# Robert Tussing Mason Profile, “He Didn’t Wait to Be Asked to Serve” — Broadcasting, November 29, 1965

- Link: https://wmrnhistory.com/accession/wmrn-2026-078/
- Published: 2026-09-29T17:03:06-04:00
- Author: Brendon Hamblin

DocumentIdentification & DescriptionTitleRobert Tussing Mason Profile, “He Didn’t Wait to Be Asked to Serve” — Broadcasting, November 29, 1965DescriptionOriginal Item <a href='" target="_blank">https://wmrnhistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Robert-Tussing-Mason-Profile-—-Broadcasting-November-29-1965.png'> Robert Tussing Mason featured in Broadcasting magazine’s “Week’s Profile,” November 29, 1965, page 93. Description One-page “Week’s Profile” feature on Robert Tussing Mason, president and treasurer of WMRN in Marion, Ohio, published in Broadcasting on November 29, 1965. The profile recounts Mason’s background, his decision to establish a radio station in Marion, WMRN’s December 23, 1940 launch, his civic work in Marion, his broadcasting-industry leadership, and the station’s community-service philosophy. It also discusses Mason’s “As We View It” editorial program and notes that WMRN was approaching its 25th anniversary. Historical Significance This profile is one of the strongest surviving biographical sources on Robert T. Mason and provides contemporary documentation of the motivations behind WMRN’s founding. It connects Mason’s personal civic philosophy with the station’s long-running emphasis on local service, public affairs, and community involvement. The article also records Mason’s national broadcasting-industry roles and his views on station policy, editorial independence, and the responsibilities of local broadcasters. Source & Provenance Digital page image captured from Broadcasting, November 29, 1965, page 93, available through World Radio History. No physical original is represented by this accession. Rights & Use Note Copyright status has not been independently determined. This digital research copy is preserved for historical, research, and educational use with source attribution. Exhibit Label Robert Tussing Mason Profile — “He Didn’t Wait to Be Asked to Serve.” November 29, 1965. Broadcasting magazine profile documenting Mason’s career, civic service, WMRN’s founding, and the station’s public-service philosophy. Accession NumberWMRN-2026-078Object TypePublicationDate1965-11-29Sort Year1965OrganizationsMarion Broadcasting CompanyCreator / ManufacturerWorld Radio HistoryContent and ContextPeopleRobert T. MasonStations / BrandsWMRN-AM 1490Archive Collection(s)Founding of WMRN Collection, WMRN Personalities and Staff Documentation CollectionAttachments