Broadcasting Telecasting (Apr-Jun 1963)

Continued from page 141 motion, reopened record and incorporated therein by reference -information concerning change of residence and position of J. Lynn Johnston and closed record; (2) by Genesee Valley Television Inc. for leave to amend its application to show death of Ray F. Healy and related facts and, on examiner's own motion, reopened record and incorporated into record by reference facta stated in amendment and closed record: and (3) granted motion by Rochester Area Educational Television Assn. Inc. to strike portion of step V pleading by Community Broadcasting Inc. and dismissed as unnecessary Community's May 27 motion. Action June 10. By Hearing Examiner H. Gifford Irion ■ Continued June 11 conference to Sept. 3 in proceeding on application of Broward County Broadcasting Co. for license for WIXX Oakland Park, Fla. Action June 10. ■ Upon request by Broadcast Bureau, continued further hearing from June 7 to June 21 in proceeding on applications of WIDU Broadcasting Inc. and Al-Or Broadcasting Co. for new AM stations in Asheboro and Mebane, respectively, both North Carolina. Action June 7. ■ Granted petition by Helix Broadcasting Co. for extension of time to June 21 to file reply findings in proceeding on its application for new AM in La Mesa, Calif. Action June 7. By Hearing Examiner Jay A. Kyle ■ Granted petition by Broadcast Bureau for extension of time from June 12 to June 21 to file proposed findings and conclusions of law in proceeding on application of Geoffrey A. Lapping for new AM in Blythe, Calif. Action June 10. By Hearing Examiner Forest L. McClenning ■ Granted request by Port Chester Broadcasting Co. to close record in proceeding on its application for new AM in Port Chester, N. Y., and ordered that proposed findings shall be filed by July 8 and, on own motion, cancelled June 11 hearing conference. Action June 6. ■ Granted motion by Broadcast Bureau and continued June 24 hearing to July 10 in Perrine-South Miami. Fla., TV channel 6 proceeding. Action June 4. By Hearing Examiner Chester F. Naumowicz Jr. ■ In proceeding on applications of Charles County Broadcasting Inc. and Dorlen Broadcasters Inc. for new AM stations in La Plata and Waldorf, respectively, both Maryland, in Docs. 14748-9, scheduled hearing conference for June 13 at which time parties shall be prepared to advise hearing examiner of progress in reaching agreement on pending controversy as to conductivity, and shall also be prepared to state whether they wish opportunity to present rebuttal evidence with respect to portions of direct cases heretofore received. Action June 10. ■ Upon request by Broadcast Bureau, extended time from June 10 to June 21 to file proposed findings in proceeding on applications of Edina Corp. and Tedesco Inc. for new AM stations in Edina and Bloomington, respectively, both Minnesota. Action June 7. By Hearing Examiner Herbert Sharfman ■ Pursuant to agreements reached at June 4 prehearing conference in proceeding on application of K BAR J Inc. for new AM in Hastings, Neb., scheduled certain procedural dates, and hearing for June 24. Action June 4. ■ Upon request by applicant Prince William Broadcasting Corp. (WPRW). Manassas, Va., and without objection by other parties in consolidated AM proceeding in Docs. 14873 et al., further extended time from June 5 to June 7 for final exchange of engineering and Sec. 307(b) exhibits. Action June 4. By Hearing Examiner Elizabeth C. Smith ■ Pursuant to agreement of counsel at June 10 prehearing conference in proceeding on application of Eastside Broadcasting Co. for new AM in Phoenix, Ariz., continued July 15 hearing to Oct. 2. Action June 10. BROADCAST ACTIONS by Broadcast Bureau Actions of June 11 normal license term: KGA Spokane, Wash.; WERI Westerly, R. I.; KGON Oregon City. Ore.; *WHUS(FM) Storrs, Conn.: KIMO Hilo, Hawaii; WHWB Rutland, Vt.; KRED Eureka, Calif.; 'WMEB-FM Orono, Me.; WBNC Conway, N. H.; WMNB North Adams, Mass.: *WBOR(FM) Brunswick, Me.; *WMUA(FM) Amherst, Mass.: *WBUR (FM) Boston; *WHSR-FM Winchester, Mass.; WEGP Fitchburg, Me.; KHBC Hilo, Hawaii. WKNT-FM Kent, Ohio— Granted CP to install new alternate main trans. *WHAD(FM) Delafield, Wis.