Broadcasting Telecasting (Jul-Sep 1959)

ment of license from Earl W. Daly to Robert G. Watson and Fred L. Thomas d/b as Memphis-Millington Bcstg. Co.; consideration $60,000. Messrs. Daly and Watson have interest in WLAY Muscle Shoals, Ala. Ann. July 29. WLAC-AM-TV Nashville, Tenn.— Granted transfer of control from Guilford Dudley Jr., et al., to Murchison Brothers (Clint W., Jr., and John D.) Involved is sale of 24% of Life & Casualty Insurance of Tennessee (parent corporation of WLAC, half owner of WLAC-TV). Murchisons also control WJDX-AM-FM Jackson, Miss. Ann. July 23. KKSN Grand Prairie, Tex.— Granted transfer of control from C.R. Sargent, et al., to John L. Buchanan (present 25% owner) who will pay $123,000 for remaining 75% interest. Ann. July 29. KSFA Nacogdoches, Tex. — Granted (1) renewal of license and (2) assignment of license to Texan Bcstg. Co., Inc. (B.M. Raborn, president); consideration $45,000 plus agreement that assignor's principal stockholder will not engage in radio business within 25 miles of Nacogdoches for five years. Ann. July 23. KOLE Port Arthur, Tex.— Granted (1) renewal of license and (2) assignment of license from Mary A. Petru and Socs N. Vratis to Radio Southwest, Inc. (John H. Hicks Jr., president); consideration $175,000. Ann. July 23. KQDE Renton, Wash. — Granted assignment of license from Walter L. Nelskog, et al., to Cutie Radio Inc., of which Mr. Nelskog (owner of KQTY Everett) is president; dissolves partnership. Ann. July 29. KALE Richland, Wash. — Granted assignment of license to D&D Bcstg. Corp. (L.G. Dix, president); consideration $161,407. Ann. July 23. WAPL Appleton, Wis. — Granted acquisition of control by Connie Forster (present 40% owner) through purchase of the remaining 60% interest from L.H. Chudacoff, et al., for $34,500. Ann. July 23. APPLICATIONS WELB Elba, Ala. — Seeks assignment of license from Howard Parrish Jr. to Elba Bcstg. Co. for $18,000. Purchasers are James R. Dowdy and James Wilson, 50% each. Mr. Dowdy is employe of WTBC Tuscaloosa, Ala. and Mr. Wilson is employe of WAFBTV Baton Rouge, La. Ann. July 29. WJAM Marion, Ala. — Seeks assignment of license from Kathleen W. and Elizabeth H. Nelly to Radio Marion Inc. for $47,500. Purchasers are J. Dige Bishop, 44%; Johnny M. Driskill, 10%; Wyatt R. Kitchens, 36% and Cecil Goodreau, 10%. Mr. Bishop has interests in WCTA-AM-FM Andalusia, WJDB Thomasville, WABT Tuskegee, all Alabama; WBMK West Point, Ga., and WTOT Marianna, Fla. Mr. Driskill is employe WRLD Lanet, Ala. Mr. Kitchens has interest in WBMK West Point, Ga. Mr. Goodreau has interest in WJDB Thomasville, Ga. Ann. July 29. KRKC King City, Calif.— Seeks transfer of control of KRKC Inc. from James H. and Hazel H. Rose, C. C. Turner and M. B. Kemp to Robert T. McVay for $28,000 for 100rr interest. Mr. McVay is manager of KWG Stockton, Calif. Ann. July 28. KFIL (FM) Santa Ana, Calif.— Seeks assignment of cp from Phillip F. Brestoff to Gus S. Malpee for $2,000. Mr. Malpee is employe of KABC Los Angeles. Ann. July 23. WRGR Starke, Fla. — Seeks assignment of license from Rudolph M. and Dorothy L. Chamberlin, d/b as Tidewater Bcstrs. to Radio Starke Inc. for $36,500. Purchasers are Murray C. and Olympia M. Tillman (50% each). Mr. Tillman has 50% interest in WARN Ft. Pierce, Fla. Ann. July 24. WAAG Adel, Ga. — Seeks assignment of license from Cook County Bcstg Co. to Cook County Bcstg. Inc. No cash consideration or change in ownership involved. Ann. July 29. WGML Hinesville, Ga. — Seeks transfer of control of Liberty Bcstg. Inc. through sale of 30% interest owned by Paul H. Sikes to present 30% owner Roscoe Denmark for $20,000. Ann. July 24. KBRV Soda Springs, Idaho — Seeks assignment of license from Caribou Bcstg Inc. to J. C. Wallentine for $36,000. Mr. Wallentine has 40% interest in KVEL Vernal, Utah. Ann. July 27. KFNF Shenandoah, Iowa. — Seeks assignment of license from Capital Bcstg. Co. to KFNF Bcstg. Corp. for $125,000. Purchasers are Nicholas and Victor J. Tedesco. Messrs. Tedesco are also equal owners of WISK Milwaukee, Wis. (sale to WISK Bcstg. Corp. currently pending FCC approval) and each owns 20% of KCUE Red Wing. Minn. Ann. July 28. WKMH-AM-FM Dearborn, Mich.