NAB reports (Jan-Dec 1942)

or the best quality by failure to stamp on the sweatband. or else¬ where, in the absence of a sweatband (in conspicuous and legible terms which cannot be removed or obliterated without mutilating the stamped portion), a statement that the products are seconds or that they are of such other quality below standard as is the fact ; selling or placing in the hands of others for sale fur felt, or other products composed in whole or in part of used or second¬ hand materials, under the representation that the products are new, or are composed of new materials, by failure to stamp on the sweatband, or elsewhere, in the absence of a sweatband, in con¬ spicuous and legible terms which cannot be removed or obliterated without obliterating the stamped portion, a statement that the products are composed of second-hand or used materials; and representing in any manner that products made in whole or in part from old, used or second-hand materials are new or are composed of new material or that products which are not of first, standard or the best quality are of such quality or that they are of a quality in excess of their merit. (3533) Prescott Drug Co., 190 South Main St., Memphis, Tenn., en¬ tered into a stipulation to cease and desist from representing that the medicinal preparation he sells under the name “Dr. Sphinx’s Sarsaparilla and Iron with Iodide Potash” is effective in the treat¬ ment of bad blood, rheumatism, malaria, general rundown con¬ dition, or stomach trouble, and is a blood, liver and kidney cleanser. The respondent agrees to discontinue representing by the use of the prefix “Dr.” in the brand name that the product is manufac¬ tured or offered for sale by a doctor of medicine, and to stop using the word “Sarsaparilla” to refer to any preparation which does not contain sarsaparilla in sufficient quantity to possess therapeutic value. (03054) Sunset Art Stiulios, and Otto A. Juettner and Frank Schultz, all of Seattle, Wash., stipulated that in connection with the sale of photographs and picture frames they will cease and desist from: Using the word “painting” as descriptive of colored or tinted photographs or pictures produced from a photographic plate, film, base or impression so as to imply that such pictures are oil paint¬ ings or paintings ; representing that the price at which they sell their pictures is introductory, special, or reduced; representing that their pictures formerly sold for a price in excess of the usual and customary price at which they actually have been sold; selling pictures so shaped or designed that they can be framed only in odd style frames or in frames obtainable from the respondents unless prospective purchasers are definitely apprized of the fact that the frames are of an odd style, the price of which is materially in excess of that of frames of a conventional style and are obtain¬ able only from the respondents; refusing to deliver pictures after payment has been made unless all tb.e terms under which such delivery is withheld have been fully disclosed to and accepted by purchasers; and using the word “guaranteed” in connection with the sale of their products unless clear and unequivocal disclosure is made of exactly what is offered by way of security. (3534) Superior Vault Co., Port Chester, N. Y., stipulated to dis¬ continue representing that the reinforced concrete burial vaults they manufacture and sell are everlasting, permanently water¬ proof, absolutely resistant to condensation, or will afford perma¬ nent protection to caskets or bodies. They also agree to stop using any so-called warranty agreement that implies that their vaults are guaranteed for anv period of time greater than that which can reasonably be estimated as the time during which they will be capable of complying with the provisions contained in such agreement. (3535) CEASE AND DESIST ORDERS The Commission Issued the following cease and desist orders last week: Bewley INIills — Dissemination of false advertisements concern¬ ing poultry and stock feeds sold under the brand name “Bewley’s Red Anchor” is prohibited under an order issued against Bewley Mills, Fort Worth, Tex. (4739) Heatless Permanent Wave Company — An order has been issued directing Irvin ,4. Willat, trading as Heatless Permanent Wave Co., 1122 Folsom St., San Francisco, to cease and desist from disseminating false advertisements concerning a method of heat 586 — October 2, 1942 less permanent waving which includes use of a curling solution found by the Commission to be unsafe when applied under some conditions and capable, in some instances, of resulting in serious and irreparable injury to health when used under the conditions prescribed in Willat’s advertisements. (4663) Kondi Co., Atlanta, Ga., has been ordered to cease and desist from misrepresentation in the sale of a dog medicine designated “Kondi Worm Specific and Conditioner.” (3217) September Index Page AWARDS Palmer Trophy . 563 DEFENSE 100% Increase in V-Mail . 563 Manpower Questionnaire . 571 More Radio Technicians Needed . 531 News of Airplane Crashes . 571 Programs for Victory . 532-541-549-561-569 Radio Artists Volunteer Services . 542 Selective Service Revised . 530-539 War Effort Broadcasts Report . 529 Write a Letter for Army Air Forces . 531-540 ENGINEERING Amateur Licenses Discontinued . 564 Broadcast Program Failure Alarm . 532 FCC Operator Examinations . 543 New Production Control Plan . 532 Price Ceilings on Radio Parts . 532 Priority for Set Repair . 571 FEDERAL COMMUNICATION COMMISSION Amateur Licenses Discontinued . 564 Court Reverses FCC in KOA Case . 551 FCC Operator Examinations 543 FCC Policy on Applications Involving Use of Quartz . 572 No Station Silencing Soon — Says Fly . 563 GENERAL American Education Week . 533 Fire Prevention Week . 563 In Memoriam — Edward T. Hanover . 533 Insurance Rates Drop . 543 LABOR Cost of Living . 550 Holiday Pay . 549 Manpower Trends . 549 Overtime Policy . 549 Wage Policy . 550 LEGISLATION Court Reverses FCC in KOA Case 551 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS Avery Appointed . 550 Board Meeting . 540 LISTENER ACTIVITIES Cleveland Council Regional Conference. . . . 562 Lewis, Dorothy Tour . 540 Minnesota Radio Council Meets . 563 Radio Serves National Organizations . 541 Manpower Questionnaire . 571 SALES Just Another “Radio Plug-Ugly” . 550 NAB Appoints Avery . 550 Per-Inquiry Requests . 533-542-551-571