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Washington, Wednesday, October 3, 1956

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TULE 7— AGRICULTURE be shown on the inside back cover of the CONTENTS marketing card: Provided, That if the Chapter Vil— Commodity Stabilization producer named as debtor on the card Agriculture Department pa£e Service (Farm Marketing Quotas objects to the issuance of or after is­ See also Commodity Credit Corpo­ and Acreage Allotments), Depart­ suance to the use of a within quota mar­ ration ; Commodity Stabiliza­ keting card bearing the notation and ment of Agriculture tion Service. information of indebtedness to the Notices: [1026 (Cigar-Filler and Binder—56)-l United States thereon as provided in this Hurricane relief loans, Puerto Amdt. 1] subparagraph, an excess marketing card Rican; transfer of functions Part 723—Cigar-F iller T obacco, and (ineligible for price support loans) show­ to Farmers Home Adminis- Cigar-F iller and B inder T obacco ing “zero percent” penalty shall be is­ tration______- 7580 sued for such farm. The acceptance and CIGAR-FILLER AND BINDER TOBACCO MARKET­ use of a within quota marketing card Alien Property Office ING QUOTA REGULATIONS, 1 9 5 6 -5 7 MAR­ bearing a notation and information of Notices: KETING YEAR indebtedness to the United States by National Bank of Rumania; vesting order______7591 The amendment contained herein is the producer named as debtor on such based on the marketing quota provisions card, shall constitute an authorization Atomic Energy Commission of the Agricultural Adjustment Act of by such producer to any tobacco loan or­ Rules and regulations: 1938, as amended (7 U. S. C. 1311-1315) ganization to pay to the United States Licensing of byproduct mate­ and the provisions of the Agricultural Act the price support advance due the pro­ rial; miscellaneous amend­ of 1949 (63 Stat. 1051). The Cigar-filler ducer to the extent of his indebtedness ments______7563 and binder tobacco marketing quota reg­ set forth on such card but not to exceed Civil Aeronautics Board ulations, 1956-57 marketing year, are that portion of the price support ad­ Notices: amended to provide for listing indebted­ vance remaining after deduction of usual Hearings, etc.: ness due the United States upon mar­ loan organization charges, authorized Northeastern states area case- 7582 keting cards issued pursuant to such price support charges and amounts due Pacific service mail rate case- 7582 regulations. prior lien holders. The acceptance and Since Agricultural Stabilization and use of a within quota marketing card Commerce Department Conservation County Offices are prepar­ bearing a notation and information of See also Federal Maritime Board. ing to issue marketing cards which will indebtedness to the United States shall Notices: determine price support eligibility, it is not constitute a waiver of any right to Statement of changes in finan­ necessary that the provisions of this the producer to contest the validity of cial interests: amendment become effective at the earli­ such indebtedness by appropriate admin­ Butler, Paul______7581 est possible date. Accordingly, it is here­ istrative appeal or legal action. Clemson, John H______7581 by found and d eterm in ed that (Sec. 375, 52 Stat. 66; 7 U. S. C. 1375. Inter­ Graham, Harold L., Jr------7581 compliance with the notice, public pro­ prets or applies sec. 401, 63 Stat. 1054; 7 Turner, Robert L______7581 cedure and effective date requirements U. S. C. 1421) Vorzimer, Harold J.; report of of section 4 of the Administrative Pro­ appointment and statement Done at Washington, D. C., this 28th of financial interests______7581 cedure Act (5 U. S. C. 1003) is impracti­ day of September 1956. Witness my cable, unnecesary and contrary to the hand and seal of the Department of Commodity Credit Corporation Public interest and this amendment shall Agriculture. Soil bank; certain states; consent become effective upon filing with the to graze lands designated as Division of Federal Register. [seal] T rue D. Morse, acreage reserve (.see Commodity Section 723.738 (b), of the Cigar-filler Acting Secretary. Stabilization Service). and binder tobacco marketing quota reg­ [F. R. Doc. 56-7975; Filed, Oct. 2, 1956; ulations, 1956-57 marketing year (21 8:53 a. m.] Commodity Stabilization Service F. R. 6254) is hereby amended by adding Notices: the following new subparagraph (3) at Soil bank; certain states; con­ the end thereof: sent to graze lands designated TITLE 10— ATOMIC ENERGY as acreage reserve______7579 (3) If any producer on a farm is in­ Chapter I— Atomic Energy Rules and regulations: debted to the United States and such Tobacco, cigar-filler, and cigar- indebtedness is listed on the county debt Commission filler and binder; marketing register, any within quota marketing quota regulations, 1956-57— 7563 card issued for such farm in accordance Part 30—Licensing of B yproduct t^ith subparagraph (1) of this paragraph Material Federal Communications Com­ shaU bear the notation “Indebted to miscellaneous amendments mission D. S.” on the front cover thereof and on Notices: the county office copy of each memoran­ This amendment to 10 CFR, Part 30, Class B FM Broadcast stations; dum of sale, and the name of the debtor Licensing of Byproduct Material, is pub- revised tentative allocation and the amount of the indebtedness shall ( Continued on p. 7565) plan__ ,______7583 7563 7564 RULES AND REGULATIONS

CONTENTS— Continued CONTENTS— Continued Federal Communications Com- pag® Public Health Service Page FEDERAL^HEGISTER mission— Continued Rules and regulations: V,‘'NlTEO* 1934 «ir Notices—Continued Grants for construction of re­ Hearings, etc.—Continued search facilities______7567 Victoria Television Co. and Securities and Exchange Com­ Published daily, except Sundays, Mondays, Alkek Television Co______7582 and days following official Federal holidays, mission by the Federal Register Division, National Walker, William E., et al___ 7582 Notices : Archives and Records Service, General Serv­ Proposed rule making: Television broadcast stations; Hearings, etc.! ices Administration, pursuant to the au­ Atlas Corp. (2 documents) __ 7590 thority contained in the Federal Register Act, table of assignments: approved July 26, 1935 (49 Stat. 500, as Ainsworth, Nebr______7579 Consolidated Fiberglass, Inc_ 7591 amended; 44 U. S. 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Federal Power Commission A numerical list of the parts of the Code There are no restrictions on the re­ Notices: of Federal Regulations affected by documents publication of material appearing in the Hearings, etc.: published in this issue. Proposed rules, as F ederal R egister, or the Code of Federal Central Alaska Power Asso- opposed to final actions, are identified as Regulations. ciation, Inc______7585 such. Public Utility District No. 1 of Snohomish County, Title 7 Paee Chapter v n : Now Available Washington______7585 Sunray Mid-Continent Oil Co. Part 723______7563 (2 documents)______7585 Title 10 UNITED STATES Federal Trade Commission Chapter I: GOVERNMENT Rules and regulations: Part 30™ ______7563 ORGANIZATION Cease and desist orders: Title 16 Minor, P. W. & Son, Inc., et al_ 7565 Chapter I: MANUAL Scovill Manufacturing Co___ 7565 Part 13 (2 documents) ______7565 1956-57 Edition Food and Drug Administration Title 17 (Revised through June 1) Rules and regulations : Chapter II: Chlortetracycline (or tetracy­ Part 230...... 7566 Published by the Federal Register Division, cline) and chlortetracycline- the National Archives and Records Service, (or tetracycline-) containing Title 21 General Services Administration drugs; tests and methods of Chapter I: Part 141c„___ 7567 782 pages— $1.00 a copy assay; capsules tetracycline and oleandomcycin; correc­ Title 38 Order from Superintendent of Documents, tion------7567 Chapter I: United States Government Printing Office, Part 4______-____ 7567 Washington 25, D. C. Health, Education, and Welfare Department Part 14______t______7567 See Food and Drug Administra­ Title 42 tion; Public Health Service. Chapter I: CONTENTS— Continued Interior Department Part 57—™ ______7567 Federal Communications Com- Pa§e See Land Management Bureau. Title 47 Chapter I: mission— Continued Interstate Commerce Commis- Part 2______7569 Notices—Continued mission Part 3____ 7577 CONELRAD manual or guide for Notices: Proposed rules (3 docu­ the Public Safety Radio Serv­ Motor carrier applications___ - 7586 ments) ______7578, 7579 ices------—_____ J______i 7583 Part 7______- ______7569 Hearings, etc.: Justice Department See Alien Property Office. Part 8______7569 Prairie Broadcasting Co. Part 10______7569 (WPRE)______,___ _ 7583 Land Management Bureau , Part 11___ 7569 Radiosignal Service (Radio Notices: Part 15______7578 Dispatch, Inc.) and Wil­ Colorado; proposed withdrawal Part 16___ 7569 liam J. Therkildsen___ __ 7583 and reservation of lands__ 7586 Part 21...... - ___ 7569 Wednesday, October 3, 1956 FEDERAL REGISTER 7565 lished for the purpose of adding to (Sec. 101, 68 Stat. 948; 42 U. S. C. 2201) DeLong Hook & Eye Company of that § 30.71, Schedule A, three classes of de­ Dated at Washington, D. C., this 27th address, together with, and as a unit, and vices which may be possessed and used day of September 1956. to the same purchaser, all trade names, under the general license contained in trade-mark registrations, patents, and §30.21 (a) (1) when such devices are For the Atomic Energy Commission. goodwill acquired by Scovill Manufactur­ manufactured, tested and labeled in ac­ K. E. F ields, ing Company, as a result of the afore­ cordance with the specifications con­ General Manager. mentioned acquisition, which relate to or have been used in connection with or tained in a specific license issued to the [F. R. Doc. 56-7972; Filed, Oct.- 2, 1956; manufacturer under these regulations; 8:53 a. m.] in the sale of safety pins or common pins. and to add small quantities of beta and/ It is provided, however, That if the or gamma emitting byproduct material aforesaid property is not sold or disposed to the list of byproduct materials gen­ TITLE 16— COMMERCIAL of entirely for cash, nothing in this order erally licensed pursuant to §§ 30.21 (a) shall be deemed to prohibit respondent (2) and 30.72. Inasmuch as this amend­ PRACTICES from retaining, accepting and enforcing ment is intended to relieve from, rather Chapter I— Federal Trade Commission in good faith any security interest in the than to impose, restrictions, the Atomic aforesaid property for the purpose of Energy Commission has found that gen­ [Docket 6527] securing to respondent full payment of eral notice of proposed rule-making and P art 13—D igest of Cease and D esist the price, with interest, at which the public procedure are unnecessary and Orders aforesaid property is disposed of or sold; that good cause exists why the regula­ And provided further: that if, after a tions should be made effective without SCOVILL MANUFACTURING CO. good faith divestiture of the aforesaid the customary period of notice. Subpart—Acquiring stock, or assets, property, the buyer fails to perform his Part 30, Title 10, CFR, Licensing of etc., of competitor: § 13.5 Acquiring obligation and respondent regains owner­ Byproduct Material, Is hereby amended stock, or assets, etc., of competitor. ship of or control over the aforesaid property, respondent shall redivest itself in the following respects: (Sec. 6, 38 Stat. 721; 15 U. S. C. 46. Interpret 1. Section 30.71 Schedule A is amended or apply sec. 7, 38. Stat. 731; 15 U. S. C. 18) of the property within one hundred and to read as follows: [Cease and desist order, Scovill Manufactur­ fifty days in the same manner as ordered originally. § 30.71 Schedule A. The following ing Company, Watertaury, Conn., Docket 6527, September 15, 1956.] The terms “safety pins” and “common devices and equipment incorporating by­ pins” as used herein refer to identical product material, when manufactured, This proceeding was heard by a hear­ terms as used and understood by the tested and labeled by the manufacturer ing examiner on the complaint of the members of the> Pin, Clip and Fastener in accordance with the specifications Commission—charging the nation’s larg­ Association when reporting their ship­ contained in a specific license issued to est manufacturer of safety and common ments of said items to the safety pin and him pursuant to the regulations in this pins with acquiring all the outstanding common pin divisions of said association. part, are placed under a general license capital stock and the assets and the It is further ordered, That respondent, pursuant to §30.21 (a) (1). business of a principal competitor, in Scovill Manufacturing Company, shall, (a) Static elimination device. De­ violation of the anti-merger law—and within one hundred days after service vices designed for use as static elimina­ agreement between counsel providing for upon it of this order, file with the Com­ tors which contain, as a sealed source entry of a consent order. mission a report in writing setting forth or sources, byproduct material consist­ On this basis, the hearing examiner in detail the manner and form in which ing of a total of not more than 500 micro­ made his initial decision and order to it has complied with the order contained curies of Polonium 210 per device. cease and desist which by order of Sep­ herein. (b) Spark gap and electronic tubes. tember 14, 1956, became, on September Spark gap tubes and electronic tubes 15, the decision of the Commission. By “Decision of the Commission”, etc., which contain byproduct material con­ Said order to cease and desist is as report of compliance was required as sisting of not more than 5 microcuries follows: follows: per tube of Cesium 137, or Nickel 63, or It is ordered, That respondent, Scovill It is ordered, That the respondent Krypton 85 gas, or not more than one Manufacturing Company, a corporation, herein shall, on or before November 23, microcurie per tube of Cobalt 60. its officers, agents, representatives, and 1956, file with the Commission a report (c) Light meter. Devices designed employees, directly or through any cor­ in writing setting forth in detail the for use in measuring or determining light porate or other device, in connection manner and form in which it has com­ intensity which contain, as a sealed with the offering for sale, sale, or distri­ plied with the order contained in the source or sources, byproduct material bution in commerce, as “commerce” is initial decision. consisting of a total of not more than 200 defined in the Clayton Act, as amended, Issued: September 14, 1956. tnicrocuries of Strontium 90 per device. of safety pins and of common pins, do (d) Ion generating tube. Devices de­ cease and desist from: Manufacturing, By the Commission. signed for ionization of air which con­ producing, or assembling safety pins or [seal] ' R obert M. P arrish, tain, as a sealed source or sources, common pins on the premises or in the Secretary. byproduct material consisting of a total factory or plant of the DeLong Hook & [F. R. Doc. 56-7947; Filed, Oct. 2, 1956; of not more than 500 microcuries of Eye Company Division of the Scovill 8:47 a. m.] Polonium 210 per device, Manufacturing Company, located at 21st 2. Section 30.72 Schedule B is amended and Clearfield Streets, Philadelphia, as follows: Pennsylvania, said division of Scovill Manufacturing Company being located [Docket 6565] a. The abbreviation for C esium - on the premises and in the buildings for­ Part 13—D igest of Cease and D esist Barium 137 is corrected to read “(CsBa merly occupied by the DeLong Hook & Orders 137).» Eye Company prior to its acquisition by b. The following is inserted at the end the Scovill Manufacturing Company on P. W. MINOR & SON, INC., ET AL. of the presently scheduled byproduct April 1, 1955. Subpart—Advertising falsely or mis­ materials, immediately under Zinc 65: It is further ordered, That respondent, leadingly: § 13.130 Manufacture or Scovill Manufacturing Company, shall preparation: § 13.170 Qualities or prop­ Column Column divest itself absolutely, in good faith, erties of product or service. Subpart— No. I No. II within 90 days after service upon it of a Misrepresenting oneself and goods—■ 13.1680 and/or Gamma emitting N ot as a As a sealed copy of this order, of all safety pin and Goods: § Manufacture or prepa­ byproduct material not listed sealed source (mi­ common pin machines, equipment and ration; § 13.1710 Qualities or properties. above source crocuries) Subpart—Using misleading name—■ (micro- related attachments now located in and curies) at the said DeLong Hook & Eye Com­ Goods: § 13.2310 Manufacture or prepa­ pany Division at 21st and Clearfield ration; § 13.2325 Qualities or properties. 1 10 Streets, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, (Sec. 6, 38 Stat. 721; 15 U. S. C. 46. Interpret which were acquired from the former or apply sec. 5, 38 Stat. 719, as amended; 15 7566 RULES AND REGULATIONS U. S. O. 45) [Cease and desist order, P. W. Minor & Son, Inc., et al., Batavia, N. Y., By “Decision of the Commission,” etc., in the rules and regulations prescribed Docket 6565, September 15, 1956] report of compliance was required as fol­ in this part by the Securities and Ex­ lows: change Commission pursuant to the In the Matter of P. W. Minor & Son, Inc., It is ordered, That the respondents Securities Act of 1933, unless the context a Corporation, and Henry H. Minor, otherwise requires : Jr., Leo J. Hart and Charles B. Taft, herein shall, within sixty (60) days after service upon them of this order, file with (1) The term “Commission” means the Individually and as Officers of P. W, Securities and Exchange Commission. Minor & Son, Inc. the Commission a report in writing set­ ting forth in detail the manner and form (2) The term "act” means the Secu­ This proceeding was heard by a hear­ in which they have complied with the rities Act of 1933. ing examiner on the complaint of the order to cease and desist. (3) The term "rules and regulations” Commission—charging a Batavia, N. Y., refers to all rules1 and regulations manufacturer of its “Treadeasy” wom­ Issued: September 14, 1956. adopted by the Commission pursuant to en’s shoes with using the words "ortho­ By the Commission. the act, including the forms and accom­ pedics” and "Corrector” in connection panying instructions thereto. with certain of their stock shoes, and [seal] R obert M. Parrish, (4) The term “registrant” means the with representing falsely in statements Secretary. Issuer of securities for which a registra­ printed on cartons in which the shoes [P. R. Doc. 56-7948; Filed, Oct. 2, 1956; tion statement is filed. were packed, in folders and circulars, 8:47 a.'m.] (5) The term "agent for service” and in advertisments in magazines and means the person authorized in the catalogs sent to customers, that their registration statement to receive notices several lines of shoes provided a variety TITLE 17— COMMODITY AND and communications from the Commis­ of corrective and supporting features for SECURITIES EXCHANGES sion. foot ailments—and an agreement be­ III. Amendment of § 230.170 (Rule tween the parties providing for the entry Chapter II— Securities and Exchange 170). Rule 170 prohibits the use of finan­ of a consent order. Commission cial statements which give effect to the On this basis, the hearing examiner receipt and application of any part of made his initial decision, including order P art 230—^General R ules and R egula­ the proceeds from the sale of the securi­ to cease and desist, which by order of tions, S ecurities Act of 1933 ties being offered unless the issue is un­ September 14 became on September 15 miscellaneous amendments derwritten and the underwriters are the decision of the Commission. committed to take the entire issue. The order to cease and desist is as On July 11, 1956, the Securities and This rule is amended to make clear follows: Exchange Commission invited views and that the rule is intended to permit the comments on certain proposed changes use of such financial statements not only It is ordered, That the respondents in its general rules and regulations un­ P. W. Minor & Son, Inc., a corporation, in cases where there is a firm commit­ and its officers, and Henry H. Minor, der the Securities Act of 1933. The ment to take the issue but also in cases Jr., Leo J. Hart, and Charles B. Taft and Commission has now reviewed and con­ where there is no such commitment, pro­ their representatives, agents, and em­ sidered all of the comments and sugges­ vided the underwriters agree to take all tions received in regard to the proposed of the securities if any are taken or to ployees, directly or through any cor­ changes and hereby takes the following porate or other device in connection action: refund to public investors all subscrip­ with the offering for sale, sale, or distri­ tion payments made, if the underwriters bution in commerce, as “commerce” is I. Rescission of §§ 230.132, 230.151, elect not to take the issue. The rule as 230.414 (Rules 132, 151 and 414). Sec­ amended reads as follows: defined in the Federal Trade Commis­ tion 230.132 (Rule 132) provided for the sion Act, or respondents’ shoes desig­ § 230.170 Production of use of certain nated as "Treadeasy Shoes” or any other use of identifying statements in con­ nection with securities registered or in financial statements. Financial state­ shoe of similar construction or perform­ ments which purport to give effect to the ing similar functions irrespective of the the process of registration under the act. It has been rescinded because it has now receipt and application of any part of designation applied thereto, do forth­ the proceeds from the sale of securities with cease and desist from: been superseded by § 230.134 (Rule 134) which provides for the use of substan­ for cash shall not be used unless such 1. Representing, directly or by impli­ securities are to be offered through un­ cation, that their said shoes are ortho­ tially the same type of advertisements pursuant to section 2 CIO) (b) of the act. derwriters and the underwriting ar­ pedic or corrective, or will cure, correct, rangements are such that the underwrit­ or improve abnormalities, diseases, or Section 230.151 (Rule 151) defined, for certain transactions, the term "issu­ ers are or will be committed to take and disorders of the feet. pay for all of the securities, if any are 2. Representing, directly or by impli­ ance” as used in the former section 4 (3) of the act as in effect prior to taken, prior to or within a reasonable cation, that one purchasing and wear­ time after the commencement of the ing respondents’ said shoes can be July 1,1934. Since the rule applied only to offerings commenced prior to that public offering, or if the securities are assured of proper fit, or comfort. not so taken to refund to all subscribers 3. Representing, directly or by impli­ date, it is no longer necessary and has been rescinded. the full amount of all subscription pay­ cation, that respondents’ shoe called ments made for the securities. The cap­ Floridian, would be beneficial to all feet Section 230.414 (Rule 414) required tion of any such financial statement with rotating heels, or that any aid thus the filing with certain registration state­ shall clearly set forth the assumptions afforded to a particular foot would be ments of identifying statements pro­ upon which such statement is based. adequate in cases of feet having rotating posed to be used pursuant to § 230.132 The caption shall be in type at least as heels, or that any such aid thus afforded (Rule 132). With the rescission of that large as that used generally in the body would be permanent or would extend rule, § 230.414 (Rule 414) is no longer of the statement. beyond the time the shoe is on the foot. necessary and has been rescinded. II. Amendment of § 230.100 (Rule IV. Amendment of § 230.426 (Rule 4. Representing, directly or by impli­ 426). This rule requires the inclusion in cation, that respondents’ shoe called the 100). Paragraph (a) of § 230.100 (Rule 100) is amended by deleting therefrom a prospectus for registered securities of Stroller is anatomically correct for feet certain statements and information in generally. the definition of the term "section”. Since the Commission’s rules are in­ regard to stabilizing. The amendment 5. Representing, directly or by impli­ cluded in the Code of Federal Regula­ requires, in the case of a rights offering cation, that respondents’ shoe known as tions as "sections,” this definition is de­ to existing security holders, that the the Easejoint can be depended upon to leted to avoid possible confusion between prospectus used in connection with any relieve pressure on any part of the foot, sections of the act and sections of the reoffering of the unsubscribed securities will afford help to anyone suffering from Code. Paragraph (a) as so amended, to the general public shall contain infor­ bursitis, that said shoe provides a bun­ and with other minor verbal changes, mation in regard to transactions effected ion pocket, or will afford benefit to all reads as follows: by the issuer or the underwriters during the rights offering period. The amend­ enlarged or painful joints in any area § 230.100 Definition of terms used in of the foot. ment adds a new paragraph (c) to the the rules and regulations, (a) As used rule reading as follows: Wednesday, October 3, 1956 FEDERAL REGISTER 7567

