Tampa Times Co. v. Federal Communications Commission

PRETTYMAN, Circuit Judge.

There were three applicants for a permit to construct and operate a commercial television station on Channel 13 at Tampa, Florida. The award went to Tampa Television Company, which we shall call “Television”. Tampa Times Company, which we shall call “Times”, and the Orange Television Broadcasting Company, hereinafter called “Orange”, appeal. The appeals were consolidated.

All procedural requirements were duly observed by the Commission. Its final decision and its decision upon the petitions for reconsideration are full and clear. The bases upon which the award was made…