Broadcasting Telecasting (Oct-Dec 1963)

ville Broadcasting Co. and Ulster County Broadcasting Co. for new AM stations in ^ller.vrlie X V :e rrerarer address themselves a: argument, reschedule; from Nov. 14 to Dec. 2, to (a) feasiDility of commission's granting merged applies Tien subject to condition that Ulster not participate in such merged group pending resolution at further hearing of issues looking toward determination of character qualifications or (b) feasibility of any alternative method by which interim opera ti on may be brought to FJlenviQe pending resolution of Ulster's character Qualifications. In view of commission's request for additional views, parties will each be allowed 30 minutes for oral argument. Commissioner Hyde abstained from voting. Action Oct. 30. ■ 3y order, commission granted request of Tedesco Inc. to dismiss motion for declaratory ruling as to whether hearing examiner could issue partial initial decision in proceeding on application for new AM in Blr rmmcten Mirm and that ::" ^r.na Corp.. Edina. Minn Action Oct. 30. ■ Commission scheduled further oral argument for Jan. 13 1964, in proceeding on applications of WORZ Inc. and Mid-Florida Television Com. for new TV stations on channel ? m Or'.anc: rla In aecrrcar.ee "with July 5 decision of U. S. Court of Appeals, oral argument will be on exceptions to Aug. 10, 1955. iniT^al decision on basis of existing record as supplemented by record on remand to permit argument to be directed to questions of effect upon MidFlorida's qualifications of ex parte communications made by attorney even though principals of company were unaware thereof: to "serious question concerning character of WORTs principals." to "Roth incident at time when Roth was secretary of Mid-Florida and stock subscriber in corporation." and whether, in circumstances, record should be reopened and filing of new applications permitted. < Mid-Florida has been operating station WFTV[TY] [formerly WLOF-TVi Teh. 91 Orlando since Jan. 31. 1958. under program test authoritv.l Action Oct. 30. ■ Commission scheduled oral argument on Dec. 16 in proceeding on applications of Grand Broadcasting Co.. West Michigan Telecasters Inc.. MKO Broadcasting Com. and Peninsular Broadcasting Co. for new TV stations on channel 13 in Grand Rapids. Mich. Action Oct. 30. ■ Commission, at request of aDDlicant's counsel, rescheduled oral argument from Dec. 16 to Jan. 13. 1964. in proceeding on applications of Howard W. Davis, rr as Walmac Co.. for renewal of licenses of KMAC and KISS FM 1 . San Antonio. Tex. Aev.rr. Cc: 30 ■ At request of Channel 2 Corn, (formerly Gotham Broadcasting Corp.'i. commission granted another one-month extension, from Xov. 3 to Dec 3. 1963. for commencement of trial of subscription TV programing over KCTO'TVi (formerly KTYR TV > (ch. 2) Denver. Commissioner Bartlev abstained from voting. Action Oct. 30. Routine roundup ACTIOXS BY REVIEW BOARD ■ By memorandum opinion and order, denied petition by Greenwich Broadcasting Corp. to sever application for new AM in Greenwich. Conn., from consolidated proceeding in Docs. 8716 et ah. and to issue order finalizing grant of application. Board i Member Xelson not participating. Action Oct. 31. ■ Scheduled following broadcast proceedings for oral argument for Xov.' 26: La Fiesta Broadcasting Co. and Mid-Cities Broadcasting Corp.. Lubbock. Tex: KPLT , Inc. i KPLT i. Paris. Tex.: Rockland Broadcasting Co.. Blauvelt, Rockland Radio Corp. and Rockland Broadcasters Inc.. both I Spring Valley. X. Y.. James R. Williams, | Anadarko, Okla. Action Oct. 31. ACTIOXS OX MOTIOXS By the Office of Opinions and Review ■ Granted morion bv Soa Broadcasters Inc. ( WSPX I . Saratoga Springs. X. Y., to extend time to Xov. 8 to file exceptions to initial decision in consolidated proceeding on applications involving Martin R. Karig. [ et al. Action