Broadcasting (July - Dec 1938)

THE PICK OF THE RADIO STATIONS IN WESTERN CANADA itieation Over Wichita Falls Grant rs Indicated by Aggrieved Interests publisher of the Wichita Post, was among the other stockholders. At the hearing on the application, however, it was testified that Joe B. Carrigan, Wichita attorney, who appeared in behalf of that application, had been named president in lieu of Mr. McFarlane. Henry Hamilton, Chrysler-Plymouth dealer and Sol Lasky, men's ready-to-wear dealer, were named as the new vice-president and secretary-treasurer respectively. FCC application records as of July 11, however, still showed the original set of stockholders, including Mr. McFarlane. Because the competitive Wichita applications have been fraught with controversy, additional developments are expected. It is understood a number of members of the Texas delegation in Congress became aroused over the proceedings as the last session closed. The FCC did not announce its opinion during the session, although it is understood work on it had been completed some weeks ago. This was indicated in the FCC decision as announced July 1, a majority of the Commission stating that Wichita Falls heretofore had local radio service from "Station KGKO there located and operated by Wichita Falls Broadcasting Co., but that company is about to move its station from Wichita Falls to a location near Fort Worth, Texas., approximately 100 miles to the Southeast." KGKO has been operating in Fort Worth since May 1 — exact JTIGATION over the FCC decision granting the application of [Wichita Broadcasting Co. for a new (station in Wichita Falls, Tex., to operate on the 620 kc. channel with 1250 watts night and 1,000 watts .local sunset, was indicated by several of the parties involved July 12. Deciding one of the most controversial cases to develop in several months, the FCC July 1 announced the grant, by a 4 to 3 vote, of the application of the Wichita company and denial of rival applications for stations in the same city, riled by West Texas Broadcasting Co. and Faith Broadcasting Co. These applications developed after KGKO, formerly of Wichita, had been slated for removal to Fort Worth, where it is now operating under the ownership of Anion Carter, publisher of the Fort Worth Star-Telegrain. In view of new court precedent specifying that the FCC must act on petitions for rehearing before an appeal can be taken, it is expected that one or more of the parties aggrieved by the decision will seek that legal recourse. WTMJ, Milwaukee, operating on the 620 kc. channel, is among those expected to litigate. Whether the applicants denied facilities in Wichita also will appeal is problematical, though such a course is expected. Shift in Stockholders Chairman McNinch and Commissioners Sykes and Brown voted against the Wichita Broadcasting Co. grant and in favor of the Faith Broadcasting Co. application. West Texas and Faith each sought authority to operate on 1380 kc. with 1,000 watts day and night. In connection with the West Texas application it was held that the transmitter site would be hazardous to air transportation, this apparently being the primary grounds for denial. The original application for Wichita Broadcasting Co., to which the call letters KWFT have been issigned, specified among the stockholders R. W. McFarlane, Graham (Tex.) attorney as president with 33%. He has been identified as :he father of Rep. William J. McFarlane (D-Tex.), who has been violently critical of the FCC during the last two sessions of Congress. The Post Publishing Co., RADIO AT WORK KNX Explores Mysteries of Studio in Program ACQUAINTING listeners with the intricacies of broadcasting, KNX, Los Angeles, recently began an 11week Exploring Radio series that takes listeners through every department of the KNX organization and affords a look at radio folks at work. Jack Dolph, assistant manager of the CBS Pacific Network, spoke on "The American System of Radio" June 30 to start the series, and Donald W. Thornburgh, CBS vice-president in charge of Pacific Coast operations, will speak on the final program. Week by week the microphone will be taken into the continuity department, among announcers and directors in the production and casting department of KNX, the music department, special events department, engineering and sound effects, rehearsal studio, promotion, telephone networks, and to the new KNX transmitter in Torrance. The new transmitter will be dedicated on the concluding program. ly two months before the opinion was announced. Identified with the West Texas application, among others, were the publishers of the Wichita Daily Times and Wichita Falls News Record, the group formerly operating KGKO and a group representing the Chamber of Commerce. Those identified with Faith were said to be a lawyer, a physician and a hotel operator. KG MB HONOLULU KHBC HILO First in Coverage First in Listener Preference First in Advertising Volume FRED J. HART, President San Francisco Office, Californian Hotel Representatives: CONQUEST ALLIANCE COMPANY New York, 515 Madison Ave. Chicago. 203 N. Wabash C. P. MacGREGOR 729 S. Western Ave.. Hollywood KWK THOMAS PATRICK INC. HOTEL CHASE, ST. LOUIS REPRESENTATIVE, PAUL H. RAYMER CO. NEW YORK CHICAGO SAN FRANCISCO In Western Canada — all these stations are C.B.C. basic outlets. Manitoba CKY Winnipeg is western Canada's Most Powerful Station and CKX Brandon completes the Manitoba radio coverage. Saskatchewan The people listen CKCK Regina . . . delivers 82.7% of Regina Audience CHAB Moose Jaw . . . delivers 72.6% of Moose Jaw Audience Alberta These three stations afford the only 100% coverage. CJCA Edmonton . . delivers 70% of Edmonton Audience CFAC Calgary . . delivers 68% of Calgary Audience CJOC Lethbridge . . delivers 86% of Lethbridge Audience British Columbia You cover a wealthy • Mining and Fruit Farm^ ing Area with — CJAT Trail Canadian Representatives ALL-CANADA RADIO FACILITIES TORONTO MONTREAL WINNIPEG CALGARY VANCOUVER U. S. Representatives WEED & CO. NEW YORK DETROIT CHICAGO SAN FRANCISCO BROADCASTING • Broadcast Advertising 1938 SURVEY FIGURES July 15, 1938 • Page 59