Broadcasting Telecasting (Jan-Mar 1956)

make equipment changes. KBTM-FM Jonesboro, Ark. — Granted request to cancel cp to make changes in licensed station, since plan to mount tv ant. on fm ant. has been KHAD-TV Laredo, Tex.— Granted mod. of cp to change aur. ERP to 1.07 kw and make minor equipment changes. Following were granted extension of completion dates: WO AYTV Oak Hill, W. Va., to 6-25fi; KARD-TV Wichita, Kan., to 8-8-56: WARDTV Johnstown, Pa., to 7-15-56: WLOS-TV Asheville, N. C, to 8-9-56; KRNT-TV Des Moines, Iowa, to 5-1-56; WMTI Norfolk, Va., to 3-1-56. Actions of January 11 AB-PT New York, N. Y. — Granted extension of authority to supply tv programs broadcast in United States over stations licensed to AB-PT to various Canadian stations for broadcast by these stations in Canada. Authority is granted for period beginning Feb. 1, 1956, and ending Feb. 1, 1957. WGGH Marion, 111. — Granted extension of completion date to 3-15-56; condition. Actions of January 10 KHPL-TV Hayes Center, Neb.— Granted STA to operate commercially on ch. 6 for period ending May 21, 1956. WVOK Birmingham, Ala. — Granted cp to erect new southwest tower of DA array, increase in height of tower (546 ft.) to support proposed tv ant. and side mount fm ant. at top of tower. Following were granted extensions of completion dates as shown: WBRG Lynchburg, Va.. to 5-8-56; WROM-TV Rome, Ga., to 8-9-56: WENS (TV) Pittsburgh, Pa., to 8-9-56: KOVR (TV) Stockton, Calif., to 6-6-56; WHTJM-TV Reading, Pa., to 8-1-56; WPGC Morningside, Md., to 4-2056: conditions. Following stations were granted authority to operate trans, by remote control: WEIM Fitchburg, Mass.. WILK Wilkes-Barre, Pa., both while using non-DA. Actions of January 9 WKOP Binghamton, N. Y. — Granted license covering increase In D power, installation of DA-2 and make equipment changes. KSEY Seymour, Tex. — Granted license covering increase in power. Following were granted extensions of comoletion dates as shown: WKNX-TV Saginaw, Mich., to 8-2-56; KOOK-TV Billings, Mont., to 8-4-56. January 17 Applications ACCEPTED FOR FILING Modification of Cp WMYN Mayodan, N. C— Seeks mod. of cp (as mod. which authorized new am station) for extension of completion date. WAGA-TV Atlanta, Ga.— Seeks mod. of cp (which authorized changes in evisting tv station) to extend completion date to Aug. 10. WREC-TV Memphis, Tenn. — Seeks mod. of cp (as mod. which authorized new tv station) to extend completion date to April 26. WJMR-TV New Orleans, La.— Seeks mod. of cp (which authorized new tv station) to extend comnietion date to Aug. 2. WTWV (TV) Tupelo, Miss.— Seeks mod. of cp (as mod. which authorized new tv station) to extend completion date. WCBF-TV Rochester, N. Y.— Seeks mod. of cp (which authorized new tv station) to extend completion date to Aug. 10. WHTN-TV Huntington, W. Va.— Seeks mod. of cp (as mod. which authorized new tv station) to extend completion date. Renewal of License KYOU Greeley, Colo.; KLOH Pipestone, Minn.; WJON St. Cloud, Minn.; KEYJ Jamestown, N. D. January 18 Decisions ACTIONS ON MOTIONS By Chief Hearing Examiner James D. Cunningham WNIA Cheektowaga, N. Y. — Amended order entered in this proceeding on Jan. 11 to provide applicant is requesting dismissal of proceedings upon his application; granted petition and dismissed proceedings. Action Jan. 16. By Hearing Examiner Herbert Sharfman KHTV Twin Falls, Idaho — On examiner's own motion continued without date hearing scheduled for Jan. 23, re tv application of KHTV (TV) Twin Falls pending action by Commission on petition to vacate memorandum opinion and order, dismiss protest, and rescind postponement of effective date of grant. Action Jan. 17. By Hearing Examiner Hugh B. Hutchison Clovis, N. M. — On examiner's own motion, postponed prehearing conference, now scheduled for Jan. 17, to Jan. 24, in ch. 12 proceeding, involving applications of Video Independent Theatres Inc. and KICA Inc., Clovis. Action Jan. 16. Broadcast Bureau — Granted petition for extension of time from Jan. 17 to Jan. 23, to file proposed findings of fact and conclusions re application of WMEX Boston, Mass., for renewal of license. Action Jan. 12. By Hearing Examiner Basil P. Cooper Mississippi-Arkansas-Tennessee — Gave notice of prehearing conference 4an. 20, re am applications of WSUH Oxford, Miss., East Arkansas Broadcasters Inc., Wynne, Ark., Warren L. Mox Hearing Guidance Here ISSUANCE of a hearing manual to be used as a guide to hearing examiners, FCC attorneys, and members of the bar in the introduction and use of evidence in comparative broadcast proceedings has been approved by the Commission. The manual is not being incorporated into the FCC's rules by reference because the Commission feels the handbook can most effectively be used as a "guide." Single copies of the manual will be available upon individual request to the FCC Office of Reports & Information. ley, Blytheville, Ark. and WHER Memphis, Tenn. Action Jan. 13. By Hearing Examiner Jay A. Kyle WBUF-TV Buffalo, N. Y.