Broadcasting Telecasting (Oct-Dec 1957)

FOR THE RECORD continued By Chief Hearing Examiner James D. Cunningham on the dates shown Granted petition of New York Technical Institute of Cincinnati, Inc. for dismissal of proceeding in Domestic Public Land Mobile Radio Service at Detroit, Mich. (Docket 12140) (Action Sept. 24). Granted petitions of Utah Communications, Inc., Daniels Communications Service, Chicago Communication Service and Mobile Radio Dispatch Inc., to intervene in matter of American Telephone and Telegraph Co., et al., lease and maintenance of equipment and facilities for private communication systems (Docket 11972) (Action Sept. 24). Granted petition of Caribbean Atlantic Airlines Inc., San Juan, P. R. for dismissal of its applications and returned to processing line application of Aeronautical Radio Inc., Washington, D. C, for authorizations covering aeronautical fixed facilities in Puerto Rico and the American Virgin Islands (Dockets 12077-8) (Action Sept. 24). Ordered that oral argument on the petition of Frontier Bcstg Co., Alliance, Nebr., to be made a party intervenor in ch. 13 proceeding, Alliance, will be held Sent. 27 at 1:00 p.m. (Dockets 120478; BPCT-2194, 2205) (Action Sept. 26). By Hearing Examiner Jay A. Kyle on Sept. 24 Ordered that further prehearing conference will be held on Oct. 1 re am applications of Geoffrey A. LaDping and Phoenix Bcstg. Co., Phoenix, Ariz. (Dockets 12124-5; BP-10963-4). By Hearing Examiner Millard F. French on Sept. 25 Granted motions of Hawaiian Telephone Co., RCA Communications Inc.. American Telephone & Telegraph Co., and the Common Carrier Bureau to correct in various respects transcript re applications of American Telephone & Telegraph Co. and RCA Communications Inc. for authority to communicate with Hawaii by radiotelephone from stations near San Francisco, Calif. (Dockets 11954-5). By Hearing Examiner Thomas H. Donahue on Sept. 24 . Granted petition of United Telecasting & Radio Co., for leave to amend its application for cp for new tv station to operate on ch. 9 in Ogden, Utah, to report the acquisition by Granite District Radio Bcstg. Co. of approximate Y3 interest in petitioner corporation (Docket 12080; BPCT2270). By Hearing Examiner Basil P. Cooper on Sept. 25 Ordered that pursuant to agreements stated on record that Exhibit 1 of Nevada Radio-Television Inc., is received in evidence and record is closed in proceeding on Nevada's application for cp for new tv station to operate on ch. 10 in Elko, Nev. (Docket 12094; BPCT-2278). By Hearing Examiner Charles J. Frederick on Sept. 24 On oral motion of counsel for Bayou Bcstg. Corp., and with concurrence of all parties, ordered that further prehearing conference scheduled for Sept. 25 is postponed until Oct. 4, and hearing scheduled for Oct. 2 is rescheduled for Oct. 10 re application of Port City Television Co. Inc. for cp for new tv station to operate on ch. 18 and Bayou for mod. of cp to change from ch. 40 to ch. 18, in Baton Rouge, La. (Dockets 12089-90; BPCT-2262, BMPCT-4417). Ordered that prehearing conference scheduled at 2:00 p.m., Sept. 24, is rescheduled for 10 a.m., Oct. 1, in ch. 12 proceeding, Beaumont-Port Arthur, Tex. (Dockets 12118; BMPCT-4681, et al.). By Hearing Examiner Thomas H. Donahue on Sept. 24 Ordered that hearing will be held on Oct. 4 re am applications of Jefferson Radio Co., Irondale, Ala., and The Bessemer Bcstg. Co. Inc (WBCO), Bessemer, Ala. (Dockets 