— Granted mod. of CP to change type ant.; ERP 75 kw. K70BS Naalehu and Volcano Area, Hawaii, and K74BA Naalehu and Pahala, Hawaii, Kilauea-Kau Community TV Assn. — Granted assignment of licenses for UHF TV translator stations to Kaiser Industries Corp.; consideration $1 each; without prejudice to further action Commission may deem appropriate as result of pending criminal antitrust suit of U. S. v. Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical Sales Inc., Criminal Case No. 2124, U. S. District Court for Eastern District of Pennsylvania, filed October 31. 1962. W02AD Waynesville and Hazelwood, both N. C. — Granted mod. of CP to change type trans, for VHF TV translator station. Actions of June 10 ■ Granted renewal of licenses for following, on which action had been deferred, for normal license term: WBBF Rochester, N. Y.; WEVD New York; *WBGO(FM) Newark, N. J.; WHAZ Trov, N. Y.; WCRV Washington. N. J.; WPOW New York; WMBO Auburn; WPDM Potsdam; WMBOFM Auburn; WLNA Peekskill. all New York; WNNJ-FM Newton, N. J.; WWOLAM-FM Buffalo. WFPG Atlantic City— Granted CP to install old main trans, as aux. trans, at main trans, site; remote control permitted. WFAB MiamiSouth Miami— Granted CP to install new aux. trans, at main trans, site. KCID Caldwell, Idaho— Granted CP to install old main trans, as alternate main nighttime and aux. daytime trans.; remote control permitted. KSJB Jamestown, N. D.— Granted CP to install new aux. trans, at main trans, location. WCRV Washington, N. J.— Granted license covering installation of aux. trans.; delete remote control. KAHI Auburn, Calif. — Granted request to continue existing pre-sunrise operation with DA-D and power of 1 kw between hours of 4 a.m. and local sunrise until final decision is reached in Doc. 14419 or until directed to terminate such operation, whichever occurs first. KCFM(FM) St. Louis— Granted mod. of CP to increase ant. height to 440 feet and change type ant. Actions of June 7 WNEP-TV Scranton, Pa. — Waived Sec. 3.682(a) (15) or rules and granted CP to operate on regular basis with reduced aural ERP of 53.7 kw (main trans, and ant.) ; condition. KPFA(FM) Berkeley, Calif .—Granted CP to install new alternate main trans, at main trans, site; conditions and without prejudice to such further action as commission may deem warranted as result of outstanding inquiry into affairs of Pacifica Foundation. WUPI(FM) Lynn, Mass. — Granted request and cancelled license: delete call letters. WCOC-TV Meridian, Miss. — Granted extension of completion date to Dec. 4. Action of June 6 K09FX Cicleville. Utah — Granted mod. of CP to change frequency to channel 9, type trans, and make changes in ant. system for VHF TV translator station. Actions of June 5 *WGVE(FM) Gary, Ind.— Granted CP to change frequency to 88.7 mc; ERP 295 w; ant. height 83 feet. WDCX(FM) Buffalo— Granted license; specify main studio and remote control sites. WCGR Canandaigua, N. Y. — Granted license covering change in ant. -trans, location and changes in ground system. WENT Gloversville, N. Y.— Granted license covering use of old main trans, as aux. trans, at main trans, location. WFAS White Plains, N. Y.— Granted license covering use of old main trans, as aux. trans, at main trans, site. trans, at main trans, site; remote control permitted. WLIB New York — Granted license covering increase in aux. power by using old main trans, as aux. trans, at main trans, site. WXKW Troy, N. Y.