Broadcasting Telecasting (Jan-Mar 1962)

vhf assignments to San Francisco-Sacramento, Calif., areas; extended time to Feb. 26 for filing replies to responses. Action Jan. 26. a Commission granted motion by WSTV Inc. (WBOY-TV), Clarksburg, W. Va., and extended time to Feb. 2 for filing reply to opposition by National Community Tv Assn. to WSTV's petition for rulemaking concerning distribution of tv programs by catv sysMarks and extended time from Feb. 8 to terns. Action Jan. 26. ■ By order, commission granted petitions by Daytime Bcstrs. Assn. and Conn & May 15 for filing comments and from Feb. 19 to June 4 for reply comments in Doc. 14419 concerning amendment of Sec. 3.87 of rules with respect to pre-sunrise operation by am broadcast stations. At same time, it clarified notice of proposed rulemaking by calling attention to fact that few Class II stations would be affected by proposal, as well as Class III regional stations. It further stated: "Because of the extension of time granted herein, resolution of this proceeding will take longer than had been anticipated. This raises the possibility that in the interim authorization of a substantial number of new or changed daytime facilities, with 3.87 privileges, might further complicate the 'pre-sunrise' situation while that situation is under review. Therefore, it is inappropriate to permit facilities initially authorized while this proceeding is pending to engage in 'pre-sunrise' operation. Accordingly, pending resolution of this proceeding, all grants of construction permits for day-time facilities — either new facilities or major changes in facilities — for Class II and Class III stations (both daytime-only stations and stations operating differently day and night) will be expressly subject to the condition that no pre-sunrise operation will be permitted under Sec. 3.87." Action Jan. 25. ACTIONS ON MOTIONS By Commissioner T. A. M. Craven ■ Granted petition by Broadcast Bureau and extended time to Feb. 1 to respond to petition by The Bible Institute of Los Angeles Inc. (KBBI), Los Angeles, Calif., for reconsideration of order cancelling oral argument and for waiver of interim procedure on its fm application and Benjamin C. Brown, Oceanside, Calif. Action Jan. 29. ■ Granted petition by Broadcast Bureau and extended to Feb. 8 time to respond to lequest for designation of proceeding for oral argument and further consideration of subject applications and waiver of Sec. 1.356 of commission rules filed by New Bcstg. Inc. and Herbert Muschel in proceeding on their applications and Independent Bcstg. Co. for new fm stations in New York, N. Y. Action Jan. 25. ■ Granted petition by Broadcast Bureau and extended to Feb. 16 time to file exceptions to initial decision in proceeding on application of Wireline Radio Inc. for renewal of license of WITT Lewisburg, Pa. Action Jan. 25. ■ Granted petition by Broadcast Bureau and extended to Feb. 2 time to respond to petition by applicant for waiver of Sec. 1.43 of rules in proceeding on application of Peoples Bcstg. Corp. for new fm station in Trenton, N. J. Action Jan. 24. ■ Granted petition by Putnam Bcstg. Corp. and extended to Feb. 9 time to respond to opposition by Port Chester Bcstg. Co. to petition to enlarge issues in proceeding on their applications for new am stations in Brewster and Port Chester, N. Y. Action Jan. 23. ■ Granted petition by Colonial Bcstg. Co. and extended to Jan. 29 time to respond to petition by George F. O'Brien to enlarge issues in proceeding on their applications for new am stations in New Milford, Conn., et al. Action Jan. 22. By Acting Chief Hearing Examiner Jay A. Kyle ■ Granted petition by Stuart W. Epperson for dismissal of his application for new am station in Wakefield, Va., which is consolidated for hearing in Docs. 13205 et al; dismissed application with prejudice and retained in hearing status remaining applications involved. Action Jan. 30. ■ Granted petition by Penn Public Service for dismissal of its application for new am station in West Chester, Pa., which is consolidated for hearing in Docs. 14425 et al; dismissed application with prejudice and retained in hearing status remaining applications involved. Action Jan. 30. ■ Granted petition by Pike County Bcstrs. for dismissal of its application for new am station in Louisiana, Mo., which is consolidated for hearing in Docs. 14085 et al; dis BROADCASTING, February 5, 1962 missed application with prejudice and retained in hearing status remaining applications involved. Action Jan. 30. ■ Dismissed as moot motion Radio Haddonfield Inc., Haddonfield, N. J., to dismiss with prejudice application of Charles Shapiro for new am station in Maple Shade, N. J.; application was dismissed with prejudice through order of Jan. 24 and was consolidated in am proceeding Docs. 14425 et al. Action Jan. 24. ■ In accordance with Sec. 1.140(c) of rules, dismissed with prejudice application of Charles Shapiro for new am station in Maple Shade, N. J. applicant having failed to file required written appearance as provided