NAB reports (Jan-Dec 1946)

fcc The Federal Communications Commission on Jan. 23 adopted Order No. 75-D, modifying the extensive require¬ ments of Order No. 75, originally adopted June 18, 1940, as part of the Commission’s national emergency program. Order 75 required holders of and applicants for radio operator licenses, both commercial and amateur, to submit responses to questionnaires together with fingerprints and documentary evidence of citizenship. Order 75-D elimi¬ nates the requirements of Order 75 except with regard to the submission of fingerprints on F.C.C. Form No. 735-A. Effective Jan. 23, 1946, an applicant for an operator license, commercial or amateur, is not required as a gen¬ eral rule to submit documentary evidence of citizenship. He must, however, continue to certify in his application that he is a citizen of the United States and must also fur¬ nish fingerprints. In particular cases, the Commission may make specific requests for documentary evidence of citizenship and for information concerning qualifications to hold operator licenses. Miscellany CORRECTION The Wichita Falls, Tex., Daily Times has requested a correction in the announcement made concerning their conditional permit for an FM Metropolitan station (Re¬ ports). The Times Publishing Co. is not interested in standard station WACO, as was erroneously stated in a Commission release. Federal Communications Commission Docket HEARINGS The following broadcast hearings are scheduled to be heard before the Commission during the week beginning Monday, January 28. They are subject to change. Monday, January 28 Consolidated Hearing NEW — Old Dominion Broadcasting Corp., Lynchburg, Ya. — C.P. 1390 kc., 1 KW, unlimited DA-night and day. NEW — Piedmont Broadcasting Corp., Danville, Va. — C.P. 1390 kc., 1 KW, unlimited DA-night and day. WCSC — John M. Rivers, Charleston, S. C. — C.P. 1390 kc., 5 KW, unlimited DA-night. NEW — Arkansas-Oklahoma Broadcasting Corp., Ft. Smith, Ark. — C.P. 1230 kc., 250 watts, unlimited. NEW — Donald W. Reynolds, Ft. Smith, Ark. — C.P. 1230 kc., 250 watts, unlimited. To Be Held Before Commissioner Durr, Council Chambers of the City of San Buenaventura, Ventura, California NEW — Coast Ventura Co., Ventura, Calif. — C.P. 1450 kc., 250 watts, unlimited. NEW — Ventura Broadcasters, Inc., Ventura, Calif. — C.P. 1450 kc., 250 watts, unlimited. Tuesday, January 29 Consolidated Hearing Before Commissioner Denny NEW— James H. McKee, Charleston, W. Va. — CJP. 1240 kc., 250 watts, unlimited. NEW — Capitol Broadcasting Corp., Charleston, W. Va. — C.P. 1240 kc., 250 watts, unlimited. NEW — Gus Zaharis and Penelope Zaharis, d/b as Chemical City Broadcasting Co., Charleston, W. Va. — C.P. 1240 kc., 250 watts, unlimited. NEW — Joe L. Smith, Jr., Charleston, W. Va. — C.P. 1400 kc., 250 watts, unlimited. Wednesday, January 30 WSAV — -WSAV, Inc., Savannah, Ga. — C.P. 630 kc., 5 KW, unlimited DA-night. WTMA — Atlantic Coast Broadcasting Co., Charleston, S. C. — C.P. 630 kc, 5 KW, unlimited DA-night. Friday, February 1 Consolidated Hearing to Be Held Before Commissioner Walker in the Federal Court Room, Federal Building, Dallas, Texas NEW — W. J. Harpole, et al d/b as Borger Broadcasting Co., Borger, Texas. — C.P. 1490 kc., 250 watts, unlimited. NEW — Richard George Hughes, Borger, Texas — C.P. 1490 kc., 250 watts, unlimited. Federal Communications Commission Action APPLICATIONS GRANTED WTBO — Cumberland Broadcasting Co., Cumberland, Md.— Granted construction permit to install a new antenna and ground system. KABC — The Alamo Broadcasting Co., Inc., San Antonio, Texas — Granted modification of construction permit (B3-P-3599) which authorized change in frequency, etc., for extension of completion date to 4-9-46. WKVM — American Colonial Broadcasting Corp., West of Arecibo, P. R. — Granted license to cover construction permit which authorized a new station to operate on 1230 kc., 250 watts, unlimited time. Also granted au¬ thority to determine operating power by direct meas¬ urement of antenna power. WMSA — The Brockway Co., South of Massena, N. Y. — Granted license to cover construction permit which authorized a new station to operate on 1340 kc., 250 watts, unlimited time. Also granted authority to determine operating power by direct measurement of antenna power. The licensee is granted a waiver of Secs. 3.55 (b) and 3.60 of the Commission’s rules; conditions. Salt Lake City Broadcasting Co., Salt Lake City, Utah — Granted license to cover construction permit which authorized a new station to operate on 910 kc., 1 KW, unlimited time, DA. Also authority to determine operating power by direct measurement of antenna power. The licensee is granted a waiver of Secs. 3.55(b) and 3.60 of the Commission’s Rules; con¬ ditions. KMO — Carl E. Haymond, Tacoma, Wash. — Granted license to cover construction permit which authorized changes in auxiliary transmitting equipment. KB ST — The Big Spring Herald Broadcasting Co., Big Spring, Texas — Granted modification of construction permit which authorized increase in power, etc., for installation of a new transmitter and extension of commencement and completion dates from 11-4-45 and 5-4-46, respectively, to 30 days after grant and 90 days thereafter, respectively. ( Continued on next page) JANUARY 28, 1946-64