios for luxury cars, and started his own car radio business ... Mr. Breckenridge focused on old timepieces, Art Deco items, cameras, radios, jukeboxes and record albums. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Weekend calendar Sep 12, 2008
WILLIAMSPORT - Military displays, equipment, weapons, uniforms, World War II re-enactors, encampments, LAVs, Willys Army Jeep, radios of the '40s. Abbott llo show at 2 p.m. Veterans will be recognized and honored at 3:30 p.m. Event starts at 10 a.m. Saturday. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Keokuk's small businesses featured during Small Business Appreciation luncheon May 22, 2008
More than 300 people came in to get weather radios. Puritas, 709 Main St.. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Musial's golden anniversary arrives May 14, 2008
For those glued to their radios back in St. Louis, Caray set the scene with his rapid-fire, crisp description of the historic aftermath. "Listen to the crowd! Time is called. [Umpire] Frank Dascoli goes over to second base and gives him [Musial] the ball. He throws it into the Cardinal dugout. Terry Moore has it. Here are the photographers out on the field.". (MLB.com -- St. Louis Cardinals)
Keynotes for April 3 Apr 4, 2008
Sherron Benoit, community relations manager, said residents may bring computers, radios, televisions, dehumidifiers, stereos and other household gadgets. No air conditioners or car batteries will be accepted. (Hudson Sun, MA)
Literary Club convenes Mar 15, 2008
She talked about A,B,C s of antiques from aprons through to Zenith radios. She shared many of her antiques and discussed prices of several of them. (Rensselaer Republican, IN)
Test drive turns tragic before inaugural Daytona 500 Feb 9, 2008
Rock 'n' roll blaring from student radios at Mainland High School's cafeteria went strangely silent when a teenage girl bopped in during her lunch break nearly 50 years ago ... She recalled on the day her father died "everyone (in the school cafeteria) was talking and listening to their radios when I walked in, and everything went silent.". (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Top Panamanian Exports & Imports Jan 30, 2008
Stereo equipment including radios and tape decks ; $1. 7 million (up 1,960%). (Suite101.com)
Prices soaring for collectibles Jan 19, 2008
In 2007 interest remained high in the following categories: jewelry, World War II items, stoves, Coca-Cola, furniture, Occupied Japan, silver plate, lighters, knives, paintings, bottles, Lladro, dolls, toys, clocks, radios and Planter s Peanuts to name a few. What will be hot this year. (Kewanee Star Courier, IL)
Arizona's historic hotels Nov 10, 2007
Rooms are clean and vintage; they have radios and reading lamps but no televisions. The decor varies, with the most noticeable being the garish paint by artist Larry Boyce. (AZCentral -- Travel)
Where is the (baby) love? Oct 26, 2007
this is what should be blast from car radios. Now back to regularly scheduled blog. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Full Story Oct 24, 2007
I WASN'T really into being followed around everywhere by six guys in six SUVs with two-way radios. . (New York Post -- Gossip)
A writer goes in search of the gravesite of the reclusive 1930s film star. Sep 9, 2007
"Is that a store?" He radios to his supervisor. Finally, the answer comes through: The "Garbo Room" is in the sub-basement. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Helping Helena Jul 8, 2007
Used radios and old lights are tested at the electronics station. A fur coat hangs in vintage clothing waiting to be priced. (Helena Independent Record)
One-man museum Jul 2, 2007
During a tour of the collection, get accustomed to hearing "that's rare" because it will be said a lot, such as when Mr. Farmer shows off the 1914 Westinghouse double fans or the Zenith shortwave radios that were distributed to people who went to Japan after World War II. ... "There ain't enough time in the day to look around in there," said one of Mr. Farmer's employees, locking the door of the old antiques store that is now one of the storage areas for his collection of things such as... (The Augusta Chronicle)
E. Helena has been very good to me’ Jun 18, 2007
Everything from bird cages to radios to you-name-it, he said as he cranked up a 1906 Victrola record player. He also appraises antiques for others. (Helena Independent Record)
Local ham radio operators look May 18, 2007
"Some people may think ham radios faded away with cell phones and the Internet," says Lillenstein ... "By this, I mean the passing of messages with point-to-point radio. That's why ham radios are used during emergencies. Still, new 'hams' need to be indoctrinated into the ways of message passing." The traditional mainstay of the Ham Fest is a flea market where used and new electronic equipment is available ... When you can't get a dial tone because the cell tower generators ran out of gas, and... (Newington Town Crier, CT)
Ham radio operators gearing up for Ham Fest May 12, 2007
"Some people may think Ham radios faded away with cell phones and the Internet," said Lillenstein ... "By this, I mean the passing of messages with point-to-point radio. That's why Ham radios are used during emergencies. Still, new 'hams' need to be indoctrinated into the ways of message passing." The traditional mainstay of the Ham Fest is a flea market where used and new electronic equipment is available ... n When you can't get a dial tone because the cell tower generators ran out of gas, and... (New Britain Herald, CT)
Antiques calendar May 5, 2007
Advertisement SUNDAY: There will be dealers of talking machines, Victrolas, organettes, music boxes, radios, cylinder records and 78 rpm records at the 2007 Automated Music Show. 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Ethan Allen Hotel, Lake Avenue, Danbury. (Greenwich Time)
North San Diego County Community News Briefs: Golfers still welcome for tournament May 4, 2007
FALLBROOK -- The Fallbrook Amateur Radio Club will be meet at 3 p.m. May 5 the Roy Noon Hall, 231 E. Hawthorne St. The program will be a vintage movie "Voice of Victory" about Hallicrafters radios in the war. Models HT-4, BC-610, SCR-299. (North County Times)
Pair plead guilty in tour boat capsizing Mar 28, 2007
Elizabeth Little (R-Queensbury), whose district includes Lake George, has proposed laws that would mandate the inspection of vessels when modifications are made, clarify the definition of a personal flotation device, make it a crime to operate a boat with too few crew members and mandate that boats for hire have VHF radios or a cell phone. Nothing, as yet, has been enacted. (The News-Herald)
Yes, I lied about Joyce. Now Ill face the music Mar 4, 2007
William Barrington-Coupe slips a CD into a modest-looking machine and raises his index finger in the air. he says triumphantly after a minute or so. (Times Online)
Movin' on up Mar 1, 2007
Michelle Willey's eponymous home furnishings shop on Washington Street carries a range of basics such as towels, pillows, and dishes -- plus random items such as Tivoli radios and cashmere dog sweaters. "This store is me, it's how I live, and who I am," says Bourlot, of Simplemente Blanco, whose products include her designs for textiles, lamps, china, and gardening products -- almost all of which are white. (Boston Globe)
Buckeyes and Gators Want Some BCS Money Jan 7, 2007
Instead, players from top-ranked Ohio State and No. 2 Florida received portable satellite radios and commemorative wristwatches, first-class meals and VIP treatment at posh resorts. "I've got to admit, sometimes I look in my hand and look in their hand," Florida defensive tackle Joe Cohen said, referring to the Bowl Championships Series. (Kpmariners.com)
