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7/23/40
FM APPLICATIONS START POURING INTO FCC
With the initial problem of an intricate application blank apparently solved, applications for frequency modulation licenses are pouring into the Federal Communications Commission.
Chairman James L. Fly explained that there was no dis¬ position on the part of the Commission to slow up the applications but that the applications had been made difficult deliberately.
The FCC, he said, mnted all the information possible from the applicants because of the newness of the industry.
Meanwhile the FCC sent out a supplemental release defin¬ ing requirements for contour maps in establishing service areas for high frequency broadcast stations.
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BROADCASTERS AID IN NATIONAL DEFENSE DRIVE
Under the sponsorship of the National Broadcasters* Association, the nation's broadcasters are offering their assist¬ ance in rounding up 100,000 skilled civilian workers for the War and Navy Departments and the Civil Aeronautics Authority.
Neville Miller, President of the NAB, in a letter to all members, pledged the industry to help locate these workers by broadcasting announcements as to definite jobs that are open in the section of the country from which the broadcasts will be made.
"The National Defense needs of the United States require the immediate employment of 100,000 skilled civilian workers in the War and Navy Departments", Mr. Miller wote, "the Civil Aero¬ nautics Authority and in several other departments.
"To locate these men speedily is an urgent and patriotic duty that radio can perform best. It is a duty that the National Association of Broadcasters, on behalf of all broadcasting stations, has accepted.
"Radio can do the job with the vigorous help of every individual broadcaster. The task is not easy; for the highways and byways must be combed for recruits. It is believed that a large number of qualified men will be found working in other capacities.
"These men must be reached and urged to return to their former trades else preparedness plans may bog down .
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