Supporters seek historical designation for VOA Bethany facility. Transmitting station in southwestern Ohio operated from 1944 to 1994. "The Voice of America has had such high standards in supporting the truth and helping bring freedom to so many countries. It's an important American icon." Cincinnati Enquirer, 17 July 2006. Update: Dublin photography exhibit showing architecture of Ireland's Office of Public Works includes "Athlone’s high-power wireless station (1933), intended (but never used) for short-wave broadcasts to America." Times Online, 23 July 2006.