Broadcasting Telecasting (Jan-Mar 1960)

FOR THE RECORD Station Authorizations, Applications As Compiled by Broadcasting January 20 through January 27. Includes data on new stations, changes in existing stations, ownership changes, hearing cases, rules & standards changes and routine roundup. Abbreviations: DA — directional antenna, cp — construction permit. ERP — effective radiated power, vhi —very high frequency, uhf— ultra high frequency, ant. — antenna, aur. — aural, vis. — visual, kw — kilowatts, w — watts, mc — megacycles. D— day. N — night. LS — local sunset, mod. — modification, trans. — transmitter, unl. —unlimited hours, kc — kilocycles. SCA — subsidiary communications authorization. SSA — special service authorization. — STA — special temporary authorization. SH — specified hours. • — educational. Ann. Announced. New Am Stations APPLICATIONS Cottonwood, Ariz. — Allene Biggs, 1240 kc, 25 kw. P.O. address Verde Valley Bcstrs., Grand Canyon, Ariz. Estimated construction cost $15,680, first year operating cost $26,500, revenue $32,650. Applicant has no other broadcast interests. Ann. Jan. 27. Hollister, Calif. — Trotter and Godfrey, 1520 kc, 50 kw. D. P.O. address 214 Los Gallinas Ave., San Rafael, Calif. Estimated construction cost $12,873, first year operating cost $39,577, revenue $48,000. Applicants are Clifford A. Trotter and Richard M. Godfrey, equal partners. Mr. Trotter is employe of KJBS San Francisco. Mr. Godfrey is employe of KCBS San Francisco. Ann. Jan 21. Indian Rocks Beach, Fla. — Johnson Bcstg. Corp., 1520 kc, 1 kw, D. P.O. address 70 Gulf Blvd., Indian Rocks Beach, Fla. Estimated construction cost $24,195, first year operating cost $48,000, revenue $60,000. Applicant is Lloyd L. Johnson, 96%, and others. Mr. Johnson is accountant. Ann. Jan. 27. Joliet, 111. — Radio Joliet, 1510 kc, 5 kw, D. P.O. address 604 Wyatt Ave., Lincoln, 111. Estimated construction cost $19,200, first year operating cost $54,000, revenue $63,600. Principals include Ray F. Knochel, 40%, and others. Mr. Knochel is minority stockholder of WKEI Kewanee and WPRC Lincoln, both Illinois. Ann. Jan. 27. Wheaton, 111.— WWGE Bcstg. Co., 1520 kc, 1 kw. D. P.O. address, Wheaton, 111. Estimated construction cost $42,500, first year operating cost $66,000, revenue $80,000. John P. Rohrs, sole applicant, is central division manager of United Artists Television Inc. Ann. Jan. 27. Minden, La. — Champion Bcstrs. Inc., 1380 kc, 5 kw., D. P.O. address 225 West Union St., Minden, La. Estimated construction cost $15,204, first year operating cost $23,800, revenue $32,240. Principals include A. Thomas Colten, W.B. Sepaugh Jr., Samuel R. David, and Elizabeth A. Roberts, all 25% each. Mr. Colton is in newspaper business; Mr. Sepaugh Jr. is commercial manager of KCIJ Shreveport, La.; Mr. David is general manager there and Mrs. Roberts is program director. Ann. Jan. 27. Pikesville, Md. — Western Bcstg. Corp., 1530 kc, 25 kw D. P.O. address 917 N. Lilac Drive, Minneapolis, Minn. Estimated construction cost $26,991, first year operating cost $120,000, revenue $132,000. Western Bcstg. Corp. is licensee of KEVE Golden Valley, Minn. Ann. Jan. 27. Ypsilanti, Mich. — Community Service Bcstrs. Inc., 1520 kc, 5 kw D. P.O. address c/o E.H. Munn Jr., Box 220, Coldwater, Mich. Estimated construction cost $24,590, first year operating cost $72,000, revenue $90,000. Principals include E. Harold Munn Jr. and Marvin R. Steffins, 17.25% each and six other stockholders. Mr. Munn is minority owner of WTVR-AM-FM Coldwater, Mich. Mr. Steffins is majority owner of KGEI Belmont, Calif., short wave station. Ann. Jan. 27. Grandview, Mo. — Hilmes-Knutson Enterprises, 1190 kc, 250 w. P.O. address 6230 Troost, Kansas City, Mo. Estimated construction cost $44,642, first year operating cost $31,000, revenue $42,000. Applicants are John P. Hilmes and Geoffrey B. Knutson, equal partners. Both are real estate partners. Ann. Jan. 25. Troy, N.Y.