Old English radio MC

Pete Eaton, a 1940s radio, and television newsman, keeps listeners updated on election results. James A. Byron, the WBAP-TV News Director, oversees the coverage using wire reports and reports from precincts. The newsmen compile and write the information before broadcasting it, ensuring the figures are accurate. Pete Eaton, 1940s Radio Read Throughout the evening, beginning as the first scattered returns come in, radio and television newsmen keep listeners abreast of the election, the day's big story. WBAP-TV News Director James A. Byron supervises election coverage from wire reports and reports from individual precincts taken over the telephone. The newsmen have the job of compiling, writing and finally putting the information on the air. The only delay is a necessary one, making certain the figures tally.