Broadcasting (Apr - June 1960)

al., divided parties into two groups — group I, Florida applicants and group II, North Carolina applicants; scheduled dates for procedural steps and hearing for Sept. 13 for group I; future dates concerning group II are to await action of commission upon their respective petitions for severance and grant. Action June 1. ■ Upon request of Northwest Bcstrs Inc. and with consent of all parties, extended from June 3 to June 13 time to file proposed findings and conclusions and from June 17 to June 27 to file reply findings and conclusions in proceeding on application of Northwest and that of Rev. Haldane James Duff for new am stations in Bellevue and Seattle, both Washington. Action June 2. By Hearing Examiner Walter W. Guenther ■ Granted petition by Rogue Valley Bcstrs. Inc. (KWIN) Ashland, Ore. and extended to June 14 time to respond to petition by Medford Bcstrs. Inc. (KDOV) Medford, Ore. for leave to amend in proceeding on their am applications, et al. Action June By Hearing Examiner Isadore A. Honig ■ Issued order following prehearing conference in proceeding on am applications of Brockway Company (WMSA) Massena, N.Y., et al., scheduled dates for procedural steps, and continued hearing from June 13 to July 14. Action June 1. ■ By memorandum of ruling formalized rulings made on record at June 2 hearing in proceeding on application of M&M Bcstg. Co. ( WLUK-TV) Marinette, Wis. for mod. of cp: granted motion by Federal Aviation Agency to extent of adjourning hearing from June 2 to June 13 and denied motion insofar as it seeks adjournment for full thirtyday period from June 2. Action June 2. By Hearing Examiner Annie Neal Huntting ■ Granted petition by Broadcast Bureau and extended from June 1 to June 10 time to file proposed findings of fact and conclusions in proceeding on am applications of Cecil W. and Jane A. Roberts, Poplar Bluff, Mo., et al. Action June 3. ■ Directed parties to appear at prehearing conference at 9 a.m., June 27, in proceeding on application of Babylon-Bay Shore Bcstg. Corp. (WBAB) Babylon, N.Y. Ann. June 6. ■ Granted petition by Grossco Inc., West Hartford, Conn., and received certain documents in evidence and made part of record in am consolidated proceeding. Ann. June 6. By Hearing Examiner H. Gifford Irion ■ Upon joint motion by Washington County Bcstg. Co. and Washington Home and Farm Radio Inc., continued hearing from June 2 to June 20 in proceeding ,on their applications for new am stations in Washington, Iowa, et al. Action May 31. ■ Continued from June 14 to Sept. 7 hearing in proceeding on applications of Antennavision Service Co. for cps for new fixed radio stations at Oatman Mountain and Telegraph Pass, Ariz. Action May 31. ■ Scheduled prehearing conference for June 30 and cancelled hearing scheduled for July 25 in proceeding on fm applications of Lawrence Shushan, Albany and United Bcstg. Co. (KEEN-FM) San Jose, both California. Action June 2. ■ Granted petition by Boulder Radio KBOL Inc. (KBOL) Boulder, Colo, and continued from June 3 to July 14 date for exchange of engineering exhibits in proceeding on its am application, et al.; hearing continued from June 30 to July 25. Action June 2. By Hearing Examiner David I. Kraushaar ■ By order formalized rulings made on record at June 1 prehearing conference in proceeding on proposal by Nathan Frank (WNBE-TV) New Bern, N.C., for specification of trans. and ant. site; scheduled further prehearing conference for Sept. 26 and continued hearing to Oct. 3. Action June 2. By Hearing Examiner Jay A. Kyle b Scheduled hearing for July 11 in proceeding on application of Martin Karig for new am station in Johnstown, N.Y. Action June 1. By Hearing Examiner Forest L. McClenning ■ Granted petition by Edward C. Fritz Jr., Waukegan, 111. insofar as he requests leave to amend his fm application to more clearly set forth in affidavit form matters affecting his financial qualification and participation of Charles W. Kline in proposal; petition insofar as grant of application as amended without hearing referred to commission; on own motion, continued without