Broadcasting Telecasting (Jul-Sep 1958)

FOR THE RECORD Continued from page 102 rules and, ii not, whether the provisions of rule should be waived. Announced Sept. 3. Routine Roundup ACTIONS ON MOTIONS By Chairman John C. Doerfer on August 26 Granted motions by Huntington-Montauk Bcstg. Co. (WGSM), Deer Park, L. I., N. Y., and Broadcast Bureau for corrections in various respects of transcript of oral argument in proceeding on am application of Huntington-Montauk. By Commissioner Robert E. Lee on August 28 Granted petition by Broadcast Bureau for extension of time to Sept. 16 to file responsive pleadings to petition by WDMG Inc., for reconsideration and to designate application of Fernandina Beach Bcstrs. (WSIZ), Douglas, Ga., for further hearing. By Chief Hearing Examiner James D. Cunningham on dates shown Granted joint motion of Interlake Bcstg Corp. and Mesabi Western Corp., for dismissal of their application without prejudice for consent to assignment of license of KLAN Kenton, Wash. Action August 26. Granted petition by McLean County Bcstg. Co., Bloomington, 111., for dismissal without prejudice of its am application, and remaining applications involved in consolidation are retained in hearing status (Binder-Carter-Durham Inc. [WAAM], Flint, Mich., et al.) Action August 26. Scheduled oral argument for Sept. 3 at 9:15 a.m., on petition by Bowie-Nocona Bcstg. Co., to accept appearance filed late in proceeding on am applications of Leavenworth Bcstg. Co. (KCLO), Leavenworth, Kan., et al. Action August 28. Granted petition by James T. Pyle, administrator of Civil Aeronautics, for leave to intervene in the matter of show cause order in Albany-Schenectady-Troy-Vail Mills proceeding as to why Copper City Bcstg. Co. (ch. 13), Utica, N. Y., should not operate on ch. 2, conditioned that his participation therein shall be limited to air hazard question which has been raised with reference to erection of tv tower by Copper City at location and height specified in its license for station WKTV. Action August 27. Granted petition by Joseph S. Lodato, Santa Rosa, N. M., for changes in specified dates for certain procedures in proceeding on his am application, et al.; following schedule will be observed: preliminary exchange of exhibits — Sept. 22; final exchange of exhibits — Oct. 6; notification of witnesses re cross-examination — Oct. 15; commencement of formal hearing — Oct. 20. Action August 27. By Hearing Examiner J. D. Bond on August 27 Upon request in motion by WGN Inc., and upon examiner's own initiative, ordered various corrections to transcript in proceeding on am applications of Capitol Bcstg. Co., East Lansing Mich., and W. A. Pomeroy, Tawas City-East Tawas, Mich. By Commissioner Robert E. Lee on August 26 Granted petition by Jefferson Radio Co., Irondale, Ala., for extension of time to Sept. 2 to oppose the motion by The Bessemer Bcstg. Co. (WBCO), Bessemer, Ala., for leave to amend and reopen record in proceeding on their am applications. Granted petition by University of Judaism, Los Angeles, for extension of time to Sept. 10 to respond to pleadings filed by Pacifica Foundation, Pasadena, both California, in proceeding on their applications for new educational fm stations. By Chief Hearing Examiner James D. Cunningham on August 26 Scheduled for hearing on dates shown following proceedings: Application for transfer of control of Sioux Empire Bcstg. Co. (KIHO), Sioux Falls, S. Dak. on Sept. 29. By Hearing Examiner Millard F. French on August 26 Continued further prehearing conference from Sept. 15 to Sept. 24, and hearing from Sept. 24 to Oct. 6 in proceeding on am application of WLBE Inc. (WLBE), Leesburg-Eustis, Fla. By Hearing Examiner Herbert Sharfman on August 25 Granted motion by Star Bcstg. Corp., for various corrections to transcript in proceeding on Star's am application and that of Historyland Radio, both Fredericksburg, Va. BROADCAST ACTIONS By Broadcast Bureau Actions of August 29 Granted licenses for following fm stations: WQMS Hamilton, Ohio; KDWD San Diego, Calif.; WONO Syracuse, N. Y. KUOW Seattle, Wash. — Granted license covering change from non-commercial educational fm station to fm station. WMBD Peoria, 111. — Granted cp to install new type trans.; remote control permitted. WJOI Florence, Ala. — Granted cp to change studio and ant.-trans. location ad make changes in ground system. Ala Moana Bcstg. Co., Honolulu, Hawaii — Granted mod. of cp to move ant.-trans. location (no change in address) and make change in ground system; condition. Broadcasting WLNA-FM Peekskill, N. Y.