Broadcasting Telecasting (Oct-Dec 1963)

Continued from page 69 establish technical feasibility of system for purpose of studying impact and effect of TV advertising. Action Dec. 12. ■ By memorandum opinion and order, commission denied petition for reopening of record and rehearing filed by William S. Halpern and Louis N. Seltzer, d/b as Burlington Broadcasting Co., directed to June 14 decision which denied application and that of Burlington County Broadcasting Co. for new AM stations on 1460 kc, 5 kw, unl., in Burlington and Mount Holly, both New Jersey, respectively, and which granted application of John J. Farina, tr/as Mount Holly-Burlington Broadcasting Co. insofar as it sought daytime operation with same facilities in Mount Holly; also denied Farina's motion to strike reply pleading of Burlington Broadcasting Co. Action Dec. 11. ■ Commission granted license renewals for following: WCSC-TV Charleston, S. C; WFBC-TV Greenville, S. C; WSOC-TV Charlotte. N. C. Commissioners Ford and Cox dissented to all three renewals, latter issuing statement. Action Dec. 4. Routine roundup ACTIONS BY REVIEW BOARD ■ By memorandum opinion and order, denied petition by Broadcast Bureau for reconsideration of board's Sept. 18 decision which granted portion of application of Birch Bay Broadcasting Inc. for nighttime operation of KARI Blaine, Wash., on 550 kc. with 1 kw, DA. Board Member Nelson concurred; Board Member Pincock absent. Action Dec. 16. ■ By memorandum opinion and order in consolidated proceeding on applications of La Fiesta Broadcasting Co., and Mid-Cities Broadcasting Corp. for new AM stations in Lubbock, Tex., (1) remanded proceeding to examiner for further hearing and preparation of supplemental initial decision; and (2) added issue to determine type and character of program services to be offered by La Fiesta and Mid-Cities: whether such program services would meet requirements of populations and areas which would gain service upon grant of proposals; and extent to which programing of other existing stations meets requirements of populations and areas to be served. Board Member Slone not participating. Action Dec. 13. ■ Granted petition by Des Moines Covsntv Broadcasting Co. to extend time to Dec. 20 to file exceptions to initial decision in proceeding on application for new AM in Burlington. Iowa. Action Dec. 13. ■ Granted petition by C. M. Taylor to extend time to Dec. 23 to respond to petition by Holston Broadcasting Corp. to enlarge issues in proceeding on applications for new AM stations in Blountville and Elizabethton, respectively, both Tennessee. Action Dec. 13. ■ By memorandum opinion and order (1) granted petition by Raul Santiago Roman, Vega Baja, P. R„ for waiver of Sect. 1 594 of rules insofar as it requires publication immediately following release of order specifying time and place of commencement of hearing in proceeding on AM application, and (2) accepted tendered notice Action Dec. 12. ■ Granted applications of Albany Electronics Inc. for new VHF TV translator stations on channels 10 and 12, Laramie Wyo. Action Dec. 12. ■ Dismissed as moot request by C M Taylor to extend time to Jan. 8. ' 1964 to respond to petition by Holston Broadcasting Corp. to enlarge issues in proceeding on applications for new AM stations in Blountville and Elizabethton, respectively both Tennessee. Action Dec. 12. ■ By memorandum opinion and order in consolidated proceeding on order to Radio Station WTIF Inc. to show cause why license for WTIF Tifton. Ga.. should not be revoked, and application of WDMG Inc tor renewal of license of WDMG Douglas Ga., denied WTIF and WDMG petition for review of examiner's ruling that Broadcast Bureau has burden of proof as to revocation issues and applicant has burden of proof as to renewal issues or, in alternative for clarification of procedure. Action Dec 11 ■ Granted petition by Rhinelander Television Cable Corp. to extend time to Dec. 23 to file exceptions to initial decision in proceeding on application for new AM in Rhinelander, Wis. Action Dec. 11. ACTIONS