§ 230.426 Statement as to stabiliz­ (NROTC) , and Air Force Reserve Offi­ mental incapacity on the part of the cers’ Training Corps (AFROTC) when veteran. ing. * * * . ■; . . , (c)- If the securities being registered called or ordered to active training duty (d) A parent and natural guardian of are to be offered to existing security for 14 days or more, where death occurs a minor child of a veteran or other per­ holders pursuant to warrants or rights on or after June 27, 1950, and prior to son having custody of said minor, pro­ and any securities not taken by security August 1, 1956, while on such active vided there is no legally appointed holders are to be reoffered to the public training duty. (Coverage of these cate­ guardian, may execute a power of after the expiration of the rights offering gories is limited to deaths which occur attorney, VA Form 2-22, appointing a period, there shall be set forth by sup­ while on such active training duty, and service organization to act for said plement or otherwise, in the prospectus does not extend for 120 days after sep­ minor in the prosecution of his or her used in connection with such reoffering aration or release from duty even though claim before the Veterans Administra­ (1) the amount of securities bought in the person may have been called or or­ tion. Such power of attorney shall re­ stabilization activities during the rights dered to such duty for a period exceeding main in effect until the minor attains his offering period and the price or range of 30 days. They are not covered while or her 18th birthday or such later date as prices at which such securities were undergoing scholastic training or inac­ the minor may be eligible for benefits bought, (2) the amount of the offered tive training duty. They are covered from the Veterans Administration or securities subscribed for during such pe­ during a period of travel en route to or until he or she attains his majority under riod, (3) the amount of the offered from active training duty only if such the law of the State of domicile, which­ securities subscribed for by the under­ travel is performed under competent or­ ever is the earlier. In the event that a writers during such period, (4) the der for example, travel to or from the guardian is appointed by a court of com­ amount of the offered securities sold port of embarkation or training station petent jurisdiction the foregoing power during such period by the underwriters for the annual practice cruise or annual of attorney shall terminate and it will be and the price, or range of prices, at which training period.) There is no coverage necessary for the guardian to execute a such securities were sold and (5) the of categories in this subparagraph where new power of attorney, VA Form 2-22, amount of the offered securities to be death occurs on or after August 1, 1956 reappointing the service organization to reoffered to the public and the public (Public Law 8:79, 84th Congress). act for the veteran. offering price. * * * * * (e) In certifying a case to the Board (Sec. 2, 65 Stat. 33, as amended, sec. 6, 70 of Veterans Appeals wherein a power of The foregoing action is taken pursuant Stat. 806; 38 U. S. C. 851) . attorney has been executed by the claim­ to the Securities Act of 1.933, particularly ant in favor of an attorney, agent, or ac­ sections 6, 7, 10 and 19 (a) thereof, and (Sec. 5, 43 Stat. 608, as amended, sec. 2, 46 Stat. 1016, sec. 7, 48 Stat. 9; 38 U. S. C. 11a, credited representative of a recognized shall become effective October 20, 1956. 426, 707) organization, the certifying officer will (Sec. 19, 48 Stat. 85, as amended; 15 U. S. C. include a statement showing that such 77s. Interpret or apply secs. 6, 7, 10, 48 Stat. This regulation is effective October 3, attorney or attorney-in-fact is on the 78, 81, as amended; 15 U. S. C. 77f, 77g, 77j) 1956. accredited list. By the Commission. [seal] J ohn S. P atterson, (Sec. 5, 43 Stat. 608, as amended, sec. 2, Deputy Administrator. . 46 Stat. 1016, sec. 7, 48 Stat. 9, 38 U. S. C. 11a, [seal] Orval L: D uBois, 426, 707. Interpret or apply secs. 200-203, Secretary. [F. R. Doc. 56-7954; Filed, Oct. 2, 1956; 49 Stat. 2031, as amended, 2032; 38 U. S. C. 8:49 a. m.] 101-104) [F. R. Doc. 56-7937; Filed, Oct. 2, 1956; 8:45 a. m.] This regulation is effective October 3, P art 14—Legal S ervices, General 1956. Counsel [seal] J ohn S. P atterson, TITLE 21— FOOD AND DRUGS POWERS OF ATTORNEY Deputy Administrator. [F. R. Doc. 56-7953; Filed, Oct. 2, 1956; Chapter I— Food and Drug Adminis­ In § 14.628, paragraph (c) is amended 8:48 a. m.] tration, Department of Health, Edu­ and new paragraphs (d) and (e) are cation, and Welfare added as follows: TITLE 42— PUBLIC HEALTH Part 141c—Chlortetracycline (or Tet­ § 14.628 Powers of attorney. * * * racycline AND CHLORTETRACYCLINE- (c) Where a veteran , is temporarilyChapter I— Public Health Service, (or T etracycline-) Containing incapacitated through illness or injury Department of Health, Education, Drugs; Tests and Methods of Assay and unable to execute a power of attor­ ney, his wife or other next friend (if her and Welfare CAPSULES TETRACYCLINE AND or his interests are not adverse to that Subchapter D— Grants OLEANDOMYCIN of the veteran) may execute a power of P art 57—Grants for Construction of Correction attorney, VA Form 2-22, appointing a service organization to act for him in R esearch F acilities In P. R. Document 56-7809, appearing the prosecution of his claim before the Notice of proposed rule making, pub­ in the issue for Friday, September 28, Veterans Administration. Such power lic participation and postponement of 1956, make the following change: In of attorney shall remain effective during the effective date have been omitted in § 141C.231 (c) (1) (vi), line 2, the word the period of the veteran’s temporary prescribing the following regulations "millimeters” should read “milliliters”. incapacity. Upon regaining his capacity since they relate solely to grants or he should either execute a new power of benefits. attorney himself in the event he still de­ 1. Subchapter D of Chapter I is TITLE 38— PENSIONS, BONUSES, sires the same service organization or hereby amended by adding thereto the AND VETERANS’ RELIEF another to represent him or, if not, he following new part: should notify the Veterans Administra­ Sec. Chapter I— Veterans Administration tion in writing of the revocation of the 57.1 Definitions. - power of attorney executed by his wife 57.2 Eligible institutions. Part 4—D ependents and B eneficiaries or other next friend during his tempo­ 57.3 Applications for construction grants. Claims rary incapacity. In the event that a 57.4 Required assurances. 57.5 Approval of grants. BASIC REQUIREMENTS OF SERVICE AND DEATH guardian is appointed by a court of com­ 57.6 Amount of grant; limitation. In § 4.300, subparagraph (2) of para­ petent jurisdiction, the foregoing power 57.7 Necessary costs of construction. graph (a) is amended to read as follows: of attorney shall terminate and it will 57.8 Conditions to grant. be necessary for the guardian to execute 57.9 Payments. a § 4.300 Basic requirements of service a new power of attorney, VA Form 2-22, 57.10 Good cause for other use of completed and death, (a) * * * reappointing the service organization to facility. (2) Members of the Reserve Officers act for theweteran. This paragraph ap­ Authority: §§57.1 to 57.10 Issued under Training Corps (Army ROTC), contract plies only to cases in which there has sec. 709, 70 Stat. 720. Interpret or apply secs. Naval Reserve Officers’ Training Corps been no rating or other determination of 701-708, 70 Stat. 717-720. 7568 RULES AND REGULATIONS

§ 57.1 Definitions. When used in this lated to health or is necessary to improve present relatively few such research part: or maintain the quality of such research facilities. (a) All terms which are defined in sec­ by the applicant. tions 2 and 702 of the Public Health § 57.6 Amount of grant; limitation. Service Act, as amended, shall have the § 57.4 Required assurances. No con­ (a) The amount of any grant shall be same meaning as given them in such struction grant shall be made unless the that recommended by the Council or sections. applicatibn therefor contains or is sup­ such lesser amount as the Surgeon Gen- (b) “Act” means the Public Health ported by assurances, found by the eral deems to be appropriate. Such an Service Act, as amended. Surgeon General to be reasonable: amount shall be reserved from any avail­ (c) “Construction grant” means a (a) That for not less than 10 years able appropriation, but the amount so grant of funds for the construction of after completion of construction, the reserved may be amended from time to health research facilities as authorized facility will be used for the purposes of time either upon' a revision by the by title VII of the act. research in the sciences related to health Surgeon General of his estimate of the (d) “Equipment” means those items for which it is to be constructed. Such necessary cost of construction or upon that are considered depreciable and as an assurance shall be supported by evi­ the Surgeon General’s approval of an having an estimated life of not less than dence indicating that applicant’s owner­ amendment to the application upon five years. Not included are such items ship of, or right otherwise to occupy, the recommendation by the Council. as glassware, chemicals, storage batteries, site and to control the use of the facility (b) In no event shall the amount pay­ and books. for such 10-year period; able under a construction grant exceed (b) That sufficient funds will be avail­ whichever is the least of the following: § 57.2 Eligible institutions. A public able to meet the non-Federal share of the (1) The amount reserved for such or nonprofit institution shall be eligible cost of constructing the facility. Such grant as determined or redetermined to apply for a construction grant upon a assurance shall be supported by evidence under paragraph (a) of this section; determination by the Surgeon General: of the amount of funds in escrow or (2) Fifty percent of the necessary cost (a) That such institution. is either firmly pledged or of funds or fund sources of construction as determined by the controlled and operated by one or more specifically earmarked for such purpose, Surgeon General; or, State, county, municipal or other non- or other such evidence indicating that (3) Such other percentage of such Federal, governmental agencies or is funds for the non-Federal share are cost so determined as may be recom­ owned and operated by one or more non­ available: Provided, however, That if mended by the Council and approved by profit corporations or associations. the applicant is unable to give the assur­ the Surgeon General upon making the (b) That such institution is authorized ances as required by this paragraph, the grant. to conduct research in the sciences re­ grant may be made notwithstanding on lated to health; and such terms and conditions as prescribed § 57.7 Necessary costs of construction. (c) Upon a further determination, by the Surgeon General after consulta­ In determining the necessary costs of after consultation with the Council, that tion with the Council and on the specific construction of any facility, the Surgeon the institution is competent to engage in condition that such assurances, together General, in addition to other relevant the type of research for which the fa­ with supporting evidence, will be furn­ considerations, shall exclude: cility is to be constructed, taking into ished by the applicant within six months (a) The cost of any necessary services, consideration among other pertinent after such conditional grant or within materials or equipment in excess of the factors : such other period as determined by the lowest, responsible, competitive bid or, (1) The scientific or- professional Surgeon General after such consulta­ where there has been no such bidding, standing or reputation of the institution tion; and in excess of reasonable costs as the Sur- 1 and of 'its existing or proposed officers geon'General may determine; (c) That sufficient funds will be avail­ (b) The value of any donation of gifts and research staff; able when construction is completed for (2) The availability, by affiliation or effective use of the facility for the re­ or services, materials, or equipment; other association, of other scientific or (c) The cost of any services, materials, search for which it is being constructed. or equipment not reasonably required by health personnel and facilities to the ex­ Such an assurance shall be supported as tent necessary to provide effective oppor­ the plans and specifications furnished to new facilities by a proposed operating under § 57.3, or approved amendments tunities for the type of research pro­ budget indicating the amount and source posed. ^ thereto, and any costs occasioned by spe­ of operating funds for a 2-year period cial architectural or designed features or § 57.3 Applications for construction immediately following completion of con­ the use of special materials not necessary grants. No construction grant shall be struction or, as to existing facilities, by for the conduct of the proposed research made unless an application is filed there- a statement of the amount and source of program; fbr in the form and manner prescribed funds that are or will be available for (d) The cost of any portion of the by the Surgeon General and is executed such 2-year period to meet any difference facility that is not completed to a suffi­ by an official or officials legally author­ between proposed expenditures and an­ cient extent that it can be used for the ized by the applying agencies, corpora­ ticipated income. proposed research program, and any tions or associations to make on their § 57.5 Approval of grants. The architectural or other services specifi­ behalf such application and to provide Council shall recommend, and the Sur­ cally related thereto; the required assurances. In addition to geon General approve, construction (e) The cost of any space or equip­ any other pertinent information which grants only for those proposed facilities ment to the extent it is related to pur­ the Surgeon General may require, each which in their judgment will be the more poses other than research in the sciences applicant shall: effective in expanding capacity for re­ related to health; (a) Furnish in sufficient detail plans search in the sciences related to health, (f) Costs for legal services, for dam­ and specifications of the facility to be in improving the quality of such research, ages whether or not arising out of con­ constructed so as to indicate the nature and in promoting an equitable geo­ struction, and for any bonus or any other and purpose of all portions of the facility graphical distribution of such research. extra payments not related to furnish­ and the type and quality of any features In so recommending or approving, par­ ing additional services, materials or bearing on the costs of construction; ticular consideration shall be given to equipment; (b) Set fçrth the estimated total costs facilities that: (a) Will be used for re­ (g) Any costs incurred prior to July of construction of the facility and the search in disciplines or diseases which 31, 1956. basis on which such estimate was made, have the most urgent need; (b) are (h) Any other costs with respect to stating separately the estimated cost of adaptable to various methods by which services performed (except architectural excavation, structures, equipment, and research is organized or advanced; (c) services) or materials or equipment de­ architectural or other special services; livered, at any time, pursuant to a con­ will be in institutions or localities with tract or agreement entered into by the and broad research programs and potentials; (c) Furnish information on the extent applicant prior to the filing of applica­ (d) will promote a better geographic dis­ tion for a construction grant unless (1) and manner in which the proposed con­ tribution of research through assistance such contract or agreement as initially struction will expand the applicant’s to established or promising new facilities entered into is expressly contingent upon capacity for research in the sciences re­ in various areas of the Nation having at the making of the grant, and (2> Federal Wednesday, October 3, 1956 FEDERAL REGISTER 7569 participation in all or part of the costs public or nonprofit owner from the obli­ band technical standards; Docket No. under such a contingent contract or gation so to use the facility, shall take 11253. agreement, whether incurred before or intoconsideration, among other factors, A. Background. 1. This proceeding after the date of application, is specifi­ the extent to which: was instituted by the Commission’s no­ cally approved in the making of the (a) The facility will be devoted by the tice of proposed rule making in Docket grant. applicant or other public or nonprofit No. 11253, adopted January 12, 1955. owner to other research in the sciences The comment period ending March 28, § 57.8 Conditions to grant. In addi­ related to health or to other health pur­ 1955, was extended by Order of the Com­ tion to any other conditions imposed by poses; mission to May 27, 1955. As explained law or determined by the Surgeon Gen­ (b) The circumstances calling for a in the notice of proposed rule making, eral to be reasonably necessary to fulfill change in the use of the facility were the Commission recognizes that the the purpose of the grant, each construc­ not known, or with reasonable diligence number of usable channels available to tion grant shall be subject to the condi­ could not have been known to the ap­ the Common Carrier, Industrial, Land tion that the grantee institution shall: plicant, at the time of the application, Transportation and Public Safety radio (a) Use grant funds solely for the pur­ and are circumstances reasonably beyond services for rendition of land mobile poses of the construction for which the the control of the applicant or other service is generally inadequate to accom­ grant was made. owner; and modate the increasing numbers of li­ (b) Use no part of the grant funds (c) There are reasonable assurances censees and potential licensees in these for any cost with respect to services per­ that for the remainder of the 10-year vital services. Solutions to this problem formed or material or equipment de­ period other facilities not previously uti­ can be sought in various ways, such as livered, at any time, pursuant to a con­ lized for such research will be so utilized allocating additional spectrum space to tract or agreement entered into by the and are substantially the equivalent in applicant prior to the effective date of these services, increased use of geo­ the construction grant unless such con­ nature and extent for such purposes. graphical sharing between services and 2. These regulations shall become ef­sub-services, and taking advantage of tract or agreement as initially entered developments in the state of the art into is expressly contingent upon such fective upon publication in the F ederal R egister. which make narrower channel spacing grant being made. possible. Although the Commission be­ (c) Secure through performance Dated : September 26,1956. bonds, insurance, or other equivalent un­ lieves that much remains to be done be­ dertakings, protection against contin­ [seal] L. E. B urney, fore the first two of these three possi­ gencies or hazards that reasonably may Surgeon General. bilities have been exploited fully, the present proceeding addresses itself only prevent completion of the construction; Approved: September 28,1956. (d) Maintain such fiscal or other rec­ to the last one, namely, reduced channel ords and furnish such progress or other M. B. F olsom, spacing, which is generally referred to reports relating to the construction as Secretary. as channel splitting. The frequencies may be directed by the Surgeon General, conçerned are those available to Com­ {R R. Doc. 56-7944; Piled, Oct. 2, 1956; mission licensees for land mobile service and permit audit of records and inspec­ 8:46 a. m.] tion of the site and of the construction in .the bands 25-50 Me and 152-162 Me. in progress at any reasonable time by No proposals with regard to modified representatives of the Surgeon General; TITLE 47-—TELECOMMUNI­ channel spacing were made in the pres­ (e) Repay to the United States the ent proceeding with respect to the band amount of any grant funds found by the CATION 72-76 Me, 162-174 Me or 450-460 Me. Surgeon General to have been used con­ 2*. The Commission’s proposal in the trary to law, to these regulations or to Chapter I— Federal Communications present proceeding consisted, in effect, the conditions to the grant, and any Commission of three parts. First, it set forth specific proposals for reduction in the spacing amount paid in excess of the maximum [FCO 56-901] prescribed in paragraph (b) of § 57.6. between assignable frequencies in the [Docket No. 11253; Rules Arndts. 2-24, 7-15, subject bands. Second, it proposed to § 57.9 Payments. Upon approval of 8-20, 10-11,11-2, 16-9, 21-2] set forth explicitly in the rules governing any grant, the Surgeon General shall re­ each service involved the hitherto as- serve from any appropriation available Part 2—F requency Allocations and sinned requirement that licensees of sta­ therefor, the amount of the grant, and R adio T reaty Matters; General R ules tions operating in the 25-50 Me band in the absence of special circumstances and R egulations must expect and accept harmful inter­ shall pay such amount in installments P art 7—S tations on Land in the ference at times from stations of this and consistent with construction progress as Maritime S ervices other countries operating in this band. he determines. Such payments shall be Third, as a corollary of the proposed re­ governed by the following procedures: Part 8—S tations on Shipboard in the duction in channel spacing and to ac­ (a) At least 60 days prior to the time Maritime S ervices complish that objective, it proposed new a payment is needed by the grantee, he Part 10—P ublic Safety R adio S ervices technical standards to govern equip­ shall submit to the Surgeon General a ment operating and to be operated in the request for an amount to cover the Fed­ P art 11—Industrial R adio S ervices subject bands, these standards to be in­ eral portion of his necessary expendi­ P art 16—Land Transportation R adio corporated into Parts 6, 10, 11 and 16 of tures at such time. S ervices the Commission’s rules. (b) Each such request for payment B. Summary of comments filed. Part 21—D omestic P ublic R adio S erv­ shall be supported by a certification by 1. The Commission has studied all com­ ices (Other Than Maritime Mobile) the grantee institution that the con­ ments received and, insofar as they are struction with respect to which the pay- reduction of separation between as­ germane, has summarized and discussed ment is requested has substantially signable _FREQUENCIES ; INTERNATIONAL them herein. There were no requests for complied with the plans and specifica­ interference; establishment of nar­ an evidentiary hearing. Only one af­ tions submitted with the grant applica­ row BAND TECHNICAL STANDARDS firmative request for oral argument was tion, or with amendments thereto In the matter of amendment of Parts made in the event the Commission was approved by the Surgeon General. 2, 6, 10, 11 and 16 of the Commission’s to decide against the recommendations § 57.10 Good cause for other use of rules to reduce separation between as­ of the party filing comments. The Na­ completed facility. If within 10 years signable frequencies in the 25-50 Me and tional Association of Manufacturers after completion of any construction for 152-162 Me bands; amendment of Parts stated, “We therefore request that the which a construction grant has been 2, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11 and 16 of the Commis­ Commission abandon or postpone indefi­ ruade the facility shall cease to be used sion’s rules to reflect conditions concern­ nitely its proposal in this Docket as it for the research purposes for which it ing international interference in the affects the 152-162 Me band. If the was constructed, the Surgeon General band 25-50 Me; amendment of Parts 6, Commission should deny this request, 111 determining whether there is good 10,11 and 16 of the Commission’s rules to we ask leave to present oral argument”. cause for releasing the applicant or other provide for the establishment of narrow The National Committee for Utilities Ra- 7570 RULES AND REGULATIONS dio stated, **,. . . NCUR is of the opinion agreed in general with the Commission’s National Association of Manufacturers that these matters can best be resolved proposal. objected to the proposal and requested by an informal conference at which time (b) Police and fire. Of the approxi­ oral argument in the event the Com­ all the conflicting comments should be mately 40 comments received, 30 ob­ mission went ahead with its proposal to discussed for the purpose of clarification jected to the Commission’s proposal. split channels in the 152-Mc band. and to find a uniform opinion that can Associated Police Communications Offi­ (l) Railroads. T h e Association of result in a docket which can be finalized cers, Inc., supported the Commission’s American Railroads objected to the 152 without formal hearing”. y proposal but requested that some of the Me band proposal, but did not comment 2. Of the approximately 130 com­ frequencies be set aside for the fixed on the 25-50 Me proposal since the Rail­ ments received, about 40 percent objected service. road Radio Service is not presently allo­ generally to the Commission’s proposal. (c) Forestry conservation. Comments cated any frequencies in that band. A few of the objectors indicated that they were received from the Forestry Con­ (m) Radio manufacturers and radio were basing their objections solely upon servation Communications Association engineering groups. Of the approxi­ the proposed “channel splitting” in the which were in favor of the Commission’s mately 20 comments received, nearly all frequency bands allocated to their serv­ proposal provided the additional fre­ generally supported the Commission’s ices and did not necessarily object to the quencies obtained by “splitting” were to proposal. However, many different sets proposal as it affected other services be made available to Forestry. of technical standards were proposed. and bands of frequencies. Approxi­ (d) Fixed public service. Comments C. Discussion of reduction in channel mately 60 percent of these objectors were from American Cable and Radio, Inc., separation. 1. In the light of the com­ associated with police agencies or mu­ requested that Puerto Rico be excluded ments filed, and of the Joint Technical nicipalities. These objectors, for the from the proposal in order to permit Advisory Committee (JTAC) reports most part, related their comments to the expanded fixed service in Puerto Rico which have been made a part of this rec­ proposed technical standards and their in the 152 Me band. ord, the Commission concludes that the belief that the adoption of such stand­ (e) Forest products. Comments from state of the radio art is such as to permit ards would degrade mobile system com­ Forest Industries Radio Communica­ a reduction in channel spacing without munications. These factors will be dis­ tions,, an organized group of licensees in significant degradation of service, and cussed further under later paragraphs the Forest Products (Industrial) service, that it is in the public interest to go relating to Technical Standards. were in favor generally of the Commis­ forward with this matter at this time. 3. Approximately 60 percent of those sion’s proposal. 2. The splitting of existing channels commenting upon the proposal favored (f) Domestic public land mobile. Of creates new assignable frequencies. Who “channel splitting” but very few made seven comments received, three objected shall use these new frequencies? In con­ definite recommendations as to what to the proposal. Generally, the comment sidering this question, the Commission spacing between assignable frequencies from the remaining four, favored or did notes that some of the existing services should be adopted. Those who did make not object to the proposal. One com- are much more heavily congested than recommendations were predominantly in menter, an association of Domestic others, and also recalls past decisions in favor of 20 kc spacing in the 25-50 Me Public licensees, recommended a devel­ which it has been recognized that some band and 30/15 kc spacing in the 152 Me opmental period for experimenting and services, by virtue of their more direct band. The only comments received which determining the results of split channel relation to safety of life and property, made specific recommendations f o r operation prior to rule finalization. Sev­ are entitled to employ frequencies on a channel separations other than those eral were in favor of a general realloca­ peak demand rather than average de­ already contained in the rules or those tion proceeding. mand basis, i. e., lighter average channel which were proposed were from repre­ (g) Motor carriers. The American loading in any particular geographical sentatives of “Paging Systems”, who Trucking Associations, Inc. concurred in area. The frequencies in the bands un­ recommended greater separations than the 25-50 Me band proposal, but ob­ der consideration currently are allocated, now exist; from the American Telephone jected to the proposal in regard to the in most cases, on a block basis, that is, and Telegraph Company, which recom­ 152 Me band, even though no frequencies several assignable frequencies which are mended 20 kc spacing below 50 Me and are allocated to the Motor Carrier Radio immediately adjacent to one another are indicated that, in the 152 Me band, 40 kc service in that band. The American allocated to a single service such as Pub­ spacing was now feasible and that 30 kc Transit Association was not “for’* or lic Safety, or Forest Products. Such a spacing should await further develop­ “against” the proposal. However, this method of allocation has many advan­ ment; and from Motorola, which recom­ organization questioned what service tages at least in any local geographic mended closer spacing in the 25-50 Me would receive the new frequencies pro­ area, and should not be abandoned with­ band'than in the 152 Me band. vided by the splits. They wished to re­ out reason. However, the present block 4. Several comments were received tain block allocations and have the allocations were made in the period 1946— which recommended that the Commis­ benefit' of an” amortization period con­ 1949, and the estimates of future require­ sion should consider reallocation of the sistent with T reasury Department ments which were made at that time, presently available frequencies prior to regulations. have not been realized to an equal extent “channel splitting” or in connection (h) Taxicabs. The American Taxi­ by all services. Therefore, as a means of therewith. Although the proposed Rule cab Association objected to the 152 Me reaching a proper frequency balance, amendments did not include Part 4, com­ band proposal. The Southern California commensurate with the established needs ments were received from NBC, NARTB Radio Taxicab Association concurred in of the several services, the Commission and CBS, since Remote Pickup Broadcast splitting the 152 Me band into 15 kc intends to initiate, in the near future, a stations are indirectly affected by virtue channels and the only comment from an series of proceedings to determine, of their shared use of the frequencies in individual company supported the pro­ among other things, to which services question. Those three comments pointed posal provided the “split channels” were the split channels will be allocated. For out that remote pickup stations were not to be allocated to taxicabs. some services the need is obvious and the able to make adequate use of the avail­ (i) Petroleum. The Central Commit­ Commission will propose in such in­ able 9 frequencies in the 152 Me band tee on Radio Facilities of the American stances to make additional frequencies due to the requirement that interference Petroleum Institute concurred generally available at a very early date. Some ad­ protection must be afforded the Indus­ in the proposal. justments in block allocations will be trial Service. In each instance the re­ (j) Power. The National Committee proposed to meet several critical areas of quest was made that “exclusive” or for Utilities Radio objected to the pro­ frequency shortages in the several serv­ ices. However, the Commission does not “mutually protected” frquencies should posal insofar as most technical standards intend to initiate ,an overall reallocation be made available. were concerned but gave support to the of frequencies now. allocated to the land 5. An analysis of general comments, substantive result of obtaining addi­ mobile service since it is believed that the broken down into service categories, is. tional charihels by this method. public interest will best be served by a summarized briefly as follows: (k) Special industrial. The Special series of minor adjustments in frequency (a) Highway maintenance. Of theIndustrial Service Association approved availability to meet the immediate needs approximately 50 comments receive^, 41 the proposal generally. However, the of the several services. Wednesday, October 3, 1956 FEDERAL REGISTER 7571

