William (Bill) Alford, 81, Farm Broadcaster and long-time member of
the National Association of Farm Broadcasting (NAFB).
He began his career at WOI AM/FM/TV, Ames, IA, reporting market
news on radio and TV.
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In 1957, Alford joined WMT, Cedar Rapids, IA, as Nat'l Sls
Dir. When WMT became part of Orion Broadcasting, he was named Ag Sls Dir
for all four Orion stations.
In 1981, he became Ag Sls Dir for Blair Radio. He finished his
career with the Frank Magid & Associates research firm in 1987.
In 1974, he received NAFB's Meritorious Service Award.
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