ON MOTIONS By the Office of Opinions and Review ■ Granted request by Stuart W. Epperson to extend time to Dec. 20 to file opposition to Broadcast Bureau's application for re 74 (FOR THE RECORD) view in proceeding on application for new AM in Winston-Salem, N. C. Action Dec. 12. ■ In consolidated FM proceeding on applications of Blue Island Community Broadcasting Inc., Blue Island, 111., et al„ in Docs. 12604 et al., granted request by Blue Island to extend time to Dec. 24 to file oppositions to motion to reopen record. Action Dec. 12. By Chief Hearing Examiner James D. Cunningham ■ Designated Examiner James D. Cunningham to preside at hearing in proceeding on revocation of licenses of Mrs. Elizabeth G. Coughlan's FM stations WELF (FM) (Citadel Broadcasters of Du Page) Glen Ellyn, 111., and WELG(FM) (Citadel Broadcasters) Elgin, 111.; scheduled hearing for Jan. 30, 1964. Action Dec. 16. ■ Designated Examiner Basil P. Cooper to preside at hearing in proceeding on application of The Noble Broadcasting Corp. for renewal of license of WILD Boston; scheduled prehearing conference for Jan. 30 in Washington and hearing for March 16, 1964, in Boston. Action Dec. 13. ■ Designated Examiner Walther W. Guenther to preside at hearing in proceeding on applications of The Central Connecticut Broadcasting Co. for assignment of licenses of WHAY New Britain, Conn., to Connecticut-New York Broadcasters Inc.; scheduled prehearing conference for Jan. 16 and hearing for Feb. 11, 1964. Action Dec. 12. By Hearing Examiner Basil P. Cooper ■ Pursuant to agreements reached at Dec. 13 prehearing conference in proceeding on FM applications of Jupiter Broadcasting Inc. (WSAI-FM), North Cincinnati Broadcasting Co. (WAEF-FM) and Edward D. Scotch, all Cincinnati, in Docs. 15218-20, continued Jan. 15 evidentiary hearing to Feb. 24, 1964. Action Dec. 13. ■ Granted petition by Whiteville Broadcasting Co. (WENC), Whiteville, N. C, to continue certain procedural dates in proceeding on AM application and to continue Jan. 8 hearing to Jan. 22, 1964. Action Dec. 11. By Hearing Examiner James D. Cunningham ■ Pursuant to informal conference and agreements reached with counsel for applicant and Broadcast Bureau in proceeding on application of North Caddo Broadcasting Co. for new AM in Vivian, La.; (1) cancelled Dec. 23 prehearing conference; (2) scheduled Jan. 6. 1964, for parties to exchange exhibits; and (3) continued Jan. 6 hearing to Feb. 3, 1964. Action Dec. 16. By Hearing Examiner Thomas H. Donahue ■ In proceeding on applications of Boardman Broadcasting Inc. and Daniel Enterprises Inc. for new AM stations in Boardman and Warren, respectively, both Ohio, granted petition by Daniel Enterprises for leave to amend application to show certain replacements of directors of Daniel Enterprises and parent corporation Robins Enterprises; by separate order, upon request by Boardman, scheduled further prehearing conference for Dec. 13. Action Dec. 11. By Hearing Examiner Charles J. Frederick ■ On own motion, continued Jan. 15 hearing to Jan. 29, 1964, in Tifton, Ga., at place in city to be announced, in matter of revocation of license of WTIF Inc. (WTIF), Tifton. and application of WDMG Inc. for renewal of license of WDMG Douglas, Ga. Action Dec. 17. By Hearing Examiner Millard F. French ■ Granted petition by Norristown Broadcasting Inc. (WNAR), Norristown, Pa., to continue Dee. 16 hearing to Jan. 6. 1964, in proceeding on AM application. Action Dec. 12. ■ In proceeding on applications of Wellersburg TV Inc. and People's Community Television Association Inc. for new VHF TV translator stations in Wellersburg, Pa., and LaVale, Md., granted petition by Wellersburg to extend time from Dec. 10 to Jan. 15. 