3. The 152-162 Me hand. In the notice amount of information available to it mobile service in this band, since the of proposed rule making in this proceed­ with respect to the plans and operations institution of this proceeding, where the ing, as it concerned the 152-162 Me band, of other Administrations. Such plans sources of such harmful interference the Commission requested comments and operations involve stations, circuits have been fixed stations employing iono­ concerning the relative merits of 40 kc and networks not under the jurisdiction spheric scatter techniques. When the same area operation (with 20 kc adjacent of the Commission. Their nature is wide extent of such interference is evalu­ area operation) versus 3Q kc same area such, however, as to have a definite and ated in the light of the ever increasing operation (with 15 kc adjacent area oper- significant'effect on and inter-relation­ use of this band by the fixed services ation). The comments were mixed, al­ ship to the future use of the band 25-50 employing ionospheric scatter tech­ though a preponderance favored the Me by stations in the mobile service niques, it is apparent that a serious and 30/15 kc plan. There also were com­ licensed by the Commission. progressive degradation of the mobile ments directed to offset operation, where First, as to the proposition of adopting service use of this band will occur. Fur­ in a particular case a careful engineering 20 kc separations between assignable thermore, while it is outside the scope of study indicates that some frequency frequencies, the Commission has given this proceeding, it is apparent that the closer to one adjacent channel than to consideration to various facets of this world need for medium distance fixed the other would give maximum freedom question. These may be broadly grouped service assignments is such as to con­ from interference for all concerned. The into the following three categories : tinue to create ever increasing require­ Commission has considered carefully the 1. Low power intermittent telephone ments for use of frequencies in this band comparative advantages and disadvan­ use of frequencies in this band by neigh­ for fixed circuits employing ionospheric tages of the channeling plans proposed, boring countries. scatter techniques. Even a casual in­ and has decided that in the 152-162 Me 2. Conventional skywave interference spection of the Radio Frequency Record band the basic separation between as­ to U. S. non-Government mobile systems (RFR) of the International Telecom­ signable frequencies in the same geo­ such as that detailed in the notice of munication Union (ITU) indicates a very graphical area should be 30 kc. Once proposed rule making. large number of HF fixed circuits whose having determined which services will 3. The present status and future plans path lengths are suitable for communi­ get the “new” channels resulting from for ionospheric scatter circuits using cations by means of ionospheric scatter. this proceeding it is proposed that assign­ frequencies between the approximate The Commission considers that each ments offset from the 30 kc channels by limits of 25 and 60 Me. of these three ‘factors alone justifies its 15 kc will be made upon request wherever As to the first of these three matters, decision not to make available additional it appears that the available 30 kc chan­ it has become increasingly apparent assignable frequencies in this band for nels already are in use in the area in­ since the issuance of the notice of pro­ the mobile service. The Commission volved and that the proposed new radio posed rule making in this proceeding again urges mobile service licensees now station or system is sufficiently removed that other American countries, particu­ employing frequencies in this band to in distance from existing installations to larly those to the south of the U. S., are consider the feasibility of transferring result in a net gain in freedom from experiencing great difficulty in selecting their operations to higher frequency interference for the persons involved. In frequencies for assignment in this band bands where the long distance interfer­ general, it is expected that for the near in such a way as to avoid interference ence characteristics of this band are not future it will be possible to make such from the preponderance of U. S. non- present. 15 kc assignments only at distances Government mobile assignments on the Second, as to the adoption of technical greater , than one half the normal co- present assignable frequencies spaced at standards for mobile equipments which channel separation between stations in intervals of 40 kc. It is apparent that are geared to the availability of assign­ the service concerned. Additionally, as­ this problem would be aggravated if the able frequencies at intervals of 20 kc, the signments will be made on frequencies Commission made the 20 kc assignments Commission considers that the future offset from the 30 kc channels by a fre­ also available to its licensees. It is also probabilities of interference received by quency other than 15 kc when field tests apparent that, to the extent other coun­ its mobile licensees will be decreased supervised by a competent engineer and tries (but not licensees of the FCC) somewhat if such technical standards conducted with the knowledge of all Used the 20 kc assignments together with were to be adopted. Furthermore, to the licensees concerned indicate that such equipment meeting technical specifica­ extent that mobile systems continue to an assignment is to the net advantage of tions such as those proposed in this pro­ operate in this band, it is apparent that all of the parties. As a distant future ceeding, the problems of mutual inter­ increased geographical sharing and more goal, the Commission hopeslfiat further ference between Commission licensees efficient and effective use of the 40 kc as­ advances in equipment development ulti­ and stations In other countries employ­ signable frequencies will result if all such mately may make it possible to utilize ing this band for purposes similar to that mobile systems employ so-called “narrow 15 kc frequency separation for land authorized by the Commission would be band” equipment meeting standards mobile radiotelephone operation in the greatly reduced. similar to those proposed in this proceed­ same area on a basis which is both As to the present operations and fu­ ing. However, such narrow band stand­ economically and technically feasible. ture plans of Administrations other than ards will not be adopted as rules in order 4. The 25-50 Me hand. The notice of the FCC for use of frequencies in this to avoid any situations which might proposed rule making in this proceeding band by fixed stations employing iono­ result whereby existing mobile service specified 20 kc separations between as­ spheric scatter techniques, a consider­ licensees who replace their existing signable frequencies and the adoption of able amount of information has become equipment with new narrow band equip­ technical standards appropriate for such available to the Commission since the ment find later that the aforementioned separations. The Notice also proposed institution of this proceeding. The interference situations are such as to the inclusion of a “warning” paragraph Commission is, not releasing or publish­ result in a transfer of their operations m the pertinent parts of the Rules with ing this information in this category but to higher frequency bands where their respect to the sky wave interference invites interested persons to acquaint 25-50 Me band mobile^ equipment could Problems in this band. The comments themselves with such information on this not be used or easily modified to operate received in the proceeding, in the main, subject as has been published in such in such higher bands. It is, nevertheless, were not addressed to questions of long periodicals as the Telecommunications urged that mobile service licensees who Distance of skywave interference. No Journal of the International Telecom­ desire to continue to operate in this band objections were received to the inclusion give serious consideration to the desir­ munication Union and the Proceedings ability of voluntarily employing equip­ of the “warning” paragraph proposed al­ of the Institute of Radio Engineers. The though some suggestions were made with Commission’s information on this sub­ ment meeting technical standards such regard to the possibility of further inter­ ject is not limited, however, to that con­ as those proposed in this proceeding. national sharing patterns. E. Technical standards. 1. Actual tained in such publications. Of even utilization ’of reduced channel spacing is disposing of these two matters, i. e., greater significance than the aforemen­ the adoption of 20 kc separation between dependent oh the availability of trans­ tioned operations and future plans is the mitting equipment which meets the assignable frequencies and the related extent of actual harmful interference necessary tighter specifications for fre­ technical standards, the Commission is which has been encountered by Com­ quency stability, bandwidth and fre­ taking into account a . considerable mission licensees in the non-Government quency deviation, and of receiving equip- No. 192-— 2 7572 RULES AND REGULATIONS

ment having the requisite stability and serves to reduce unwanted sideband a particular frequency: (a) A date after selectivity. The comparative perform­ energy and thereby to reduce emission which at least the majority of equip­ ance of narrow band systems versus the capable of causing interference to adja­ ment manufacturers will be in a position existing systems must also be taken into cent channel stations. The proposed to supply, in production quantities, account. The numerical value to be specification of a 12 db per octave atten­ equipment which conforms to the new selected for the channel spacing depends uation above the cutoff frequency ap­ technical standards; and (b) a date by upon these factors; accordingly, they pears satisfactory; however, it is an which all equipment operating on the have been considered in determining incomplete specification of the necessary frequency shall be brought into con­ whether reduced channel spacing is filter characteristics. Accordingly, the formity with the new technical stand­ practicable in the present state of the Commission is adopting a specification ards. In establishing these dates, the art. which includes additional provisions to following factors, among many, have 2. The notice of proposed rule makingdefine the minimum attenuation char­ been taken into account: proposed a tolerance of 0.002 percent acteristic of the filter as follows: “A low (a) This Docket proceeding has been in the 25-50 Me band and 0.0005 percent pass filter shall be installed after the outstanding since January 12, 1955, and in the 50-1000 Me band, except that 0.005 modulation limiter. At frequencies be­ was widely anticipated prior to that date, percent would be required for transmit­ tween 3 kc and 15 kc, the low pass filter in consequence of which manufacturers ters with 3 watts or less power input in shall have an attenuation greater than of land mobile equipment have had con­ the 50-1000 Me band. From considera­ the attenuation at 1 kc by at least siderable opportunity to prepare them­ tion of the comments, it appears that 40 logio (f/3) decibels, where f is the fre­ selves for early delivery of new equip­ new equipment can meet 0.002 percent quency in kc. At frequencies above 15 ment. in the 25-50 Me band. With regard to kc, the attenuation shall be at least 28 (b) In order to maintain uniformity the proposed 0.0005 percent tolerance in decibels greater than the attenuation at of equipment for all of the land mobile the 50-1000 Me band some objections 1 kc”. In transmitters without limiters, services, it is desirable that no distinc­ were raised, particularly as to the main­ the attenuation characteristics of the tions be drawn between the several radio tenance of this tolerance in mobile units modulation circuit shall comply with the services involved. under adverse conditions of ambient foregoing specification for low pass fil­ (c) In general, tax-supported activi­ temperature and operation. These com­ ters. ties require more time to finance tech­ ments indicate the advisability of a larger 5. Bandwidth is dependent on the de­ nical changes than commercial licensees. tolerance for mobile stations. Neverthe­ viation and the modulating frequency. Therefore, the selected “across-the- less, it must be borne in mind that the The necessary bandwidth, as defined in board” dates for compliance of existing benefits offered by narrow bandwidth Part 2 of the rules is 16 kc for FM and equipment should be reasonable as ap­ operation cannot be achieved if an ex­ 6 kc for AM emission, assuming a nom­ plied to tax-supported licensees—pri­ cessive amount of spectrum 4s wasted inal maximum modulating frequency of marily licensees in the Public Safety by unduly large tolerances. Certainly, 3 kc and, for FM, a deviation of 5 kc. Radio Services. This is without prej­ any large frequency space lost due to It is recognized, however, that the oc­ udice to individual licensees and/or tolerance would represent an excessive cupied bandwidth, as defined in § 2.524 serviegs proceeding more rapidly on a proportion of the channel spacing, as­ of the rules, may exceed the necessary voluntary basis. suming the existing channels are split. bandwidth and may also exceed the fre­ (d) Some degree of forced obsoles­ Consequently, the following tolerances quency separation between channels. cence for existing equipment (receivers are believed to be both reasonable and The occupied bandwidth measurement only, in many cases) is justified, even for desirable : required for type acceptance (§ 2.524) tax supported licensees, due to the pres­ specifies 2500 cps input signal. The au­ ent degree of congestion being experi­ Mobile stations thorized bandwidth, based on the test enced by many Commission licensees in Base conditions for type acceptance, is being the band 152-174 Me, the heavy antici­ Band (Me) stations Over 3 3 w atts adopted as 20 kc for FM with 5 kc devi­ pated demand for frequencies from addi­ w atts or less ation. tional applicants is the land mobile 6. With regard to system performance, service, and the. accelerated pressure for Percent Percent Percent a number of comments indicated concern assignments in the 152-162 Me range due 25-50...... 0.002 0.002 0.005 or opinion* that narrow band systems to the nature of the Commission’s deci­ 60-1000...... -0.0005 0.0005 0.005 would be inferior to the existing systems, sion herein with respect to the 25-50 particularly as to signal-to-noise ratio Me band. 3. The proposed frequency deviation and service range. It is possible that (c) If a reasonable change-over period of 5 kc was generally acceptable to those some complaints as to inferior perform­ is provided, the cost of the change-over commenting on the matter of FM Stand­ ance of narrow band systems result from on a per annum basis will not be ards, except those comments relating to the use of wide band receivers with nar­ excessive. remote pickup broadcast stations which row band transmissions; under these advocated 7 kc deviation for those sta­ After considering those factors, and those conditions, of course, appreciably de­ of the comments filed which addressed tions. Accordingly, the deviation for the graded performance is expected. The classes of stations directly affected by themselves to this point, the Commission quantitative data furnished by those believes that the public interest would these proceedings (this does not include commenting, together with the reports remote pickup broadcast stations) is be­ best be served by adhering to the dates of the Joint Technical Advisory Com­ contained in its notice of proposed rule ing adopted as 5 kc in the bands below mittee (JTAC) dated May 28, 1953, and 400 Me. In the range 450-470 Me, 15 kc making in this proceeding. Accordingly, December 10,1954, however, indicate that the following schedule will be followed deviation will be retained. narrow'band systems designed pursuant 4. The proposed specification for an in the 152-162 Me band: to the foregoing standards can give serv­ (a) For authorizations issued begin­ audio low pass filter with a cutoff fre­ ice range performance approximately quency of 2500 cps has been reviewed in ning two years from the effective date of equivalent to that of existing systems, this decision, equipment must meet the the light of comments which indicated the JTAC reported 3 db average degrada­ that little improvement would be ob­ new technical standards when it will be tion in receiver output signal-to-noise used in a radio system not operationally tained by reducing the cutoff frequency ratio in the narrow band system relative from 3000 cps to 2500 cps. Consideration integrated with an existing radio system. to the wide band system, and that the (b) For authorizations, including re­ has also been given to the need for a co-channel interference ratios are the quantitative specification of the fre­ newals, issued beginning seven years same for the two systems. In view of from the effective date of this decision, quency response characteristic of the low these data the Commission has reached pass filter. The principal functions of all equipment must meet the new techni­ the general conclusion that adequate per­ cal standards. the filter are to remove distortion prod­ formance can be obtained in narrow ucts produced by the modulation limiter, band systems. Note: Existing systems may be expanded to attenuate the audio components above or modified under the presently existing 7. In adopting the 152-162 Me tech­ (“old”) technical standards at the request the cutoff frequency, and to attenuate nical standards set forth herein as rules, of the licensee, but such authorizations shall noise components occurring in the audio it is necessary to establish effective dates. not be construed as extending the deadline stages of the transmitter. Thus, the filter Two dates are necessary with respect to dates set forth herein. Wednesday, October 3, 1956 FEDERAL REGISTER 7573

P. Disposition of procedural comments. (3) Amend Parts 2, 7, 8,10,11, 16 and I. Part 2 is amended as follows: 1. With respect to the NAM request for 21 to indicate clearly that frequencies in Section 2.103 is amended by adding oral argument, the Commission under­ the 25-50 Me range are subject to long- the following new paragraph (e). stands that this request is based upon range skywave interference, and that (e) Non-Government services operat­ two main considerations, i. e., (a) that' persons requiring radio systems with a ing on frequencies in the band 25-50 Mo the NAM has before the Commission a high degree of reliability and freedom must recognize that it is shared with petition to reallocate a portion of the from such interference should consider various services of other countries; that PM broadcasting band for manufactur­ use of frequencies higher in the spectrum harmful interference may be caused by er’s uses, and (b) that the cost of going where skywave interference is not skywave signals received from distant to higher technical standards may be normally a serious problem. stations of all services of the United prohibitive to NAM members. The Com­ (4) Institute new rule making pro­ States and other countries radiating mission will consider the subject FM ceedings to determine the service-alloca­ power on frequencies in this band; and broadcasting band petition in a separate tions of the new assignable frequencies to that no protection from such harmful proceeding, and, if its decision with re­ become available in the 152-162 Me band interference generally can be expected. spect to that petition results in oral ar­ as the result of the decisions taken Persons desiring to avoid such harmful gument or hearing, the NAM can present herein. Such proceedings also may con­ interference should consider operation its arguments at that time, insofar as sider the shared land mobile/maritime on available frequencies higher in the they relate to all matters concerned with mobile allocations now existing in the radio spectrum not generally subject to frequencies in the band 88-108 Me, which 152-162 Me band. Until these new pro­ this type of difficulty. are considered to be outside the scope of ceedings have been instituted and car­ ried to final decision, no regular or II. Part 7 is amended as follows: the present proceeding. 1. In § 7.304 (c), add a new subpara­ With respect to arguments regarding developmental assignments will be made costs of meeting improved technical on the additional or “split” channels in graph (4) to read as follows: standards, the Commission is specifying any of the Commission’s radio services, (4) Persons authorized pursuant to changeover dates which are considered except for assignments which may be this part to operate radio stations on to be generous when viewed in the light required in connection with research and frequencies in the band 35-36 Me must of the pressing demands for spectrum development necessary to produce equip­ recognize that the band is shared with space. ment capable of meeting the new tech­ various services in other countries; that With regard to the general desire of nical standards. The existing channel­ harmful interference may be caused by the NAM for more frequency space for ing will remain in Part 2 until the tropospheric and ionospheric propaga­ manufacturer’s use, the Commission pro­ proceedings referred to in this paragraph tion of signals from distant stations of poses to initiate proceedings designed have been completed. all services of the United States and among other things, to determine the 45) Deny the request of the National other countries operating on frequencies extent of manufacturers’ additional re­ Association of Manufacturers for oral in this band; and that no protection quirements and to determine possible argument in the present proceeding. from such harmful interference gener­ means of satisfying these requirements. On June 13, 1956, Commission action ally can be expected. Persons desiring In view of the above factors, the NAM in Docket No. 10821 finalized Part 21 to avoid such harmful interference request for oral argument in this pro­ Domestic Public Radio Services (Other should consider operation on available ceeding is being denied. Than Maritime Mobile), to become effec­ frequencies higher in the radio spectrum 2. The National Committee for Utili­tive September 4, 1956. Since that por­ not generally subject to this type of ties Radio was of the opinion that an tion of Part 6 of the rules affected by this difficulty. informal conference should be held, at proceeding will be governed by Part 21, which time conflicting comments could 2. In § 7.356, a new paragraph (d) is as of September 4, 1956, amendments to added to read as follows: be discussed for purposes of clarifica­ Part 21 rather than Part 6. are set forth tion and for delineation of an area of below. (d) Persons authorized pursuant to uniform opinion which would simplify In view of the foregoing: It is ordered, this part to operate radio stations on the problems of reaching a final deci­ Pursuant to the authority contained in frequencies in the band 35-36 Me must sion in the proceeding without the neces­ recognize that the band is shared with sity for a formal hearing. To a degree sections 4 (i) and 303 of the Communica­ various services in other countries; that such a conference would serve a useful tions Act of 1934, as amended, that, effec­ harmful interference may be caused by Purpose. However, it is believed that tive, November 1, 1956, Parts 2, 7, 8, 10, tropospheric and ionospheric propaga­ such meetings would be most productive 11, 16 and 21 of the Commission’s rules tion of signals from distant stations of in connection with the further proceed­ are amended as set forth below: all services of the United States and ings which are necessary to determine And it is further ordered, That no new other countries operating on frequencies who shall use the split channels and how regular or developmental authorization in this band; and that no protection from the implementation program best can for the use of any frequency obtained by such harmful interference generally can proceed in each service. Accordingly, a “channel splitting” shall be grafted to be expected. Persons desiring to avoid conference of the interested parties has any station in any service until such fre­ such harmful interference should con­ not been convened prior to the action quencies are made available specifically sider operation on available frequencies the Commission is taking herein. higher in the radio spectrum not gener­ G. Summary of decisions made in this for assignment to such stations by the ally subject to this type of difficulty. Rules governing the service involved, ex­ Proceeding. In summary, the Commis­ III. Part 8 is amended as follows: sion has decided that it is in the public cept as may be required in connection interest to: with equipment development to meet the Section 8.351 (b) is amended by add­ new technical standards ordered herein ; ing a new subparagraph (1) thereto. (1) Adopt new technical standards to New subparagraph (1) reads as follows: govern operation of FCC-licensed equip­ And it is further ordered, That the re­ ment operating in the 152-162 Me bands. quest of the National Association of Man­ (1) Persons authorized pursuant to For new radio systems, the effective date ufacturers for oral argument in the this part to operate radio stations on of these standards is two years hence. present proceeding is denied. frequencies in the band 35-45 Me must For present licensees, all equipment, in­ recognize that the band is shared with (Sec. 4, 48 Stat. 1066, as amended; 47 U. S. C. various services in other countries; that cluding existing equipment, must be 154. Interpret or apply sec. 303, 48 Stat. 1082, brought into compliance 7 years hence. as amended; 47 U. S. C. 303.) harmful interference may be caused by The new standards are based on 30 ko tropospheric and ionospheric propaga­ separations. Adopted: September 19, 1956. tion of signals from distant stations of (2) Make no assignments at this time Released: September 24, 1956. all services of the United States and hi the band 25-50 Me on frequencies other countries operating on frequencies other than those already listed in its F ederal Communications in this band; and that no protection rules, i. e., retain 40 kc channeling. How- Commission, from such harmful interference gen­ oyer, this decision is subject to review [seal] Mary J ane Morris, erally can be expected. Persons desiring a later date. Secretary. to avoid such harmful interference 7574 RULES AND REGULATIONS

