[WINCHELL ABC CONTRACTS; SPONSORSHIPS; CONFLICT OF INTEREST/NBC.] COMMUNICATIONS FROM ROBERT KINTNER (1909-1980), President of ABC, to Walter Winchell (all good condition overall; toning, fold/edge creases): A group of five typed letters from Kintner, 1948 to 1951, two on ABC letterhead and signed, the others unsigned duplicates, addressed to Winchell in New York and Miami. Mostly relating to contract issues, and one (unsigned) regarding Winchell considering going on CBS for a cigarette company, and that it is "very disturbing" to ABC. Together with a typed letter signed by Thomas Velotta, ABC News and Special Events, on sponsorship option, 1951. AND, A WESTERN UNION TELEGRAM. To Winchell at Roney Plaza Hotel (Miami Beach), dated October 22, 1950. 6 1/4" x 8." Condition: Good; with fold creases. Kintner is congratulating Winchell on renewal of his broadcast for the next year, and mentions not yet having written orders from advertisers Kenyon and Eckhart, and that he will send (Thomas) Velotta. He continues: "[I] Feel this is a real recognition of Walter Winchell to get firm renewal in this state of the radio business." TOGETHER WITH: Original/vintage press photo by Bill Stahl; The Walter Winchell Show with the NBC network in 1956, during Winchell's brief stint at the station following conflict with ABC. Verso stamped International News Photos, with attached caption sheet dated 7/9/56: "Winchell in plea to Weinberger baby kidnapper, New York... In a coast-to-coast radio program, Winchell said he would pay the ransom with his own money..." 6 1/2" x 8 1/2." Condition good, just some light scuffing. PROVENANCE: THE HAROLD A. LAYER COLLECTION. From The Walter Winchell Files, Butterfield & Butterfield, 1990/91.