Broadcasting Telecasting (Oct-Dec 1954)

FOR THE RECORD By Hearing Examiner Herbert Sharfman Chicago, 111., Zenith Radio Corp. — Issued an order Tevising timetable in Hearing Order of June 30 re proceeding for ch. 2 (Dockets 8917 et al), as follows: Applicants to exchange written cases by Oct. 18; parties to notify each other of witnesses to be produced for cross examination by Oct. 25, and testimony to start Nov. 1. By Hearing Examiner James D. Cunningham San Antonio, Tex., The Walmac Co. — Granted petition to extend periods heretofore specified for filing proposed findings and replies in proceeding re ch. 12, to Oct. 25 and Nov. 8 (Docket 11000-01). By Hearing Examiner H. Gifford Irion Issued a Statement and Order Governing Hearing in re applications of Great Lakes Television Inc., et al, for ch. 7 in Buffalo, N. Y. (Dockets 10968 et al). BROADCAST ACTIONS The Commission, by the Broadcast Bureau, took the following actions on the dates shown: Actions Taken Oct. 4 Granted License WFPK (FM) Louisville, Ky., Board of Trustees, Louisville Free Public Library — Granted license for new noncommercial fm station; ch. 220 (91.9 mc); 19.5 kw, U (BLED-156). Modification of CP The following were granted extensions of completion dates as shown: KSPG Tulsa, Okla., to 4-4-55; KULA-TV Honolulu, to 5-1-55; KPAR-TV Sweetwater, Texas, to 4-26-55. Remote Control The following were granted authority to operate transmitters by remote control: WAHR Miami Beach, Fla.; WAZL Hazelton, Pa.; WSAN-FM Allentown, Pa. Actions of Oct. 8 Granted License WBUT Butler, Pa., J. Patrick Beacom — Granted license covering change in facilities; 1050 kc, 250 w, D (BL-5408). Modification of CP WESO Southbridge, Mass., James W. Miller — Granted extension of completion date to 4-17-55; engineering condition (BMP-6659). Remote Control KCOV Corvallis, Ore., Mid-Land Bcstg. Co. — Granted authority to operate transmitter by remote control. WPJB-FM Providence, R. I., Providence Journal Co. — Granted authority to operate by remote control from WEAN transmitter, E. Providence. Actions of Oct. 7 Granted License WKMI Kalamazoo, Mich., Steere Bcstg. Co. — Granted license for change in facilities, install new transmitter and change to DA-2; 1 kw, 5 KW-LS, U on 1360 kc (BL-5338). WHYY Philadelphia, Pa., Delaware Valley Educational Tv Corp. — Granted license for noncommercial educational fm station; ch. 215 (90.9 mc), ERP 20 kw, U (BLED-158). KNOX Grand Forks, N. D., Community Radio Corp. — Granted license covering change in facilities, installation of new transmitter, DA for night use and change transmitter and main studio location; 1310 kc, 5 kw, U (BL-5364). Granted CP WINN Louisville, Ky., Kentucky Bcstg. Corp. — Granted CP to change transmitter location, install new transmitter and make changes in antenna system (BP-9404). Remote Control WHEC Rochester, N. Y., WHEC Inc.— Granted authority to operate main and aux. transmitters by remote control. Actions of Oct. 6 Granted License WDIA Memphis, Tenn., Bluff City Bcstg. Co.— Granted license covering change in facilities, etc., 1070 kc, 5 kw, 50 kw-LS, DA-2, U (BL-5341). WOWO Fort Wayne, Ind., Westinghouse Bcstg. Co. — Granted license covering change in power to 50 kw, U, DA-N; change transmitter location and change name to Westinghouse Bcstg. Co. (BL-5310). WPKO Waverly, Ohio, Hi Kinco Bcstrs.— Granted license for am station; 1380 kc, 1 kw, D, DA (BL-5381). KALW San Francisco, Calif., Board of Education of the San Francisco Unified School Dist. — Granted license covering changes in noncommercial educational fm station (BLED-157). Remote Control KWTX Waco, Tex., KWTX Bcstg. Co.— Granted authority to operate transmitter by remote control. Modification of CP The following were granted extension of completion dates as shown: KARK-TV to 4-20-55; WABD (TV) New York to 4-6-55: KLTV (TV) Tyler, Tex., to 3-1-55; WSTV-TV Steubenville, Ohio, to 4-12-55. Actions of Oct. 5 Granted License WRCM New Orleans, La., Supreme Bcstg. Co. — Granted license for fm station (BLH-997). Modification of CP WEOL-TV Elyria, Ohio, Elyria-Lorain Bcstg. Co. — Granted mod. of CP to extend completion date to 4-11-55. Remote Control KIUN Pecos, Tex., Radio Station KIUN— Granted authority to operate transmitter by remote control. October 12 Applications ACCEPTED FOR FILING Remote Control WROM Rome Ga., Coosa Valley Radio Co.— (BRC-554). Application Returned WGR Buffalo, N. Y., WGR Corp.— Voluntary transfer of control of licensee corporation to George F. Goodyear et al (unnecessary). License for CP WEQR (FM) Goldsboro, N. C, Eastern Carolina Bcstg. Co. — License to cover construction permit (BPH-1933) which authorized changes in licensed station (BLH-1003). CP KUGN-FM Eugene, Ore., KUGN Inc.