should consider operation on available § 10.105 Modulation requirements. frequencies higher in the radio spectrum Transmitter power (a) The maximum audio frequency re­ not generally subject to this type of diffi­ Frequency range quired for satisfactory radiotelephone in­ culty. Over 3 8 watts or watts less telligibility in these services is considered IV. Part 10 is amended as follows: to be 3000 cycles per second; in any trans­ mitter not subject to the provisions of 1. Section 10.101 is amended by adding Percent Percent 50 to 220 M e...... 0.005 0.01 paragraph (d) or (c) of this section the new paragraphs (e), (f) and (g) to read 220 to 1000 M e______as follows: (>) overall frequency response of the audio and modulating circuits shall neverthe­ (e) [Reserved.] i To be specified in the authorization. less approximately correspond with that (f) [Reserved.] required thereby. (g) Persons authorized pursuant to (d) For the purpose of determining (b) When amplitude modulation is this part to operate radio stations on the frequency tolerance applicable to a used for telephony, the modulation per­ frequencies in the band 25-50 Me must particular transmitter in accordance centage shall be sufficient to provide effi­ recognize that the band is shared with with the foregoing provisions of this sec­ cient communication and shall be various services in other countries; that tion, the power of a transmitter shall be normally maintained above 70 percent harmful interference may be caused by the maximum rated plate power input on peaks, but shall not exceed 100 per­ tropospheric and ionospheric propaga­ to its final radio frequency stage, as cent on negative peaks. tion of signals from distant stations of specified by the manufacturer. (c) Each transmitter first authorized all services of the United States and 3. Section 10.104 (b) is amended toor installed after July 1, 1950, shall be other countries operating on frequencies read as follows: provided with a device which will auto­ in this band; and that no protection matically prevent modulation in excess from such harmful interference gen­ (b) The maximum authorized band­of that specified in this subpart which erally can be expected. Persons desiring width of emission corresponding to the may be caused by greater than normal to avoid such harmful interference types of emission specified in § 10.103 (a) audio level: Provided, however, That this should consider operation on available and (c), and the maximum authorized requirement shall not be applicable to frequencies higher in the radio spectrum frequency deviation in the case of fre­ transmitters authorized to operate as not generally subject to this type of quency or phase modulated emission, mobile stations with a maximum plate difficulty. shall be as follows: power input to the final radio frequency (1) For all type A3 emissions, the stage of 3 watts or less. 2. Section 10.102 is amended to read maximum authorized bandwidth shall be (d) Each transmitter first authorized as follows: 8 kc. or installed on or after July 1, 1960, for § 10.102 Frequency stability, (a) Ex­ (2) Except as provided in subpara­ operation on frequencies in the range 25 cept as provided in paragraphs (b) and graphs (3) and (4) of this paragraph, to 50 Me which is provided with a mod­ (c) of this section, a permittee or for all F3 emission, the maximum author­ ulation limiter in accordance with the licensee in these services shall maintain ized bandwidth and maximum author­ provisions of paragraph (c) of this sec­ the carrier frequency of each authorized ized frequency deviation shall be as tion, shall also be provided with an audio transmitter within the following per­ follows: low-pass filter which shall be installed centage of the assigned frequency: between the modulation limiter and the . Authorized Frequency modulated stage and which shall meet Frequency band (Me) bandwidth deviation All mobile stations (kc) (kc) the specifications contained in paragraph All fixed (f) of this section. Frequency range and base (e) Each transmitter first authorized ''stations Over 3 3 w atts 25 to 50 Me ... 20 5 • w atts or less 50 to 150 Me 40 15 or installed on or after November 1,1958, 150 to 450 Me ___ 20 5 for operation on frequencies in the range 450 to 1,000 M e ___ 40 15 Percent Percent Percent 152 to 162 Me, other than transmitters Below 25 Me___ - 0.01 0.01 0.02 operationally integrated with an existing 25 to 50 M e______0.002 0.002 0.003 50 to 1000 M e...... 0.0005 0.0005 0.005 (3) Transmitters'authorized to utilize radio system authorized ifrior to No­ Above 1000 M e...... 0) (>) 0) type F3 emission and to be operated on vember 1,1958, for operation on frequen­ frequencies in the range 25 to 50 Me may cies in that range, and each transmitter 1 To be specified in the station authorization. be operated with a maximum authorized operating on a frequency in the range bandwidth of 40 kc and a maximum fre­ 152 to 162 Me after October 31, 1963, (b) Transmitters authorized for oper­ quency deviation of 15 kc, in lieu of meet­ which is provided with a modulation ation on frequencies in the range 25 to ing the requirements of subparagraph limiter in accordance with the provisions 50 Me may conform, as a minimum re­ (2) of this paragraph, until further no­ of paragraph (c) of this section, shall quirement, to the following frequency tice by the Commission; however, com­ also be provided with an audio low-pass tolerance in lieu of meeting the require­ pliance with the narrower bandwidth filter which shall be installed between ments of paragraph (a) of this section limits is recommended as a means of the modulation limiter and the modu­ until further notice by the Commission; avoiding some causes of harmful inter­ lated stage and which shall meet the however, compliance with the more strict ference. specifications contained in paragraph (f) frequency tolerance is recommended as (4) Transmitters authorized prior to of this section. a means of avoiding some causes of November 1,1958, to utilize type F3 emis­ (f) At audio frequencies between 3 harmful interference: sion and to be operated on frequencies kc and 15 kc, the low-pass filter required Frequency tolerance in the range 150 to 450 Me, and trans­ under the provisions of paragraph (d) Transmitter power: (percent) mitters which are operationally inte­ or (c) of this section shall have an Over 3 watts______o. 01 grated with existing radio systems au­ attenuation greater than the attenua­ 3 watts or less______1______0. 02 thorized prior to November 1, 1958, for tion at 1 kc by at least: operation on frequencies in that range, 40 log10 (f/3) decibels (c) Transmitters authorized prior to may be operated with a maximum au­ November 1, 1958, for operation on fre­ thorized bandwidth of 40 kc and a max­ where “f ” is the audio frequency in kilo­ quencies in the range 50 to 1000 Me, and imum frequency deviation of 15 kc, in cycles. At audio frequencies above 15 kc, transmitters which are operationally lieu of meeting the requirements of sub- the attenuation shall be at least 28 dec­ integrated with existing radio systems paragraph (2) of this paragraph until ibels greater than the attenuation at authorized prior to November 1,1958, for 1 kc. operation on frequencies in that range, not later than October 31, 1963. may conform, as a minimum require­ (5) For all type FI emissions, the V. Part 11 is amended as follows: ment, to the following frequency toler­ maximum authorized band width shall be 1. Amend § 11.8 by the addition of ances in lieu of meeting the requirements 0.25 kc. the following new paragraph (h): of paragraph (a) of this section, until not 4. Section 10.105 is amended to read (h) Persons authorized pursuant to later than October 31, 1963: as follows: this part to operate radio stations on Wednesday, October 3, 1956 FEDERAL REGISTER 7575 frequencies in the band 25-50 Me must with the foregoing provisions of this vided with a device which will automat­ recognize that the band is shared with section, the power of a transmitter shall ically prevent modulation in excess of various services in other countries; that be the maximum rated plate power in­ that specified in this subpart, which may harmful interference may be caused by put to its final radio frequency stage, as be caused by greater than normal audio tropospheric and ionospheric propaga­ specified by the manufacturer. level: Provided, however, That this re­ tion of signals from distant stations of 3. Amend paragraph (b) of § 11.104quirement shall not be applicable to all services of the United States and to read as follows; transmitters authorized to operate with other countries operating on frequencies a maximum plate power input to the in this band; and that no protection (b) The maximum authorized band­final radio frequency stage of 3 watts or from such harmful interference gener­ width of emission corresponding to the less. ally can be expected/ Persons desiring types of emission specified in § 16.103 (a); (d) Each transmitter first authorized to avoid such harmful interference of this chapter, and the maximum au­ or installed on or after July 1, 1960, for should consider operation on available thorized frequency deviation in the case operation on a frequency in the range 25 frequencies higher in the radio spectrum of frequency or phase modulated emis­ to 50 Me, which is provided with a modu­ not generally subject to this type of sion, shall be as follows: lation limiter in accordance with the difficulty. (1) For all type A3 emission, the maxi­ provisions of paragraph (c) of this sec­ mum authorized bandwidth shall be 8 kc. tion, shall alsq be provided with an audio 2. Amend § 11.102 to read as follows; (2) Except as provided in subpara­ low-pass filter which shall be installed § 11.102 Frequency stability. (a) graphs (3) and (4) of this paragraph, between the modulation limiter and the Except as provided in paragraphs (b) for all F3 emission, the maximum au­ modulated stage and which shall meet and (c) of this section, a permittee or thorized frequency deviation shall be as the specifications contained in para­ licensee in these services shall maintain follows: graph (f) of this section. the carrier frequency of each authorized (e) Each transmitter first authorized transmitter within the following per­ Authorized Frequency or installed on or after November 1,1958, centage of the assigned frequency: Frequency band (Me) bandwidth deviation for operation on frequencies in the range (kc) (kc) 152 to 162 Me, other than transmitters operationally integrated with an exist­ AD mobile stations 25 to 50 M e...... 20 5 50 to 150 M e...... 40 15 ing radio system authorized prior to Frequency range and base 150 to 450 M e...... 20 5 November 1, 1958, for operation on fre­ stations Over 3 3 w atts 40 15 units or less • 450 to 1000 M e...... quencies in that range, and each trans­ mitter operating on a frequency in the Percent Percent Percent (3) Transmitters authorized to uti­ range 152 to 162 Me after October 31, Below 25 M r . . . .. 0.01 0.01 0.02 lize type F3 emission and to be operated 1963, which is provided with a modula­ 25 to SO Mo . 0.002 0.002 0.005 50 to 1,000 Mo ...... 0.0005 0.0005 0.005 on frequencies in the range 25 to 50 Me tion limiter in accordance with the pro­ Above 1,000 M e______<0 (0 (>) may be operated with a maximum au­ visions of paragraph (c) of this section, thorized bandwidth of 40 kc and a max­ shall also be provided with an audio low- 1 To be specified in the station authorisation. imum frequency deviation of 15 kc, in pass filter which shall be installed be­ lieu of meeting the requirements of sub- tween the modulation limiter and the (b) Transmitters authorized for op­ paragraph (2) of this paragraph, until modulated stage and which shall meet eration on frequencies in the range 25 to further notice by the Commission; how­ the specifications contained in para­ 50 Me may conform, as a minimum re­ ever, compliance with the narrower graph (f) of this section. quirement, to the following frequency bandwidth limits is recommended as a (f) At audio frequencies i between JJ kc tolerance in lieu of meeting the require­ means of avoiding some causes of harm­ and 15 kc, the low-pass filter required ments of paragraph (a) of this section ful interference. under the provisions of paragraph (d) or until further notice by the Commission; (4) Transmitters authorized prior to (e) of this section shall have an attenu­ however, compliance with the more November 1,1958, to utilize type F3 emis­ ation greater than the attenuation at strict frequency tolerance is recom­ sion and to be operated on frequencies mended as a means of avoiding some 1 kc by at least: in the range 150 to 450 Me, and trans­ 40 log10 (f/3) decibels causes of harmful interference: mitters which are operationally inte­ Frequency grated with existing radio systems au­ where “f” is the audio frequency in kilo­ tolerance thorized prior to November 1, 1958, for cycles. At audio frequencies above 15 kc, Transmitter power: ( percent) operation on frequencies in that range, the attenuation shall be at least 28 deci­ Over 3 watts______0.01 bels greater than the attenuation at 1 kc. 8 watts or less______- ______0. 02 may be operated with a maximum au­ thorized bandwidth of 40 kc and a max­ VI. Part 16 is amended as follows: (c) Transmitters authorized prior to imum frequency deviation of 15 kc, in 1. Amend § 16.8 by the addition of the November 1, 1958, for operation on fre­ lieu of meeting the requirements of sub- following new paragraph (e): quencies in the range 50 to 1000 Me, and paragraph (2) of this paragraph, until transmitters which are operationally in­ not later than October 31,1963. (e) Persons authorized pursuant to tegrated with existing radio - systems this part to operate radio stations on authorized prior to November 1,1958, for 4. Amend § 11.105 to read as follows: frequencies in the band 25-50 Me must operation on frequencies in that range, § 11.105 Modulation requirements. recognize that the band is shared with Play conform, as a minimum require­ (a) The maximum radio frequency re­ various services in other countries; that ment, to the following frequency quired for satisfactory radiotelephone harmful interference may be caused by tolerances in lieu of meeting the require­ intelligibility in these services is con­ tropospheric and ionospheric propaga­ ments of paragraph (a) of this section, sidered to be 3000 cycles per second; in tion of signals from distant stations of all until not later than October 31, 1963: any transmitter not subject to the pro­ services of the United States and other visions of paragraph (d) or (e) of this countries operating on frequencies in this Transmitter power section the overall frequency response band; and that no protection from such of the audio and modulating circuits harmful interference generally can be Frequency range expected. Persons desiring to avoid such Over 3 3 watts or shall nevertheless approximately corre­ watts less spond with that required thereby. harmful interference should consider (b) When amplitude modulation is operation on available frequencies higher Percent Percent used for telephony, the modulation per­ in the radio spectrum not generally sub­ M to 220 Me___ 0.005 0.01 centage shall be sufficient to provide effi­ ject to this type of difficulty. 220 to 1000 Me...... (») « cient communication and shall be nor­ 2. Amend § 16.102 to read as follows: mally maintained above 70 percent on 1 To be specified in the authorization. peaks, but shall not exceed 100 percent § 16.102 Frequency stability, (a) Ex­ (d) Por the purpose of determiningon negative peaks. cept as provided in paragraphs (b) and the frequency tolerance applicable to a (c) Each transmitter authorized or in­ (c) of this section, a permittee or licensee Particular transmitter in accordance stalled after July 1, 1950, shall be pro­ in these services shall maintain the car- 7576 9 RULES AND REGULATIONS rier frequency of each authorized trans­ 152 to 162 Me, other than transmitters mitter within the following percentage Authorized Frequency Frequency band (Me) bandwidth deviation operationally integrated with an existing of the assigned frequency: (kc) (kc) radio system authorized prior to Novem­ ber 1, 1958, for operation on frequencies All mobile stations 25 to 50 M e ______20 5 in that range, and each transmitter All fixed 50 to 150 Me ______40 15 operating on a frequency in the range Frequency range and base 150 to 450 M e...... 20 5 stations Over 3 3 w atts 450 to 1000 Me ...... 40 15 152 to 162 Me after October 31, 1963, w atts or less which is provided with a modulation (3) Transmitters authorized to utilize limiter in accordance with the provisions Percent Percent Percent of paragraph (c) of this section, shall Bélow 25 M e...... 0.01 0.01 0.02 type F3 emission and to be operated on 25 to 50 M e ______0.002 0.002 0.005 frequencies in the range 25 to 50 Me also be provided with an audio low-pass 50 to 1000 M e...... 0.0005 0.0005 0.005 filter which shall be installed between Above 1000 M e...... 0) may be operated with a maximum au­ 0) 0 thorized bandwidth of 40 kc and a maxi­ the modulation limiter and the modu­ lated stage and which shall meet the 1 To be specified in the station authorization. mum frequency deviation of 15 kc, in lieu of meeting the requirements of sub- specifications contained in paragraph (b) Transmitters authorized for op­ paragraph (2) of this paragraph, until (f) of this section. eration on frequencies in the range 25 to further notice by the Commission; how­ (f) At audio frequencies between 3 kc 50 Me may conform, as a minimum re­ ever, compliance with the narrower and 15 kc, the low-pass filter required quirement, to the following frequency bandwidth limits is recommended as a under the provisions of paragraph (d) tolerance in lieu of meeting the require­ means of avoiding some causes of harm­ or (e) of this section shall have an atten­ ments of paragraph (a) of this section ful inteference. uation greater than the attenuation at until further notice by the Commission; (4) Transmitters authorized prior to 1 kc by at least: however, compliance with the more strict November 1,1958, to utilize type F3 emis­ 40 log10 (f/3) decibels frequency tolerance is recommended as sion and to be operated on frequencies in where “f” is the audio frequency in kilo­ a means of avoiding some causes of the range 150 to 450 Me, and transmitters cycles. At audio frequencies above 15 harmful interference: which are operationally integrated with kc, the attenuation shall be at least 28 "* Frequency existing radio systems authorized prior tolerance decibels greater than the attenuation at to November 1, 1958, for operation on 1 kc. Transmitter power: (percent) frequencies in that range, may be oper­ Over 3 watts______o. 01 VII. Part 21 is amended as follows; 3 watts or less______o. 02 ated with a maximum authorized band­ width of 40 kc and a maximum fre­ 1. Amend 1 21.100 by designating the (c) Transmitters authorized prior toquency deviation of 15 kc, in lieu of existing paragraph as (a) and by the November 1, 1958, for operation on fre­ meeting the requirements of subpara­ addition of the following new paragraph quencies in the range 50 to 1000 Me, and graph (2) of this paragraph, until not (b): transmitters which are operationally in­ later than October 31,1963. (b) Persons authorized pursuant to tegrated with existing radio systems 4. Amend 16.105 to read as follows: this part to operate radio stations on authorized prior to November 1, 1958, frequencies in the band 25-50 Me must for operation on frequencies in that § 16.105 Modulation requirements. recognize that the band is shared with range, may conform, as a minimum re­ (a) The maximum audio frequency re­ various services in other countries; that quirement, to the following frequency quired for satisfactory radiotelephone in­ harmful interference may be caused by tolerances in lieu of meeting the require­ telligibility in these services is considered tropospheric and ionospheric propaga­ ments of paragraph (a) of this section, to be 3000 cycles per second; in any tion of signals from distant stations of until not later than October 31, 1963: transmitter not subject to the provisions all services of the United States and of paragraph (d) or (e) of this section, other countries operating on frequencies Transmitter power the overall frequency response of the in this band; and that no protection from audio and modulating circuits shall Frequency range such harmful interference generally can Over 3 3 watts or nevertheless approximately correspond be expected. Persons desiring to avoid watts less with that required thereby. such harmful interference should con­ (b) When amplitude modulation is sider operation on'available frequencies Percent Percent used for telephony, the modulation per­ higher in the radio spectrum not gen­ centage shall be sufficient to provide ef­ 50 to 220 M e...... 0.005 0.01 erally subject to this type of difficulty. 220 to 1000 M e___ ...... 0 0 ficient communication and shall be normally maintained above 70 percent 2. Amend § 21.101 to read as follows: i To be specified ia the authorization. on peaks, but shall not exceed 100 per­ § 21.101 Frequency stability, (a) Ex­ cent on negative peaks. cept as provided in paragraphs (b) and (d) For the purpose of determining (c) Each transmitter authorized or (c) of this section, a permittee or licensee the frequency tolerance applicable to a installed after July 1, 1950, shall be pro­ in these services shall maintain the car­ particular transmitter in accordance vided with a device which will automati­ rier frequency of each authorized trans­ with the foregoing provisions of this sec­ cally prevent modulation in excess of mitter within the following percentage tion, the power of a transmitter shall that specified in this subpart, which may of the reference frequency: be the maximum rated plate power input be caused by greater than normal audio to its final radio frequency stage, as level: Provided, however, That this re­ All mobile stations specified by the manufacturer. quirement shall not be applicable to Frequency range and base 3. Amend paragraph (b) of § 16.104transmitters authorized to operate with stations Over 3 3 watts to read as follows: a maximum plate power input to the final watts or less radio frequency stage of 3 watts or less. (b) The maximum authorized band­ (d) Each transmitter first authorized Percent Percent Percent. 0.002 0.005 width of emission corresponding to the or installed on or after July 1, 1960, for 25 to 50 M e »...... 0.002 0.005 types of emission specified in § 16.103 (a), 50 to 1000 M e...... 0.0005 0.0005 operation on frequencies in the range Above 1000 M e______0 0 0 and the maximum authorized frequency 25 to 50 Me, which is provided with a deviation in the case of frequency or • Transm itters authorized for operation on frequencic modulation limiter in accordance with in the range 25 to 50 Me m ay conform, as a minimum phase modulated emission, shall be as the provisions of paragraph (c) of this requirement, to the tolerances shown in paragraph W follows: of this section in lieu of meeting the requirements oi whs section, shall also be provided with an paragraph until further notice by the Commission, (1) For all type A3 emission, the maxi­ audio low-pass filter which shall be in­ however, compliance with the more strict frequency mum authorized bandwidth shall be 8 kc. stalled between the modulation limiter tolerance is recommended as a means of avoiding some cases of harmful interference. Equipm ent authorize (2) Except as provided in subpara­ and the modulated stage and which shall to be operated on frequencies between 890 and vw graphs (3) and (4) of this paragraph, for meet the specifications contained in as of October 15, 1956, shall be required to maintain all F3 emission, the maximum author­ frequency tolerance within 0.03 percent subject to in paragraph (f) of this section. condition that no harmful interference is caused by any ized bandwidth and maximum author­ (e) Each transmitter first authorized other radio station. ,, .. nnt ized frequency deviation shall be as 3 To be specified in the station authorization but n or installed on or after November 1,1958, less than 0.05 percent between 1000 and 10,000 Me a follows: for operation on frequencies in the range not less than 0.75 percent above 10,000 Me. Wednesday, October 3, 1956 FEDERAL REGISTER 7577

(b) Transmitters authorized for oper­ section, until further notice by the Com­ tion arising from modulation shall not ation on frequencies in the range 25 to mission, however, compliance with the exceed the limits specified in § 21.604 (a), 50 Me may conform, as a minimum re­ narrower bandwidth limits is recom­ 8. Amend § 21.605 (d) to read as quirement, to the following frequency mended as a means of avoiding some follows: tolerance in lieu of meeting the require­ causes of harmful interference. ments of paragraph (a) of this section (2) Transmitters authorized and in­ (d) Each single channel radiotele­ until further notice by the Commission; stalled prior to November 1, 1958, to phone transmitter having more than 3 however, compliance with the more strict utilize type F3 emission and to be oper­ watts plate power input to the final frequency tolerance is recommended as ated on frequencies in the range 150 to radio frequency stage and initially in­ a means of avoiding some causes of 450 Me, and transmitters which are oper­ stalled at a station in this service after harmful interference: ationally integrated with existing radio the effective date of these rules shall be Frequency systems authorized prior to January 1, provided with a device which will auto­ tolerance 1959, for operation on frequencies in that matically prevent modulation in excess Transmitter power: (percent) range, may be operated with a maximum of that specified in paragraphs (b) and Over 3 w a tts ------— . 0 .0 1 authorized bandwidth of 40 kc and a (c) of this section which may be caused 3 watts or less ------:------0. 02 maximum frequency deviation of 15 kc, by greater than normal audio level. (c) Except as provided in footnote 1 in lieu of meeting the requirements set At audio frequencies between 3 kc and of paragraph (a) of this section, trans­ forth in the above table of this section, 15 kc, the low-pass filter required by mitters which are operationally inte­ until not later than October 31,1963. § 21.118 (b) shall have an attenuation grated with existing radio systems au­ greater than the attenuation at 1 kc by thorized prior to November 1, 1958, for 4. Amend § 21.508 (d) to read asat least: operation on frequencies in that range, follows: 40 log10 (f/3) decibels shall conform, as a minimum require­ (d) When phase or frequency modula­where “f ” is the audio frequency in kilo­ ment, to the following frequency toler­ tion is used for single channel operation cycles. At audio frequencies above 15 kc, ances in lieu of meeting the requirements on frequencies below 500 Me, the devia­ the attenuation shall be at least 28 deci­ of paragraph (a) of this section, until tion arising from modulation shall not bels greater than the attenuation at 1 kc. not later than October 31, 1963: exceed the limits specified in § 21.507 (b), [F. R. Doc. 66-7956; Filed, Oct. 2, 1956; 5. Amend § 21.508 to read as 8:49 a. m.] Transmitter power follows: Frequency range Over 3 3 watts or (e) Each single channel radiotele­ watts less phone transmitter having more than 3 [Docket No. 11783; FCC 56-925] watts plate power input to the final radio Percent Percent frequency stage, which is initially au­ [Rules Arndt. 8-27] CO to 1,000 Me______0.005 0.01 thorized or installed at the station in P art 3—R adio B roadcast S ervices this service after July 1, 1950, shall be (d) For the purpose of determining provided with a device which will auto­ TELEVISION BROADCAST STATIONS; TABLE OF the frequency tolerance applicable to a matically prevent modulation in excess ASSIGNMENTS (PIERRE-RELIANCE, SOUTH particular transmitter in accordance of that specified in paragraphs (c) and DAKOTA) with the foregoing provisions of this sec­ (d) of this section which may be caused In the matter of amendment of § 3.606 tion, the power of a transmitter shall be by greater than normal audio level. At Table of assignments, Television Broad­ the maximum rated plate power input to audio frequencies between 3 kc and 15 kc, cast Stations (Pierre-Reliance, South its final radio frequency stage, as speci­ the low-pass filter required by §21.118 Dakota). fied by the Commission's Radio Equip­ (b) shall have an attenuation greater 1. The Commission has before it for ment List, Part C. than the attenuation at 1 kc by at least: consideration its notice of proposed rule (e) The reference frequency of a sta­ 40 log10 (f/3) decibels making issued in this proceeding on July tion shall be deemed to be the assigned 16, 1956 (FCC 56-681) and published in frequency, unless otherwise specified. where “f” is the audio frequency in kilo­ the F ederal R egister on July 20, 1956 cycles. At audio frequencies above 15 kc, (20 F. R. 5451), proposing to delete Chan­ 3. Amend § 21.507 (b) to read asthe attenuation shall be at least 28 deci­ follows: • nel 6 from Pierre, South Dakota and bels greater than the attenuation at 1 kc. assign it to Reliance, South Dakota in (b) The maximum authorized band­ 6. Amend § 21.604 (a) to read as response to a petition from the Midcon­ width of emission and the maximum follows: tinent Broadcasting Company. authorized frequency deviation in the 2. No comments were filed opposing case of frequency or phase modulated § 21.604 Emmission limitations, (a) the proposed amendment. In support of emission, shall be as follows (except as The maximum bandwidths which will the requested amendment, Midcontinent provided in subparagraphs (1) and (2) normally be authorized for single chan­ urged that there are no applications for of this paragraph) : nel operation in this service are set forth the Pierre assignments; that there is a below: need and demand for the assignment in 25-450 Mo 450-500 Me Reliance; that a station on this channel 25-450 Mo 450-500 Mo in Reliance would serve a greater popu­ Type of Author- Fre- Author- Fre- lation and area presently without serv­ emission ized quency ized quency ice; that the assignment of Channel 6 to band- devi- band- devi- Type of Author­ Fre­ Author­ Fre­ width ation width ation emission ized quency ised quency Reliance would conform to all the Rules; (kc) (kc) (kc) (kc) band­ devi­ band­ devi­ and that an application would be filed by width ation w idth ation (kc) (kc) (kc) (kc) petitioner for the construction of a new 1 -.. 1 1 television station in the event the amend­ 2.. 3 3 3.„__ 8 8 A1 1 1 ment is adopted. The Commission is of i... 12 12 A2 ... 3 3 the view that the proposed amendment !.. ■ 3 3 A3 8 8 would serve the public interest. 2.. 3 3 A4 12 12 3,„ ' 20 5 40 15 F t 3 3 3. Authority for the adoption of the 20 5 40 15 F9 3 3 amendment is contained in sections F3...... 20 5 40 15 F4...... 20 6 40 15 4 (i), 301, 303 (c), (d), (f) and (r) and U). Transmitters authorized to utilize 307 (b) of the Communications Act of type F3 emission and to be operated on 7. Amend § 21.605 (c) to read as 1934, as amended. frequencies in the range 25 to 50 Me may follows: 4. In view of the foregoing: It is P® operated with a maximum authorized ordered, That effective November 1,1956, oandwidth of 40 kc and a maximum fre- (c) When phase or frequency modula­the Table of Assignments contained in jiuency deviation of 15 kc, in lieu of meet- tion is used for single channel operation § 3.606 of the Commission’s rules and 'F the foregoing requirements of this on frequencies below 500 Me, the devia­ regulations is amended, insofar as the 7578 RULES AND REGULATIONS

communities named are concerned, as power line and ground to 100 uv at any power line interférence limit to certain follows: frequency between 450 kc arid 25 Me in­ radio receivers. City: Channel No. clusive; and Section 15.62 as amended reads as Pierre, S. Dak______10+, *22 + It further appearing that such limita­ follows : Relian.ee, S. Dak______« 6— tions are only of real significance in re­ § 15.62 Radiation interference limits. (Sec. 4, 48 Stat. 1066, as amended; 47 U. S. O. ducing interference when radio receivers The radiation from all radio receivers 154. Interprets or applies secs. 301, 303, 307, are connected to a power line serving that operate (tune) in the range 30 to 48 Stat. 1081, 1082, 1083; 47 U. S. O. 301, 303, many receivers such as occurs in the 890 Me, including frequency modulation 307) power systems provided by public utili­ broadcast receivers and television broad­ Adopted: September 26, 1956. ties; and cast receivers, manufactured after the It further appearing that the practical effective date of this subpart shall not Released: September 28, 1956. problems involved in the administration exceed the following fiéld strength limits and enforcement of the Commission’s F ederal Communications at a distance of 100 feet or more from the Commission, power line voltage limitation is simpli­ receiver: [seal] Mary Jane Morris, fied if the requirement to meet this limit Secretary. is contingent upon the condition as to whether or not the receiver is connected Frequency of radiation (Me) Field strength [F. R. Doc. 56-7957; Filed, Oct. 2, 1956; to a public utility power- system; and (uv/m) 8:51 a. m.] It further appearing that in view of 0.45 up to and including 25...... See note. the time element involved, compliance Over 25 up to and including 70 32. with the notice provisions of section 4 of Over 70 up to and including 130___ 50. the Administrative Procedure Act, United 130-174...... i...... 50-150 (linear inter­ [FCC 56-940; Rules Arndt. 15-4] polation). States Code 1003, would be impracti­ 174-260______, , 150. P art 15—I ncidental and R estricted cable, and that, because the amendment 260-470...... 150-500 (linear R adiation D evices interpolation). relieves a restriction, it may be made 470-1000______500. . RADIATION INTERFERENCE LIMITS effective immediately; It is ordered, That pursuant to the au­ In the matter of amendment of § 15.62 thority of section 4 (i) and 303 (f) of Note: This requirement applies only to of the Commission’s rules governing re­ radio receivers intended to be connected to the Communications Act of 1934 (as power lines of public utility systems. stricted radiation devices. amended), § 15.62 of the said rules is At a session of the Federal Communi­ amended as set forth below, effective Pending the development of suitable cations Commission held at its offices in September 27, 1956. measurement techniques for measuring Washington, D. C. on the 27th day of the actual radiation in this band the September 1956; (Sec. 4, 48 Stat. 1066, as amended;. 47 U. S. C. 154. Interprets or applies sec. 303, 48 Stat. interference capabilities of a receiver in The Commission having under con­ 1082, as amended; 47 U. S. C. 303) this band will be determined by the sideration the need for clarifying the measurement of radio frequency voltage applicability of Note 1 of § 15.62 with re­ Released: September 28, 1956. between each power line and ground at spect to certain radio receivers; and F ederal Communications the power terminals of the receiver. The It appearing that effective October 1, 1956, § 15.62 of the Federal Communica­ Commission, voltage so measured shall riot exceed 100 tions Commission Rules and Regulations [seal] Mary J ane Morris, uv at any frequency between 450 kc and provides that various receivers that oper­ Secretary. 25 Me inclusive. ate in the range 30 and 890 Me limit The provisions of § 15.62 are amended [F. R. Doc. 56-7958; Filed, Oct. 2, 1956; radio frequency voltage between each with respect to the applicability of the 8:51 a. m.]

