Edward J. Noble of its two radio networks, he founded the American Broadcasting Company (ABC) when he purchased the Blue Network (formerly part of NBC) on October 12, 1943. He tried to build ABC into an innovative and competitive broadcaster, but was hampered by financial problems and the pressure of competing with long-established NBC and CBS. By 1951, he entered negotiations to merge the network with United Paramount Theaters, headed by Leonard Goldenson; Goldenson became chairman of the ABC network, while Noble sat on its board of directors for the rest of his life. Noble, 76, died at his home on December 28,
Robert Noble (company) Plan of railway siding at March Street Mills Image of old railway line at March Street Mills Picture of March Street Mill in 2014 Visit around March Street Mill Video of Robert Noble visit Duchamp video about Robert Noble Royal visit to March Street Mill in 2013 Ballantyne's Mill history History of Peebles 1850 - 1990, including information on March Street Mills External Link Company Website Robert Noble (company) Robert Noble is a weaving and textiles business based in the Scottish borders town of Peebles at March Street Mills. It is listed amongst the oldest surviving UK businesses During the