Oct. 29. By Chief Hear in; Examiner James D. Cunningham ■ Designated Examiner Basil P. Cooper to preside at hearing in proceeding on applications of Capitol Television Inc. for renewal of license of KYUE >ch. 40 ' Sacramento. Calif., and Camellia City Telecasters for new TV on that channel in Sacramento: scheduled prehearing conference for Xov. -6 and hearing for Dec. IS. Action Nov. 5. ■ Designated Examiner Sol Schildhause to preside at hearing in proceeding on applications of TYue Associates Inc. and United Artists Broadcasting Inc. for new TV stations on channel 23 in Houston: scheduled prehearing conference for Xov. 26 and hearing for Dec. 17. Action Nov. 5. By Hearing Examiner Thomas H. Donahue ■ Pursuant to agreements reached at Nov. 4 and 5 prehearing conference on applications of Sunbeam Television Corn, for renewal of license of WCKTtTVr (ch. 7) Miami and Community Broadcasting Corp. for new station on that channel in Miami, scheduled certain procedural dates, further prehearing conference for Jan. 10. 1964, and continued Dec. 11 hearing to Jan. 13. 1964. Action Nov. 5. By Hearing Examiner Charles J. Frederick ■ In proceeding on applications of Cleveland Broadcasting Inc. and Community Telecasters of Cleveland Inc. for new TV stations on charm el 19 in Cleveland, in Docs. 15163-4. granted petition by Community Telecasters for leave to amend application to substitute bank loan for individual stockholder loans in financial data. Action Nov. 1. By Hearing Examiner Millard F. French ■ In proceeding on applications of Wellersburg TV Inc. and People's Community ielevision Association Inc. for new YHF TV translator stations in Wellersburg. Pa.. and LaYale, Md., respectively, in Docs. 14S57 et al.. granted petition by Wellersburg TV Inc. to extend time to Dec. 10 to file proposed findings and to Dec. 17 for replies. Action Oct. 30. By Hearing Examiner Isadore A. Honig ■ Granted request by O. K. Broadcasting Corp. iWEELK Fairfax. Va.. to extend time from Nov. 4 to Nov. 8 to file proposed findings, with Nov. 15 date for replies unchanged. Action Oct. 31. By Hearing Examiner H. Gifford Irion ■ Scheduled hearing for Dec. 17 in proceeding on applications of KWEX Broadcasting Co. and Woodland Broadcasting Co. for new AM stations in Port Arthur and \ idor, both Texas, respectivelv. Action Nov. 1. ■ Scheduled prehearing conference for Nov. 25 in proceeding on applications of KWEN Broadcasting Co. and Woodland Broadcasting Co. for new AM stations in Port Arthur and \ idor, both Texas, respectively. Action Oct. 30. By Hearing Examiner Jay A. Kyle ■ Granted joint motion by Calhio Broadcasters. Seven Hills, Salem Broadcasting Co.. Salem, and Tele-Sonics Inc.. Parma, all Ohio, to continue from Nov. 4 to Jan. 6. 1964. date for exchange of exhibits, and from Nov. 25 to Jan. 27. 1964. for hearing in proceeding on AM applications. Action Nov. L By Hearing Examiner Chester F. Xanmowicz Jr. ■ Granted petition by Broadcast Bureau to extend to Nov. 12 time to file proposed findings and to Nov. 29 for replies in proceeding on application of John Self for new AM in Winfield, Ala. Action Nov. 4. By Hearing Examiner Sol Schildhause ■ Pursuant to agreements reached at Nov. 4 prehearing conference in proceeding on AM application of Central South Dakota Broadcasting Co. (KEZEK Huron, S. D., scheduled certain procedural dates and ordered that hearing will be on Dec. 12 as now scheduled. Action Nov. 4. By Hearing Examiner Herbert Sharfman ■ Issued statement and order after conference on Nov. 4 in proceeding on application of Beamon Advertising Inc. for new AM in Daingerfield. Tex., and scheduled certain procedural dates and hearing for Jan. 7, 1964. Action Nov. 4. ■ By memorandum opinion and order in proceeding on AM applications of Southern Radio and Television Co.. Lehigh Acres, BROADCASTING. November 11. 1963 101