PROPOSED RULE MAKING

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS Petitioner further requests that the Com­ 4. The Commission is of the view that mission order it to Show Cause why its rule making should be instituted in order COMMISSION outstanding authorization for Station that interested parties may submit their [ 47 CFR Part 3 I WRLP should not be modified to specify views and relevant data. operation on Channel 32 in lieu of 5. Springfield Television urges that [Docket No. 11829; FCC 56-920] Channel 58. Channel 32 be substituted for Channel 58 T elevision B roadcast S tations 3. In support of its request petitiorierin Greenfield and that it be directed to urges that the requested reallocation show cause in this proceeding why its TABLE OF ASSIGNMENTS; GREENFIELD AND would not result in loss of service to LOWELL, MASSACHUSETTS authorization for Channel 58 should not either Greenfield or Lowell since neither be modified to specify the new fre­ 1. Notice is hereby given of rule mak­ Channel 32 nor Channel 78 is occupied by quency. However, in order to assign ing in the above-entitled matter. an operating statiori; that the amend­ Channel 32 to Greenfield it is not neces­ 2. The Commission has before it for ment would not necessitate any further sary that Channel 58 be deleted from consideration the petition filed on August changes in the Table of Assignments; that community. Accordingly, it is not 21,1956, by Springfield Television Broad­ and that it is unlikely that Channel 32 proposed that Channel 58 would be de­ casting Corporation, permittee of tele­ will be used in Lowell in the foreseeable leted from Greenfield. There is no neces­ vision Station WRLP, Greenfield, future since Lowell receives service from sity, therefore, for modifying the out­ Massachusetts, requesting rule making to three VHF stations in Boston and an­ standing authorization of Springfield amend the Table of Assignments con­ other in Manchester. Petitioner also Television in this proceeding in order to tained in § 3.606 of the Commission’s contends that the allocation of Channel accomplish the change in allocation, and rules as follows: 32 to Greenfield would be more efficient Springfield’s request for Show Cause since the terrain in the Greenfield- Order is denied. ' Channel No. 6. Authority for the adoption of the C ity Northfield area is more rugged than in amendment is contained in section 4 (i) > Present Proposed • the Lowell-Lawrence area. Springfield 301, 303 (c), (d), (f) and (r) and 307 (b) Television alleges that while Channel 32 of the Communications Act of 1934, as Greenfield. Mass ... 5 8 - >32+ in Greenfield would not meet the min­ amended. Lowell, Mass ..... 32+ 78 imum mileage spacing from the city, 7. Any interested party who is of the transmitter sites are available that would opinion that the proposed amendment 1 In the utilization of this channel the transmitter will have to be located so as to meet the minimum spacing meet the minimum mileage require­ should not be adopted, or should not be requirements. ments. adopted in the form set forth herein, may Wednesday, October 3, 1956 FEDERAL REGISTER 7579 file with the Commission on or before 5. Any interested party who Is of the Springs area are desirous of obtaining a November 1,1956, a written statement or view that the proposed amendment first local television service; that because brief setting forth his comments. Com­ should not be adopted, or should not be of terrain factors, a VHF channel is ments in support of the proposed amend­ adopted in the form set forth herein, needed to render adequate television ment may also be filed on or before the may file with the Commission on or be­ service to Hay Springs and to the sur­ same date. Comments or briefs in reply fore November 1, 1956, a written state­ rounding area; and that, if Channel 8 to the original comments may be filed ment- setting forth his comments. is allocated to Hay Springs, petitioner within 10 days from the last day for fil­ Comments supporting the proposed will apply for a station on that channel. ing said original comments. No addi­ amendment may also be filed on or be­ 4. Channel 8 is presently assigned to tional comments may be filed unless (1) fore the same date. Comments in reply Laramie, Wyoming, a city approximately specifically requested by the Commission to original comments may be filed within 183 miles from Hay Springs. A televi­ or (2) good cause for the filing of such 15 days from the last date for filing said sion station with a transmitter site some additional comments is established. original comments. No additional com­ 7 or more miles to the north or east of 8. In accordance with the provisions ofments may be filed unless (1) specifically Hay Springs could, under the Commis­ § 1.764 of the Commission’s rules and requested by the Commission or (2) sion’s new separation requirements, be regulations, an original and 14 copies of good cause for the filing of such addi­ licensed as a Hay Springs facility. all statements, briefs, or comments shall tional comments is established. 5. The Commission is of the view that be furnished the Commission. 6. Authority for the adoption of the rule making proceedings should be insti­ Adopted: September 26,1956. amendment proposed herein is contained tuted in this matter in order that all in sections 1, 4 (i) and (j), 301, 303 (a), interested parties may submit their views Released: September 28,1956. (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h) and (r) and relevant data. F ederal Communications and 307 (b) of the Communications Act 6. Any interested party who is of the Commission, of 1934, as amended, and section 4 of the view that the proposed amendment [seal] Mary Jane Morris, Administrative Procedure Act. should not be adopted, or should not be Secretary. 7. In accordance with the provisions adopted in the form set forth herein, of § 1.764 of the rules, an original and may file with the Commission on or be­ [P. D. Doc, 56-7959; Piled, Oct. 2, 1956; 14 copies of all written comments shall 8:51 a. m.] fore November 1, 1956, a written state­ be furnished the Commission. ment setting fo rth his comments. Adopted: September 26, 1956. Comments supporting the proposed amendment may also be filed op or be­ Released: September 28,1956. fore the same date. Comments in reply [ 47 CFR Fart 3 3 F ederal Communications to original comments may be filed within [Docket No. 11830; FOC 56-921] Commission, 15 days from the last date for filing said Television B roadcast S tations [seal] Mary Jane Morris, original comments. No additional com­ Secretary. ments may be filed unless (1) specifically table op assignments; Ainsworth, [P. R. Doc. 56-7960; Filed, Oct. 2, 1956; requested by the Commission or (2) good NEBRASKA 8:51 a. m.] cause for the filing of such additional 1. Notice is hereby given of rule mak­ comments is established. ing in the above-entitled matter. 7. Authority for the adoption of the 2. The Commission has before it for [ 47 CFR Part 3 3 amendment proposed herein is contained consideration a petition, filed June 27, in sections 1, 4 (i) and (j), 301, 303 (a), 1956, by Bi-States Company, permittee [Docket No. 11831; FCC 56-922] (b), (c), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h) and (r) and 307 (b) of the Communications Act of television Stations KHOLr-TV, Kear­ T elevision B roadcast S tations ney, Nebraska and KHPL-TV, Hayes of 1934, as amended, and section 4 of Center, Nebraska, for rule making TABLE OF ASSIGNMENTS; HAY SPRINGS, the Administrative Procedure Act. to amend § 3.606, Table of Assignments, NEBRASKA 8. In accordance with the provisions of Television Broadcast Stations, so as to 1. Notice is hereby given of rule mak­ § 1.764 of the Rules, an original and 14 assign Channel 3 minus1 to Ainsworth, ing in the above-entitled matter. copies of all written comments shall be Nebraska. 2. The Commission has before it for furnished the Commission. 3. In support of its request, petitioner consideration a petition filed August 2, Adopted: September 26,1956. asserts that Channel 3 may be assigned 1956, by Northwest Nebraska Coopera­ Released: September 28,1956. to Ainsworth in conformity with the tive Television Association, for rule mak­ Commission’s rules and without requir­ ing to amend § 3.606, Table of Assign­ F ederal Communications ing any other changes in the Table of ments, Television Broadcast Stations, so Commission, Assignments; that the present alloca­ as to assign Channel 8 (non-offset) to [seal] Mary Jane Morris, tions Table does not provide any chan­ Hay Springs, Nebraska. Secretary. nels for the Ainsworth area of north 3. In support of its request, petitioner [F. R. Doc. 56-7961; Filed, Oct. 2, 1956; central Nebraska, the nearest UHF and asserts that the residents of the Hay 8:51 a. m.] VHF allocations being for communities 75 miles and 122 miles away, respectively, and the nearest operating station (KHOL-TV at Kearney, Nebraska) being approximately 140 miles away; that the NOTICES residents of the Ainsworth area are de­ sirous of obtaining a television service and have requested petitioner to pro­ DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE less the Secretary of Agriculture, after vide them with such service; and that, certification by the Governor of the State n the instant proposal is adopted, an Commodity Stabilization Service and in which the farm is located of the need application will be filed for a satellite Commodity Credit Corporation for grazing on the acreage reserve, deter­ station on this assignment. mines that it is necessary to permit graz­ 4. The Commission is of the view that S oil B ank; Acreage R eserve P rogram ing thereon in order to alleviate damage, rule making proceedings should be insti­ hardship, or suffering because of severe CERTAIN STATES; CONSENT TO GRAZE LANDS drought, flood, or other natural disaster, tuted in this matter in order that all DESIGNATED AS ACREAGE RESERVE interested parties may submit their views and gives written consent to such graz­ and relevant data to the Commission. Section 103 (a) of the Soil Bank Act ing. (70 Stat. 188, 189) and § 485.112 (b) of Notice is hereby given that the Secre­ 1 This would require a change in the offset the regulations governing the 1956 acre­ tary, in accordance with the aforemen­ carrier requirement only of the Channel 3 age reserve part of the Soil Bank Pro­ tioned statute and regulations, consents assignments in Rapid City, South Dakota, gram, 21 F. R. 4379, 5205, 5685, 5959, and to the grazing for the period specified from 3 + to 3— and in Miles City, Montana, 6879, provide that land designated as below of land designated as acreage re­ from 3— to 3 even. acreage reserve shall not be grazed un- serve on farms in the following counties: No. 192----- 3 7580 NOTICES

Colorado Office of the Secretary Counties Period P uerto R ican Hurricane R elief Loans Baca, Bent, Cheyenne, Elbert, Huerfano, Kiowa, Kit Carson, Sept. 12, 1956-Nov. 1, I960, Las Animas, Lincoln, Otero, Prowers, and Washington inclusiva. TRANSFER OF FUNCTIONS TO FARMERS HOME Counties, the nan-irrigated area of Crowley County, the ADMINISTRATION northeast corner of El Paso County bounded on the south by Highway 94 and on the west by Range 65, and that por­ Pursuant to authority contained in tion of Yuma County lying south of U. S. Highway 34. R. S. 161 (5 U. 8. C. 22) and Reorgan­ ization Plan No. 2 of 1953, section 1400 I owa of the Acting Secretary’s Order of De­ Fremont ______—------Sept. Ì2 ,1956-Dec. 81,1956, cember 24, 1953 (19 P. R. 74) is further inclusive. amended so as to assign to -the Farmers K ansas Home Administration the functions and responsibilities with respect to the Barber, Barton, Brown, Chase, Chautauqua, Cheyenne, Clark, Sept. 12,1956-Dec. 31,1950, Puerto Rican hurricane relief loans Clay, Comanche, Dickinson, Doniphan, Elk, Ellis, Finney, inclusive. vested in the Secretary of Agriculture Ford, Geary, Gove, Graham, Grant, Gray, Greeley, Green­ by Public Law 692, 84th Congress. The wood, Hamilton, Haskell, Hodgeman, Jewell, Kearny, Logan, amendment will be accomplished by add­ Marion, Marshall, Meade, Morris, Morton, Neosha, Pratt, ing paragraph r to read as follows; Rawlins, Rice, Scott, Seward, Sherman, Smith, Stafford, S ec. 1400. Assignment of functions, Stanton, Stevens, Thomas, Trego, Wallace, Washington, A * * Wichita, and Wilson. New Mexico r. The authorities, functions, obliga­ tions and documents with respect to That part of McKinley County west of the continental divide, Sept. 1Ó, 1956-Sept. 30, Puerto Rican hurricane relief loans the east half of Rio Arriba County, and that part of Valencia 1956, inclusive. transferred to or vested in the Secretary County west of the continental divide. of Agriculture by Public Law 692, 84th Congress. ' Oklahoma Done at Washington, D. C., effective Beaver, Cimmarron, Ellis, Harper, Texas, and Woods Counties. Sept. 12, 1956-Oct. 31, 1956, as of July 11, 1956. inclusive. South Dakota T rue D. Morse, Acting Secretary. Those portions of Corson and Perkins Counties not heretofore Aug. 30, 1956-Dec. 31, 1950, designated. inclusive. S eptember 28, 1956. T exas [F. R. Doc. 56-7977; Filed, Oct. 2, 1956; 8:53 a. m.] Anderson, Andrews, Archer, Armstrong, Atascosa, Austin, Sept. 12,1956-Dec. 31,1956, Bandera, Bastrop, Baylor, Bee, Bell, Bexar, Blanco, Borden, inclusive. Bosque, Bowie, Brazos, Brewster, Brooks, Brown, Briscoe, Burleson, Burnet, Caldwell, Calhoun, Callahan, Camp, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR Carson, Cass, Castro, Cherokee, Childress, Clay, Coke, Cole­ Bureau of Land Management man, Collin, Collingsworth, Colorado, Comal, Comanche, Concho, Cooke, Coryell, Cottle, Crane, Crockett, Crosby, Cul­ Colorado berson, Dallam, Dallas, Dawson, Deaf Smith, Delta, Denton, De Witt, Dickens, Dimmit, Donley, Duval, Eastland, Ector, NOTICE OF PROPOSED WITHDRAWAL AND Edwards, Ellis, El Paso, Erath,. Falls, Fannin, Fayette, Fisher, RESERVATION OF LANDS Floyd, Foard, Fort Bend, Franklin, Freestone, Frio, Garza, S eptember 25, 1956. § Gillespie, Glasscock, Goliad, Gonzales, Gray, Grayson, Gregg, Grimes, Guadalupe, Hall, Hamilton, Hansford, Hardeman, The United States Forest Service of Harrison, Hartley, Haskell, Hays, Hemphill, Henderson, the Department of Agriculture has filed Hidalgo, Hill, Hood, Hopkins, Houston, Howard, Hudspeth, an application, Serial No. 07384, for with­ Hunt, Hutchinson, Irion, Jack, Jackson, Jeff Davis, Jim Hogg, drawal of the lands described below, Jim Wells, Jones, Johnson, Karnes, Kaufman, Kendall, Kent, from all forms of appropriation under Kerr, Kimble, King, Kinney, Knox, Lamar, Lampasas, La Salle, the public land laws, including the gen­ Lavaca, Lee, Leon, Limestone, Lipscomb, Live Oak, Llano, eral mining laws but not the mineral Loving, Lynn, McCulloch, McLennan, McMullen, Madison, leasing laws, subject to existing valid Marion, Martin, Mason, Maverick, Medina, Menard, Midland, claims. Milam, Mills, Mitchell, Montague, Moore, Morris, Motley, The applicant desires the land for use Navarro, Nolan, Ochiltree, Oldham, Palo Pinto, Parker, as recreation areas, campgrounds and a Parmer, Pecos, Potter, Presidio, Rains, Randall, Reagan, guard station in the San Juan National Real, Red River, Reeves, Roberts, Robertson, Rockwall, Run­ Forest. nels, Rusk, San Saba, Schleicher, Scurry, Shackelford, For a period of thirty (30) days from Sherman, Smith, ‘Somervell, Starr, Sterling, Stephens, Stone­ the date of publication of this notice, wall, Sutton, Swisher, Tarrant, Taylor, Terrell, Throckmor­ persons having cause may present their ton, Titus, Tom Green, Travis, Upshur, Upton, Uvalde, Val undersigned - Verde, Van Zandt, Victoria, Waller, Ward, Washington, Webb, objections in writing to the Wharton, Wheeler, Wichita, Wilbarger, Williamson, Wilson, official of the Bureau of Land Manage­ Winkler, Wise, Wood, Young, Zapata, and Zavala Counties. ment, Department of the Interior, 357 New Custom House, P. O. Box 1018, Den­ Utah ver 1, Colorado. Washington County-..---.______- July 5, 1956—Dec. 31, 1950, If circumstances warrant it, a public Inclusive. hearing will be held at a convenient time Beaver, Garfield, Iron, Kàne, Millard, Piute, Sevier Counties—— Sept. 7, 1956-Deo. 31, 1956, and place, which will be announced. inclusive. The determination of the Secretary on the application will be published in Issued at Washington, D. C., this 28th day of September 1956. the F ederal R egister. A separate notice will be sent to each interested party of [seal] T rue D. Morse, Acting Secretary. record. The lands involved in the application [F. R. Doc. 56-7974; Filed, Oct. 2,1956; 8:53 a. m.] are; Wednesday, October 3, 1956 FEDERAL REGISTER 7581

New Mexico Principal Meridian, Colorado States and Canadian Pacific Coast ports J ohn H. Clemson SAN JUAN NATIONAL FOREST or Hawaiian Island ports and Fiji Islands, New Zealand, or Australia. STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN Wolf Creek Campground: Interested parties may inspect these FINANCIAL INTERESTS T. 37 N., R. 1 E., Sec. 16: NW54SW%. agreements and obtain copies thereof at In accordance with the requirements C herry Creek Campground: the Regulation Office, Federal Maritime of section 710 (b> (6) of the Defense T. 36 N., R. 11 W., Board, Washington, D. C., and may sub­ Production Act of 1950, as amended, and Sec. 31: Lot No. 4. mit, within 20 days after publication of Executive Order 10647 of November 28, T. 36 N., R. 12 W., this notice in the F ederal R egister, 1955, the following changes have taken Sec. 36: E ^SE^SE^. written statements with reference to place in my financial interests as reported P riest Gulch Campground: either of the agreements and their posi­ in the F ederal R egister of March 14, T. 36 N., R. 12 W., Sec. 3: Wy2NE%NEi4, NW ^SE^NE^. tion as to approval, disapproval, or mod­ 1956. P ied ra Campground and Guard Station: ification, together with request for A. Deletions: No change. T. 37 N., R. 3 W., hearing should such hearing be desired. B. Additions : No change. Sec. 21: W%NE&,B%NW%. • Vallecitos Campground: Dated: September 27, 1956. This statement is made as of August T. 37 N., R. -6 W., By order of the Federal Maritime 1, 1956. Tract No. 38: W ^. Board. J ohn H. Clemson. Pine River Campground: S eptember T. 37 N., R. 6 W., [seal] . G eo. A. Viehmann, 24,1956. Sec. 26: Ei/aSE^NW^. Assistant Secretary. [F. R. Doc. 56-7949; Filed, Oct. 2, 1956; Cascade Campground: 8:48 a. m.] T. 39 N., R. 9 W., [F. R. Doc. 56-7946; Filed, Oct. 2, 1956; Sec. 2: W^SW&NEft. 8:47 a. m.] Forks Campground: T. 39 N., R. 14 W., Sec. 35: Sy2SE^SEi4. R obert L. Turner Lime Creek Campground: Office of the Secretary STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN FINANCIAL T. 40 N., R. 8 W., INTERESTS Sec. 33: SW%NE%SE%, SE^NW ^SE^, H arold J. Vorzimer NE % SW % SE 14 , NW 14 SE *4 SE *4 • In accordance with the requirements Geyser Springs Recreational Area: REPORT OF APPOINTMENT AND STATEMENT of section 710 (b) (6) of the' Defense , T. 40 N., R. 11 W., OF FINANCIAL INTERESTS Production Act of 1950, as amended, and Sec. 6: wy2SE%, NE^SW ^. Report of appointment and statement Executive Order 10647 of November 28, Total area, 832.03 acres. of financial interests required by section 1955, the following changes have taken 710 (b) (6) of the Defense Production place in my financial interests as re­ J ames S. Andrews, ported in the F ederal R egister of April Acting State Supervisor. Act of 1950, as amended. Report of Appointment 7, 1956. [F. R. Doc. 56-7973; Piled, Oct. 2, 1956; A. Deletions: None. 8:53 a. m.] 1. Name of appointee: Mr. Harold J. B. Additions: None. Vorzimer. 2. Employing agency: Department of This statement is made as of August Commerce, Business and Defense Serv­ 1, 1956. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE ices Administration. R obert L. T urner. Federal Maritime Board 3. Date of appointment: September 12, S eptember 26, 1956. 1956. [F. R. Doc. 56-7950; Filed, Oct. 2, 1956; Matson Navigation Co. et al. 4. Title of position: Director, Electrical 8:48 a. m.] Equipment Division. notices of agreements filed for 5. Name of private employer: Federal APPROVAL Pacific Electric Company, 50 Paris Street, Notice is hereby given that the follow­ Newark 1, New Jersey. Harold L. Graham, J r. ing described agreements have been filed arlton ayward C H , statement of changes in financial with the Board for approval pursuant to Director of Personnel. section 15 of the Shipping Act, 1916, interests 39 Stat. 733,46 U. S. C. 814. ^ Statement of Financial Interests In accordance with the requirements (1) Agreement No. 8073-2, between 6. Names of any corporations of which of section 710 (Jo) (6) of the Defense Matson Navigation Company and Nippon the appointee is an officer or director or Production Act of 1950, as amended, and Yusen Kaisha (N. Y. K. Line), modifies within 60 days preceding appointment Executive Order 10647 of November 28, approved transhipment Agreement No. has been an officer or director, or in 1955, the following changes have taken 8073 to provide a through rate of $47.00 which the appointee owns or within 60 place in my financial interests as re­ Per 2000 lbs on canned pineapple and days preceding appointment has owned ported in the Federal R egister of April canned pineapple juice from Hawaii to any stocks, bonds, or other financial in­ 7, 1956. Dublin, Irish Free State. Agreement terests; any partnerships in which the A. Deletions: None. No. 8073, as amended, covers the trans­ appointee is, or within 60 days preceding B. Additions: None. portation of canned pineapple and appointment was, a partner; and any canned pineapple juice under through other businesses in which the appointee This statement is made as of August bills of lading from Hawaii to Great owns, or within 60 days preceding ap­ 1, 1956. Britain, Northern Ireland, Irish Free pointment has owned, any similar inter­ Harold L. G raham, Jr. State, European Continental, Baltic, est. S eptember 24, 1956. Scandinavian, African and Mediter­ ranean Sea ports, with transhipment at Federal Pacific Elec. Co., Elba Capital [F. R, Doc. 56-7951; Filed, Oct. 2, 1956; Corp., Skiatron Electronics, Rhodesian Anglo 8:48 a. m.] Ports on the Pacific Coast of the United American Ltd., Lily Tulip Cup Corp., Com­ States. mercial Solvents Corp., Pittsburgh Coke & (2) Agreement No. 8142, between Mat- Chemical Co., International Nickel Co. of son Navigation Company, The Oceanic Canada, Bank deposits. P aul B utler Steamship Company and the Orient Dated: September 28, 1956. Steam Navigation Company, Ltd., cov­ statement of changes in financial ers an arrangement for the interchange Harold J. Vorzimer. interests of tickets and exchange orders on trans­ [F. R. Doc. 56-7943; Filed, Oct. 2, 1956; In accordance with the requirements portation of passengers between United 8:46 a. m.l of section 710 (b) (6) of the Defense Pro- 7582 NOTICES duction Act of 1950, as amended, and At a session of the Federal Communi­ which it serves with a Grade A signal, to Executive Order 10647 of November 28, cations Commission held at its offices in the financial and other qualifications of 1955, the following changes have taken Washington, D. C., on the 26th day of the transferee, and to its programming plaice in my financial interests as re­ September 1956: proposals; and that the Commission has ported in the F ederal R egister of April The Commission, having under con­ given further careful consideration to the 7, 1956. sideration (a) the above-captioned ap­ facts alleged in the protest and to the plication; (b) a “Protest and Petition exhibits attached thereto and finds, at A. Deletions: None. for Reconsideration” filed on August 20, this time, that the conclusions drawn by B. Additions: None. 1956, pursuant to sections 309 (c) and the Commission from the allegations of This statement is made as of August 1, 405 of the Communications Act of 1934, fact set forth in the protest indicate to 1956. as amended, by Valley Telecasting Com­ it that while protestant’s competitive sit­ P aul B utler. pany, licensee of television Station uation may be aggravated by the pro­ S eptember 24,1956. WFRV-TV, Green Bay, Wisconsin, di­ tested grant, the facts alleged do not [P. R. Doc. 56-7952; Filed, Oct. 2, 1956; rected against the Commission’s action appear to so affect the public interest 8:48 a. m.] of July 18,1956, granting without hearing adversely as to warrant reconsideration the above-captioned application; (c) an of its action of July 18, 1956, and that opposition thereto filed on August 30, even if these facts were proven, no CIVIL AERONAUTICS BOARD 1956, by the applicants; and (d) a reply grounds have been presented for setting to said opposition filed on September 7, aside the grant of the above-entitled [Docket No. 6436 et al.] 1956, by Valley Telecasting Company; application; N ortheastern S tates Area Case and It is ordered, That the above-captioned It appearing that on September 19, application is designated for oral argu­ NOTICE OP POSTPONEMENT OP PREHEARING 1956, the Commission, by Memorandum ment at the offices of the Commission in CONFERENCE Opinion and Order (56-888) in Docket Washington, D. C., on the question Notice is hereby given that the pre- No. 11823, found that thé protestant, whether, if the facts alleged in the pro­ hearing conference in the above-entitled Valley Telecasting Company, was a test were proven, grounds have been proceeding, scheduled for October 15« “party in interest” and a “person ag­ presented for setting aside the grant of 1956, is postponed to October 29, 1956, grieved or whose interests are adversely said application; at 10:00 a. m., e. d. s. t., in Hearing Room affected” by the grant of the above-cap­ It is further ordered, That, the pro­ A, Interstate Commerce Commission tioned application within the meaning testant and the Chief, Broadcast Bureau Building, 12th and Constitution Avenue of sections 309 (c) and 405, respectively, are hereby made parties to the proceed­ NW., Washington, D. C., before Examiner of the Communications Act of 1934, as ings herein and that: John Cannon. amended; that the protestant had speci­ (1) The oral argument shall com­ Dated at Washington, D. C., September fied with particularity the facts from mence at 10:00 a. m. on the 8th day of which it concluded that the Commis­ October, 1956, and shall be held before 28, 1956. sion’s grant was not in the public inter­ the Commission en banc; [seal] F rancis W. B rown, est; that the above-entitled application (2) The parties intending to partici­ Chief Examiner. required designation for further pro­ pate in the oral argument shall file their [P. R. Doc. 56-7971; Filed, Oct. 2, 1956; ceedings at a time and place to be spec­ appearances not later than October 3, 8:53 a. m.] ified by subsequent order; and that the 1956; Commission ordered that the effective (3) The parties to the proceedings date of its grant be postponed pending have until the date of oral argument to [Docket No. 6630 et al.] a final determination in said further pro­ file briefs or memoranda of law. ceeding and further ordered that in the P acific Service Mail R ate Case event the transfer involved had been Released: September 28,1956. NOTICE OF ORAL ARGUMENT consummated, the parties to the above- F ederal Communications entitled application would have until Commission, Notice is hereby given, pursuant to the October 19, 1956, to return control of [seal] Mary Jane Morris, provisions of the Civil Aeronautics Act of M & M Broadcasting Company to the Secretary. 1938, as amended, that oral argument transferors; and In the above-entitled matter is assigned [P. R. Doc. 66-7962; Piled, Oct. 2, 1956; It further appearing that section 309 8:52 a. m.] for October 24,1956,10:00 a. m., e. d. s. t., (c) of the Communications Act provides, in Room 5042, Commerce Building, Con­ in substance, that where a timely and stitution Avenue, between 14th and 15th sufficient protest is filed, the Commission, [Docket Nos. 11825, 11826; FCC 56M-894] Streets NW., Washington, D. C., before “shall designate the protested application the Board. for hearing upon issues relating to all Victoria T elevision Co. and Alkek Dated at Washington, D. C., Septem­ matters specified in the protest as T elevision Co. ber 28, 1956. grounds for setting aside the grant, ex­ order scheduling hearing cept with respect to such matters as to [seal] F rancis W. B rown, which the Commission, after affording In re applications of O. L. Nelms, d/b Chief Examiner. the protestant an opportunity for oral as Victoria Television Company, Victoria, [P. R. Doc. 56-7970; Piled, Oct. 2, 1956; argument, finds, for reasons set forth in Texas, Docket No. 11825, File No. BPCT- 8:53 a. m.] the decision, that, even if the facts al­ 2084; Albert B. Alkek, d/b as Alkek Tele­ leged were to be proven, no grounds for vision Company, Victoria, Texas, Docket setting aside the grant are presented”; No. 11826, File No. BPCT-2109; for con­ FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS that the instant protest contains allega­ struction permits for new television sta­ COMMISSION tions of fact and conclusions drawn tions. therefrom by the protestant; that the It is ordered, This 26th day of Septem­ [Docket No. 11823; FCC 56-918] facts alleged are, in substance, the same ber 1956, that Elizabeth C. Smith will William E. Walker et al. as facts which were alleged in pleadings preside at the hearing in the above-en­ filed by the protestant prior to the Com­ titled proceeding which is hereby sched­ ORDER DESIGNATING APPLICATION FOR mission’s grant of the above-entitled ap­ uled to commence on November 13, 1956, ORAL ARGUMENT plication; that upon consideration of in Washington, D. C. In re application of William E. Walker, these facts, among others, the Commis­ Released: September 27, 1956. et al. (Transferor) and Guild Films sion then, found that a grant of the ap­ Company, Inc. (Transferee), Docket No. plication would be in the public interest; F ederal Communications 11823, File No. BTC-2255; for transfer of that protestant’s conclusions are drawn Commission, control of M & M Broadcasting Company, from allegations of fact relating, in sub­ [seal] Mary Jane Morris, licensee of Station WMAM, Marinette, stance, to programming and other oper­ Secretary. Wisconsin, and permittee of Station ations of the licensee, to the licensee’s [P. R. Doc. 56-7963; Filed, Oct. 2, 1956; WMBV-TV, Marinette, Wisconsin. identification with Green Bay, a city 8:52 a. m.] Wednesday, October 3, 1956 FEDERAL REGISTER 7583

