Legal Opinion
Greater Boston Television Corp. v. Federal Communications Commission
Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit
Decided April 16, 1964No. Nos. 17785, 17788PublishedCited by 1 opinion
1Per curiam
In April, 1957, the Federal Communications Commission, after a long comparative hearing, awarded to WHDH, Inc., a construction permit for a television station on Channel 5 in Boston. Its findings were elaborate and detailed. They showed, inter alia,, that one important factor for favoring WHDH on broadcast experience and for rating it favorably on civic participation and integration of ownership with management was the abilities and activities of its president, Mr. Choate. The award was appealed (Nos. 13896 and 13899). While the appeals were pending, suggestions were newly made that ex parte…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- James R. Fleming and Paul v. McNutt D/b as Anthony Wayne Broadcasting v. Federal Communications Commission, Radio Fort Wayne, Inc., IntervenorCourt of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit · 1955
- Massachusetts Bay Telecasters, Inc. v. Federal Communications Commission, Whdh, Inc., a Massachusetts Corporation, Intervenor. Greater Boston Television Corporation v. Federal Communications Commission, Whdh, Inc., a Massachusetts Corporation, IntervenorCourt of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit · 1961
3Cited by1 opinion
- Greater Boston Television Corporation v. Federal Communications Commission, Whdh, Inc., a Massachusetts Corporation, Intervenor. Whdh, Inc. v. Federal Communications Commission, Greater Boston Television Corporation, a Massachusetts Corporation, IntervenorCourt of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit · 1964