date hearing scheduled for June 27. Action May 31. ■ Granted petiton by Broadcast Bureau and extended from June 3 to June 17 time to file proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law in proceeding on am application of BROADCASTING, June 13, 1960 American Bcstg. Stations Inc. (KWMT) Fort Dodge, Iowa. Action June 2. By Hearing Examiner Herbert Sharfman ■ Granted motion by Pier San Inc. and rescheduled certain procedural dates in proceeding on its application for new am station in Larned, Kans., et al; hearing continued from July 7 to July 21. Action June 2. ■ Granted petition by Rich Publishing House Inc. (WMDN) Midland, Mich, and Midland Bcstg. Co. for leave to amend application to reflect assignment of license of station WMDN Midland, Mich, from Rich Publishing House Inc. to Midland Bcstg. Co.; application in consolidated hearing. Action June 3. By Hearing Examiner Elizabeth C. Smith ■ Pursuant to agreement of counsel at June 2 prehearing conference scheduled dates for procedural steps and scheduled hearing for Oct. 11 in proceeding on am applications of Wayne M. Nelson and Fred H. Whitley, Concord and Dallas,both North Carolina. Action June 2. ■ Pursuant to agreement of counsel at June 3 prehearing conference for group I scheduled hearing for Sept. 6 for group I in consolidated proceeding on am applications of James E. Walley, Oroville, Calif., et al. Action June 3. ■ Granted petition by Bay Area Electronics Assoc., Santa Rosa, Calif., for extension of time to June 15 to file reply findings m proceeding on its am application. Ann. June 6. BROADCAST ACTIONS By Broadcast Bureau Actions of June 3 WROB West Point, Miss. — Granted assignment of license to Bob McRaney Enterprises Inc. WHBN Harrodsburg, Ky. — Granted acquisition of negative control by each R F Niemeier and Victor M. Bellamy through purchase of stock from I.G. Spencer Jr., and as executor of estate of I.G. Spencer Sr., deceased. KGHS International Falls, Minn. — Granted acquisition of positive control by Hyleme S. and Philip S. George (family group) through purchase of stock from C.H. Hulse Jr. and Charles R. Shuffett. WAMY Amory, Miss. — Granted acquisition of negative control by Robert L. McRaney through transfer of stock by Helen P. McRaney to Robert L. McRaney. ■ Granted licenses for following tv translator stations: K70BS; K74BA Kilauea-Kau Community Tv Assn., Naalehu, Volcano and Pahala, Hawaii; K78AI, Libby Video Club, Libby, Mont.; K82AJ; K70BN K74AS • K79AH, Minneonto Tv Inc., International Falls and Virginia, Minn.; K70AC; K72AVK76AQ; K77AM; K78AC; K80AP; K82AA; Mohave County Board of Supervisors, Mohave County Ariz., Kingman, Big Sandy galley, Chloride, Peach Springs, Gas City, Bullhead City, Davis Dam, all Arizona, and Needles, Calif.; W76AA, Frostburg Community Tv Inc., Frostburg, LaVale and Cresaptown, all Maryland. WBCH Hastings, Mich .—Granted mod. of license to change studio location and operate trans. by remote control. Television Wisconsin Inc., Madison, Wis. — Granted cp and license for new low power station. WIFI (FM) Philadelphia, Pa.— Granted cp to install new type trans.; waived Sec. 3.317 (a)(1) to permit use of trans. with po,wer output rating of 7.5 kw; condition. WSYR-FM Syracuse, N.Y.— Granted cp to increase ERP to 100 kw and ant. height to 650 ft.; install new type trans. and type anI)IT?,"d ™ake changes in ant. system. KUPD-FM Tempe, Ariz.— Granted mod. of cp to change type ant. and make changes in ant. system. WULX-FM Richmond, Ind. — Granted mod. of cp to change ant.-trans. and main studio location; conditions. KFRA Franklin, La. — Granted extension of completion date to Sept. 29 KBMI Henderson, Nev.— Granted authority to remain silent for period ending Aug. WHOH (FM) Hamilton, Ohio — Granted extension of authority to remain silent for period ending Aug. 3. Actions of June 2 WCMC-FM Wildwood, N.J. — Granted license for fm station; ant. 85 ft. ■ Granted license for following tv translator stations: K74AZ, Gallup McKinley County Schools, Gallup, N.M.; K70BU Anaconda Co., Weed Heights. 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