Dewitt, Jack 1900-1981
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American screenwriter.
Radio and television pioneer and inventor. Died January 25, 1999. Career active 1920s-1960s. Full name: John H. DeWitt, Jr. Pioneer of Nashville radio and television. Appointed chief engineer for WSM Nashville in 1932. He was instrumental in WSM's growth from a 5,000 to a 50,000 watt station. Appointed president of WSM in 1947. Helped to launch WSM's television station in 1950. Retired 1968. Made significant contributions as an inventor and was awarded the Legion of Merit for his World War II development of the proximity fuse for the Howitzer.
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Madison (Wis.)
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Wisconsin
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