NAB reports (Jan-Dec 1947)

PCT-157, which authorized a new commercial television broadcast station) for extension of completion date. KCPN — Carter Publications, Inc., Fort Worth, Texas — Modification of construction permit (B3-PCT-172, which au¬ thorized a new commercial television broadcast station) to change type of transmitter, to change effective radiated power from visual 30.4 KW, aural 30.4 KW to visual 10.35 KW, aural 8.2 KW and make changes in antenna system and for extension of commencement and completion dates. W2XDK — Sherron Metallic Corp., Brooklyn, N. Y. — Con¬ struction permit for reinstatement of construction permit (Bl-PVB-142, as modified), which authorized a new experi¬ mental television broadcast station on frequencies that may be assigned by the Commission’s Chief Engineer from time to time, aural power of 10,000 watts, visual power of 10,(100 watts (peak) emission aural A3, special or special for FM, visual A5 or special, and transmitter, iocation at 1201 Flush¬ ing Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. NEW — National Broadcasting Co., Inc., Cleveland, Ohio — Modification of construction (B2-PCT-23 as modified, which authorized a new commercial television broadcast station) to change transmitter site from 815 Superior Ave., Cleveland, Ohio, to Brecksville Village, Ohio, and make changes in an¬ tenna system. W8XCT — Crosley Broadcasting Corp., Cincinnati, Oliio — License to cover construction permit (B2-PVB-23. as modi¬ fied) wdiich authorized a new experimental television broad¬ cast station. WXDW — The Pulitzer Publishuig Co., St. Louis, Mo. — License to cover construction permit ( B4-PVB-179 ) for a new experimental television relay broadcast station. MISCELLANEOUS BROADCAST Remote Pickup CP Granted American Broadcasting Co., Inc., area of New York, N. Y. — Granted CP for a new remote pickup station. Frequency assigned subject to change in accordance with proceedings in Docket (5(351. (BPRE-492) Applications Accepted for Filing NEW’ — The Regents of the t’niversity of New Mexico, Albuquerque, N. Mex. — Construction permit for a new non¬ commercial educational broadcast station to be operated on 42,100 to 42,900 kc., power of 250 watts, and A3 emission, hours of operation unlimited. W'HA-FM — State of Wisconsin-State Radio Council, Madi¬ son, W’is. — Modification of construction permit (B4-PED-.59, as modified, which authorized a new noncommercial educa¬ tional broadcast station ) for extension of completion date. NEW' — Consolidated Broadcasting Con)., Ltd., area of Long Beach, Calif. (P. O. 435 Pine Ave.) — Construction permit for a new remote pickup broadcast station to be operated on 1622, 2058, 2150 and 2790 kc., power of 50 watts, and emission A3. WCYO — The W'estern Connecticut Broadcasting Co., Stam¬ ford, Comi. — License to cover construction permit (Bl-PKY318) which authorized a new remote pickup broadcast station. Federal Trade Gominission Actions COMPLAINTS The Federal Trade Commission has alleged unfair compe¬ tition against the following firms. The respondents will be given an opportunity to show cause why cease and desist orders should not be issued against them. •Jack Field — Misrepresentation in the sale of furs and fur garments is charged in a complaint issued by the Commission against .Tack Field, 721 S. lY. 6th Ave., Portland, Ore. (5485) Independent Directory Cori)oration — Misrepresentation in the sale of advertising space in a Classified Telephone Di¬ rectory and Buyers' Guide is charged in a complaint issued by the Commission against Independent Directory Corp., 608 8outh Dearborn 8t.. Chicago, and New .Tersey Directory Corp. and William Oleck Advertising Corr).. both of 152 West 42nd St., New York. William Oleck. David Oleck and Maury Oleck are also named respondents as officers who manage, control and direct the respondent corporations. (.5486) .\merican Dietaids, Co., Iiic. — The Commission accepted from American Dietaids, Co., Inc.. 176 South Broadway, Yonkers, New York, and its advertising agency. Small & Seiffer. Inc.. 20 West 40th St., New York, a stipulation to cease and desist from misrepresentation in connection with the advertising and sale of a vitamin preparation designated Pantocal. (7582) American Chemical Co. — Stipulations to cease and desist from misrepresentation in the advertising and sale of in¬ secticides have been acceiited by the Commission from .lay B. Hazelrig and Thomas T. Hazelrig. copartners trading as American Chemical Co., 600 North 7th St., Birmingham, Ala., and Lee Nusbaum, trading as Pennsylvania Engineer¬ ing Co., 1119 North Howard St., Philadelphia. (7584 and 7585 ) Coal Aid Laboratories — The Commission approved a stipu¬ lation in which A. William Backus, trading as Coal Aid Laboratories, 822 East 4th St.. Waterloo, Iowa, agrees to cease and desist from misrepresentation in connection with the advertising and sale of “Coal-Aid” a preparation con¬ sisting of sodium chloride and iron oxide, for use as an additive to coal. (7583) DeKalb Agricultural Association, Inc., DeKalb, Ill., and its advertising representative. Western Advertising Agency, Racine, Wis., entered into a stipulation with the Commission to cease and desist from misrepresentation in connection with the advertising and sale of DeKalk Hybrid Seed Corn. ( 7586 ) Leys, Christie & Co., Iiie., 65 Nassau St., New York, and its officers entered into a stipulation with the Commission under which the.v agree to disclose the .lapanese origin of cultured pearls in necklaces sold by them. (Officers of the corporation joining in the stipulation were .lames D. Leys, president, and John A. Wilson, secretary. (7581) CASE REOPENED Gerald A. Rice — The Federal Trade Commission vacated and set aside a cease and desist order against Gerald A. Rice, trading as Office of Civil Preparation, 1310 North 4.jth 8t.. Seattle. Wash., and reopened the case for taking testimony. (5321) MARCH 17, 1947-225