for by said rule. Action Jan. 24. ■ Denied petition by Carnegie Bcstg. Corp., Pittsburgh, Pa., to enlarge proceeding by inclusion of financial issue, as it relates to application of Miners Bcstg. Service Inc. (WMBA), Ambridge-Aliquippa, Pa., in consolidated am proceeding in Docs. 14076 et al. Action Jan. 23. ■ Granted motion by Radio Haddonfield Inc., Haddonfield, N. J., to enlarge issues in consolidated am proceeding in Docs. 14425 et al by inclusion of issue to determine whether applicant Charles Shapiro, Maple Shade, N. J., will have available trans, site proposed in his application. Action Jan. 23. ■ Granted petition by applicant and extended time for exchange of exhibits from Jan. 23 to Feb. 7 in proceeding on am application of WFYC Inc. (WFYC), Alma, Mich. Action Jan. 23. By Hearing Examiner Thomas H. Donahue ■ Scheduled further hearing for Feb. 2 in proceeding on am applications of Vernon E. Pressley, Canton, N. C, and Folkways Bcstg. Inc. (WTCW), Whitesburg, Ky. Action Jan. 29. By Hearing Examiner Charles J. Frederick ■ Scheduled oral argument to be held at time of prehearing conference, Feb. 6, on petition by Reading Radio Inc. for leave to amend its application for new fm station in Reading, Pa.; application is consolidated for hearing with Hershey Bcstg. Inc. for new fm station in Hershey, Pa. Action Jan. 29. a Upon request of all parties, continued without date January 29 prehearing conference in proceeding on applications of Alkima Bcstg. Co., Herman Handloff and Howard Wasserman for new am stations in West Chester, Pa., and Newark, Del. Action Jan. 26. ■ Granted petition by Grand Valley Bcstg. Co. and by Wolverine Bcstg. Co. for leave to amend their applications for new am stations in Saranac and Wyoming, Mich., which are consolidated for hearing in Docs. 14351 et al, to bring up-to-date petitioners' financial plans. Action Jan. 24. By Hearing Examiner Millard F. French ■ Upon request by Courtney Bcstg. Co., and with consent of other parties, extended date for filing reply findings and conclusions from Jan. 24 to Feb. 5 in proceeding on Courtney's application and Winfield Bcstg. Co. for new am stations in Winfield, Kan. Action Jan. 22. By Hearing Examiner Isadore A. Honig ■ Issued memorandum of ruling formalizing action taken at Jan. 25 hearing, which, in effect relieved Arnold C. Johnson, general manager of WWOL Buffalo, N. Y., from any further obligation to comply with subpoena duces tecum issued against him by examiner on Dec. 27, 1961. As result of aforementioned ruling, "motion to quash subponea duces tecum and reconsider issuance thereof and for other relief" filed by Radio Buffalo Inc. (WWOL), Buffalo, N. Y., on Jan. 5, has been rendered moot in proceeding on am applications of WEXC Inc., DePew, N. Y. Action Jan. 25. ■ Granted petition by Blue Island Community Bcstg. Inc., Blue Island, 111., and further extended dates for filing proposed findings of fact and conclusions, and replies thereto, from Jan. 24 to Feb. 16 and Feb. 13 to March 5, respectively, in fm proceeding. Action Jan. 19. By Hearing Examiner Annie Neal Huntting ■ Granted motion by The Young People's Church of the Air Inc. and extended time for filing reply findings and conclusions from Jan. 30 to Feb. 6 in proceeding on its application and WJMJ Bcstg. Corp. for new fm stations in Philadelphia, Pa. Action Jan. 29. By Hearing Examiner Jay A. Kyle ■ Granted request by Burlington Bcstg. Co. and extended from Jan. 29 to Feb. 2 time RADIO-TV SET COUNTS OKLAHOMA Area State totals COUNTY TOTALS Population 2,328,284 Radio Television Occupied Total Percent 2 or Total Percent 2 or Dwelling Radio Satura more Tv Satura more Units Homes tion sets Homes tion sets 734,593 639,198 87.0 171,226 619,459 84.3 43,283 Adair 13,112 3,780 2,930 77.5 163 2,298 60.8 Alfalfa 8,445 3,026 2,787 92.1 811 2,355 77.8 18 Atoka 10,352 3,078 2,207 71.7 238 2,372 77.1 79 Beaver 6,965 2,192 2,110 96.3 634 1,760 80.3 22 Beckham 17,782 6,168 5,557 90.1 1,157 4,488 72.8 246 Blaine 12,077 4,014 3,312 82.5 867 3,345 83.3 162 Bryan 24,256 7,964 7,141 89.7 1,662 5,652 71.0 218 Caddo 28,621 9,022 7,289 80.8 1,271 7,488 83.0 256 Canadian 24,727 7,552 6,594 87.3 1,963 6,785 89.8 541 Carter 39,044 12,742 10,733 84.2 2,250 10,514 82.5 545 Cherokee 17,762 5,079 4,500 88.6 540 3,841 75.6 85 Choctaw 15,637 5,213 4,774 91.6 837 2,782 53.4 44 Cimarron 4,496 1,362 1,311 96.3 434 917 67.3 18 Cleveland 47,600 13,025 11,397 87.5 3,492 11,083 85.1 975 Coal 5,546 1,824 1,274 69.8 237 1,456 79.8 Comanche 90,803 22,853 20,178 88.3 5,266 20,215 88.5 847 Cotton 8,031 2,621 2,143 81.8 187 2,262 86.3 22 Craig 16,303 4,574 4,150 90.7 850 3,733 81.6 214 Creek 40,495 13,076 11,031 84.4 2,233 10,716 82.0 362 Custer 21,040 6,767 5,964 88.1 1,465 5,532 81.7 297 Delaware 13,198 4,149 3,202 77.2 336 2,744 66.1 42 Dewey 6,051 2,113 1,929 91.3 256 1,561 73.9 57 Continued on page 82 Correction in Hawaii radio-tv count Tabulation for state of Hawaii (Broadcasting, Jan 22) incorrectly listed total tv homes for Kauai County at 7,251. Correct figure is 1,251. 81