Washington report (February 8, 1963)

INSTRUCTIONAL BROADCASTING GROUP MEETS On January 28th, 9 NAEB people involved in the instructional uses of TV at various levels met in Washington to discuss (l) how this particular group within the membership might best be organized and given appropriate representation inside the NAEB structure and (2) whether it would be useful for NAEB to sponsor a national conference on Instructional Broadcasting (radio, as well as TV) this Spring. The participants, who came at their own expense in response to Pres. Harley's invitation, endorsed the general approach of an NAEB reorganization based upon councils representing special interest categories within the membership and recommended that NAEB go ahead with plans to hold the conference. The week of May 13 was chosen as the date and the group agreed to serve as a steering committee for the conference. Those attending were: Leslie P. Greenhill, Penn State; Roy J. Johnson, University of Miami; Robert F. Lesher, Hagerstown; Charles J. McIntyre, University of Illinois; Dr. Bart Griffith, University of Missouri; Lt. Colonel Robert E. Wood, Air University, Maxwell AFB; Dr. Stephen C. Hathaway, Miami of Ohio; Iynn Kalmback, ETV Center, South Carolina; and William Ewing, Ohio State University. BROADCAST ACTION OF FCC By Memorandum Opinion and Order, the Commission designated for hearing applications of Central Wisconsin Television, Inc., for additional time to construct TV station WCWT (Channel 9), Whusau, Wis., and for assignment of CP to Midcontinent B/cg Co. for $34,439. On its own motion the Commission made the Wisconsin Citizens' Committee for Educational Television, Inc., which filed opposing petitions, and Wisconsin Valley Television Corp. (WSAU-TV, Channel 7, Wausau), parties to the proceeding. The hearing issues will determine (l) whether Central Wisconsin has been diligent in proceeding with construction of the station, whether trafficking is involved, and whether it has been candid in its representations to the Commission; (2) when and under what circumstances the Citizens' Committee learned of the proposed sale of WCWT, sought to acquire its construction permit, from whom it obtained the necessary funds, and the amount obtained and terms and conditions thereof; and ( 3 ) full facts surrounding Wisconsin Valley agreement to donate funds to the Citizens' Committee, whether latter had an agreement or understanding with Wisconsin Valley to file the instant petitions, and whether Wisconsin Valley has engaged in a course of action which constitutes an abuse of Commission's processes. (The Citizens' Committee's original intention was to acquire the CP held by Central Wisconsin TV Inc. and turn it over to the University of Wisconsin for ETV.) The initial hearing is scheduled for March 4th. NAEB-USOE CONTRACT The USOE announced this week a grant to the NAEB for "a pilot series of six kits of filmed and published materials illustrating proper teacher utilization of broadcast materials." The project involves the preparation of six demonstration kits for use by school and college administrators, teachers and potential teachers and are designed to illustrate, on film and in published materials, teacher utilization of broadcast materials in the achievement of sound educational purposes and goals. In general, each kit will consist of a 30 minute l6mm sound film and the necessary supplementary materials and directions to facilitate its use. Some kits will contain printed materials which may be retained by the users. The project director is Clair Tettemer, Director of School Programs and Research, KTCA-TV, St. Paul/Minneapolis.