Broadcasting Telecasting (Jan-Mar 1960)

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ELdorado 5-0405 MEN WHO READ BUSINESSPAPERS MEAN BUSINESS In the Radio-TV Publishing Field only BROADCASTING is a member of Audit Bureau of Circulations and Associated Business Publications Feb. 19, without prejudice to timely filing of formal petition for further continuance if continuance to Feb. 19 is deemed necessary in proceeding on its application and that of Cal-Coast Bcstrs. for new am stations in Atascadero and Santa Maria, both California. Action Jan. 21. By Hearing Examiner H. Gifford Irion Issued supplemental order governing hearing in proceeding on am applications of Charles J. Lamphier, Golden Valley, Minn., et al., and continued hearing date from Feb. 1 to March 23 for group B. Action Jan. 21. Granted petition by Radio Rhode Island Inc., for leave to amend its application for new am station in Providence, R.I., to incorporate in application agreement whereby Golden Gate Corp. and Camden Bcstg. Inc., will dismiss their respective applications for new am stations in Providence, and thereby acquire certain rights to purchase stock in Radio Rhode Island. Action Jan. 21. Scheduled prehearing conference for Feb. 5 and cancelled hearing scheduled for Feb. 8 in proceeding on am applications of Laramie Bcstrs., Laramie, Wyo., et al. Action Jan. 21. Granted petition by Garden City Bcstg. Co. (WAUG), Augusta, Ga., for leave to amend its am application so as to reflect assignment from partnership to corporation owned by same parties in interest which has previously been approved by Commission in connection with assignment of license of station WAUG; application is in consolidated proceeding with application of Macon County Bcstg. Co. for new am station in Montezuma, Ga. Action Jan. 21. Scheduled prehearing conference for 2 p.m., Feb. 2 in proceeding on applications of Sam H. Bennion and James C. Wallentine for new tv stations to operate on ch. 10 in Pocatello, Idaho. Action Jan. 21. By Hearing Examiner David I. Kraushaar Upon request by Broadcast Bureau and with consent of parties in proceeding on am applications of Creek County Bcstg. Co., Sapulpa, Okla., et al., continued prehearing conference from Feb. 4 to Feb. 15. Action Jan. 22. By Hearing Examiner Jay A. Kyle Reopened record in proceeding on applications of Sheffield Bcstg. Co. and J.B. Fait Jr., for new am stations in Sheffield, Ala., granted joint motion by applicants to correct transcript, and closed record. Action Jan. 22. By Hearing Examiner Forest L. McClenning Granted request by Broadcast Bureau for continuance of hearing from Jan. 25 to Jan. 29 in proceeding on application of Los Banos Bcstg. Co., for new am station in Los Banos, Calif. Action Jan. 22. By Hearing Examiner Herbert Sharfman On request by WTVY Inc. and Broadcast Bureau, continued indefinitely hearing scheduled for Jan. 26 on order directing WTVY Inc. to show cause why its authorization for station WTVY (TV) Dothan, Ala., should not be modified to specify operation on ch. 4 in lieu of ch. 9. Action Jan. 25. On request by Broadcast Bureau, continued hearing from Jan. 22 to Jan. 26 on order directing WTVY Inc. to show cause why its authorization for station WTVY (TV) Dothan, Ala., should not be modified to specify operation on ch. 4 in leu of ch. 9. Action Jan. 22. By Hearing Examiner Elizabeth C. Smith Pursuant to agreement reached at prehearing conference held Jan. 19 scheduled certain procedural dates in proceeding on am applications of Radio Muscle Shoals Inc. (WOWL) Florence, Ala., et al.; hearing scheduled for April 18. Action Jan. 19. Pursuant to agreement reached at prehearing conference held Dec. 22 scheduled hearing for group 1 for March 15, group 2 for March 22 and group 3 for March 23 in proceeding on am applications of James E. Walley, Oroville, Calif., et al. Action Jan. 19. Granted motion by Finley Bcstg. Co. (KSRO), Santa Rosa, Calif., for an extension of time from Jan. 22 to Feb. 1 to exchange preliminary engineering exhibits in proceeding on its am application which is in consolidated am proceeding on applications of James E. Walley, Oroville, Calif., et al. Action Jan. 25. By Hearing Examiner Horace Stern Scheduled further hearing for Jan. 26, at 11 a.m., in Philadelphia, Pa., in Springfield, 111., deintermixture rulemaking remand proceeding. Action Jan. 25. BROADCAST ACTIONS By Broadcast Bureau Actions of January 22 KCEE Tucson, Ariz. — Granted relinquishment of negative control by each David S. Drubeck and Barnet Sorkin through sale of stock to Cliff Gill. WBBQ Augusta, Ga.