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WOC-TV: A not so Spooky Anniversary
Something not so spooky, but pretty spectacular happened on October 31, 1949. Without a ribbon cutting or speeches, another brain child of B. J. Palmer (of chiropractic fame) came to life. On that day, a television signal from Palmer’s WOC-TV … Continue reading
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Tagged B. J. Palmer, Gambling, KWQC-TV, Palmer, Palmer College of Chiropractic, Puppets, Sports, T.V., Television, WOC-TV
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