[Docket No. 11827; FCC 56M-893] notice of the time and place of such cannot be granted without hearing, and Prairie Broadcasting Co. (WPRE) hearing or oral argument will be given. that replies have been received from 6. In accordance with the provisions ofeach of the applicants, and that such ORDER SCHEDULING HEARING § 1.764 of the Commission’s rules and replies have been considered; and In re application of Prairie Broadcast­ regulations, an original and 14 copies of It further appearing that, the appli­ ing Company (WPRE), Prairie du Chien, all statements, briefs, or comments shall cants herein are qualified, except as to Wisconsin, Docket No. 11827, Pile No. be furnished the Commission. technical qualifications, to be licensees BP-10155; for construction permit. Adopted: September 26, 1956. , in this service; It is ordered, This 26th day of Septem­ It is ordered, That, pursuant to the ber 1956, that Jay A. Kyle will preside Released: September 28, 1956. provisions of section 309 (b) of the Com­ at the hearing in the abovfe-entitled pro­ [seal] F ederal Communications munications Act of 1934, as amended, ceeding which is scheduled to commence Commission, the above-entitled applications are des­ on November 13, 1956, in Washington, Mary Jane Morris, ignated for hearing in a consolidated D. C. Secretary. proceeding at the offices of the Commis­ sion in Washington, D. C., commencing Released: September 27,1956. [F. R. Doc. 56-7965; Filed, Oct. 2, 1958; 8:52 a. m.] at 10:00 a. m. on November 27th, 1956, F ederal Communications upon the following issues: Commission, 1. To determine the technical qualifi­ [seal] Mary Jane Morris, cations of each applicant. Secretary. [Docket Nos. 11832, 11833; FCC 56-928] 2. To determine the area and popula­ [P. R. Doc. 66-7964; Filed, Oct. 2, 1956; tion which may be expected to receive 8:52 a. m.] R adiosignal S ervice (R adio D ispatch, service from each of the facilities pro­ I nc.) and William J. T herkildsen posed in Seattle and the need for a sec­ ORDER DESIGNATING APPLICATIONS FOR CON­ ond such service in that area. SOLIDATED HEARING ON STATED ISSUES 3. To determine, on a comparative [Docket No. 11828; FGC 56-916] basis, the facts with respect to the pro­ In re applications of Radiosignal Serv­ posed facilities, personnel, rates, regula­ Çlass B FM Broadcast Stations ice (Radio Dispatch, Inc.), Seattle, tions, practices and services of each ap­ NOTICE OP PROPOSED ALLOCATION Washington, Docket No. 11832, Pile No. plicant for the furnishing of Domestic 736-C2-P/L-56; William J. Therkildsen, Public Land Mobile Radio Service. In the matter of amendment of the Seattle, Washington, Docket No. 11833, 4. To determine whether any harmful revised tentative allocation plan for Pile No. 1063-C2-P-56; for construction interference would result from simul­ Class B PM Broadcast Stations; Docket permits for one-way signaling stations in taneous co-channel operations on 35.58 No. 11828. the Domestic Public Land Mobile Radio Me by the proposed stations, and, if so, 1. Notice is hereby given of further Service. in view of the nature of the service pro­ proposed rule making in the above-en­ At a session of the Federal Communi­ posed, whether such interference would titled matter. cations Commission held at its offices in be undesirable or intolerable. 2. It is proposed to amend the revised Washington, D. C., on the 26th day of 5. To determine, in the light of the tentative allocation plan for Class B FM September 1956; evidence adduced on the foregoing is­ Broadcast Stations in the following The Commission having under consid­ sues, which, if either, of the applications manner: eration the above-entitled applications should be granted. for one-way signaling stations in the It is further ordered, That, the Chief, Channels Domestic Public Land Mobile Radio Common Carrier Bureau is made a party General area Service at Seattle, Washington; and to the proceeding herein. Delete Add It appearing that, the number of ap­ plicants for facilities in this area exceeds Released: September 27, 1956. San Francisco, O alif______263 the number of frequencies available; and F ederal Communications Sacramento, dalif 233 263 It further appearing that, the above- Commission, entitled applications request authoriza­ [seal] Mary Jane Morris, 3. The purpose of the proposed amend­ tions in the same service area on the Secretary. ment is to provide a channel for station same frequency and that a grant of such [F. R. Doc. 56-7966; Filed, Oct. 2, 1956; K G M S-P M, Sacramento, California, applications would result in harmful 8:52 a. m.] Which will eliminate the present condi­ mutual interference; and tion in which its operations on Channel It further appearing that, in accord­ No. 233 cause interference in the Sacra­ ance with § 21.100 of the Commission’s mento area to reception of station KPFA, rules, each frequency available for as­ [FCC 56-939] Berkeley, California. signment in the Domestic Public Land 4. Authority for the adoption of the Mobile Radio Service is normally as­ Conelrad Manual or Guide for Public Proposed amendment is contained in signed exclusively to a single applicant S afety R adio S ervices sections 4 (i), 301, 303 (c), (d), (f), in any service area in order to permit the This document is issued to explain and (r), and 307 (b) of the Communica­ condition of service on an interference- methods whereby the CONELRAD Radio tions Act of 1934, as amended. free basis; and Alert ant], CONELRAD Radio All Clear 5. Any interested party who is of the It further appearing that, Radiosignal may be received, by radio stations in the opinion that the proposed amendment Service, one of the applicants herein, Public Safety Radio Services and to de­ should not be adopted or should not be formerly held a construction permit (Pile scribe operating procedures during a adopted in the form set forth herein, No. 330-C2-MP-56) which authorized CONELRAD Radio Alert. may file with the Commission on or be­ construction of a one-way signaling General. All radio stations in the Pub­ fore October 26, 1956 a written state­ service at Seattle, Washington, which lic Safety Radio Services are required to ment or brief setting forth his comments. permit expired by its terms on October make provisions to receive the CONEL­ Comments in support of the proposed 1,1955 due to the failure of the permittee RAD Radio Alert. amendment also may be filed on or be­ either to file a timely application for All radio stations in these services are fore that same date. Comments or briefs license to cover such permit or to extend required to either remain silent or oper­ m reply to the original comments may be such permit; and ate under specified conditions and for hied within 10 days from the last day It further appearing that, the Commis­ authorized purposes during the period of for filing said original comments or sion has advised each of the above- a CONELRAD Radio Alert and until the briefs. The Commission will consider all entitled applicants, by letters dated CONELRAD Radio All Clear is issued. such comments that are submitted be­ February 8, 1956, pursuant to the provi­ How the CONELRAD Radio Alert may fore taking action in this matter, and if sions of section 309 (b) of the Com­ 'be received. The following basic meth­ comments appear to warrant the munications Act of 1934, as amended, as ods may be used to receive the holding of a hearing or oral argument, to the reasons why such applications CONELRAD Radio Alert. 7584 NOTICES

(1) The Alert may be received by Radio stations receiving the Alert by (b) Transmissions involving th e monitoring any standard, PM or TV this means must operate in accordance safety, security or protection of equip­ broadcast station. with the CONELRAD regulations when ment and materials. (c) Transmission involving the safety Note: Every standard, FM and TV broad­ the CONELRAD Radio Alert is cast station will be notified of the CONELRAD transmitted. of people. Radio Alert by telephone calls or by radio Note: If the CONELRAD Radio Alert is not Note: Transmissions involving fires, armed broadcasts. Immediately upon receipt of the received, radio stations must comply with robbery, assault, murder, sabotage, evacua­ Radio Alert each standard, FM and TV broad­ CONELRAD requirements upon receipt of tion, traffic control, civil defense, rescue work, cast station will proceed as follows on its Warning Yellow; if neither the CONELRAD etc., are transmissions effecting the national normally assigned frequency: Radio Alert or the Warning Yellow is re­ safety or the safety of people and property (a) Discontinue normal program; ceived, radio stations must comply with and may be made during the CONELRAD (b) Cut the transmitter carrier for ap­ CONELRAD requirements upon receipt of Radio Alert.1 proximately five seconds. (Sound carrier Warning Red. Transmissions necessary for expeditious only for TV stations.) handling of fire, police and other radio safety (c) Return carrier to the air for approxi­ (3) The CONELRAD Radio Alert may services business brought about as a result mately five seconds. be received from a point that receives the of an air attack or impending air attack m ay (d) Cut the transmitter carrier for ap­ Alert from 1 or 2 above. be made during the CONELRAD Radio Alert. proximately five seconds. Except under unusual circumstances, (e) Return carrier to the air. Note : It is acceptable for a radio station to transmissions involving missing persons or (f) Broadcast 1000 cycle (approximate) make arrangements to have the Alert expe­ property, stolen automobiles, or business not steady state tone for fifteen seconds. ditiously relayed from a point that receives requiring immediate action should not be (g) Broadcast the CONELRAD Radio Alert the Alert as in (1) and (2) above. For made during the CONELRAD Radio Alert. Message as follows: instance a firm agreement with a broadcast The cooperation and judgment of the We interrupt our normal program to station or other radio station that receives licensee must be relied upon in interpreting cooperate in security and Civil Defense the Alert as in (1) or (2) above to relay the which transmissions are essential. measures as requested by the United States Alert to your radio station by telephone or All transmission not immediately neces­ Government. This is a CONELRAD Radio other means will be considered as complying sary must be withheld until the CONELRAD Alert. Normal broadcasting will now be dis­ with the requirements. Caution: Arrange­ Radio All Clear. - continued for an indefinite period. Civil ments must be made to receive the Alert at Defense information will be broadcast in all times when your radio station is open for (2) All transmissions must be as short most areas at 640 and 1240 on your regular operation. as possible and the carrier shall be re­ radio receiver. (4) Radio station licensees operating moved from the air during periods of no (h) The CONELRAD Radio Alert Message radio systems consisting of several mobile message or intelligence transmissions. will then be repeated. units, portable, and/or fixed location sta­ (3) No station identification shall be tions may elect to receive the CONEL­ given, at any time after the Alert is re­ (a) through (f) above is for the pur­RAD Radio Alert at only one point if ceived, either by announcement of regu­ pose of attracting the listeners’ attention, desired; under such conditions the larly assigned call signals or by an­ or, if desired, to operate an automatic licensee will be responsible for dissem­ nouncement of geographical location. alert receiver or warning device. (Cau­ inating the Alert to the other units in This does not prevent the use of identi- ■ tion (a) through (f) is a warning that a the system. fiers if such is necessary to carry on the CONELRAD Radio Alert may follow ; the service. • actual CONELRAD Radio Alert signal is Note: Transmission of the CONELRAD During a CONELRAD Radio Alert it the spoken word in thé form of the Radio Alert is considered as an emergency transmission and may be carried on under is permissible to identify stations and CONELRAD Radio Alert Message.) the CONELRAD operating requirements. units in the manner specified in § 10.152 The CONELRAD Radio Alert Message, (b) if it is essential for carrying on the as set forth in (g) above, is worded in a (5) If it is impracticable or undesir­ radio service. If such identification is manner suitable for reception by the able to receive the CONELRAD Alert by necessary, it is recommended that spe­ public ; however, the message is also THE any of the methods specified above, the cial identifiers fulfilling the requirements CONELRAD Radio Alert. When this licensee of a radio station or group of of § 10.152 (b) be assigned to stations stations may request authority to be and units by the licensee for use only CONELRAD Radio Alert Message is re­ alerted by other means. ceived, all licensees must immediately during Radio Alert periods. Such request should be addressed to (4) Licensees of radio stations or radio comply with the CONELRAD operating the Secretary, Federal Communications systems may request a modification of procedure. The precise CONELRAD Commission, Washington 25, D. C. and (1), (2) or (3) above in the event com­ Radio Alert Message, above, will' be should indicate why the alerting methods pliance is not feasible. The requests broadcast only in the event of an actual specified above are'unsuitable. The de­ must be directed to: Alert. In the event of a CONELRAD test sired method for receiving the Alert The Secretary, or drill, broadcast stations will make an should be described in detail. Federal Communications Commission, announcement that a test or drill is Note: Radio stations need not make ar­ Washington 25, D. C. taking place. rangements to receive the Alert during The reason why compliance is not Equipment is available commercially to periods that the station is not. open for feasible must be explained along with automatically receive the CONELRAD operation. Caution should be used upon opening the the licensees recommended mode of sta­ Radio Alert from broadcast stations. station for operation to insure that a CONEL­ tion or system operation, taking into ac­ Such apparatus normally operates in a RAD Radio Alert is not in progress. count due regard for the minimization muted condition. When the CONELRAD Normal broadcast station operation or nor­ of navigational aid in accordance with Radio Alert is transmitted the device is mal channel traffic will indicate that no Alert the Executive Order 10312. activated to produce an audible or visual is in progress. How the CONELRAD Radio All Clear warning by turning on the speaker, ring­ How radio stations must operate dur­ may be received. The CONELRAD Radio ing a bell, or flashing a light, etc. All Clear can be received through the ing a CONELRAD Radio Alert. When same channels as the CONELRAD Radio (2) The Alert may be received from an the CONELRAD Radio Alert is issued, Alert is received. Air Defense Warning Network or exten­ radio stations to which this document When the CONELRAD Radio All Clear sion thereof ; such as the Civil Air De­ applies must comply with the following: is issued each standard, FM and TV fense Warning Net if applicable to your (1) No radio transmissions shall be broadcast station will transmit 15 sec­ situation. made unless they are of an emergency onds of 1000 cycle tone beeps then trans­ Many establishments owned by state nature affecting the national safety or mit the following CONELRAD Radio All or local governments and some commer­ the safety of people and property. Clear Message: cial installations are either directly tied The following types of messages are CONELRAD Radio All Clear to an Air Defense Warning Network considered as permissible under (1) Resume Normal Operation (such as the Civil Air Defense Warning above: I repeat Network) or an extension of that (a) Relaying of the CONELRAD CONELRAD Radio All Clear Network. Radio Alert. Resume Normal Operation Wednesday, October 3, 1956 FEDERAL REGISTER 7585

