Broadcasting (Oct - Dec 1949)

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KTYI (TV) CASE FCC Examiner Proposes Denial INITIAL decision was issued by FCC Hearing Examiner James D. Cunningham last week to deny as in default the application of Video Broadcasting Co. for additional time to construct KTVI(TV) Portland, Ore. Construction permit for the station, the decision said, had been granted by FCC in April 1948 for Channel 3 (60-66 mc) with completion date of December 29, 1948, specified. On request this was extended last February until June 29, FCC said, at which time further extension was sought. The latter extension was denied for failure to give sufficient supporting reasons for delay, the proposed ruling declared. Subsequently, the station asked for hearing on the matter and Sept. 29 was designated. FCC said no representative of Video Broadcasting appeared for the hearing and none appeared later for a recessed hearing after due inquiry, hence the proposed denial for default. POLITICIANS PONDER TV Explore Video as Addition to Radio Campaigns WNBQ(TV) STAFF Six Changes Announced FOUR men at WNBQ (TV) Chicago were upped to directors and assistant directors last week, it was announced by Program Manager Ted Mills. William Hobin and Robert Banner, new directors, handle The Wayne King Show and Garrowayat-Large, both NBC-TV features. New assistant directors are Russell Mayberry, who worked at WBKB (TV) Chicago, and Lynwood King ijr., former TV operations assistant. David Brown replaced Mr. King. Shirley Seidel of the Chicago Goodman Theatre Co. joins the staff as costume designer and makeup artist, succeeding Rite Dhu Wray, who resigned to work for a : Dallas theatrical production firm. ITELENEWS ADDS Four Take INS Newsreel FOUR additional television stations have signed for TelenewsINS newsreel, with KRLD-TV Dallas and WMAL-TV Washington contracting for the daily service, and WXEL (TV) Cleveland and WBAL-TV Baltimore taking the weekly review. The Dallas station's contract is effective on or about Nov. 1, the Cleveland station's early in December, when the station begins operating. The daily newsreel started Monday, Oct. 10, on WMAL-TV under sponsorship of Valley Forge Brewery. The weekly newsreel started Oct. 9 on WBAL-TV. WTVJ(TV) Miami has sold its telecasts of the daily newsreel to the American Brewery Co. NOW that adjournment of Congress is imminent, the nation's legislators are casting an eye toward public sentiment that will go far in determining their political fortunes in the 1950 Congressional elections. Many of them are focusing the other eye on television's progress as it affects their constituent areas — and, of course, the perennial use of radio. Television may turn the corner as a feasible medium on Capitol Hill in 1950 if production costs and a host of other problems can be solved. But already many Senators and Representatives, alert to the possibilities of being seen as well as heard, are thinking and inquiring about video. One logical source to which they are currently directing their inquiries are the Joint Senate and House recording facilities where nearly 200 of the legislators turn out weekly or bi-weekly records or tape-recordings for shipment to stations back home. Robert Coar, supervisor of the government-operated studios, has been thinking seriously about making TV films for members of Congress as an adjunct to the recording project. Such a venture is not economically feasible now, he feels, but he predicts it may be a reality by next April or May. Mr. Coar explained that at present only 33% of members of Congress represent areas within the range of television reception. By next spring, depending on opening of UHF channels and with addition of more TV stations, a higher percentage might make it worth while. Mr. Coar estimates he can turn out a series of fiveminute film strips at a basic cost of $18, excluding production and TRIMOUNT DROPS CBS-TV Fails To Clear Time WILLIAM H. WEINTRAUB Co., New York, for its client, Trimount Clothing Co., New York, is dropping the CBS-TV telecast of The Amazing Polgar effective Oct. 21, because of the inability to clear sufficient time and stations. The client is anxious to extend the 10minute programs to a half-hour, and wants a network of 87 stations to advertise its Clipper Craft clothes. CBS has been able to give only seven stations, live, the balance getting the show via kinescope, and scheduling the program at various time spots on different days. This, according to Noran E. Kersta, Weintraub's vice president in charge of radio and television, confused the dealers, and did not make for the most effective merchandising job. When the agency has found a network that can clear a sufficient number of stations at the same time, it will purchase a half-hour for the show. other factors. Further, the recording project currently enjoys a $15,000 surplus which could serve to buy equipment. Whether many stations which run members' records in the public interest would carry that policy over to video is another matter for speculation. Television, showing legislators in action in chamber or committee sessions, is a new opportunity and a new problem. Some members have blown hot and cold on the idea of telecasting Congressional proceedings. One Congressman — Rep. Thomas J. Lane (D-Mass.) — urged networks early this year to schedule regular telecasts. His proposal also included aural broadcasting [Broadcasting, Jan. 31]. In any event, television appears to have a place in the affections of the House. In the current renovation of the Capitol, provisions are being made in the House Chambers to include facilities for telecasts. Placements for three cameras are part of the blueprint, with cables to stretch out to a central box circuit outside the Capitol. Mobile units would be able to pull up and take it from there. The Senate has named a fiveman committee headed by Sen. Dennis Chavez (D-N.M.) which FIRST nighters at Hollywood presenl-otion of CBS-TV's Ed Wynnn Show beam satisfaction. They are (I to r): Gertrude Neiseen, guest star on the first program; Edwin Speidel, president of Speidel Corp. (watch bands), sponsor of the show, and Ed Wynn, the show's star. Program was kinescoped for later showing in the East and Midwest Oct. 6. will take up the whole question sometime next January. No provision is being made in current remodeling of the Senate chamber. The recording facility, which has operated by dint of appropriations for the past two years, will be given legislative status in a current resolution (H J Res 332) passed by the House and slated for Senate consideration. In the event Congress decides to authorize the television project, another resolution would be necessary inasmuch as the current one covers only radio broadcasts. closingout W i H E while supply lasts, now. 75. Here is your opportunity to own a brand new Charles Michelson AC Porto-Playback— the identical machine used daily by stations everywhere. Because we are discontinuing our Playback Department, we have reduced every AC machine to $75. The supply is limited. For immediate delivery act now! Orders will be honored as received. A very few AC-DC models also available. Were $140. Now $85 CHARLES MICHELSOH, Inc. 23 WEST 47TH STREET, NEW YORK 19, N. Y. • PLAZA 7-0695-0696 Weight 26 lbs. complete. Designed with a permanent sapphire stylus for playing 16" transcription recordings at 33 Vi r.p.m. and phonograph records at 78 r.p.m. Every machine carries a one year factory guarantee. BROADCASTING • Telecasting October 17, 1949 • Page 57