— Pursuant to informal conference between counsel of all parties re application for assignment of cp for WBUF-TV Buffalo, continued hearing to date to be hereinafter determined. Action Jan. 13. January 18 Applications ACCEPTED FOR FILING Renewal of License KFEQ St. Joseph, Mo.; KCHI Chillicothe, Mo.; KBIA Columbia, Mo.; KREI Farmington, Mo. License to Cover Cp Resubmitted WFNM De Funiak Springs, Fla. — Resubmits application for license to cover cp which authorized new am station. License to Cover Cp WLBC-TV Muncie, Ind.— Seeks license to cover cp which authorized new tv station. Modification of Cp KBAY-TV San Francisco, Calif.— Seeks mod. of cp (which authorized new tv station) to extend completion date to June 16. KSAN-TV San Francisco, Calif.— Seeks mod. of cp (which authorized new tv station) to extend completion date to June. WPFA-TV Baton Rouge, La.— Seeks mod. of cp (which authorized new tv station) to extend completion date to Aug. 2. KBMB-TV Bismarck, N. D. — Seeks mod. of cp (which authorized new tv station) to extend completion date. WAIM-TV Anderson, S. C— Seeks mod. of cp (which authorized new tv station) to extend completion date to Aug. 14. WCAR Detroit, Mich. — Seeks mods, of cps (as mod. which authorized change from 1 kw D to 10 kw N and 50 kw D, unl., install DA-2, change studio and trans, locations, make ant. changes, and other equipment changes) for extension of completion dates. KSBR (FM) Mt. Diablo, Calif.— Seeks mod. of cp (which authorized new tv station) for extension of completion date. WCAR-FM Detroit, Mich. — Seeks mod. of cp (which authorized new fm station) for extension of completion date. WRAK-FM Williamsport, Pa.— Seeks mod. of cp (which replaced expired permit) for extension of completion date. WMUB (FM) Oxford, Ohio— Seeks mod. of cp (which authorized changes in licensed station) for extension of completion date. KSBW-TV Salinas, Calif.— Seeks mod. of cp (which authorized new tv station) to extend completion date. KAVE-TV Carlsbad, N. M.— Seeks mod. of cp (which authorized new tv station) to extend completion date to Aug. 22. KBMT (TV) Beaumont, Tex.— Seeks mod. of cp (which authorized new tv station) to extend completion date. UPCOMING JANUARY Jan. 25-27: Georgia Radio & Tv Institute, U. of Georgia. Athens. Jan. 26: Senate Interstate & Foreign Commerce Committee Opens Hearings in Investigation of Tv Networks and uhf-vhf Problems, 10 a.m., Rm. G-16, U. S. Capitol. Jan. 26-27: NARTB Tv Code Review Board, San Francisco. Jan. 27-29: American Management Assn. Annua] Electronics Conference & Exhibit, Hotel Commodore, N. Y. Jan. 30: International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employes. General Executive Board, Hollywood— Roosevelt Hotel. Hollywood, Calif. Jan. 30-31: NARTB Board Committees, San Marcos Hotel, Chandler, Ariz. Jan. 30-31 : Annual Convention, British Columbia Assn. of Radio & Tv Broadcasters, Hotel Vancouver, Vancouver, B. C. Jan. 30-Feb. 3: Winter General Meeting, American Institute of Electrical Engineers, Hotels Statler & Gov. Clinton, N. Y. FEBRUARY Feb. 1-3: NARTB Board of Directors, San Marco* Hotel, Chandler. Ariz. Feb. 2: Sports Broadcasters Assn. Ninth Annual Dinner, Park-Sheraton Hotel, New York. Feb. 2-3: Institute of Radio Engineers National Symposium on Microwave Techniques, Philadelphia. Feb. 9-11: Annual Southwestern Regional Conference and Electronics Show, Institute of Radio Engineers, Oklahoma City. Feb. 10-11: Annual Radio-Tv Short Course, School of Journalism, U. of Minnesota, Minneapolis. MARCH March 10: Michigan State U. Dept. of Speech 11th Annual Radio-Tv Conference, East Lansing. March 14-16: Assn. of National Advertisers Spring Meeting, The Homestead, Hot Springs, Va. March 16: Connecticut Broadcasters Assn., Waverly Inn, Cheshire, Conn. March 16: Ohio Assn. Radio & Tv Broadcasters, Hotel Statler, Cleveland. March 19-22: Institute of Radio Engineers National Convention and Radio Engineering Show, Waldorf-Astoria, New York. March 26-28: Canadian Assn. of Radio & Tv Broadcasters, Royal York Hotel, Toronto. APRIL April 11-13: Institute of Radio Engineers Seventh Region Technical Conference, Hotel Utah, Salt Lake City. April 13-14: 10th Annual Spring Television Conference, sponsored by Cincinnati Section of the Institute of Radio Engineers, Cincinnati. April 15-19: NARTB Annual Convention, Conrad Hilton Hotel, Chicago. BROAXMASTIMG THE NEWSWEEKLY OF RADIO AND TELEVISION TELECASTING 1735 De Sales Street< N W > Washington 6, D. C. 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