Observations indicating broadcast sta­ in the consolidated matters of Arkansas installed capacity of about 6000 kw using tions are operating in a normal manner Louisiana Gas Company, et al. in Docket the flow from the tributary lakes, will indicate that a CONELRAD Radio Nos. G-4438, et al.: through 3.6 miles of conduit, operating All Clear is in effect. The applications of Sunray in Docket under an average head of about 700 feet; General information. Radio stations Nos. G-5133 and G-5180 are hereby Beaver Creek powerhouse with an in­ operating in the Public Safety Radio severed from said consolidated matters stalled capacity of about 20,000 kw using Services are well suited for use as navi­ and the hearing presently scheduled for the discharge from Calligan powerhouse gational aids to an enemy force. v October 3, 1956, in Docket Nos. G-5133 and the North Fork Dam, through 4.8 Direction finder navigation is not the and G-5180 is hereby postponed to a date miles of conduit, operating under an only electronic means to navigate air­ to be hereafter fixed by further notice. average head of about 500 feet; Griffin craft; however, countermeasures are Creek powerhouse with an installed ca­ [ seal] Leon M. F uquay, available to prevent the use of all Secretary. pacity of about 13,500 kw using the dis­ normally used systems of electronic - ^ charge from Beaver Creek powerhouse, navigation. [F. R. Doc. 56-7933; Filed, Oct. 2, 1956; through 4.8 miles of conduit, operating CONELRAD is a countermeasure 8:45 a. m.] under an average head of about 350 feet; against direction finder navigation. Tolt River powerhouse with an installed capacity of about 22,500 kw using that Adopted: September 26, 1956. portion of the discharge from Griffin F ederal Communications [Docket No. G-10019] Creek powerhouse not used for water Commission, Sunray Mid-C ontinent Oil Co. supply, through 4.4 miles of conduit, op­ [seal] Mary Jane Morris, erating under an average head of about Secretary. NOTICE OF SEVERANCE AND POSTPONEMENT 570 feet; a 110 kv transmission line con­ OF HEARING [F. R. Doc. 56-7967; Piled, Oct. 2, 1956i necting the four plants to the applicant’s 8:52 a. m.] S eptember 26,1956. Snohomish Substation; and appurtenant Upon consideration of the request of facilities. Counsel for Sunray Mid-Continent Oil Protests or petitions to intervene may DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Company (Sunray), filed September 25, be filed with the Federal Power Commis­ 1956, for postponement of the hearing sion, Washington 25, D. C., in accordance Fiscal Service; Bureau of Accounts upon the application of said company with the rules of practice and procedure [Dept. Circ. 570, Rev. Apr. 20, 1943, 1956. for a certificate of public convenience of the Commission (18 CFR 1.8 or 1.10). Supp. 151] and necessity in Docket No. G-10019 now The last date upon which protests may be filed is November 7, 1956. The appli­ U niversal S urety Co. scheduled for October 2,1956, in the con­ solidated matters of Rycade Oil Corpora­ cation is on file with the Commission for SURETY COMPANY ACCEPTABLE ON FEDERAL tion et al. in Docket No. G-3244, et al.: public inspection. BONDS The application of Sunray in Docket [seal] Leon M. F uquay, S eptember 28, 1956. No. G-10019 is hereby severed from said Secretary. A Certificate of Authority has been consolidated matters and the hearing [F. R. Doc. 56-7935; Filed, Oct. 2, 1956; issued by the Secretary of the Treasury presently scheduled for October 2, 1956 8:45 a. m. j to the following company under the act in Docket No. G-10019 is hereby post­ of Congress approved July 30, 1947, 6 poned to a date to be hereafter fixed by U. S. C. secs. 6-13, as an acceptable surety further notice. on Federal bonds. An underwriting limi­ [ seal ] Leon M. F uquay, [Project No. 2215] tation of $85,000.00 has been established Secretary. Central Alaska P ower Association, I no. for the company. Further details as to the extent and localities with respect to [F. R. Doc. 66-7934; Filed, Oct. 2, 1956; NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR PRELIMINARY which the company is acceptable as 8:45 a. m.] PERMIT surety on Federal bonds will appear in S eptember 26,1956. the next issue of Treasury Department Public notice is hereby given that Cen­ Form 356, copies of which, when issued, [Project No. 2214] tral Alaska Power Association, Inc., of may be obtained from the Treasury De­ Anchorage, Alaska, has filed an applica­ partment, Bureau of Accounts, Surety P ublic U tility District No. 1 of tion under the Federal Power Act (16 Bonds Branch, Washington 25, D. C. S nohomish County, Wash. U. S. C. 791a-825r) for preliminary per­ Name of Company, Location of Principal NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR PRELIMINARY mit for proposed Project No. 2215 located Executive Office and State in which PERMIT f on Copper River, approximately 85 miles Incorporated: Universal Surety Company, from its mouth, in the Third Judicial Lincoln, Nebr. S eptember 26,1956. Division, Territory of Alaska, in the re­ [seal] W. Randolph B urgess, Public notice is hereby* given that Pub­ gion of Valdez, Chitina and Cordova, Acting Secretary of the Treasury. lic Utility District No. 1 of Snohomish Alaska, affecting lands of the United Qounty, Washington, has filed an appli­ States, and consisting of a concrete grav­ [F. R. Doc. 56-7955; Filed, Oct. 2, 1956; cation under the Federal Power Act (16 ity dam about 560 feet high, located on 8:49 a. m.] U. S. C. 791a-825r) for preliminary per­ Copper River in Wood Canyon about 4 mit for proposed Project No. 2214 located miles below the confluence of the Chitina on the North Fork Snoqualmie River, River; a reservoir, extending 51 miles up federal p o w e r c o m m is s io n Hancock Creek, Calligan Creek and Tolt the Copper River and 55 miles up the [Docket Nos. G-5133, Q-5180] River in King County, Washington, af­ Chitina River, having a total capacity fecting navigable waters of the United of 18 y2 million acre-feet of storage of Sunray Mid-Continent Oil Co, States and consisting of an earth dam which 14 million acre-feet would be ac­ notice of severance and postponement on the North Fork Snoqualmie River ap­ tive storage; a powerhouse with an esti­ OF HEARING proximately 200 feet high and 1,760 feet mated ultimate installed capacity of long in Section 20, T. 25 N. R. 9 E., W. M. 1,475,000 horsepower (1,100,000 kilo­ S eptember 26,1956. creating a reservoir with a water surface watts) ; transmission lines; and appur­ Upon consideration of the request of elevation of 1,540 feet and 100,000 acre* tenant facilities. Counsel for Sunray Mid-Continent Oil feet capacity; two low diversion dams on Protests or petitions to intervene may Company (Sunray), filed September 25, the downstream tributaries, (1) in Sec­ be filed with the Federal Power Commis­ 1956, for postponement of the hearing tion 32, T. 25 N. R. 9 E. W. M. and (2) in sion, Washington 25, D. C., in accordance upon the applications of said company Section 8, T. 24 N. R. 9 E. W. M. raising with the rules of practice and procedure l0r certificates of public convenience and the levels of Calligan Lake and Lake of the Commission (18 CFR 1.8 or 1.10). necessity in Docket Nos. G-5133 and G - Hancock respectively to an elevation of The last date upon which protests may 0180 now scheduled for October 3, 1956, 2,200 feet; Calligan powerhouse with an be filed is November 22, 1956. The ap- 7586 NOTICES plication is on file with the Commission No. MC 35380 Sub 1, filed September ham 5, Ala. Applicant’s representative: for public inspection. 13, 1956, STANLEY W. -BELNAP, doing Reuben G. Crimm, Eight-O-Five Peach­ business as BELNAP FREIGHT LINES, tree Street Building, Atlanta 8, Ga. For [seal] Leon M. F uquay, 2750 South Alameda Street, Los Angeles, authority to operate as a common car­ Secretary. Calif. Applicant’s representative: Don­ rier, over irregular routes, transporting: [P. R. Doc. 56-7936; Piled, Oct. 2. 1956; ald Murchison, 211 South Beverly Drive, General commodities, except those of 8:45 a.m.] Beverly Hills, Calif. For authority to unusual value, Class A and B explosives, operate as a common carrier, over regu­ livestock, household goods as defined by lar and irregular routes, transporting: the Commission, commodities in bulk, INTERSTATE COMMERCE General commodities, including those of and those requiring special equipment, COMMISSION unusual value, household goods as de­ between Montgomery, Ala., and points fined by the Commission, commodities in within 65 miles of and including Bir­ [Notice 132] bulk, excepting liquid commodities in mingham, Ala., on the one hand, and, bulk, and commodities requiring special on the other,. points in that portion of M otor Carrier Applications equipment, but excepting Class A and B Pinellas County, Fla., bounded by a line S eptember 28, 1956. explosives, (1) between Kingman, Ariz. beginning on the north at the intersec­ The following applications are gov­ and points in Arizona within fifty (50) tion of Florida Highway 55 with Allen erned by the Interstate Commerce Com­ miles of Kingman, on the one hand, and, Creek, thence southward along Florida mission’s special rules governing notice on the other, Fullerton, Huntington Highway 55 to junction Florida Highway of filing of applications by motor car­ Beach and Santa Ana, Calif, and points 686, thence westward along Florida riers of property or passengers and by in Los Angeles County, Calif.; (2) be­ Highway 686 to the city limits of Largo, brokers under sections 206, 209, and 211 tween Los Angeles, Calif, and Kingman, Fla., including Largo, thence southward of the Interstate Commerce Act and cer­ Ariz.; (a) from Los Angeles over U. S. along Flroida Highway 595 to its inter­ tain other procedural matters with re­ Highway 66 to Kingman, and return over section with the city limit line of St. spect thereto (21 F. R. 7339, 7340, § 1.241, the same route serving intermediate Petersburg, Fla., thence along the city September 26, 1956). points located in California; (b) from limit line of St. Petersburg, Fla., to Boca All hearings will be called at 9:30 Los Angeles over U. S. Highway 70 to Ciega Bay, thence south, east and north o’clock a. m., United States standard Blythe, Calif., thence over U. S. Highway along'Boca Ciega Bay and Tampa Bay time, unless otherwise specified. 95 to junction U. S. Highway 66, and to Allen Creek, and point of beginning, thence over U. S. Highway 66 to King- including all points on and within such Applications Assigned for Oral Hearing man, and return over the same routes; line. Applicant is authorized to conduct MOTOR CARRIERS OF PROPERTY (c) from Los Angeles over U. S. High­ operations in Alabama, Florida, and way 6 to Mohave, and thence over U. S. Georgia. No. MC 15214 Sub 27, filed September Highway 466 to Kingman, and return HEARING: November 8, 1956, at the 14, 1956, MERCURY MOTORWAYS, over the same route; (d) from Los An­ Florida Railroad Commission, Tallahas­ INC., 947 Louise Street, P. O. Box 689, geles over U. S. Highway 101 to Anaheim, see, Fla., before Joint Board No. 98. South Bend, Ind. Applicant’s represen­ Calif., thence over U. S. Highway 91 to No. MC 52746 Sub. 47, filed August 15, tative; G. H. Dilla, 3350 Superior Ave­ Las Vegas, Nev., and thence over U. S. 1956, KNAUS TRUCK LINES, INC., 801 nue, Cleveland 14, Ohio. For authority Highway 466 to Kingman, Ariz., using E. 17th St.., Kansas City, Mo. Applicant’s to operate as a common carrier, trans­ .Las Vegas as an interchange point only. representative: Walter V. Huston, 4105 porting: General commodities, including Note: In Certificate No. MC 35380, appli­ Main St., Kansas City 11, Mo. For au­ household goods as define$ by the Com­ cant holds authority to transport general thority to operate as a common carrier, mission, but excluding articles of unusual commodities, except livestock, powder, Class over regular routes, transporting: Gen­ value, Class A and B explosives, livestock, A and B explosives, and bulk liquids, between eral commodities, except those of un­ commodities in bulk, and those requiring Kingman, Ariz. and points in Arizona within usual value, Class A and B explosives, special equipment, serving to and from 50 miles of Kingman, on the one hand, and, household goods as defined by the Com­ the new site of The Ford Motor Com-, on the other, points in Los Angeles County, mission, commodities in bulk, and com- pany plant located in Brownhelm Town­ and Fullerton, Huntington Beach, and Santa Ana, Calif., and points in California inter­ modities requiring special equipment, be­ ship, Lorain County, Ohio, as an off-route mediate to Kingman and Los Angeles, Calif, tween (1) St. Joseph, Mo. and the junc­ point in connection with applicant’s au­ on U. S. Highway 66. tion of U. S. Highways 36 and 40 near thorized regular route operations be­ Byers, Colo, over U. S. Highway 36; serv­ tween Chicago, 111., and Cleveland, Ohio. HEARING: November 26, 1956, at the ing no intermediate points; (2) between Applicant is authorized to conduct oper­ Federal Building, Los Angeles, Calif., be­ Salina, Kans. and Oakley, Kans. over ations in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, fore Joint Board No. 166. U. S. Highway 40, serving no intermedi­ Ohio, and Wisconsin. No. MC 35890 Sub 11, filed September ate points; and (3) between Great Bend, HEARING: November 9,1956, in Room 19, 1956, BLODGETT UNCRATED FUR­ Kans. and Towner, Colo, over Kansas 255, New Post Office Building, Columbus, NITURE SERVICE, INC., 845 Chestnut Highway 96 to the Kansas-Colorado Ohio, before Joint Board No. 117. Street SW., Grand Rapids, Mich. Ap­ State line and thence over Colorado No. MC 30046 Sub 6, filed September plicant’s representative: Charles H. Highway 96 to Towner, and return over 17, 1956, H. A. SCHARFF, 2210 N. E. Trayford, 155 East 40th Street, New the same routes. Applicant is author­ Portland Road, Newberg, Oreg. Appli­ York 16, N. Y. For authority to oper­ ized to conduct operations in Kansas, cant’s representative; John M. Hickson, ate as a common carrier, over irregular Missouri, Iowa, Illinois, Colorado, and Yeon Building, Portland, Oreg. For au­ routes, transporting: New furniture, un­ Indiana. thority to operate as a common carrier, crated, as defined by the Commission, over irregular routes, transporting: Saw­ between points in Allegan, Barry, Eaton, Note: Oh route numbered (1), applicant Kent, Muskegon and Ottawa Counties, is authorized to serve St. Francis, Kans. as dust, wood chips, hog fuel and planer an off-route point, on route numbered (2) shavings, in bulk, (a) between points in Mich., on the one hand, and, on the other, the points of Ellsworth and Grainfield as Oregon, on the one hand, and, on the Grand Rapids, Mich. Applicant is au­ off-route points, and on route numbered (3)« other, points in Washington; (b) from thorized to conduct operations in Scott City as an off-route point. points in Clatsop, Tillamook, Columbia, Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Washington, Yamhill, Polk, Clackamas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, HEARING: November 14, 1956, at the Marion, Linn, Lincoln, Benton, Lane, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, New Hotel Pickwick, Kansas City, Mo., before Douglas, Coos, Hood River and Multno­ York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Joint Board No. 178. mah Counties, Oregon, to railheads and and the District of Columbia. No. MC 55037 Sub 7, filed September docks in said counties. Applicant is au­ 20, 1956, DEARMIN TRANSFER, INC., HEARING: November 13, 1956, at the Highway 61, Wapello, Iowa. Applicant’s thorized to transport lumber and lumber Olds Hotel, Lansing, Mich., before Joint representative: A. R. Fowler, Highway products in Washington and Oregon. Board No. 76. Tariff Bureau, 2288 University Avenue, HEARING: November 8, 1956, at 538 No. MC 42318 Sub 31, filed September St. Paul W4, Minn. For authority to Pittock Block; Portland, Oreg., before - 16, 1956, HOWARD HALL COMPANY, operate as a common carrier, over irreg­ Joint Board'No. 45. INC., 214 South Tenth Street, Birming­ ular routes, transporting: Fertilizer, 'Wednesday, October 3, 1956 FEDERAL REGISTER 7587 from Crystal City, Mo., to West Point, PANY, INC., P. O. Box 789, McComb, hicles, (1) between points in Illinois, and la., and points in Iowa within 35 miles of Miss. Applicant’s representative: Dud­ (2) between points in Illinois, on the one West Point. ley W. Conner, Conner Building, Hatties­ hand, and, on the other, points in Ohio, HEARING: November 20, 1956, at the burg, Miss. For authority to operate as Indiana, Michigan, Wisconsin, Minne­ Federal Office Building, 5th and Court a common carrier, over irregular routes, sota, Iowa, Nebraska, Tennessee, Penn­ Avenues, Des Moines, Iowa, before Joint transporting: Petroleum products, in sylvania, New York, New Jersey, Missouri, Board No. 137. bulk, in tank vehicles, from Gulfport, Kansas, Colorado, Oklahoma, Arkansas, No. MC 67583 Sub 2, filed September Miss., and points within five miles Texas, Louisiana and Kentucky. Appli­ 13, 1956, KANE TRANSFER COMPANY, thereof, to Baton Rouge, La. Applicant cant is authorized to conduct operations a corporation, 2116 Fifth Street NE, is authorized to conduct operations in in Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Washington 2, D. C. Applicant’s repre­ Louisiana, Mississippi, Florida, and Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma and sentative: Raymond J. McDonough, Ring AlB/bstnidi *r©x3iS Building, Washington 6, D. C. For HEARING: November 8, 1956, at the . HEARING: December 4, 1956, at the authority to operate as a contract carrier, Jung Hotel, New Orleans, La., before Office of the Interstate Commerce Com-, over irregular routes, transporting: Gro­ Joint Board No. 28. mission, Washington, D. C., before Ex-' ceries, and in connection therewith No. MC 105302 Sub 13, filed Septem­ aminer C. Evans Brooks. premiums and advertising material for ber 18, 1956, CLESS G. DAVIS, doing No. MC 113885 Sub 1, filed September the account of the Procter and Gamble business as QUEEN CITY TRANS­ 17, 1956, S. W. CAUDLE, JR., Route No. Distributing Company, from the plant PORTS, 179 St. Paul Street, Burlington, 3, Florence, S. C. Applicant’s represent­ site of the Procter and Gamble Manu­ Vt.. Applicant’s representative: Albert ative: Frank A. Grahani, Jr., 406-7 Pal­ facturing Company at Baltimore, Md., to F. Beasley, Investment Building, 15th metto Building, Columbia 1, S. C. For Alexandria, Va., points in the Washing­ and K Streets NW., Washington 5, D. C. authority to operate as a common carrier, ton, D. C., Commercial Zone, those in For authority to operate as a common over irregular routes, transporting: Arlington and Fairfax Counties, Va., and carrier, over irregular routes, transport­ . Lumber, except plywood and veneer, those in Prince Georges County, Md., and ing: Petroleum products, in bulk, in tank poles, posts and cross ties, rough, dressed unclaimed, unsalable or rejected ship­ vehicles, from Burlington, Vt., to points or treated, from points in Florence and ments of the above-specified commod­ in Coos and Grafton Counties, N. H. Darlington Counties, S. C., to points in ities, on return. Applicant is authorized to conduct op­ North Carolina. Note: Dual operations may be involved. erations in New York, Vermont and HEARING: November 8, 1956, at the Maine. U. S. Court Rooms, Columbia, S. C., be­ HEARING: November 28, 1956, at the HEARING: November 8, 1956, at the fore Joint Board No. 2. Office of the Interstate Commerce Com­ Washington County Court House, Mont­ No. MC 116124, filed July 25, 1956, mission, Washington, D. C., before Joint pelier, Vt., before Joint Board No. 132. HOURLY EXPRESS SERVICE, INC., c/o Board No. 68. No. MC 107496 Sub 85, filed September Clarke Murphy, Jr., 300 Title Building No. MC 68349 Sub 20, filed September 20, 1956, RUAN TRANSPORT COR­ (106 St. Paul Street), Baltimore 2, Md. 20,1956, ROWE TRANSFER AND STOR­ PORATION, 408 S. E. 30th Street, Des Applicant’s representative: Clarke Mur­ AGE COMPANY, 1319 Western Avenue Moines, Iowa. For authority to operate phy, Jr., 300 Title Building, 106 St. Paul SW., P. O Box 219, Knoxville, Tenn. For as a common carrier, over irregular Street, Baltimore 2, Md. For authority authority to operate as a common car­ routes, transporting: Petroleum and to operate as a common carrier, over reg­ rier, over irregular routes, transporting: petroleum products, from Sugar Creek, ular routes, transporting: General com­ General commodities, used by the Atomic Mo., to points in Iowa. Applicant is au­ modities, excluding Class A and B explo­ Energy Commission, including Class A thorized to conduct operations in Illi­ sives, in express package service, re­ and B explosives and commodities re­ nois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, stricted to weight of 50 pounds or less, quiring special equipment, but excluding Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota between Baltimore, Md., and Washing­ commodities of unusual value, commod­ and Wisconsin. ton, D. C., from Baltimore over Balti- ities in bulk, and household goods as. de­ HEARING: November 28, 1956, at the more-Washington Expressway to junc­ fined by the Commission, between the Federal Office Building, 5th & Court tion Maryland Highway 175 at Jessup, Atomic Energy C om m ission Plants Avenues, Des Moines, Iowa, before Joint Md., thence over Maryland Highway 175 located at Dunbarton, S. C., Oak Ridge, Board No. 137. to junction U. S. Highway 1, thence over Tenn., and Kevil, Ky. No. MC 108075 Sub 3, filed September U. S. Highway 1 to Washington, and re­ HEARING: November 27, 1956, at the 17, 1956, E. VERL MAXWELL AND turn over the same route, serving no Office of the Interstate Commerce Com­ GORDON D. GIFFORD, doing business intermediate points. mission, Washington, D. C., before Exam­ as G & M CONTRACT CARRIER, 1222 HEARING: November 27, 1956, at the iner C. Evans Brooks. 14th Street South, Fargo, N. Dak. Ap­ Office of the Interstate Commerce Com­ No. MC 75320 Sub 75, filed August 17, plicant’s representative: Kenneth F. mission, Washington, D. C., before Joint 1956, CAMPBELL SIXTY-SIX EXPRESS, Dudley, 106 North Court Street, P. O. Board No. 120. INC., P. O. Box 390, 2333 East Mill Street, Box 557, Ottumwa, Iowa. For authority No. MC 116142 Sub 7, filed September 7, Springfield, Mo. For authority to oper­ to operate as a contract carrier, over 1956, BEVERAGE TRANSPORTATION, ate as a common carrier, over regular irregular routes, transporting: Malt bev­ INC., 615 Broadstreet Bank Building, routes, transporting: General commod­ erages, from Omaha, Nebr., to Fargo, Trenton, N. J. Applicant’s representa­ ities, including Class A and B explosives, N. Dak., and empty malt beverage con­ tive: S. Harrison Kahn, 723-34 Invest­ but excepting those of unusual value, tainers on return. Applicant is author­ ment Building, Washington, D. C. For household goods as defined by the Com­ ized to conduct regular route operations authority to operate as a common car­ mission, commodities in bulk, and com­ in Minnesota, North Dakota, and Wis­ rier over regular routes, transporting: modities requiring special equipment, (1) consin, and irregular route operations Malt beverages and empty malt beverage between Kansas City, Mo., and Tulsa, in Minnesota and North Dakota. containers or other such incidental Okla., over U. S. Highway 169, serving HEARING: November 27, 1956, at the facilities (not specified), used in trans­ the intermediate points of Cherryvale, Rome Hotel, Omaha, Nebr., before Joint porting the commodities specified above, Kans. and Coffeyville, Kans.; (2) be­ Board No. 309. (1) between Newark, N. J., and its Com­ tween the junction of U. S. Highways 169 No. MC 112020 Sub 19 (Correction), mercial Zone, as defined by the Commis­ and 59 at or near Chanute, Kans. and filed July 16, 1956, published in the Au­ sion, on the one hand, and, on the other, gust 1, 1956 issue on page 5765, COM­ Parsons, Kans., over U. S. Highway 59. Baltimore, Md., and its Commercial Zone, Applicant is authorized to conduct oper­ MERCIAL OIL TRANSPORT, a corpora­ ations in Missouri, Kansas, Illinois, tion, 1030 Stay ton Street, Fort Worth, as defined by the Commission, from Oklahoma, Arkansas, Tennessee, Texas, Tex. Applicant’s representative: Leroy Newark over the New Jersey Turnpike to Mississippi, Alabama, and Louisiana. Hallman, First National Bank Building, U. S. Highway 40, thence over U. S. HEARING: November 15, 1956, at the Dallas 2, Tex. For authority to operate Highway 40 to Baltimore, and return Hotel Pickwick, Kansas City, Mo., before as a common carrier, over irregular over the same route, serving no inter­ Joint Board No. 180. routes, transporting: Vegetable and ani­ mediate points. No. MC 104430 Sub 20, filed September mal oils, lards and tallow, and products HEARING: November 30, 1956, at the 13, 1956, CAPITAL TRANSPORT COM- and blends thereof, in bulk, in tank ve­ Office of the Interstate Commerce Com- No. 192------4 7588 ' NOTICES

mission, Washington, D. C., before Joint State Library Building, Morgan Street, present operations) over Lafayette Ave­ Board No. 283. Raleigh, N. C., before Joint Board No. nue, Washington Avenue, and Irvington No. MC 116214, filed September 19, 103. Street to junction Broadway (a point on 1956, REGAL PACKER BY-PRODUCTS No. MC 2060 Sub 3, filed August 22, applicant’s present operations); also, COMPANY, a corporation, Lynn Center, 1956, PINE HILL-KINGSTON BUS from junction Washington Avenue, Third 111. Applicant’s representative: Mack CORPORATION, 27 Clinton Avenue, Avenue and Madison Avenue (a point on Stephenson, 208 East Adams Street, Kingston, N. Y. Applicant’s representa­ applicant’s present operations) over Springfield, 111. For authority to oper­ tive: N. LeVan Haver, 41 Pearl Street, Washington Avenue to junction Irving­ ate as a contract carrier, over irregular Kingston, N. Y. For authority to operate ton Street; also from junction Washing­ routes, transporting: Animal feed and as a common carrier, over regular routes, ton Avenue, Third Avenue and Madison poultry feed, prepared, not frozen, in transporting: Passengers and their bag­ Avenue (a point on applicant’s present bulk, or in bags, from Belmond, Iowa, to gage, in the same vehicle with pas­ operations) over Madison Avenue to Lake Geneva, Wis., and points within sengers, (1) between Oneonta, N. Y., junction Irvington Street; and return ten (10) miles of Lake Geneva. and Kingston, N. Y., as follows: (a) over the same routes, serving all inter­ HEARING: November 16, 1956, at the From Oneonta over New York Highway mediate points. Applicant is authorized Federal Office Building, 5th and Court 28 via Mount Tremper, N. Y., to Kings­ to conduct operations in New Jersey and Avenues, Des Moines, Iowa, before Joint ton; and (b) from Oneonta to Mount New York. Board No. 111. Tremper as specified above, thence over HEARING: November 9, 1956, at the New York Highway 212 to Woodstock, N. J. Board of Public Utility Commis­ APPLICATIONS OP MOTOR CARRIERS OP N. Y., thence over New York Highway 375 sioners, Raymond Boulevard, Newark, PASSENGERS to junction New York Highway 28, N. J., before Joint Board No. 119. No. MC 1501 Sub 127, filed September thence over New York Highway 28 to No. MC 109780 Sub 45, filed August 29, 10,1956, THE GREYHOUND CORPORA­ Kingston, and return over the above 1956, TRANSCONTINENTAL BUS SYS­ TION, 2600 Board of Trade Building, routes; and (2) between Oneonta, N. Y., TEM, INC., 315 Continental Avenue, Chicago 4, 111. Applicant’s representa­ and New York, N. Y„ as follows: (a) Dallas, Tex. Applicant’s representative: tive: L. C. Major, Jr., 2001 Massachu­ from Oneonta to Kingston as specified C. Zimmerman, same address as appli­ setts Avenue NW., Washington 6, D. C. above, thence over New York Highway cant. For authority to operate as a For authority to operate as a common 9W to Newburgh, N. Y., thence over New common carrier, over a regular route, carrier, over regular routes, transport­ York Highway 32 to junction New York transporting: Passengers and their bag­ ing: Passengers and their baggage, in the Highway 17, thence over New York High­ gage, and light express, and newspapers, same vehicle with passengers, in special way 17 via Harriman, N. Y., to the New in the same vehicle with passengers, be­ operations, between junction U. S. High­ York-New Jersey State line, thence over tween Kansas City, Kans., and the Kan- way 202 and Pennsylvania Highway 43 New Jersey Highway 17 to junction New sas-Oklahoma State line near South near King of Prussia, Pa., and Valley Jersey Highway 3, thence over New Haven, Kans., over the Kansas Turnpike Forge State Park at Valley Forge, Pa., Jersey Highway 3 to junction depressed Toll Road, serving no intermediate from junction U. S. Highway 202 and highway leading to the Lincoln Tunnel, points, but serving the approaches and Pennsylvania Highway 43 near King of thence over depressed highway and interchanges to and from Kansas City, Prussia over U. S. Highway 202 to junc­ through the Lincoln Tunnel to New York Lawrence, Topeka, Emporia, Eldorado, tion Pennsylvania Highway 23 at King of City; and (b) from Oneonta to Kings­ Wichita, Wellington, and South Haven, Prussia, thence over Pennsylvania High­ ton as specified above, thence over New Kans., as off-route points. way 23 (also over Pennsylvania Tempo­ York State Thruway to Suffern, N. Y., Note: Applicant states that the Kansas rary State Route 23) to Valley Forge thence over New York Highway. 17 to the Turnpike Toll Road Is operated and con­ State Park, and return over the same New York-New Jersey State line, thence trolled by the Kansas Turnpike Authority route, serving no intermediate points. over New Jersey Highway 17 to junction and closeiy parallels applicant’s auothorized HEARING: November 28, 1956, at the New Jersey Highway 3, thence over New regular route operations between Kansas City, Kans., and the Kansas-Oklahoma State line Office of the Interstate Commerce Com­ Jersey Highway 3 to junction depressed near South Haven, Kans.; that the proposed mission, Washington, D. C., before Joint highway leading to the Lincoln Tunnel, service over the Turnpike will be a supple­ Board No. 65. thence over depressed highway and mental service to its presently existing serv­ No. MC 1504 Sub 131, filed September through the Lincoln Tunnel to New York ice; that applicant will continue to serve 10, .1956, ATLANTIC GREYHOUND City, and return over the same routes, the present towns and cities it now serves CORPORATION, 1100 Kanawha Valley serving all intermediate points between under its Certificate; that no new towns or Building, Charleston, W. Va. Appli­ Oneonta, N. Y., and Kingston, N. Y., on points will be served, but that applicant cant’s representative: L. C. Major, Jr., proposes to use the Turnpike route to oper­ local runs and between New York, N. Y., ate an expedited through bus service, and 2001 Massachusetts Avenue NW., Wash­ and Oneonta, N. Y., all intermediate in addition, to make such operation feasible, ington 6, D. C. For authority to operate points west of Kingston, N. Y. Applicant applicant seeks authority to operate over as a common carrier, over a regular is authorized to conduct operations in the approaches and interchanges as- des­ route, transporting: Passengers and New York. cribed above. their baggage, and express, mail, and Note: Applicant states that the purpose newspapers, in the same vehicle with HEARING: November 13, 1956, at the of this application is to extend its existing Kansas State Corporation Commission, passengers, between junction Old and operations so as to make its rights applicable Relocated North Carolina Highways 18 year round instead of seasonal as presently Topeka, Kans., before Joint Board No. 36. near Morganton, N. C., and junction Old authorized. Duplicating authority to be No. MC 116210, filed September 18, and Relocated North Carolina Highways eliminated. 1956, LEON AVILA AND FRANK AVILA, 18 near the Cleveland-Lincoln County doing business as AVILA BROTHERS, HEARING: November 19, 1956, at the Metacom Avenue, Warren, R. I. Ap­ line, N. C., over Relocated North Caro­ N. J. Board of Public Utility Commis­ lina Highway 18, serving all intermediate plicant’s representative: James E. Mur­ sioners, Raymond Boulevard, Newark, phy, 41 Washington Street, Warren, R. points. Applicant is authorized to con­ N. J., before Joint Board No. 3. duct operations in Florida, Georgia, I. For authority to operate as a common North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, No. MC 29890 Sub 18 (Amended), filed carrier, over irregular routes, transport­ July 30, 1956, published in the August ing: Passengers and their baggage, in South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, 15, 1956, issue on Page 6105, ROCKLAND West Virginia, and the District of the same vehicle with passengers, in COACHES, INC., 125 North Washington round-trip charter operations, beginning Columbia. Avenue, Bergenfield, N. J. Applicant’s and ending at points in Bristol'County, Note: Simultaneously •with the granting of representative: S. S. Eisen, 140 Cedar R. I., and extending to Boston, Mass. the authority requested herein, applicant Street, New York 6, N. Y. For authority HEARING: November 8,1956, in Room wishes to abandon and have deleted from to operate as a common carrier, over 308, Main Post Office Bldg., Providence, the certificate its present authority to oper­ regular routes, transporting: Passengers ate over Old North Carolina Highway 18 be­ R.I., before Joint Board No. 18. tween the same points. and their baggage, in the same vehicle No. MC 116212, filed September 18, with passengers, in Westwood, N. J.: 1956, HARRY LEE EYRE, JR., Wood­ HEARING: November 29, 1956, at the from junction of Ridgewood Road and bine, Md. Applicant’s representative: North Carolina Utility Commission, Lafayette Avenue (a point on applicant’s Milton E. Diehl, 1383 National Press Wednesday, October 3, 1956 FEDERAL REGISTER 7589

