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25 years ago
Bonneville International Corp.'s series of radio and television messages called "Homefront" - designed to stimulate parents to actively seek success in their homes - was accepted by CBS network to appear on all its radio stations, reported the May 12, 1973, Church News.
In the article, Heber Wolsey, then director of LDS Electronic Media, said: "It's unusual to have spots on a network, especially with a tag attributing the spots to an organization. CBS has accepted these spots produced for the Church, and has agreed to include that the message is a thought from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints."
The article explained that radio and television stations are interested in broadcasting messages of service to the public, and station managers have been very receptive to the "Homefront" series. "Feedback from station managers indicate they have a high regard for the Church's concern for family solidarity," the article stated.
Quote from the past
"We can measure the degree of love that we possess for any man or cause, by the sacrifice we make for him or it." - Elder John A. Widtsoe of the Quorum of the Twelve, from an address given during the April 1943 general conference
