Broadcasting Telecasting (Oct-Dec 1960)

WEAS Inc. (WGUN) Decatur, Ga., for enlargement of issues in proceeding on assignment of call letters WEAS to College Park Bcstg. Co. for its am station in College Park, Ga. Ann. Sep. 28. ■ By order, commission stayed effective date of Aug. 15 initial decision which looked toward dismissing without prejudice application of Sanford L. Hirschberg and Gerald R. McGuire for new am station to operate on 1300 kc, 1 kw, D in CohoesWatervliet, N.Y., and granting application of Fairview Bcstrs. for new station on same frequency with 5 kw D, DA to Rensselaer, N.Y. pending further review. Ann. Sept. 28. ■ Following dates will constitute composite week for use in preparation of program log analyses submitted with applications for am, fm and tv station licenses which have termination dates in 1961 and applications for major changes in broadC3st f3.cili.ti6S Sunday, Aug. 30, 1959; Monday, Oct. 19, 1959; Tuesday, Dec. 1, 1959; Wednesday, Feb. 10, 1960; Thursday, April 21, 1960; Friday, June 17, 1960; Saturday, Sept. 10, 1960. Attention of licensees is also directed to sec. IV, page 3, item 10, of renewal application which permits submission of any additional program data that applicant desires to call to commission's attention, if, in applicant's opinion, statistics based on composite weeks do not adequately reflect program service rendered. Ann. Sept. 22. Routine Roundup ACTIONS ON MOTIONS By Commissioner John S. Cross ■ Granted petition by KDEF Bcstg. Co. (KDEF) Albuquerque, N.M., and extended to Sept. 28 time to file reply brief to exceptions in proceeding on its am application. Action Sept. 20. ■ Granted petition by Broadcast Bureau and extended to Oct. 10 time to respond to petition to reopen record filed by Booth Bcstg. Co. (WSGW). Saginaw, Mich., in proceeding on its am application. Action Sept. 20. ■ Granted petition by Broadcast Bureau and extended to Oct. 11 time to file exceptions to initial decision in proceeding on am applications of Caro Bcstg. Co. and Tuscola Bcstg. Co., both Caro, Mich. Action Sept. 20. o Granted petition by Broadcast Bureau and extended to Sept. 23 time to reply to petition for order to show cause in proceeding on am applications of Hartsville Bcstg. Co. (WHSC) Hartsville, S.C. Action Sept. 20. ■ Granted petition by Broadcast Bureau and extended to Sept. 27 time to reply to petition to enlarge issues filed by WKAP Inc. (WKAP) Allentown, Pa., in am consolidated proceeding in dockets. Action Sept. 20. ■ Granted petition by Broadcast Bureau and extended to Sept. 27 time to reply to petition to enlarge issues filed by New Jersey Bcstg. Co., Princeton, N.J., in proceeding on its am application. Action Sept. 20. ■ Granted petition by Broadcast Bureau and extended to Sept. 27 time to reply to petition to enlarge issues filed by Windber Community Bcstg. System, Windber, Pa., in proceeding on its am application. Action Sept. 20. ■ Granted motion by Metropolitan Bcstg. Corp. for leave to file supplement to motion to amend issues and supplement to motion to amend issues regarding financial section of its application in Wilmington, Del., tv ch. 12 proceeding. Action Sept. 26. ■ Granted motion by Greater Boston Tv Corp., Boston, Mass., and extended to Oct. 12 time to file briefs in Boston, Mass., tv ch. 5 proceeding. Action Sept. 26. ■ Granted petition by Huntington-Montauk Bcstg. Co., Huntington, N.Y., and extended to Sept. 28 time to file replies to opposition to petition for rehearing and oppoistion to petition for reargument filed by Riverside Church, in New York, N.Y., in proceeding on their fm applications. Action Sept. 26. By Chairman Frederick W. Ford ■ Granted request by Dodge City Bcstg. Co. and Seward County Bcstg. Co. (KSCB) both Liberal, Kans., to correct in various respects transcript of oral argument in proceeding on Dodge City's am application. Action Sept. 20. By Chief Hearing Examiner James D. Cunningham ■ Scheduled following hearings on dates shown: Not;. 15 — am applications of Nansemond Bcstrs., Suffolk and D.D. Cameron, Portsmouth, both Va. Nov. 22 — Columbia River Bcstrs. Inc., Mount Vernon, Wash. Actions Sept. 21. ■ Commission on Sept. 22 granted petition by Ulster County Bcstg. Co., Ellenville, NY., and extended to Oct. 7 time to respond to petition of Broadcast Bureau to set aside initial decision and to consolidate applications in am proceeding. Action Sept. 23. ■ Commission on Sept. 22 granted petition by Bay Area Electronic Assoc., Santa Rosa, Calif., and extended to Oct. 25 time to file exceptions to initial decision in proceeding on Bay Area's am application. Action Sept. 23. ■ Granted petition by Pacific Bcstrs Corp., for dismissal of its application for extension of time to complete construction of KBFL (TV) Bakersfield, Calif. Action Sept. 23. ■ Dismissed with prejudice am application of E.H. Eiland Jr., Union Springs, Ala., for failure to enter appearance, and dismissed motion by Columbus Bcstg. Co., respondent, for dismissal of defaulted application in proceeding on am applications. Action Sept. 23. ■ Continued Sept. 28 prehearing conference to Oct. 3 in proceeding on am application of Eleven Ten Bcstg. Corp., Pasadena, Calif., for renewal of license of KRLA and aux., and license to cover cp. Action Sept. 23. ■ Scheduled hearings on date to be specified by presiding officer following prehearing conferences in following proceedings: