NAB reports (Jan-Dec 1940)

broadcast station to be operated on 30820, 33740, 35820, 37980 kc., power 2 watts, A3 emission. NEW — The Travelers Broadcasting Service Corp., Portable-Mobile (area of Hartford, Conn.).— Construction permit for a_new relay broadcast station to be operated on 31220, 35620, 37020, 39260 kc., 0.2 watts, emission A3. WIEO — National Broadcasting Co., Inc., Mobile. — Modification of license to add A1 and A2 emission, and change in de¬ scription of transmitter from Western Electric 8-A to NBC Composite Serial No. 2. KEHV — The Associated Broadcasters, Inc., Portable-Mobile. — License to cover construction permit (BS-PRY-221) for a new relay broadcast station. NEW— Earle C. Anthony, Inc., Los Angeles, Calif. — Construction permit for a new television broadcast station to be operated on 50000-56000 kc., power for visual and aural, 1000 watts, emission Ai and AS. Amended: Request frequencies 96000102000 (Channel 6), and give location, also submitted re¬ vised 318 form. W2XI — General Electric Co., New Scotland, N. Y. — License to cover construction permit (Bl-PVB-Sl) for a new relay television broadcast station. KEHS — WDAY, Inc., Portable-Mobile. — License to cover con¬ struction permit (B4-PRE-345) for a new relay broadcast station. Amended: Section 7(a) re monitor. KAQV — Central States Broadcasting Co., Portable-Mobile — License to cover construction permit (B4-PRY-208) for a new relay broadcast station. Amended: Section 7(a) re monitor. FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION ACTION COMPLAINTS Federal Trade Commission has alleged unfair competi¬ tion in complaints issued 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. Associated Denver Tailors — See Associated Tailors. Associated Tailors — Harry Hindlemann, trading as Associated Tailors and as Associated Denver Tailors, 1745 Champa St., Denver, Colo., is charged in a complaint with the dissemination of mis¬ leading representations in the sale of men’s suits and coats. The respondent, by means of radio broadcasts, circulars, letters, folders and samples of material, allegedly misrepresents that he sells custom made men’s suits ; that the suits are carefully cut and taOored to individual measurements and made with up-to-date patterns of imported fabrics and up-to-date linings and finishings, and that the quality of his materials and tailoring is equal to that obtained in custom made suits of high quality and price. It is further charged in the complaint that the respondent mis¬ leadingly represents that the suits which he sells are made by expert tailors; that such suits are offered for the one price of SI 5.50 and that such offer and price are made possible by virtue of his purchase of fabrics and materials from foreign mills and manufacturers which are prompted to sell at sacrifice prices be¬ cause of fear and uncertain business conditions. The complaint also alleges that by means of statements on adv’ertising literature and through the use of the trade names “Asso¬ ciated Tailors” and “Associated Denver Tailors,” the respondent misrepresents that his business is that of an association, combina¬ tion or group of tailors or tailoring establishments; that he main¬ tains branch offices or plants in New York and Chicago, and that his business is “a national institution of quality tailoring.” (4239) K. F. Bemporad & Company, Inc., 102 Madison Ave., New York, allegedly misrepresents through the use of Chinese names such as “Hong Kong,” “Canton” and “Kina,” that certain of its rugs are made in China, by hand, and are in all respects Chinese Oriental Rugs. The respondent further allegedly misrepresents, by means of designations such as “Mahah,” “Kirma,” “Orienta” and “Bagdad,” that other of its rugs are true Oriental rugs. In truth, the complaint charges, the respondent’s “Hong Kong,” “Mahah,” and “Bagdad” rugs are made in Italy, and the “Canton,” “Kirma” and “Oriental” rugs are made in Belgium, of cotton and on power looms. It is further alleged in the complaint that the respondent furnishes its dealers with circulars bearing representations that certain of its rugs are reproductions and copies of true Oriental and Chinese Oriental rugs, when in truth they merely simulate them in appearance. By designating certain of its rugs with the names “Old Cabin” and “Boston,” the complaint continues, the respondent represents that such products were made in the United States when in truth they were made in Europe. (4238) Lambert Pliarmacal Company, St. Louis, Missouri, is charged in a complaint with the dissemination of misleading representa¬ tions in the sale of Listerine Antiseptic. In advertising its product, the respondent allegedly represents that dandruff is of an infectuous type caused by a particular germ, and that Listerine Antiseptic is effective in killing this germ. In truth, the complaint declares, dandruff is not recognized as having an infectuous origin nor as being caused by the germ claimed by respondent. The complaint charges that Listerine Antiseptic is not a cure or remedy for dandruff, and that its therapeutic properties are limited to a temporary removal of scales and the mitigation of the symptoms of itching. According to the complaint, respondent likewise misrepresents that its product will effectively prevent colds and sore throats; that it will keep colds from progressing; that it quickly kills all mouth or throat germs, and that it reaches deeper into the throat than most gargles. These claims for Listerine Antiseptic are un¬ true, the complaint alleges. Through the dissemination of its advertising, the complaint con¬ tinues, respondent misleadingly represents that halitosis, or bad breath, is usually caused by the fermentation of food particles in the mouth and that Listerine Antiseptic quickly halts such food fermentation. Actually, the complaint charges, comparatively few offensive breath odors arise from decayed food particles in the mouth and that Listerine Antiseptic in no way affects the usual sources of halitosis. (4232) Maine Spinning Company — A manufacturer of yarns and a manufacturer of sweaters are charged in a complaint with mis¬ leadingly representing the constituent fiber of their products. The respondents are Maine Spinning Company, Skowhegan, Me., and Old Colony Knitting Mills, Inc., Hingham, Mass. •According to the complaint, the Maine Spinning Company represents that certain of its yarns are made of material im¬ ported from the British Isles, and are made in whole or in part of genuine Shetland wool. Such representations have been al¬ legedly made to the Old Colony Knitting Mills, Inc., among others, in connection with the sale to it by the Maine Spinning Company of certain yarn which is used in the manufacture of sweaters. These sweaters are then allegedly represented by the Old Colony Knitting Mills, Inc., to be manufactured from im¬ ported yarns made of a blend of Scotch wool and Shetland wool, and from yarn made of genuine Shetland wool. In truth, the complaint charges, the yarns sold by the Maine Spinning Company are not made of material imported from the British Isles, and are not made in whole or in part from genuine Shetland wool; and that sweaters sold by Old Colony Knitting Mills, Inc., are not manufactured from nor do they contain Scotch and Shetland wool. (4236) Masterkraft Guild Weavers, Ine., Asia Mohi Company, Ltd., and C. James Garofalo, president of both corporations, 295 Fifth Ave., New York, allegedly misrepresent, by means of designations such as “Hong Kong” and “Canton,” that certain of their rugs are true Chinese Oriental rugs, and by designations such as “Mahah,” “Kirma,” “Numda,” “Orienta” and “Bagdad” that other of their rugs are true Orientals or the true Indian “Numdah.” In truth, the complaint charges, the respondents’ “Hong Kong,” “Mahah” and “Bagdad” rugs are made in Italy, and their “Canton,” “Kirma,” “Numda” and “Orienta” rugs are made in Belgium, of cotton, and on power looms. August 23, 1940 — 4537