— Construction permit to replace construction permit (BPH-1642) as modified which expired July 4, 1954 (BPH-1971). WHA-FM Madison, Wis., State of Wisconsin, State Radio Council — Construction permit to replace construction permit (BPED-238) which expired June 13, 1954 (BPED-263). Remote Control WPJB-FM Providence, R. I., Providence Journal Co. — Change Remote Control point to Rogers Williams Avenue, WEAN transmitter, East Providence, R. I. (BRCH-112). Modification of CP WSIL-TV Harrisburg, 111., Turner-Farrar Association—Mod of CP (BPCT-1323) as mod., which authorized new tv station for extension of completion date to 4-15-55 (BMPCT-2543). KYTV (TV) Springfield, Mo., Springfield Television Inc.— Mod. of CP (BPCT-800) as mod., which authorized new tv station for extension of completion date to 5-15-55 (BMPCT-2544). KNOX-TV Grand Forks, N. D., Community Radio Corp.— Mod. of CP (BPCT-1760) which authorized new tv station for extension of completion date to 5-30-55 (BMPCT-2545). Renewal of License WFNC FayetteviUe, N. C, Cape Fear Bcstg. Co. — (BR-1070). Modification of CP WKNA-TV Charleston, W. Va., Joe L. Smith Jr. Inc.— Mod. of CP (BPCT-591) as mod., which authorized new tv station for extension of completion date to 5-4-55 (BMPCT-2541). October 1 3 Decisions ACTIONS ON MOTIONS The following actions on motions were taken as indicated: By Hearing Examiner Isadore A. Honig Klamath Falls, Ore., KFJI Bcstrs., Klamath Falls Tv Inc. — The Examiner on his own motion ordered nunc pro tunc, that the date for the exchange of exhibits by counsel for KFJI and for the filing of exhibits by Klamath Falls Tv, with Examiner, is postponed from Oct. 6 to Oct. 27 (Dockets 10980-81). (Action of 10-12). Bristol, Va., Appalachian Bcstg. Corp.; TriCities Tv Corp., Bristol, Tenn. — Granted petition of Tri-Cities to the extent that the time for filing proposed findings in proceeding re ch. 5, is extended from Oct. 11 to Oct. 25. and the time for filing reply findings is extended from Oct. 26 to Nov. 8 (Dockets 10879-80). (Action of 10-11). By Hearing Examiner Hugh B. Hutchison Issued a notice of Pre-Hearing Conference to be held Oct. 15 in re applications of Greenwood Bcstg. Co. Inc.. Chattanooga. Tenn., and Cherokee Bcstg. Co., Murphy, N. C, for am facilities (Dockets 11101-02). Issued an Order setting forth matters agreed upon between all parties in the proceeding re applications of Mid-Cities Bcstrs.. Arlington, Tex., Jessie Mae Cain, Grand Prairie, Tex., and KLIF Dallas, for am facilities (Dockets 11024 et al). By Hearing Examiner Thomas H. Donahue Issued an Order governing hearing in re applications of Television East Bay, et al, for ch. 2 in Oakland. Calif. (Dockets 8888 et al). By Hearing Examiner Fanney N. Litvin WOL Washington, D. C, Washington Bcstg. Co. — Granted petition for leave to amend its application for renewal of license for synchronous amplifier, to show specific details of applicant's experience in the operation of its synchronous amplifier: denied petition insofar as it requests removal from hearing docket (Docket 9967). By Hearing Examiner J. D. Bond Issued a Third Pre-Trial Order which shall govern the course of further proceedings to the extent indicated, in re applications of The Toledo Blade Co., et al. for ch. 11 in Toledo, Ohio (Dockets 11084 et al.); further conference shall convene Dec. 21. By Hearing Examiner Elizabeth C. Smith New Orleans, La., James A. Noe and Co. — Granted petition for leave to amend its application for ch. 4, to reflect the resignation of Benton Paschall as general manager of proposed tv station and the substitution of James E. Gordon in such position (Dockets 10796 et al.). Wilkinsburg, Pa.. WCAE Inc.— Granted motion for extension of time to Oct. 12 in which to file opposition to petition for leave to amend application, filed by Allegheny Bcstg. Corp., re ch. 4 (Dockets 7287 et al.). By Hearing Examiner James D. Cunningham The Examiner, on his own motion, continued hearing conference in re applications of Matheson Radio Co. et al. for ch. 5 in Boston, Mass., from Oct. 18 to Oct. 26 (Dockets 8739 et al.). AM AND TV BROADCAST ACTIONS The Commission en banc, by Commissioners McConnaughey (Chairman), Hyde, Bartley and Doerfer, took the following actions on October 13: Renewal of License The following were granted renewal of licenses for the regular period: WCFV Clifton Forge, Va.; WACB Kittanning, Pa.; WWYO Pineville, W. Va.; WKTK Leonardtown, Md. Radio Station and Newspaper Appraisals Tax, estate and many other personal problems create the need for an independent appraisal. 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