Broadcasting Telecasting (Oct-Dec 1959)

Continental Bcstg. Corp. (WHOA), San Juan, P.R. Action Oct. 26. On own motion, scheduled prehearing conference for Oct. 29 at 3 p.m., in proceeding on application of Oklahoma Quality Bcstg. Co. to change facilities of KSWOTV Lawton, Okla. Action Oct. 21. Scheduled oral argument for 2 p.m., Oct. 30, on petitions for leave to amend their am applications by Skokie Valley Bcstg. Co., Evanston, 111.; Eider C. Stangland, Sheldon, Iowa, and Rollins Bcstg. Inc. (WBEE), Harvey, 111., applications are in consolidated proceeding with am applications of Radio St. Croix Inc., New Richmond, Wis., et al. Action Oct. 20. On own motion, corrected transcript of record in proceeding on application of May Bcstg. Co., Shenandoah, Iowa, for renewal of license of station KMA (AM). Action Oct. 20. Dismissed petition for stay filed by Sam H. Bennion of Idaho Falls, Idaho, tv ch. 8 proceeding; Bennion's application was dismissed on Sept. 9, leaving one applicant — Eastern Idaho Bcstg. and Television Co. Action Oct. 20. By Hearing Examiner Forest L. McClenning Pursuant to agreements reached at further prehearing, conference on applications of Bald Eagle-Nittany Bcstrs. and Suburban Bcstg. Corp., for new am stations in Bellefonte and State College, Pa., continued to Nov. 23, Dec. 7. and Dec. 21, respectively, dates for exchange of preliminary drafts of applicants' technical engineering exhibits, for exchange of written sworn exhibits constituting direct cases of parties, and for notification of witnesses to be made available for cross examination, and continued hearing from Dec. 2 to Jan. 4, 1960. Action Oct. 23. Granted motion by Centre Bcstrs. Inc. (WMAJ), State College, Pa., for further prehearing conference at 9:30 a.m., Oct. 23 in proceeding on applications of Bald EagleNittany Bcstrs. and Suburban Bcstg. Corp., for am facilities in Bellefonte and State College, Pa. Action Oct. 19. Granted petition by KFWB Bcstg. Corp., and continued date for exchange of exhibits by respondent to Nov. 23 and for notification of witness for cross examination to Nov. 28, and continued hearing from Nov. 10 to Dec. 7 in proceeding on application of Southbay Bcstrs. for am facilities in Chula Vista, Calif. Action Oct. 20. By Hearing Examiner Herbert Sharfman On oral request of counsel for Mid-America Bcstrs. Inc. (KOBY), San Francisco, Calif., and without objection by counsel of other parties, continued prehearing conference from Oct. 28 to Nov. 18 in proceeding on am applications of Mid-America and Robert L. Lippert, Fresno. Action Oct. 26. Granted petition by Chester Bcstg. Co., Chester, 111., for leave to amend its am application by changing its trans, and ant. site; application is in consolidated proceeding with Hirsch Bcstg. Co. (KFVS), Cape Girardeau, Mo., et al. Action. Oct. 20. Upon request by applicant and without objection by Broadcast Bureau, continued hearing from Oct. 30 to Nov. 13 on application of CHE Bcstg. Co., for am facilities in Albuquerque, N.M. Action Oct. 20. BROADCAST ACTIONS By Broadcast Bureau Actions of October 23 KOIL Omaha, Neb. — Granted acquisition of positive control by Don W. Burden through purchase of stock from L. Fargo Wells. KYVA Gallup, N.M.— Granted license for am station and specify studio location and remote control location. WBCN (FM) Boston, Mass.— Granted license for fm station. KLIR-FM Denver, Colo. — Granted license for fm station. KIXL-FM Dallas, Tex.— Granted license for fm station; remote control permitted; and license to operate old main trans, as aux. trans.; remote control permitted. WIBG Philadelphia, Pa. — Granted license covering increase in daytime power, installation new trans, and minor changes in operating parameters; subject to condition thai any other further order which Commision may deem necessary and proper for conformance by licensee "with terms and conditions of North American Regional Broadcasting Agreement and any and all amendments and supplements thereto, be complied with. WCPO-FM Cincinnati, Ohio— Granted license covering increase in ERP. /•WBOF Virginia Beach, Va. — Granted mod. of cp to change type trans. WBAX Wilkes-Barre, Pa. — Remote control permitted (main trans.). WGPA-FM Bethlehem, Pa.— Remote control permitted. WKYW Louisville, Ky. — Remote control permitted. KZIN Coeur d'Alene, Idaho — Granted change of remote control authority. Actions of October "22 Granted licenses for following fm stations: WNOK-FM Columbia, S.C.; WSWM (FM) East Lansing, Mich., and specify studio location same as trans, location; KJRGFM Newton, Kan. *WAJC (FM) Indianapolis, Ind.— Granted license covering decrease in ERP. KXRX San Jose, Calif.— Granted license covering installation new type trans. WIFI (FM) Glenside, Pa.— Granted license covering increase in ant. height to AW ft., and changes in ant. system. WHIL Medford, Mass. — Granted license to use old main trans, as aux. trans. WCCN Neillsville, Wis.