— Granted transfer of control from Thurston H. and Gladys S. Bennett to George G. Weiss. WBBQ-FM Augusta, Ga.— Granted transfer of control of Savannah Valley Bcstg. Co., parent corporation of licensee corporation, from Thurston H. and Gladys S. Bennett to George G. Weiss. KAAB Hot Springs, Ark. — Granted extension of completion date to March 1. Actions of January 21 KONO-AM-FM-TV San Antonio, Tex.— Granted transfer of control from Eugene J. Roth to Eugene J., Bob A. and Jack Roth and Mrs. Florence Pink as family group. KCRV Caruthersville, Mo. — Granted assignment of license to J. Eric Taylor and Myrtle G. Cleveland d/b under same name. WLAR Athens, Tenn. — Granted involuntary assignment of. license from estate of Lowell F. Arterburn to Helen M. Arterburn. KOHB Hot Springs, S.D.— Granted license for am station and reduce power to 500 w. KAAB Hot Springs, Ark. — Granted mod. of cp to change type trans, and reduce power from 500 w to 250 w. Actions of January 20 K SLATV Shreveport, La.— Granted assignment of licenses to Henry E. Linam. et al., d/b under same name. KSDO San Diego, Calif. — Granted assignment of license to Gordon Bcstg. of San Diego Inc., a Delaware corp. WPKM Tampa, Fla. — Granted license covering installation new ant. KLEX Lexington, Mo. — Granted cp to change type trans. KNOG Nogales, Ariz. — Granted cp to change trans, location, studio location and make changes in ground system. WCNL Newport, N.H. — Granted mod. of cp to change type trans. KSEL Lubbock, Tex. — Granted mod. of cp to change type trans. WIMS Michigan City, Ind.— Granted mod. of cp to change type trans. WPAT Paterson, N.J. — Granted request for cancellation of license for aux. trans. KUTE (FM) Glendale, Calif . — Granted extension of completion date to March 1. WICA-FM Ashtabula, Ohio — Granted extension of completion date to March 1. WEZB Bessemer, Ala.— Granted authority to sign-off at 8 p.m., CST, for period ending April 20. KRSC Othello, Wash.— Granted authority to operate sign-on at 6 a.m. and sign-off at 6 p.m.. except for special events for period ending April 20. KLUK Evanston, Wyo. — Granted authority to operate 7 p.m., sign-on to 9 p.m. sign-off local time except for special events for period ending March 31. WDVL Vineland, N.J.— Granted authority to sign-on at 9 a.m. and sign-off at 5 p.m. for period ending June 30. Actions of January 18 WTAR AM TV Norfolk, Va. — Granted transfer of control of The Ledger-Dispatch Corp., majority stockholder of NorfolkPortsmouth Newspapers Inc. from P. S. Huber Jr. and Charles L. Kaufman, voting trustees to P. S. Huber Jr., Charles L. Kaufman and Frank Batten, voting trustees. WDKD Kingstree, S.C.— Granted cp to make changes in trans, equipment and correct ant. height above mean sea level; condition. WCRI Scottsboro, Ala. — Granted cp to change trans, and studio location; type trans, and make changes in ant. and ground system. WBZ-TV Boston, Mass.— Granted cp to make changes in trans, and other equipment (main trans. & ant.). KSWO-TV Lawton, Okla.— Granted mod. of cp to change type trans, and make minor equipment changes. Granted extensions of completion dates as shown: KNIA Knoxville, Iowa, to June 14; KDOG La Habra, Calif, to April 29; WNBC (TV) New Britain, Conn., to Feb. 28. Continued on page 103 AMPEX All professional recorders readily available in stock'including 30G's &350's. SHIP ANYWHERE IN U.S.A. 'DIRECT TO YOU AT FACTORY. PRICES 1820 W. OLYMPIC 1 BLVD. • LOS ANGELES | 15. CALIFORNIA 96 (FOR THE RECORD) BROADCASTING, February 1, 1960