— Seeks transfer of control of Knorr Bcstg. Corp. through purchase of stock of Harvey R. Hansen and William H. McCoy and retirement of same to treasury. Messrs. Hansen and McCoy each have approximate 24% interests. Total consideration: $1,569,977 ($784,988 each). After transfer, Frederick A. Knorr, present 28% owner will have majority (approximately 53%) ownership. Other Knorr Stations are WKMF Flint and WSAM-AM-FM Saginaw, Mich. Ann. July 27. WKMF Flint, Mich.— See WKMH-AM-FM Dearborn, Mich, (above). WSAM AM FM Saginaw, Mich. — See WKMH-AM-FM Dearborn, Mich, (above). KWOS Jefferson City, Mo. — Seeks involuntary transfer of control of Capital Bcstg. Co. from L.R. Goshorn, deceased, and R.L. Rose, trustees of estate of R.C. Goshorn to R.L. Rose, trustee of estate of R.C. Goshorn. Ann. July 28. WTIG Massillon, Ohio — Seeks assignment of license from Joel W. Rosenblum d/b as Massillon Bcstg. Co. to Massillon Bcstg. Inc. (Mr. Rosenblum, 85%; Paul F. Rex, 15%). Consideration: $300 for Mr. Rex's 15% interest. Mr. Rosenblum owns WACB Kittanning, Pa., and Butler Publishing Co., Butler, Pa. Messrs. Rosenblum and Rex own WISR Butler, Pa. Ann. July 28. KLTI Longview, Tex. — Seeks transfer of control of LeTourneau Radio Corp. from LeTourneau Technical Institute of Texas to E.W. Malone Jr., 25%; Mildred J. Malone, 25%; H.A. Bridge Jr., 45%, and H.A. Bridge Sr., 5%. All have similar interests in KMHT, KLUE (FM) Marshall, Tex. Ann. July 28. Hearing Cases FINAL DECISIONS By order, Commission made effective immediately June 11 initial decision and granted application of Booth Bcstg. Co. to increase daytime power of WBBC Flint, Mich., from 1 kw to 5 kw and make changes in DA-D pattern, continuing operation on 1330 kc with 1 kw-N, DA-2; engineering condition. Comr. Robert Bartley dissented with statement. Ann. July 29. By decision. Commission granted application of North Dakota Bcstg. Inc., for new tv station on ch. 11 in Fargo, N.D. Comr. Robert Bartley dissented; Comr. Fred Ford not participating. Initial decision of May 27, 1958 looked toward this action. Ann. July 29. By order. Commission made effective immediately July 8 initial decision and granted application of Yakima Valley Tv Co. for new tv station to operate on ch. 23 in Ya kima, Wash. Ann. July 29. By decision, Commission granted application of Birney Imes Jr., to change facilities of WMOX Meridian, Miss., from 1240 kc, 250 w, unl., to 1010 kc, 10 kw-LS, 1 kw-N, DA-2, and denied application of Mississippi Bcstg. Co. for new station on 1010 kc, 5 kw, D, DA, in Carthage, Miss. Comr. Fred Ford not participating. May 22, 1958 initial decision looked toward this action. Ann. July 29. By decision. Commission denied protests by Bakersfield Bcstg. Co. (KBAK-TV, ch. 29), Bakersfield, Calif., and vacated stays and affirmed Dec. 10 and Dec. 30, 1958 grants to Pacific Bcstrs. Corp. and Kern County Bcstg. Co. for new tv stations on chs. 39 and 17, respectively, in Bakersfield. Comr. Rosel Hyde and Comr. R.E. Lee not participating. Ann. July 29. By order, Commission made effective immediately June 24 initial decision and granted application of Lionel B. DeVille for new am station to operate on 1390 kc, 500 w, DA, D, in Franklin, La. Ann. July 29. By order, Commission made effective immediately July 2 initial decision and granted application of Paradise Bcstrs. for new am station on 930 kc, 500 w, D, in Paradise, Calif.; conditions. Ann. July 29. By memorandum opinion and order, Commission (1) granted petition by Dan Richardson to expedite issuance of final order and (2) made effective immediately Aug. 19. 