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Many thanks to everyone for your hospitality, and Ron, it's great to be aboard.
That resistor does get pretty hot, but, it is clear of other components. It's mounted between the on/off switch on the push-button switch chassis, and a new (generic) line filter. I may modify that later because the switch chassis flexes by design, though, not as much with the new ( http://www.renovatedradios.com/ ) rubber mounts. But, the transformer runs fine now. The field coil still gets a little hot after about 2 hours of radio listening pleasure. I'm wonder if I couldn't rewind that coil myself (assuming that's the cause). But for now, the radio sounds great!
I think the best thing I've done is join this forum and I am most grateful for everyone's invaluable advice.

Regards and a Happy 4th of July everyone, -Karen