— Granted license covering installation of aux. trans. WSYR Syracuse, N. Y.— Granted license covering installation of new alternate main trans. WVOC Battle Creek, Mich.— Granted mod. of CP to change ant. -trans, location and type trans, and make changes in ground system; conditions. KETO-FM Seattle— Granted mod. of CP to make change in transmission line. WKRZ Oil City, Pa. — Granted authority to remain on air for period beginning June 8 and ending Sept. 21, while WSAJ ceases operation for summer recess. KETO-FM Seattle — Granted extension of completion date to Aug. 9. ■ Granted licenses for following: WCGR Canandaigua, N. Y., and redescribe ant. height as 163 feet; WXKW Troy, N. Y.; WFSR Bath, N. Y. ■ Granted licenses for following: *WHCLFM Clinton, N. Y.; *WGSU(FM) Geneseo, N. Y.; *WRRH (FM) Franklin Lakes, N. J. Action of June 4 Luis Prodo Martorell, Dorado, P. R. — Reconsidered and set aside May 28 grant of CP for new AM on 1030 kc, 10 kw-D. Actions of June 3 Tahoe Translator Co., Bijou, CalifGranted CPs for new UHF TV translator stations, on channels 79 and 82, to translate programs of KXTV(TV) (ch. 10) Sacramento and KTVU(TV) (ch. 2) Oakland, both California. Potter Valley Television Assn., Potter Valley, Calif.— Granted CP for new VHF TV translator station, on channel 6, to translate programs of KTVU(TV) (ch. 2) Oakland, Calif. Action of May 29 A. W. Brothers, Weaverville, CalifGranted CPs for new VHF TV translator stations, on channels 4 and 5. to translate programs of KHSL-TV (ch. 12) Chico, and KVIP-TV (ch. 7) Redding, both California. Action of May 22 Wendover City, Wendover, Utah— Granted CPs for new VHF TV translator stations, on channels 8, 10 and 12, to translate programs of KUTV(TV) (ch. 2), KCPX-TV (ch. 4), and KSL-TV (ch. 5), all Salt Lake City. Rulemakings PROPOSED ■ Commission invites comments to notice of proposed rulemaking looking toward assigning channels 20 and 26 to Phoenix, Ariz., as petitioned for by Dwight Harkins and Power Television Inc., respectively. Assignments would necessitate concurrence of Mexican authorities. In his petition for channel 20 assignment, Harkins indicated his interest lies in utilizing channel for subscription TV, and requested that channel, if assigned, be designated for this special purpose. Designation is not necessary since, if channel is assigned to Phoenix, applications for authorization to conduct subscription TV operations on it could be filed; however, they would have to comply with conditions of commission's third report on subscription TV in Doc. 11279. Action June 5. PETITIONS FOR RULEMAKING FILED ■ John J. Tibiletti, Houston— Requests amendment of rules by addition of channel 30 to Victoria. Tex. Received May 31. ■ Guadalupe Valley Telecasting Inc., Bishop, Tex. — Request institution of rulemaking proceedings looking toward amendment of television table of assignments as follows: Victoria, Tex.: add channel 25; Cuero, Tex.: delete channel 25 and add channel 30. Received June 3. ■ WKNX-TV Saginaw. Mich.— Requests institution of rulemaking proceeding by making following changes in table of assignments: Saginaw: delete channel 57 — , add channel 25 — : Midland, Mich.: delete channel 25 — . add channel 57 — . Received June 5. ■ *WSIU-TV Carbondale, 111.— Requests amendment of rules so as to allocate and reserve for noncommercial educational television use channel 14 at Alton and channel 16 at Newton, and at same time substitute channel 55 for channel 16 at Olney and channel 67 for channel 28 at Vandaha, all Illinois. Received June 4. (FOR THE RECORD) 147 ■ Granted renewal of licenses for follow WGBB Freeport, N. Y. — Granted license ing, on which action has been deferred, for covering use of old main trans, as aux. BROADCASTING, June 17, 1963