12049-50; BP-10672, 10886). * By Hearing Examiner Herbert Sharfman on Sept. 25 Ordered that time for exchange of exhibits, now in indefinite status, is Oct. 15, and date for hearing, now also in indefinite continuance, is scheduled for Oct. 23 re am application of Jackson County Bcstg. Co., Maquoketa, la. (Docket 12097; BP-10882). By Hearing Examiner J. D. Bond on Sept. 25 By memorandum opinion and order, denied motion of General Services Administration for amendment of Order After Second Prehearing Conference released Aug. 13 in private lineleased facility proceeding (Dockets 11645-6). By Hearing Examiner Jay A. Kyle on Sept. 30 On own motion, ordered that exchange of exhibits scheduled for Sept. 30 shall be made on date to be hereinafter determined re application of Greenwood Bcstg. Co. Inc. for cp for new tv station to operate on ch. 6 in Greenwood, Miss. (Docket 12046; BPCT-2224). By Hearing Examiner Basil P. Cooper on Sept. 25 Granted motion for continuance filed by WKNE Corn., Brattleboro, Vt., in proceeding on its am application and that of The KBR Stations, Inc., Keene, N. H., and date for exchange of exhibits is continued from Sept. 30 to Oct. 14, and date for further prehearing conference is continued from Oct. 21 to Nov. 4 (Dockets 12058-9; BP-10732, 10919). By Hearing Examiner J. D. Bond on the dates shown Pursuant to informal agreement of all parties and letter request on behalf of Western Union, ordered that subparagraph of Order After Prehearing Conference (released Nov. 22, 1955), and reference to that subparagraph in paragraph 10 of Order After Second Prehearing Conference (released Aug. 13, 1957) are amended to specify available exhibit numbers in private line-leased facility proceeding (Dockets 11645-6) (Action Sept. 26). Granted motion to postpone commencement of hearing filed by Motorola, "for itself and on behalf of such other parties as may ioin in this request," and Order After Prehearing Conference is modified to provide that hearing scheduled for Oct. 1 is continued to date to be fixed by subsequent order to be entered upon motion which will be filed by Bureau counsel after informal conferences with counsel for other parties matter American Telephone & Telegraph Co., et al., lease and maintenance of equipment and facilities for private communication systems (Docket 11972) (Action Sept. 27). By Hearing Examiner Thomas H. Donahue on the dates shown Granted motion of Jack A. Burnett for postponement of prehearing conference from Sept. 26 to Sept. 30 in ch. 9 proceeding. Ogden, Utah (Dockets 12079-89; BPCT-2255) (Action Sept. 25). At request of counsel for Jefferson County Bcstg. Co., Pine Bluff, Ark., and with concurrence of all other participants in am proceeding (Dockets 11888-9; BP-10528. 10691), ordered that conference scheduled for Sept. 27 is continued to Oct. 3. Hour and place of conference remain same previously designated (Action Sept. 26). By Hearing Examiner Charles J. Frederick on Sept. 25 Granted petition of Max M. Leon Inc:, Philadelphia, Pa., to amend its fm application to specify ch. 287 (105.3 mc) instead of ch. 243 (96.5 mc) and the application as amended is returned to processing line (Docket 12153; BPH2230). By Hearing Examiner Hugh B. Hutchison on Sept. 30 Ordered that hearing conference will be held at 2 p.m., on Oct. 1, to hear oral argument on petition of Department of Education of Puerto Rico, for leave to amend its application for cp for new tv station and