ABC as a matter of fact. But I had nothing to do with the national news. My responsibility was the local news in Eastern Washington State's Tri-Cities area (Pasco, Kennewick, and Richland). But I did have to deal with a few local politicians, not to mention news from the Hanford Nuclear Reservation just up the pike from Richland.

Fascinating job. I learned a lot! But the pay was lousy, as were the hours, so I eventually quit and took a job as a straight board announcer (disc jockey) in a prestigious classical music station in Seattle. Good hours, I got to listen to a lot of music I like as I sat there with my feet propped up and a cup of coffee in my hand.

And the pay was great!!

However, I never forgot what I learned at the Tri-Cities station. I can spot "spin" from several miles off!

Don Firth

P. S. Not saying that Rush Limbaugh is a gas-bag, but haven't I occasionally seen him drifting around in the sky with "Goodyear" tattooed on his sides? BELCH!!