— Granted mod. of cp to make changes in ant. system; conditions. WCPO-FM Cincinnati, Ohio— Granted mod. of SCA to change type equipment. KATZ St. Louis. Mo. — Granted extension of completion date to Dec. 1. Actions of August 28 KWIL Albany, Ore. — Granted authority to sign-off at 6 p.m. for period of 6 months commencing Sept. 15, except for special events; reason— economic. WAXX Chippewa Falls, Wis.— Granted authority to remain silent for period ending Sept. 10; reason — building and technical difficulties. Actions of August 27 Granted licenses for following am stations: WCLA Claxton, Ga.; WADA Shelby, N. C; WBMK West Point, Ga.; KGPC Grafton, N. D., and specify studio location and remote control point; condition. WATH Athens, Ohio — Granted license to use old main trans, as aux. trans, at present location of main trans. WATH Athens, Ohio — Granted license covering installation of new trans. WBUX Doylestown, Pa. — Granted license covering increase in power, installation directional ant. (DA-D) and new trans, and make changes in ground system. KCRA Sacramento, Calif. — Granted license to make changes in daytime directional ant. pattern. WYLD New Orleans, La. — Granted license to change ant.-trans. location, make changes in ant. system (increase height) and ground system, and install new type trans. WMZK (FM) Detroit, Mich.— Granted license covering change of ERP and type trans. KFBK-FM Sacramento, Calif.— Granted license covering change in frequency, ERP, ant. height, change in trans, and studio location and ant. changes. KIRO-FM Seattle, Wash.— Granted license covering change in ERP, ant. height, change trans. ant. site and ant. WSLS-FM Roanoke, Va. — Granted license covering increase in ERP, ant. height and ant. WCOL-FM Columbus, Ohio— Granted license covering change in ERP, ant. height and type trans. WINZ-FM Miami, Fla. — Granted extension of completion date to Dec. 1. Actions of August 26 WSTN St. Augustine, Fla.— Granted cp to make changes in transmitting equipment. Following stations were granted remote control authority: KDOT (John L. Breece) Reno, Nev.; KGB, KGB Inc., San Diego, Calif.; WWOLFM Greater Erie Bcstg. Co., Buffalo, N. Y.; WWOL Greater Erie Bcstg. Co., Buffalo, N. Y. (main and aux.). Following stations were granted extensions of completion dates as shown: WIRN Lake Superior Bcstg. Co., Ironwood, Mich., to 3-8-59; WFBC-TV, WMRC Inc., Greenville, S. C, to 11-15; WSEE Great Lakes Television Co., Erie, Pa., to 3-15-59. Actions of August 25 WPGC Morningside, Md. — Granted license covering increase in power, change type trans., installation DA-D, make changes in ant. system, change ant.-trans. location and make changes in ground system. WGN Chicago, 111. — Granted mod. of license to operate aux. trans, by remote control; and mod. of license to operate main trans, by remote control. WMBD Peoria, 111. — Granted mod. of license to operate trans, by remote control, using directional ant. day and night (DA-2); conditions. WQIK Jacksonville, Fla. — Granted cp to change ant.-trans. location and make changes in ant. system; conditions. WBAR Bartow, Fla. — Granted cp to install new type trans. WIBG Philadelphia, Pa. — Granted cp to install new type trans, as aux. trans, daytime and as alternate main trans, nighttime at present location of main trans.; conditions. WMTW-FM Mt. Washington, N. H.— Granted cp to increase ERP to 49 kw, ant. height to 3,850 ft., and installation of new type ant.; remote control permitted. WIBC Philadelphia, Pa. — Granted mod. of cp to change type trans. Following stations were granted remote control authority: WGN, WGN Inc., Chicago, 111.; WMAZ-FM Southeastern Bcstg. Co., Macon, Ga. WICO Salisbury, Md. — Granted change of remote control authority. Following stations were granted extensions of completion dates as shown: WLST Frank J. Russell Jr., Escanaba, Mich., to 12-1: WMUB President & Trustees of the Miami University, Oxford, Ohio, to 3-24-59; WJMJ, WJMJ Bcstg. Corp., Philadelphia, Pa., to 10-15; WPGC-FM, WPGC Inc., Oakland, Md., to 11-18; WRWH, Newsic Inc., Cleveland, Ga., to 9-30; WABG-TV Greenwood Bcstg. Co. Inc., Greenwood, Miss., to 3-3-59; WRIP, Jay Sadow, Rossville, Ga., to 12-22. KRNS Burns, Ore. — Granted extension of authority to sign-off at 6:30 p.m. until action is taken on application for specified hours. KCOG Centerville, Iowa — Granted authority to reduce hours of operation to 13 hours on weekdays (6 a.m. to 7 p.m.) including Saturdays and to reduce Sunday operation to 9 hours. 90 day trial starting Sept. 1; reason — economic. Action of July 21 WUFT Gainesville, Fla. — Granted mod. of cp to change ERP to vis. 13.8 kw, aur. 7.41 kw, ant. height 480 ft., install new trans, and make other equipment changes. QUAD CITIES ROCK ISLAND • MOUNE • E. MOLINE • DAVENPORT now the nation's 47th TV MARKET according to Television Age Magazine I RETAIL SALES are above the national average. 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