to reopen the record for further hearing and an opposition thereto filed by Sucesion Luis Pirallo-Castellanos in ch. 3 proceeding, Mayaguez, P. R. (Dockets 11811-2; BPCT-2158-9). By Hearing Examiner Jay A. Kyle on Sept. 27 On own motion, and with concurrence of counsel for all parties in proceeding on am applications of Gold Coast Bcstrs., Pompano Beach, Fla., et al. ordered that exchange of exhibits scheduled for Sept. 30 shall be made on a date to be hereinafter determined (Dockets 11938; BP10631, et al.). BROADCAST ACTIONS By the Broadcast Bureau Actions of Sept. 27 WSVA-AM-FM-TV Harrisonburg, Va.— Granted relinquishment of negative control of Transcontinent Television Corp. by General Railway Signal Co., and acquisition of positive control by Paul A. Schoellkopf Jr., J. Fred Schoellkopf IV, David G. Forman, Seymour H. Knox, Seymour H. Knox IU, and Northrup R. Knox. WEBO Owego, N. Y. — Granted assignment of license to Erdman Bcstg. Co. Inc. (stock transaction). WTAL Tallahassee, Fla.— Granted cp to install new trans. WBKY Lexington, Ky. — Granted cp to increase ERP to 3.0 kw, ant. height 165 ft. KSTE Emporia, Kan. — Granted cp to install new trans. WFIL-FM Philadelphia, Pa. — Granted cp to change trans, location to same as WFIL-TV (Unbria Ave., near Domino Lane); reduce ERP to 6.3 kw and ant. height to 780 ft. KBBC Centerville, Utah— Granted mod. of cp to change ant. -trans, location and change studio location. KDWC West Covina, Calif.— Granted mod. of cp to change trans, and specify main studio location as remote control point. The following was granted extension of completion date as shown: KRUX Glendale, Ariz., to 1-1-58; conditions. Actions of Sept. 26 KSHO-TV Las Vegas, Nev. — Granted mod. of cp to change studio and trans, locations, type of trans., other equipment changes, change ant. system and waived Sec. 3.613 of rules; ERP vis. 11.5 kw, aur. 5.75 kw, ant. height 130 ft. KRNS Burns, Ore. — Granted mod. of cp to change type trans., studio location and remote control point. WEAW-FM Evanston, 111.— Granted authority to operate trans, by remote control. WINI Murphysboro, 111. — Granted authority to operate trans, by remote control. Actions of Sept. 25 WVPO Stroudsburg, Pa. — Granted relinquishment of positive control to Ottaway Newspapers Radio Inc. (parent corp. of licensee corp.) through transfer of stock by each of James H. and Ruth B. Ottaway to a trust fund with James H. and Ruth B. Ottaway and John R. Tappan, as trustees. WLIP Kenosha, Wis. — Granted assignment of license to Kenosha Bcstg. Inc. WFAU Augusta, Me. — Granted cp to install new trans. WEJL Scranton, Pa. — Granted cp to install new trans. WMUB-TV Oxford, Ohio — Granted mod. of cp to change studio and trans, locations, changes in ant. system and make other equipment changes; ERP vis. 5 kw, aur. 2.7 kw, ant. height 315 ft. WTAE McKeesport, Pa. — Granted mod. of cp to change trans, location to near Buena Vista, Pa., make changes in ant. system and other equipment, and change type trans.; ant. height 960 ft. WNDU-TV South Bend, Ind.