Bldg., Washington 4, D. C. For authority Street, Allentown, Pa., of the operating 111. Operating rights sought to be trans­ to operate as a common carrier, over ir­ rights and property of SAMUEL CALA­ ferred: General commodities, with cer­ regular routes, transporting: Passengers BRESE, doing business as YOUNGS- tain exceptions including household and their baggage (including musical TOWN-PITTSBURGH EXPRESS, 23d goods and commodities in bulk, as a com­ instruments when accompanied by own­ and smallman Streets, Pittsburgh, Pa., mon carrier, over regular routes, between ers) in the same vehicle with passengers, and for acquisition by SAMUEL L. LE- Chicago, 111., and Milwaukee, Wis., serv­ in charter or special operations, begin­ BOVITZ AND I. C. GUTMAN, both of ing all intermediate points; alternate ning and ending at Woodbine, Carroll Allentown, of control of such rights and routes for operating convenience only County, Md., and points within ten miles property through the purchase. Appli­ between junction U. S. Highway 41 and of Woodbine, and extending to points cants’ representative: Paul F. Barnes, Illinois Highway 42-A near Waukegan, in Pennsylvania and the District of 225 South 15th Street, Philadelphia 2, 111., and Chicago, 111., and between Chi­ Columbia. Pa. Operating rights sought to be trans­ cago, 111., and the junction of Edens Ex­ HEARING: November 29, 1956, at the ferred: General commodities, with cer­ pressway and U. S. Highway 41. Vendee Office of the Interstate Commerce Com­ tain exceptions including household is authorized to operate as a common mission, Washington, D. C., before Joint goods and commodities in bulk, as a com­ carrier in Missouri, Illinois, Ohio, In­ Board No. 200. mon carrier, over regular routes, between diana and Kentucky. Application has No. MC 116215, filed September 20, Pittsburgh, Pa., and Warren, Ohio, be­ not been filed for temporary authority 1956, NORRIS EDWARD BASS, doing tween Rochester, Pa., and Salem, Ohio, under section 210a (b). business as N. E. BASS, Gladys, Va. Ap­ and between East Liverpool, Ohio, and No. MC-F 6405. Authority sought for plicant’s representative: W. G Burnette, East Palestine, Ohio, serving certain in­ purchase by C AND R TRANSFER CO., 11,04-5 Peoples National Bank Building, termediate and off-route points; iron 502 East 6th Street, Sioux Falls, South Lynchburg, Va. For authority to oper­ and steel articles, and wood patterns, Dakota, of a portion of the operating ate as a contract carrier, over irregular and equipment and supplies used in the rights of BUCKINGHAM TRANSPOR­ routes, transporting: Passengers and production of such articles, over irregu­ TATION, INC., 308 West Boulevard, their baggage, in the same vehicle with lar routes, between Vandergrift, Pa., on Rapid City, South Dakota, and for ac­ passengers, in charter operations, be­ the one hand, and, on the other, Canton, quisition by JOHN COOME and HARRY ginning and ending at points in Virginia Wooster, Youngstown, Alliance, Martins E. REYNOLDS, both of Sioux Falls, and extending to points throughout Ferry, and Cleveland, Ohio, and Pitts­ South Dakota, of control of such rights the United States and the District of burgh, Pa. Vendee is authorized to oper­ through the purchase. Applicant’s rep­ Columbia. ate as a common carrier in Pennsylvania, resentative: H. Lauren Lewis, P. O. Box HEARING: November 29, 1956, at thq New York, New Jersey, Maryland, Con­ 747, Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Oper­ Office of the Interstate Commerce Com­ necticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, ating rights sought to be transferred: mission, Washington, D. C., before Ex­ Rhode Island, Virginia, and the District Farm machinery, contractors' machin­ aminer C. Evans Brooks. of Columbia. Application has not been ery, equipment, supplies and materials, filed for temporary authority under sec­ CORRECTIONS as a common carrier, over irregular tion 210a (b).'' routes, between points in South Dakota, No. MC 30387 Sub 208 (CORREC­ No. MC-F 6403. Authority sought for on the one hand, and, on the other, TION) KENOSHA AUTO TRANSPORT purchase by DRURY BROS. TRANSFER points in Iowa, Nebraska, Minnesota, CORPORATION, Kenosha, Wis., pub­ & STORAGE CO., INC., 2140 Second Ave­ North Dakota, Wyoming, and Montana; lished page 7355, issue of September 26, nue, Huntington, W. Va., of a portion of such commodities as by reason of their 1956. The above docket number was in the operating rights of PINSON TRANS­ size and weight require the use of special error. The correct docket number is: FER COMPANY, INC., 119 20th Street, equipment or special handling, between MC 30837 Sub 208. Huntington, W. Va., and for acquisition points in South Dakota on and west of The following applications are gov­ by C. H. CASE, also of Huntington, of U. S. Highway 83, on the one hand, and, erned by the Interstate Commerce Com­ control of such rights through the pur­ on the other, points in Montana, North mission’s special rules governing notice chase. Applicants’representative: Chas. Dakota, Minnesota, and Iowa. Vendee of filing of applications by motor car­ T. Dodrill, 600 Fifth Avenue, Huntington, is authorized to operate as a contract riers of property or passengers under ,W. Va. Operating rights sought to be carrier in South Dakota, Nebraska, Iowa, sections 5 (2) and 210a (b) of the Inter­ transferred: Household goods as defined Minnesota and North Dakota. Applica­ state Commerce Act and certain other by the Commission, as a common carrier, tion has not been filed for temporary procedural matters with respect thereto over irregular routes, between points in authority under section 210a (b). (21 F. R. 7339, § 1.240, September 26, Kentucky, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Penn­ 1956). No. MC-F 6406. Authority sought by sylvania, Tennessee, Virginia and West PACIFIC INTERMOUNTAIN EXPRESS Virginia, and between points in Pike, applications of motor carriers of CO., 299 Adeline Street, Oakland, Calif., PROPERTY Letcher, Floyd, Martin, Johnson, and to merge the operating rights and prop­ Lawrence Counties, Ky., on the one hand, erty of PUBLIC FREIGHT SYSTEM, No. MC-F 6383 (correction), published and, on the other, points in the lower 4908 South Alameda Street, Los Angeles, m the September 19, 1956, issue of the peninsula of Michigan. Vendee is author­ Calif. Applicant’s representatives: A. S. Federal R egister on page 7045. The ized to operate as a common carrier in Klikbarg, 155 Sansome Street, San Fran­ name of vendor was erroneously shown West Virginia, Kentucky, Ohio, Florida, cisco, Calif., and Arthur H. Glanz, 639 as CHARLES W. VALULEE. It should Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Mississippi, South Spring Street, Los Angeles, Calif. read CHARLES M. VALLILEE. Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, North Operating rights sought to be merged: No. MC-F 6384 (correction), published Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Maryland, General commodities, with certain ex­ m the September 19, 1956, issue of the Pennsylvania, Indiana, Illinois, Michi­ ceptions, including household goods, as a Federal R egister on page 7045. The gan, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, common carrier, over regular routes, be­ name of vendor was incorrectly shown Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Delaware tween points in the Los Angeles Com­ as ARMORED MOTORS SERVICE CO., and the District of Columbia. Applica­ mercial Zone and the Los Angeles Harbor (a Tennessee Corporation). It tion has not been filed for temporary Commercial Zone as defined by the Com­ should read ARMORED MOTOR SERV­ authority under section 210a (b). mission, and Fontana, Calif., serving alL ICE CO., INC. (a Tennessee Corpora­ No. MC-F 6404. Authority sought for tion) . intermediate points and the off-route purchase by PIC FREIGHT CO., 731 points of Wilmar, Covina, Claremont, No. MC-F 6390 (correction), published Campbell Avenue, St. Louis, Mo., of a and Kaiser, Calif.; general commodities, ¡Jfthe September 19, 1956, issue of the portion of the operating rights of STEF- as specified above, over irregular routes, federal R egister on page 7046. Ven­ FKE FREIGHT CO., 204 South Beilis between points within 25 miles of Hun­ a e’s address should read 2233-41 War- Street, P. O. Box 990, Wausau, Wis., and tington Park, Calif., including Hunting- wood Avenue, Wheeling, w . Va., rather for acquisition by JULIUS BLUMOFF, ton Park. PACIFIC INTERMOUNTAIN wian 2333-41 Warwood Avenue. also of St. Louis, of control of such EXPRESS CO., is authorized to operate No MC-F 6400. Authority sought for rights through the purchase. Applicants’ as a common carrier in Colorado, Utah, Purchase by MODERN TRANSFER CO., representative: Axelrod, Goodman & Wyoming, Nevada, California, Idaho, 'LNC-* Hanover Avenue and Maxwell Steiner, 39 South La Salle St., Chicago 3, Missouri, Kansas, Illinois, Indiana, Ari- 7590 NOTICES zona, Washington, Montana and Oregon. Washington and Oregon west of the SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE Application has not been filed for tempo­ Cascade Mountains and north of a line rary authority under section 210a (b). beginning at Florence, Oreg., and ex­ COMMISSION No. MC-P 6407. Authority sought for tending along Oregon Highway 36 Ito [File No. 7-18281 control by LYONS TRANSPORTATION junction U. S. Highway 99, thence south CO., 1701 Parade Street, Erie 5, Pa., of along U. S. Highway 99 to junction U. S. Atlas Corp. KEYSTONE MOTOR EXPRESS, INC., Highway 28, and thence along U. S. NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR UNLISTED TRAD­ 725 15th Street, Huntington, W. Va. Highway 28 to the Cascade Mountains, ING PRIVILEGES, AND OF OPPORTUNITY FOR Applicant’s representatives: Noel P. including points on the indicated por­ HEARING George, 44 East Broad Street, Columbus, tions of the highway specified: wood S eptember 27, 1956. Ohio, and William E. Parsons, Chafln poles, reinforcing and construction steel, In the matter of application by the Building, Huntington, W. Va. Operating and steel piling, between Milwaukee, Los Angeles Stock Exchange for unlisted rights sought to be controlled: General Oreg., and points in Multnomah County, trading privileges in Atlas Corporation, commodities, with certain exceptions in­ Oreg., on the one hand, and on the other, 5 Percent Cumulative Preferred Stock, cluding household goods and commodi­ points in that part of Washington west Pile No. 7-1828. ties in bulk, as a common carrier, over of the Cascade Mountains. CEMENT The above named stock exchange, pur­ regular routes, between Pittsburgh, Pa., DISTRIBUTORS, INCORPORATED, is suant to section 12 (f) (2) of the Secu­ and Huntington, W. Va., and between authorized to operate as a common car­ rities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule Sutton, W. Va., and Charleston, W. Va., rier in Oregon and Washington. Appli­ X-12F-1 "promulgated thereunder, has serving all intermediate and certain off- cation has been filed for temporary made application for unlisted trading route points. LYONS TRANSPORTA­ authority under section 210a (b). privileges in the specified security, which TION CO., is authorized to operate as a is listed and registered on the New York common carrier in New York, Ohio, APPLICATIONS OP MOTOR CARRIERS OP PASSENGERS Stock Exchange. Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. Ap­ Upon receipt of a request, on or before plication has not been filed for tempo­ No. MC-P 6398. Authority sought for October 17, 1956, from any interested rary authority under section 210a (b). purchase by INTERSTATE BUSSES person, the Commission will determine No. MC-P 6408. Authority sought for CORPORATION (A MASSACHUSETTS whether to set the matter down for hear­ control by MIDWEST TRANSFER CORPORATION), Court House Square, ing. Such request should state briefly COMPANY OF ILLINOIS, 7000 South Newport, R. L, of the operating rights the nature of the interest of the person Pulaski Road, Chicago 29, 111., of CHAM- and property of INTERSTATE BUSSES making the request and the position he BERLAND’S EXPRESS, INCORPO­ CORPORATION (A CONNECTICUT proposes to take at the hearing. In ad­ RATED, 1995 Central Avenue, Colonie, CORPORATION), 172 Memorial Avenue, dition, any interested person may submit N. Y., and for acquisition by MILTON West Springfield, Mass., and for acquisi­ his views or any additional facts bearing D. RATNER, also of Chicago, of control tion by GEORGE M. SAGE, also of New­ on this application by means of a letter Of CHAMBERLAND’S EXPRESS, IN­ port, of control of such rights and addressed to the Secretary of the Secu­ CORPORATED, through the acquisition property through the purchase. Appli­ rities and Exchange Commission, Wash­ by MIDWEST TRANSFER COMPANY cants’ representatives: Prank Daniels, 11 ington 25, D. C. If no one requests a OP ILLINOIS. Applicant’s representa­ Beacon St., Boston, Mass., and William hearing on this matter, this application tives: Clarence D. Todd and Charles W. A. Murray, Jr., Court House Square, will be determined by order of the Com­ Singer, 1825 Jefferson Place NW„ Wash­ Newport, R. I. Operating rights sought mission on the basis of the facts stated in ington 6, D, C. Operating rights sought to be transferred: Passengers and their the application and other information to be controlled: General commodities, baggage, express, newspapers, and mail, contained in the official file of the Com­ with certain exceptions including house­ in the same vehicle with passengers, as mission pertaining to the matter. hold goods and commodities in bulk, as a a common carrier, over regular routes, common carrier, over regular routes, be­ between Providence, R. I., and Schen­ By the Commission. tween Elizabeth, N. J., and Albany and ectady, N. Y., between Albany, N. Y., and [seal] Orval L. D uBois, Syracuse, N. Y., and between FultonviUe, Schenectady, N. Y., between Pittsfield, Secretary. N. Y., and Utica, N. Y., serving all inter­ Mass., and Springfield, Mass., between mediate and certain off-route points. [F. R. Doc. 56-7938; Filed, Oct. 2, 1956; Worcester, Mass., and Springfield, Mass., 8:46 a. m.] Applicant is authorized to operate as a and between Putnam, Conn., and Quine- contract carrier in Illinois, Michigan, baug, Conn., serving all intermediate and Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, certain off-route points; between Center- Wisconsin, Missouri, New York, Iowa, dale, Town of North Providence, R. I., Maryland, New Jersey, West Virginia and Narragansett Park Race Track, Paw­ Atlas Corp. and Nebraska. Application has been tucket, R. I., and between North Wood- NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR UNLISTED TRAD­ filed for temporary authority under sec­ stock, Conn., and Southbridge, Mass., ING PRIVILEGES, AND OF OPPORTUNITY FOR tion 210a (b). serving no intermediate points; passen­ HEARING No. MC-P 6409. Authority sought for gers and their baggage, express, and S eptember 27,1956. control and merger by CEMENT DIS­ newspapers, in the same vehicle with In the matter of application by the Los TRIBUTORS, INCORPORATED, 5200 passengers, in a seasonal operation be­ Angeles Stock Exchange for u n lis te d East Marginal Way, Seattle 4, Wash., of tween March 1 and December 1, both trading privileges in Atlas Corporation the operating rights and property of inclusive, of each year, over a regular warrants to purchase common stock, File OKEY’S TRUCKING, INC., 1034 Park route, between Greenville, * R. I., and Street, P. O. Box 4, Woodlawn, Wash., No. 7-1804. Providence, R. I., serving the Lincoln The above named stock exchange, p u r­ and for acquisition by A. L. CHANDLER Race Track as an intermediate point. ‘AND W. D. CHANDLER, both of Seattle, suant to section 12 (f) (2) of the S e c u r­ Vendee is not a motor carrier, but is the ities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule of control of such rights and property sole stockholder of THE SHORT LINE, through the transaction. Applicants’ X-12P-1 promulgated thereunder, has INC., Newport, R. I., which is authorized made application for unlisted tra d in g representatives: George H. Hart, 827 to operate as a common carrier in Rhode Central Building, Seattle, Wash., and privileges in the specified security, w h ich Earle V. White, 1401 N. W. 19th, Port­ Island and Massachusetts. Application is listed and registered on the A m e ric a n land, Oreg. Operating rights sought to has not been filed for temporary author­ Stock Exchange. be controlled and merged: Grain, as a ity under section 210a (b). Upon receipt of a request, on or b e fo re common carrier, over a regular route, By the Commission. October 17, 1956, from any interested between Pratum, Oreg., and Vancouver, person, the Commission will d e te rm in e Wash., serving the intermediate point of ' [seal] H arold D. M cCoy, whether to set the matter down for hear­ Portland, Oreg.; machinery, contractors* Secretary. ing. Such request should state briefly equipment, and construction material, [F. R. Doc. 56-7945: Filed, Oct. .2, 1956; the nature of the interest of the p e rso n over irregular routes, between points in 8:47 a. m.] making the request and the position he Wednesday, October 3, 1956 FEDERAL REGISTER 7591 proposes to take at the hearing. In ad­ 2. The issuer has not filed rèports on any and all rights to demand, enforce and dition, any interested person may submit Form 2-A as required by Rule 224. collect the same. his views or any additional facts bearing III. It is ordered, Pursuant to Ruleis property within the United States on this application by means of a letter 223 (a) of, the general rules and regula­ which was blocked in accordance with addressed to the Secretary of the Securi­ tions under the Securities Act of 1933, Executive Order 8389, as amended, and ties and Exchange Commission, Wash­ as amended, that the exemption under remained blocked on August 9, 1955, and ington 25, D. C. If no one requests a regulation A be, and it hereby is, tem­ which is, and as of September 15, 1947, hearing on this matter, this application porarily suspended. was, owned directly or indirectly by will be determined by order of the Com­ Notice is hereby given that any persons the National Bank of Rumania, also mission on the basis of the facts stated having any interest in the matter may known as Banque Nationale de Rou­ in the application and other information file with the Secretary of the Commis­ manie and as Banca Nationale a Rou­ contained in the official file of the Com­ sion a written request for hearing; that, maniei, Bucharest, Rumania, a national mission pertaining to the matter. within 20 days after receipt of such re­ of Rumania as defined in said Executive By the Commission. quest, the Commission will, or at any Order 8389, as amended. time upon its own motion may, set the 2. That the property described herein [seal] Orval L. DuBois, matter down for hearing at a place to is not owned directly by a natural Secretary. be designated by the Commission for the person. [F. R. Doc. 56-7940; Piled, Oct. 2, 1956; purpose of determining whether this There is hereby vested in the Attorney 8:46 a. m.] Order of Suspension should be vacated General of the United States the prop­ or made permanent, without prejudice, erty described above, to be administered, however, to the consideration and pres­ sold, or otherwise liquidated, in accord­ entation of additional matters at the ance with the provisions of Title II of the [Pile No. 24NY-4059J hearing ; and that notice of the time and International Claims Settlement Act of place for said hearing will be promptly 1949, as amended. Consolidated F iberglass, Inc. given by the Commission. It is hereby required that the property ORDER TEMPORARILY SUSPENDING EXEMP­ By the Commission. described above be paid, conveyed, TION, STATEMENT OP REASONS THEREFOR, transferred, assigned and delivered to or [seal] Orval L. DuBois, AND NOTICE OF OPPORTUNITY FOR HEARING for the account of the Attorney General Secretary. of the United States in accordance with S eptember 26, 1956. [F. R. Doc. 56-7939; Piled, Oct. 2, 1956; directions and instructions issued by or I. Consolidated Fiberglass, Inc. (“Con­ 8:46 a. m.] for the Assistant Attorney General, Di­ solidated”), a Delaware corporation, rector, Office of Alien Property, Depart­ whose last known principal office was ment of Justice. located at 118 West 22d Street, New DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE The foregoing requirement and any York, N. Y., filed with the Commission Office of Alien Property supplement thereto shall be deemed in­ on August 4, 1955, a Notification on structions or directions issued under Form 1-A and an offering circular and [Vesting Order SA-136] Title II of the International Claims Set­ subsequently filed amendments thereto N ational B ank of R umania tlement Act of 1949, as amended. At­ relating to a proposed offering of 200,000 tention is directed to section 205 of said shares of 10 cents par common stock In re: Debt owing to the National Bank of Rumania, also known as Banque Title II (69 Stat. 562) which provides at $1.50 per share, for the purpose of that: obtaining an exemption from the regis­ Nationale de Roumanie and as Banca tration requirements of the Securities Nationale a Roumaniei. F-57-85, F-63- Any payment, conveyance, transfer, as­ Act of 1933, as amended, pursuant to the 60 (Zurich) SA. signment, or delivery of property made to Under the authority of Title II of the the President or his designee pursuant to provisions of section 3 (b_L thereof and this title, or any rule, regulation, instruc­ Regulation A promulgated thereunder. International Claims Settlement Act of tion, or direction issued 'under this title, II. The Commission has reasonable 1949, as amended (69 Stat. 562), Execu­ shall to the extent thereof be a full acquit­ cause to believe that: tive Order 10644, November 7, 1955 (20 tance and discharge for all purposes of the 1. The offering, if made or continued, F. R. 8363), Department of Justice Order obligation of the person making the same; would be made in such a manner as to No. 106-55, November 23, 1955 (20 F. R. and no person shall be held liable in any operate as a fraud or deceit upon the 8993), and pursuant to law, after investi­ court for or in respect of any such payment, Purchasers in that material changes in gation, it is hereby found and deter­ conveyance, transfer, assignment, or delivery mined : made in good faith in pursuance of and in the condition of the issuer since Septem­ reliance on the provisions of this title, or of ber 14, 1955, are not reflected in the 1. That the property described as fol­ any rule, regulation, instruction, or direction material filed under Regulation A, con­ lows: Issued thereunder. cerning, among others: That certain debt or other obligation of Executed at Washington, D. C., on Ca) The financial condition of the Swiss Credit Bank, also known as Credit September 27, 1956. Alumin-Aire Luggage, Inc., a subsidiary Suisse, New York Agency, 25' Pine Street, New York 5, New York, in the sum of $438.50, For the Attorney General. of the issuer and its sole asset; being a portion of the ordinary blocked ac­ (b) The inactive status of Alumin- count entitled, “Credit Suisse, Zurich [seal] D allas S. T ownsend, Aire Luggage, Inc. in that such company (Swiss Credit Bank, Zurich),” maintained at Assistant Attorney General, discontinued operations in December the aforesaid bank and identified on its Director, Office of Alien Property. books and records as the portion of said 1955 and its fixed assets were sold at account maintained for Banque de l’Etat de [F. R. Doc. 56-7931; Piled, Oct. 2, 1956; Public auction for non-payment of taxes. la Republique de Roumanie, together with 8:45 a. m.l