Heinl radio business letter (July-Dec 1940)

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Record Details:

Title:
Heinl radio business letter
Date:
July-Dec 1940
Publisher:
Washington D.C. : Robert D. Heinl
Volume:
Heinl radio business letter (July-Dec 1940)
Leaf #:
00033
Language:
English
Subjects:
Radio -- Law and legislation -- United States -- Periodicals, Television broadcasting -- United States -- Periodicals","Television -- Law and legislation -- United States – Periodicals
Collection:
Broadcasting & Recorded Sound
Format:
Periodicals
Contributor:
University of Maryland College Park
Sponsor:
University of Maryland College Park
Coordinator:
Media History Digital Library
Description:
A private newsletter published out of Washinton, D.C. Robert D. Heinl meticulously tracked FCC actions and other policy developments and provided frequent updates to subscribers of the newsletter. A fascinating source for seeing how policy developments and regulations were received and interpreted within the commercial broadcasting industry. -- Eric Hoyt, 2018
Date Added:
August 29, 2024
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July 9, 1940 FLY SAYS DEFENSE PLANS SHOULD NOT ALARM BROADCASTERS Seeking to quiet the fear among broadcasters that the Government may take over the operation of radio stations in case of war, James L. Fly, Chairman of the Federal Communications Com¬ mission, this week at his regular press conference reiterated a statement that the industry has nothing to worry about. The FCC Chairman said he knew of no reason why radio advertisers should not continue to sign contracts for the usual periods. “There is no reason in the world”, he said, “why com¬ mercial organizations and commitments should not continue unim¬ peded. “ Chairman Fly insisted that the FCC has no plans to assume “sweeping control” over broadcasting activities in event of national emergency. In response to questions, Mr. Fly asserted “our Govern¬ ment isn't qualified to take over broadcasting. “ "Of course”, he added, “if we should ever get into war, there will be some particular things the Government would have to do, but there would be nothing done of a sweeping character affecting the broadcasting industry. " Mr. Fly said there was no occasion now and expressed hope there never would be for the radio industry “to become alarm¬ ed about plans for defense. “ “There is every reason the industry should not be alarm¬ ed", he continued. “Our plans are to leave private operations in private hands to continue to perform the functions they are now performing. " xxxxxxxx The Federal Communications Commission has granted the application of Joe W. Engel, for a new station in Chattanooga, Tenn. , to operate on the frequency 1370 kc. with 250 watts, unlim¬ ited time, upon condition that permittee shall file an application for modification of construction permit specifying exact transmitter location within two months after effective date of order. XXXXXXXXX 2