1958 initial decision, as modified by Commission and granted Richardson application for new am station on 550 kc, 1 kw, D, in Orange Park, Fla., and denied application of Joseph M. Ripley Inc., for same facilities in Jacksonville, Fla. Ann. July 29. STAFF INSTRUCTIONS Commission on July 22 directed preparation of document looking toward granting application of George A. Brown Jr. for new tv station on ch. 13 in Bowling Green, Ky., and denying competing application of Sarkes Tarzian Inc. Initial decision of Sept. 8, 1958 looked toward grant of Tarzian application and denial of Mr. Brown. OTHER ACTIONS By order, on remand by U.S. Court of Appeals for District of Columbia, Commission reopened record in comparative proceeding on arjplication of WORZ Inc., and Mid-Florida Tv Corp. (WLOF-TV) for new tv stations on ch. 9 in Orlando, Fla., for further evidentiary hearing before presiding officer at date to be subsequently announced, on issues to determine (1) whether any of members of Commission who participated in proceedings before Commission which resulted in award of cd for tv station on ch. 9 should be disqualified from participating in reopened proceedings; (2) whether any person or persons influenced or attempted to influence any member of Commission with resDect to proceedings resulting in award of cp for ch. 9 in any manner whatsoever except by recognized and public processes of adjudication; (3) whether any party to proceedings before Commission which resulted in award of cp for ch. 9 directly or indirectly secured, aided, confirmed, ratified, or knew of any misconduct or improprieties in connection with proceedings, and (4) to determine, in light of facts adduced upon foregoing issues, whether any of applicants in proceeding should be disqualified from receiving grant of its application; and whether conduct of any applicant, if not of disqualifying character, has been such as to reflect adversely upon such applicant from comparative standpoint. All parties to this proceeding or to proceeding before court may participate upon request by Aug. 10. and any person concerning whom evidence may be received in hearing shall be permitted to cross examine and submit rebuttal testimony upon request to do so. Ann. July 29. By order, Commission granted petition by Capital City Television Inc. (KXLJ-TV, ch. 12), Helena, Mont., and accepted filing of late appearance in oral argument on applications of Montana Microwave for extension of present microwave system from Missoula to Helena, Mont. Ann. July 23. By memorandum ooinion and order, Commission denied relief sought by Helena TV Inc.. and struck its "Notice of Intervention" in above-mentioned oral argument. Ann. July 23. By memorandum opinion and order. Commission reopened record in proceeding on applications of Jefferson Radio Co. for new am station on 1480 kc, 5 kw, D, in Irondale, Ala., and Bessemer Bcstg. Inc., to change facilities of WBCO Bessemer. Ala., from 1450 kc, 250 w, unl., to 1480 kc, 5 kw, D (Dockets 12049-50) and remanded case to hearing examiner for further evidence upon existing and enlarged issues, and for issuance of supplemental initial decision; granted motion by Bessemer for leave to amend its application to reflect changes in stock ownership and related financial data. STATION ENGINEERS! Here's a Trim, Thrifty 1 KW FM TRANSMITTER p Easy, Front Panel Tuning . . . f Takes as little floor space as your office chair! FM-1000A AND LOOK AT THESE OTHER FEATURES: * Accessible, Vertical Chassis Design * Low Cost Tubes * Multiplex Operation * Conservatively Rated Components Operating in FM stations across the country, this cool beauty is running up new highs in performance, economy and reliability. Why not check into these ITA designs. PRICE I ' Including Factory $4395.00 | Installation Service! By Far Your Best FM Buy INDUSTRIAL TRANSMITTERS AND ANTENNAS • UPPER DARBY, PA. 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