applications of Carter Mountain Transmission Corp., Cody, Wyo., for cp to install additional trans., to transmit on frequency 6387.5 mc; Montana Microwave, Kalispell, Mont, for cps to extend present microwave system from Missoula to Helena, Mont.; Mesa Microwave Inc., Oklahoma City, Okla. for cps for new fixed video radio stations at Pearsall, Cotulla and Encinal, all Texas. Lake City, Madison and Monticello, all Florida; East Texas Transmission Co., College Mound, Colfax and Tyler, all Tex. New England Microwave Corp. at Richmond and North Adams, both Massachusetts. Action Sept. 26. By Hearing Examiner Basil P. Cooper ■ Granted petition by Broadcast Bureau and continued Sept. 22 prehearing conference to Sept. 23 in proceeding on am applications of East Arkansas Bcstrs. Inc. (KWYN) Wynne, Ark. Action Sept. 19. ■ Granted motion by Supreme Bcstg. Co. of Puerto Rico and continued Sept. 22 hearing to Oct. 20 in Christiansted, St. Croix, V.I., tv ch. 8 proceeding. Sept. 21. By Hearing Examiner Thomas H. Donahue ■ On own motion, continued Sept. 22 hearing to date to be determined at 9:00 a.m., Sept. 29 prehearing conference in proceeding on am application of Clackamas Bcstrs (KGON) Oregon City, Ore. Action Sept. 16. ■ Granted petition by Broadcast Bureau and extended from Sept. 19 to Sept. 26 time to file proposed findings of fact and conclusions in proceeding on am applications of S&W Enterprises Inc., Woodbridge, Va. Action Sept. 19. By Hearing Examiner Charles J. Frederick B Granted petition by M. Earlene Stebbins, Skokie, 111., for leave to amend his fm application to clarify relationship of one Charles W. Kline to applicant, M. Earlene Stebbins, in consolidated proceeding. Action Sept. 19. ■ Granted petition by three applicants and extended Sept. 22 prehearing conference without date in proceeding on fm applications of M. Earlene Stebbins, Skokie, 111. Action Sept. 19. b Granted petition by Broadcast Bureau and extended to Sept. 23 time to file proposed findings of fact and conclusions for groups 1 and 2 in proceeding on am applications of Voice of Dowagiac, Dowagiac, Mich. Action Sept. 19. ■ Granted petition by WHFC Inc. (WEHS) Chicago, 111., and extended for one week from Sept. 22 to Sept. 29 for exchange of engineering exhibits in proceeding on its fm application. Action Sept. 22. ■ Scheduled prehearing conference for Oct. 5 in proceeding on am applications of Columbia River Bcstrs. Inc., Mount Vernon, Wash. Action Sept. 23. B Granted motion by KLIX Corp. and continued Sept. 26 prehearing conference to Oct. 4 in proceeding on applications of Idaho Microwave Inc.. for cps for new fixed radio stations at Kimport Peak, Rock Creek and Jerome, all Idaho. Action Sept. 23. By Hearing Examiner Millard F. French b In accordance with developments explained on record at Sept. 19 prehearing conference, scheduled further prehearing conference for Oct. 5 and postponed Oct. 5 hearing to date to be subsequently determined in proceeding on am applications of Norman A. Thomas, Greeneville, Tenn. Action Sept. 19. By Hearing Examiner Walther W. Guenther B Pursuant to agreements reached at Sept. 20 prehearing conference, scheduled certain procedural dates governing proceeding on am applications of Radio Carmichael, Sacramento, Calif.; further prehearing conference scheduled for Nov. 21 and continued Sept. 28 hearing to date to be fixed by subsequent order. Action Sept. 20. b Incorporated into record offer of proof by Paul J. Molnar, and objection thereto by Ohio Music Corp., and closed record in proceeding on their applications for new fm stations in Cleveland, Ohio. Action Sept. 21. ■ Granted request by parties and continued Sept. 26 hearing to Sept. 30 in proceeding on am applications of Voice of New South Inc. (WNSL), Laurel and MidAmerica Bcstg. Co., (WGVM) Greenville, both Mississippi. By Hearing Examiner Isadore A. Honig B Issued memorandum of ruling formalizing ruling made by hearing examiner at Sept. 21 prehearing conference, granting petition by Calojay Enterprises Inc.. Indianapolis, Ind., for leave to amend his fm application to show financial change. B Issued order following prehearing conference formalizing certain agreements made at Sept. 21 prehearing conference; continued Oct. 10 hearing to Jan. 10. 1961, pending the filing by applicant of petition for reconsideration and grant without hearing, and action thereon by commission in proceeding on fm application of Calojay Enterprises Inc.. Indianapolis, Ind. q Issued order following prehearing conference formalizing certain agreements made at Sept. 21 prehearing conference; postponed indefinitely Oct. 26 hearing pending filing by applicants of petitions for reconsideration and grant without hearing, and action thereon by commission in proceeding on am applications of radio station WHCC (WHCC) Waynesville, N.C. Action Sept. 21. By Hearing Examiner Annie Neal Huntting B Granted petition by Broadcast Bureau and continued from Sept. 15 to Sept. 23 time for filing proposed findings of fact and conclusions and from Sept. 22 to Sept. 30 for replies in proceeding on am application of United Bcstg Co. Beverly, Mass. Action Sept. 16. B Continued Oct. 19 further prehearing conference to Oct. 24 in proceeding on BROADCASTING, October 3, 1960 America's Leading Business Brokers Interested in buying or selling Radio and TV Properties? 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