— Granted mod. of cp to change ERP to vis. 219 kw, aur 110 kw, ant. height 580 ft., and make minor equipment changes. WMRY New Orleans, La. — Granted mod. of cp to change type trans.; condition. WAZA Bainbridge, Ga. — Granted mod. of cp to change ant. -trans, location, change studio location and remote control point. KPID Payette, Idaho — Granted mod. of cp to change type trans. The following were granted extension of completion dates: WKYV Loyall, Ky., to 1-22-58; WDXR Paducah, Ky., to 10-15, conditions; KDAY Santa Monica, Calif., to 12-10; WPVA Petersburg, Va., to 11-19, conditions; WMPT South Williamsport, Pa., to 11-1, conditions; KPID Payette, Idaho, to 12-17; WBNS-TV Columbus, Ohio, to 4-22-58; WAVP Avon Park, Fla., to 2-1358; KYW Cleveland, Ohio, to 4-6-58, conditions; WITN Washington, N. C, to 12-26; WEEQ-TV LaSalle, 111., to 11-13; WCHS-TV (aux. trans.) Charleston, W. Va., to 11-15. Actions of Sept. 24 WJAT Swainsboro, Ga. — Granted assignment of license to Radio Station WJAT Inc. WTJH East Point, Ga.— Granted assignment of license to James S. Rivers and The Fulton National Bank of Atlanta, Ga., as trustee for Ronald S., Tolliver R. and Herschel M. Rivers, d/b as Radio Station WTJH. Actions of Sept. 23 KILE Galveston, Tex. — Granted mod. of license to change name to Island Bcstg. Co. Inc. KDB Santa Barbara, Calif. — Granted mod. of license to change name of licensee partnership to James Harford, Lucie Menard and Rube Goldwater, d/b as KDB Bcstg. Co. KSAY San Francisco, Calif. — Granted cp to replace expired cp for new aux. trans. KILE Galveston, Tex. — Granted cp to install new trans. KCJB-TV Minot, N. D.— Granted mod. of cp to change ERP to vis. 245 kw, aur. 123 kw, and make minor equipment changes. WEZY Cocao, Fla. — Granted mod. of cp to change type trans, and specify studio location, and remote control point; condition. WEGA Newton, Miss. — Granted extension to remain silent for period ending Dec. 31, 1957, or such earlier time as it may be possible to return station WEGA to the air. KNDC Hettinger, N. D. — Granted extension to operate with specified hours, b:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Mondays through Saturdays; and 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Sundays, except for special events, for additional 90 days from 9-15-57. WIS-FM Columbia, S. C— Granted request to cancel license; call letters deleted. KYME-FM Boise, Idaho — Granted request to cancel cp; call letters deleted. WCCN Neillsville, Wis.— Granted authority to operate trans, by remote control. LICENSE RENEWALS WAFC Staunton, Va.; WBCR Christiansburg, Va.; WCFV Clifton Forge, Va.; WDDY Gloucester, Va.; WELC Welch, W. Va.; WFCR Fairfax, Va.; WINA Charlottesville, Va.; WD? A Annapolis, Md.; WLOW Portsmouth, Va.; WMOD Moundsville, W. Va.; WNVA Norton, Va.; WO AY Oak Hill, W. Va.; WPIK Alexandria, Va.; WRON Renceverte, W. Va.; WSID Baltimore, Md.; WSVA Harrisonburg, Va.; WSVS Crewe, Va.; WTCS Fairmont, W. Va.; WTIP Charleston, W. Va.; WTOP Washington, D. C; WFAN (FM) Washington, D. C; WGH-FM Newport News, Va.; WINA-FM Charlottesville, Va.; WJLS-FM Beckley, W. Va.; WKWK-FM Wheeling, W. Va.; WMAL-FM Washington, D. C; WOAY-FM Oak Hill, W. Va.; WRVC (FM) Norfolk, Va.; WSVAFM Harrisonburg, Va.; WSVS-FM Crewe, Va.; WTOP-FM Washington, D. C; WWDC-FM Washington, D. C; WWOD-FM Lynchburg, Va.; WWVA-FM Wheeling, W. Va.; WMAL-TV Washington, D. C; WOAY-TV Oak Hill, W. Va.; WSVA-TV Harrisonburg, Va.; WTOP-TV Washington, D. C; WTVR (TV) Richmond, Va.; WXEX-TV Petersburg, Va.; WJZ-TV Baltimore, Md.; WPVA Petersburg, Va.; WINS New York, N. Y.; KQV (Main only) Pittsburgh, Pa.; WELD Fisher, W. Va.; WLNC Winchester, Va.; WSIG Mount Jackson, Va.; WRFL (FM) Winchester, Va.; WAYZ Waynesboro, Pa.: WHYL Carlisle, Pa.; WWSW Pittsburgh, Pa.; WFLO Farmville, Va. Page 116 • October 7. 1957 Broadcasting • Telecasting