— Granted license covering increase in power and installation new trans. WMRC Milford, Mass. — Granted license covering increase in power. KHGM (FM) Houston, Tex.— Granted license covering change in frequency, type ant., ERP and main studio location. WIBG Philadelphia, Pa. — Granted license for aux.-D, alternate-main night trans, and specify trans.; subject to condition that any other or further order which Commission may deem necessary and proper for conformance by licensee with terms and conditions of North American Regional Broadcasting Agreement and any and all amendments and supplements thereto, be complied with. WLOE-FM LeaksviUe, N.C.— Granted license covering decrease in ERP. KRE-FM Berkeley, Calif. — Granted license covering increase in ERP, decrease ant. height and installation new ant. type. KTWR (FM) Tacoma, Wash.— Granted license covering installation new trans, and change ERP. *KTIS-AM-FM, KNWS, KFNW Minneapolis, Minn., Waterloo, Iowa and Fargo, N.D. — Granted mod. of licenses to change name to Northwestern College. KISN Vancouver, Wash. — Granted mod. of license to operate trans, by remote control by employes of Station KISN only, while using non-DA. WLAV Grand Rapids, Mich. — Granted cp to install old main trans, for aux. purposes only. WCDT Winchester, Tenn.— Granted cp to intall new trans. WDBM Statesville, N.C.— Granted cp to install new trans. Granted cps to install new trans, for following stations: KERN McClatchy Newspapers, Bakersfield, Calif.; WWIN Belvedere Bcstg. Corp., Baltimore, Md.; KYRO Franklin County Bcstg. Inc., Potosi, Mo.; WCOG WCOG Inc., Greensboro, N.C. KISW (FM) Seattle, Wash.— Granted cp to replace expired permit which authorized change of ERP and installation of new trans. *WIPR-FM San Juan, P.R.— Granted cp to replace expired permit which authorized new noncommercial educational fm station. WTEL Philadelphia, Pa.— Granted cp to change type trans.; remote control permitted. *KVIL Highland Park, Tex. — Granted mod. of cp to change type trans. KB AM Longview, Wash.— Granted mod of cp to change type trans. KCYL Lampasas, Tex. — Granted extension of authority to Dec. 15 to operate 5 a.m. to 7 p.m. Following stations were granted extensions of completion dates as shown: KLTJU Toledo, Ore. to April 6, 1960; KB AM Longview, Wash, to Dec. 10; WKDN-FM Camden, N.J. to Dec. 23, and *WGTV (TV) Athens, Ga. to May 5, 1960. Actions of October 21 KRCT Pasadena, Tex. — Granted acquisition of positive control by Leroy J. Gloger through purchase of stock from John H. Touchstone. WHYE Roanoke, Va. — Granted assignment of license to Roanoke Bcstrs. Inc. KBFM (FM) Lubbock, Tex.— Granted assignment of license and SCA to Jack W. Blankenship and Emmett B. Kerr, d/b as Commercial Music Service of Lubbock, Tex. KBFM (FM) Lubbock, Tex.— Granted assignment of license and SCA to Background Music Inc. KRKD-FM Los Angeles, Calif.— Granted assignment of SCA to Trans American Bcstg. Corp. Actions of October 20 KBAK-TV Bakersfield, Calif.— Granted cp to change ERP to vis. 120 kw, aur. 64.6 kw; trans, location; type trans, and type ant., and make changes in equipment; ant. 3,690 ft. KXIi (TV) Ardmore, Okla. — Granted mod. of cp to change studio location (same as trans, site) and waived Sec. 3.613 of rules. KXAR Hope, Ark. — Granted extension of authority to Jan. 19, 1960 to operate 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., weekdays and 7 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Sundays. Actions of October 19 WVEC Hampton, Va. — Granted assignment of license to Peninsula Radio Corp. WSAI-FM Cincinnati, Ohio — Granted mod. of SCA to change subcarrier frequencies to 26 kc and 65 kc for period ending Oct. 1, 1961. WRUL Scituate, Mass. — Granted extension of completion date to March 31, 1960. Action of October 16 KFLW Klamath Falls, Ore. — Granted cp to install new trans, and change studio location; remote control permitted; condition. Actions of October 14 KVEN-FM Ventura, Calif.— Remote control permitted. KEVL White Castle, La.— Remote control permitted. Actions of October 13 KRKD AM FM Los Angeles, Calif . — Granted assignment of license to Trans American Bcstg. Corp. WALO Humacao, P.R. — Remote control permitted. WRFD Columbus-Worthington, Ohio — Remote control permitted. Correction to FCC Report No. 3435, Broadcast Actions, dated Oct. 20: Item regarding National Bcstg. Co., New York, N.Y., should have included following condition: This authority is without prejudice to such further action as Commission may deem warranted as result of final determinations with respect to: (1) report of Network Study Staff; (2) related studies and inquiries now being considered or conducted, and (3) pending anti-trust proceedings involving NBC Inc.. and Radio Corporation of America. 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