— WRSA Inc., 900 kc, 1 kw D. P.O. address Box 248, Saratoga Springs, N.Y. Estimated construction cost $16,012, first year operating cost $54,000, revenue $78,000. Applicants are Jack Oranch and Martin Karig, equal partners. Mr. Karig has minority interest in WNDR Syracuse, N.Y. Mr. Oranch has 50% interest in WRSA BROADCASTING, February 1, 1960 Saratoga Springs, N.Y. Ann. Jan. 21. Salem, Ore. — Salem Bcstrs., 1220 kc, 1 kw D. P.O. address c/o Alexander & Co., 233 Sansome St., San Francisco, Calif. Estimated construction cost $32,350, first year operating cost $60,000, revenue $78,000. Principals include Reid W. Dennis 50%, and others. Mr. Dennis is applicant for new station in El Centro, Calif. Ann. Jan. 22. Green Tree, Pa. — Western Bcstg. Corp., 1510 kc, 1 kw D. P.O. address 917 Lilac Drive, Minneapolis, Minn. Estimated construction cost $25,780, first year operating cost $120,000, revenue $132,000. Western Bcstg. Corp. is licensee of KEVE Golden Valley, Minn. Ann. Jan. 27. Kutztown, Pa.— Saul M. Miller, 1510 kc, 25 kw D. P.O. address 520 Elm St., Reading, Pa. Estimated construction cost $19,105, first year operating cost $40,000, revenue $50,000. Applicant is employe of WPAZ Pottstown, Pa. Ann. Jan. 26. Pittsburgh, Pa. — Carnegie Bcstg. Corp., 1510 kc, 50 kw DA-D. P.O. address c/o Arnold S. Biron, Berger Bldg., Pittsburgh, Pa. Estimated construction cost $190,015, first year operating cost $275,000, revenue $300,000. Principals include no applicants with over 10% interest. Ann. Jan. 27. Reading, Pa. — Rossmoyne Corp., 1510 kc, 1 kw D. P.O. address Box 961, Harrisburg, Pa. Estimated construction cost $25,162, first year operating cost $96,000, revenue $108,000. Rossmoyne Corp. is licensee of WCMB Harrisburg, Pa. Beaufort, S.C.— Ben P. Davies Jr., 1520 kc, 1 kw D. P.O. address 1810 Main St., Barnwell, S.C. Estimated construction cost $19,030, first year operating cost $36,000 revenue $48,000. Applicant is in printing and publishing business. Ann. Jan. 27. Charleston, S.C— Ben P. Davies Jr., 1490 kc, 25 kw. P.O. address 1810 Main St., Barnwell, S.C. Estimated construction cost $17,034, first year operating cost $56,000, revenue $62,000. Applicant is in publishing and printing business. Ann. Jan. 27. Summerville, S.C. — Ben P. Davies Jr., 1510 kc. 5 kw D. P.O. address 1810 Main St., Barnwell, S.C. Estimated construction cost $18,560, first year operating cost $36,000, revenue $48,000. Applicant is publisher and printer. Ann. Jan. 27. Garland, Tex.— Radio Garland, 540 kc, 25 kw D. P.O. address Box 8036, Fort Worth, Tex. Estimated construction cost $16,700 first year operating cost $60,000, revenue $72,000. Applicant is David R. Worley who is majority owner of KLEA Lovington, N.M., KBUY Amarillo and 50% owner of KSEL Lubbock, both Texas. Ann Jan. 27. Port Lavaca, Tex. — Lewis O. Seibert, 1560 kc, 5 kw D. P.O. address Box 1878, San Angelo, Tex. Estimated construction cost $17,376, first year operating cost $37,500, revenue $42,000. Applicant is owner of KGKL San Angelo, Tex. Ann. Jan. 22. Berryville, Va. — Jesse J. Goodman, 1480 kc, 1 kw D. P.O. address 160 Loudoun St., Winchester, Va. Estimated construction cost $19,475, first year operating cost $32,500, revenue $40,000. Applicant is in retail clothing business. Ann. Jan. 27. Mead, Wash.