1964, to file proposed findings and from Dec. 17 to Jan. 22, 1964, for replies. Action Dec. 10. By Hearing Examiner Annie Neal Huntting ■ By orders in Rochester, N .Y., TV channel 13 proceeding in Docs. 14394 et al (1) granted petition by Rochester Area Educational Television Association Inc. for leave to amend application to show election of Herman R. Goldberg as trustee, succeeding Dr. Robert L. Springer, deceased, and related information; on own motion, reopened record and incorporated facts stated in amendment and again closed record; and (2) granted motion by eight applicants to strike pleading "Statement of Concurrence by Rochester Telecasters Inc. with proposed findings of fact and conclusions of Broadcast Bureau concerning financial qualifications of Rochester Area Educational Television Association" to extent that consideration will be limited to statements commenting upon, or expressing position concerning, matters referred to in proposed findings by Broadcast Bureau. Action Dec. 13. By Hearing Examiner David I. Kraushaar ■ By orders in proceeding on applications of Salem Television Co. and Salem Channel 3 Telecasters Inc. for new TV stations on channel 3 in Salem, Ore., in Docs. 15165-6, (1) granted petition by Salem Television Co. for leave to amend application to bring up to date financial showing; and (2) scheduled further prehearing conference for Dec. 18. Action Dec. 16. ■ In proceeding on applications of Salem Television Co. and Salem Channel 3 Telecasters Inc. for new TV stations on channel 3 in Salem, Ore., granted petition by Salem Channel 3 Telecasters for leave to amend application to bring up to date financial data. Action Dec. 11. By Hearing Examiner Jay A. Kyle ■ Granted motion by KYOR Inc. (KYOR), Blythe, Calif., to extend time from Dec. 13 to Dec. 20 to file reply findings in proceeding on application of Geoffrey A. Lapping for new AM in Blythe. Action Dec. 13. By Hearing Examiner Forest L. McClenning ■ Granted petition by Broadcast Bureau to extend time from Dec. 12 to Dec. 30 to file proposed findings in proceeding on AM applications of Ponce Broadcasting Corp., Cayey, and Abacoa Radio Corp. (WMIA i , Arecibo, both Puerto Rico. Action Dec. 12. By Hearing Examiner Chester F. Naumowicz Jr. ■ Granted motion by Kate F. Fite to correct transcript in proceeding on AM application of John Self, Winfield, Ala. Action Dec. 16. ■ Granted request by Lakewood Broadcasting Service Inc. (KLAK) , Lakewood, Colo., to advance Dec. 19 hearing to Dec. 18 in proceeding on AM application of Denver Area Broadcasters (KDAB), Arvada, Colo. Action Dec. 16. ■ Scheduled hearing conference for Dec. 19 in proceeding on AM application of Denver Area Broadcasters (KDAB), Arvada, Colo., for purpose of determining procedural rules to govern remainder of hearing. Action Dec. 12. By Hearing Examiner Sol Schildhause ■ In proceeding on applications of TVue Associates Inc. and United Artists Broadcasting Inc. for new TV stations on channel 23 in Houston, granted petition by TVue for leave to amend application to show withdrawal of 10% stockholder who also serves as director. Action Dec. 13. By Hearing Examiner Herbert Sharfman ■ In proceeding on application of Beamon Advertising Inc. for new AM in Daingerfield, Tex., held in abeyance until evidence is taken at remand hearing action on Beamon's late filed petition for leave to amend application to show 85-foot change in location of ant. towers and availability of additional funds to finance acquisition of ant. site. Action Dec. 13. ■ By memorandum opinion and order in proceeding on application of Beamon Advertising Inc. for new AM Daingerfield, Tex., granted motion by Broadcast Bureau opposing taking of depositions, and deposition of W. E. Key Jr., proposed to be taken on Dec. 16 in Daingerfield shall not be taken. Action Dec. 12. By Hearing Examiner Elizabeth C. Smith ■ In consolidated AM proceeding on applications of Piedmont Broadcasting Co., Travelers Rest, S. C, Hentron Broadcasting Co. and The Mountainaire Corp., both Hendersonville, N. C, in Docs. 15108-10, granted motion by Hentron Broadcasting Co. on behalf of three applicants to continue Dec. 18 hearing to Jan. 17, 1964. Action Dec. 17. BROADCAST ACTIONS by Broadcast Bureau Actions of Dec. 17 ♦WDCN-TV Nashville— Granted license. KNDO(TV) Yakima, Wash.— Granted license covering changes. BROADCASTING, December 23, 1963