NAB reports (Jan-Dec 1942)

KCRJ, Jerome, Ariz.; KPFA, Helena, Mont.; WHBI, Newark, N. J.; WRAL, Raleigh, N. C.; KHBC, Hilo, Hawaii; WLBJ, Bowling Green, Ky. MISCELLANEOUS Beauford H. Jester, Individually and as Trustee for W. W. Callan, Dewitt T, Hicks, Hilton W. Howell, Wilford W. Naman, Robert G. Levy, Ross M. Sams and Davis Stribling, Waco, Texas. — Granted petition for a continuance of hearing in re application for a construction permit for a new standard broadcast station, now set for September 21, 1942, until October 8, 1942. (Docket No. 6218.) WMAN — Richland, Inc., Mansfield, Ohio. — Granted petition for an extension of time within which to file proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law on application for renewal of license, now due on September 22„ 1942, and extended the time until September 29, 1942. (Docket No. 6301.) KITE — First National Television, Inc., Kansas City, Mo. — Granted petition for a continuance of hearing in re application for renewal of license, now set for September 21, 1942, and continues dais hearing until September 24, 1942. (Docket No. 6300.) KIDW — The Lamar Broadcasting Co., Lamar, Colo. — Adopted Decision and Order denying renewal of station license. (Licensee, through failure to file corporation reports and to pay corporate license tax to State of Colorado, ceased to exist as a corporate entity on October 14, 1937. At Com¬ mission hearings on July 15, 1941, and October 8, 1941, for the renewal of license no appearance was made for the applicant. Since February 21, 1942, KIDW has had au¬ thority to remain silent.) WNOE — WNOE, Inc., New' Orleans, La. — Granted motion to dis¬ miss w'ithout prejudice application for construction permit (B3-P-3446) to operate on lOfiK kf., 50 KW. W79C — Oak Park Realty and Amusement Co., Chicago, Ill. — Granted motion to vacate hearing and dismiss without prejudice application for modification of construction per¬ mit (B4-MPH-97). Hawaiian, Broadcasting System, Ltd., Honolulu, T. H. — Granted motion to dismiss without prejudice application (B-P-2978) for a new station. Beauford H. Jester, Individually and as Trustee for W. W. Callan, et al., Waco, Texas. — Granted motion for order to take depositions in re application for a new station. KXKX — First National Television, Inc., Kansas City, Mo. — Denied petition for 90 day continuance of hearing on appli¬ cation for renewal of license now set for September 24. APPLICATIONS FILED AT FCC 590 Kilocycles WAGA — Liberty Broadcasting Corp., Atlanta, Ga. — License to cover construction permit (B3-P-2938 as modified) which authorized change in frequency, increase power, installation of new' transmitter and directional antenna for night use and move transmitter. WAGA — Liberty Broadcasting Corp., Atlanta, Ga. — Authority to determine operating pow'er by direct method. 790 Kilocycles WWNY — The Brockw'ay Co., W'atertow'n, N. Y. — Modification of construction permit (B1-P-326S as modified) which author¬ ized installation of directional antenna for night use, change of frequency, increase power, change hours of operation and move transmitter for extension of completion date from 10-16-42 to 12-16-42. 1170 Kilocycles WWV.4 — West Virginia Broadcasting Co., Wheeling, W. Va. — Modification of construction permit (B3-P-2540 as modi¬ fied) which authorized increase in pow'er, change hours of operation, move transmitter, installation of new transmitter and directional antenna for night use for adjustment in directional antenna system for night use. WW\’.4 — West \'irginia Broadcasting Co., Wheeling, W. Va. — License to cover construction permit {B3-F-2540 as modi¬ fied) as above. 574 — September 25, 1942 WWVA — West Virginia Broadcasting Co., Wheeling, W. Va. — Authority to determine operating power by direct measure¬ ment of antenna power. 1230 Kilocycles WCOL — WCOL, Inc., Columbus, Ohio. — Authority to determine operating pow'er by direct measurement of antenna power. 1240 Kilocycles KWOS — Tribune Printing Co., Jefferson City, Mo. — Authority to make changes in automatic frequency control equipment. 1260 Kilocycles WNAC — The Yankee Network, Inc., Boston, Mass. — Extension of special service authorization to operate with power of 5 KW employing directional antenna at night for the period 10-1-44. 1300 Kilocycles WASH — King-Trendle Broadcasting Corp., Grand Rapids, Mich.— Modification of license to increase power from 500 watts to 5 KW, employing the directional antenna at night and using the transmitter as authorized under construction per¬ mit (B2-P-2874 as modified) for Station WOOD. Trans¬ mitter location to be RFD, south of Grand Rapids, Mich. 1340 Kilocycles KOCY — Plaza Court Broadcasting Co., Oklahoma City, Okla.— Relinquishment of control of licensee corporation through sale of 300 shares of stock to Plaza Court Broadcasting Co. (200 shares), John D. Thomas (50 shares), and C. E. Johnson (50 shares). 1490 Kilocycles KEYS — Earl C. Dunn and Charles W. Rossi, d/b as Nueces Broadcasting Co., Corpus Christi, Teaxs. — Voluntary as¬ signment of license to Earl C. Dunn, Charles W. Rossi, H. B. Lockhart and E. C. Hughes, d/b as Nueces Broad¬ casting Co. FM APPLICATION W49D — -John Lord Booth, Detroit, Mich. — Modification of con¬ struction permit (B2-PH-20 as modified) which authorized construction of new high frequency broadcast station for extension of completion date from 10-11-42 to 1-11-43. TELEVISION APPLICATION WTZR — Zenith Radio Corp., Chicago, Ill. — Modification of con¬ struction permit (B4-PCT-9 as modified) w'hich authorized construction of new television broadcast station requesting extension of commencement and completion dates. MISCELLANEOUS APPLICATION W7XER — Midland Broadcasting Co., Kansas City, Mo. — Con¬ struction permit to install new transmitter and increase pow'er from IJA kilow'atts to 3 kilow'atts. FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION DOCKET Any NAB member wishing to have the full text of any of the FTC releases, printed in part below, should write to the NAB, referring to the number in parentheses at the end of each item. COMPLAINTS The Federal Trade Commission has alleged unfair competition against the following firms. The respondents will be given an op