— Crown Bcstg. Co., 1590 kc, 1 kw D. P.O. address 1010 Old Nat'l. Bank Bldg., Spokane, Wash. Estimated construction cost $11,200, first year operating cost $42,000, revenue $54,000. Principals include W. Kenneth Glidden, 50%, and others. Mr. Glidden is cattle rancher. Ann. Jan. 21. Existing Am Stations APPLICATIONS KSWI Council Bluffs, Iowa— Cp. to increase power from 500 w. to 1 kw. (1560 kc). Ann. Jan. 22. KDTH Dubuque, Iowa — Cp. to increase daytime power from 1 kw. to 5 kw. and install new trans. (1370 kc). Ann. Jan. 27. KPRK Livingston, Mont. — Cp. to increase daytime power from 250 w. to 1 kw. and install new trans. (1340 kc). Ann. Jan. 22. KNCY Nebraska City, Neb. — Cp. to change frequency from 1600 kc. to 1450 kc, change hours of operation from D. to unl., using power of 250 w., 1 kw.-LS, change from DAD to non-DA, operate trans, by remote control from studio location and install new trans. Ann. Jan. 26. WMBA Ambridge, Pa. — Cp. to change frequency from 1460 kc. to 1510 kc, increase power from 500 w. to 10 kw., install DA-D. and new trans., change station location to Ambridge-Aliquippa, Pa. and specify two main studios. Ann. Jan. 27. WLBR Lebannon, Pa. — Cp. to increase daytime power from 1 kw. to 5 kw., changes in DA system (one additional tower), change from DA-N. to DA-2 and install new trans. (1270kc). Ann. Jan. 27. WSPN Saratoga Springs, N. Y.— Cp. to change frequency from 900 kc, to 1280 kc, increase power from 250 w. to 1 kw. and make changes in trans, equipment. (Mutually contingent on WRSA relinquishing frequency 1280kc and grant of application for new station Troy, N.Y.) Ann. Jan. 21. WAIR WinstonSalem, N. C— Cp. to increase daytime power from 250 w. to 1 kw., install new trans, for daytime use (2 main trans.). (1340kc). Ann. Jan. 25. WICE Providence, R. I. — Cp. to make changes in daytime ant. pattern. (1290kc). Ann. Jan. 26. WATO Oak Ridge, Tenn. — Cp. to increase daytime power from 1 kw. to 5 kw. and install new trans. (1290kc). Ann. Jan. 22. WATO Oak Ridge, Tenn. — Cp. to increase daytime power from 1 kw. to 5 kw. and install new trans. (1290kc). Ann. Jan. 22. KASE Austin, Tex. — Cp. to increase power from 1 kw. to 5 kw., install new trans, and change studio location. (970kc). Ann. Jan. 27. New Fm Stations APPLICATIONS Highland Park, 111. — North Suburban Radio, Inc. 103.1 mc. 1 kw. P.O. address 231 S. LaSalle St., Chicago, 111. (c/o Eli E. Fink). Estimated construction cost $23,918, first year operating cost $20,000, revenue $22,500. Mr. Fink is president of North Suburban Radio, Inc. Ann. Jan. 27. Fulton, N.Y.— Cassill Radio Corp. 104.7 mc, 78 kw. P.O. address Fulton, N.Y. Estimated construction cost $13,733, first year operating cost $53,500, revenue $60,000. Costs given reflect both am and fm. Cassill is licensee of WOSC Fulton. Fm applicant will duplicate am programming. Ann. Jan. 21. NEW YORK 60 East 42nd Street EDWIN TORNBERG1 MUrray Hill 7-4242 WEST COAST I & COMPANY, INC. 860 Jewell Avenue Pacific Grove, California NEGOTIATORS FOR THE PURCHASE AND FRontier 2-7475 SALE OF RADIO AND TELEVISION STATIONS WASHINGTON EVALUATIONS 1625 Eye Street, N.W. FINANCIAL ADVISERS District 7-8531 • . 93