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FCC Commissioners inspect latest in television. Washington, D.C., Dec. 1. The first public demonstration of the new lightweight television equipment was given today before members of the Federal Communications Commission. The new equipment is portable and can be carried in a taxicab as compared to the huge cumbersome truck which has been used until now. The FCC is now considering new renovations for commerical television. Left to right: Commissioners Frederick I. Thompson, T.A.M. Craven, Chairman James L. Fly, Commissioners Thad H. Brown, and Norman S. Case

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FCC Commissioner tells Senate Committee time is ripe for investigation telegraph industry. Washington, D.C., May 22. T.A.M. Craven, a member of the Federal Communications Commission, today told a Senate Interstate Commerce Subcommittee that no time should be lost in making a thorough investigation of the telegraph industry. He was testifying on a resolution recently introduced by Senator Burton K. Wheeler of Montana, calling for a complete study of the telegraph industry 'to chart a course for the industry, so vital to the economic life of the nation, to the national defense, and to labor'

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Wash. D.C. To push A.T. & T. quiz. Samuel Becker of Milwaukee, photographed at his desk where he is talking over his duties as special assistant counsel for the Federal Communications Commission where his telephone investigation. His salary is $9,000 a year. 10435

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Prall takes office. Anning S. Prall, former Congressman of New York, right, takes oath of office as member of the Federal Communications Commission. The oath is administered by Herbert L. Pettey, secretary of the commission. 1/18/35

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Prall takes office. Anning S. Prall, former Congressman of New York, right, takes oath of office as member of the Federal Communications Commission. The oath is administered by Herbert L. Pettey, secretary of the commission. 11835

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A pair of Portias. These two young women are the latest addition to the legal staff at the Federal Communications Commission. Mary Elizabeth Erickson, left, recently of Washington State, is assigned to the broadcast section of the legal department, and Violet Lowry, of Hot Springs, Ark., is in the Telegraph Section. 12435

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A pair of Portias. These two young women are the latest addition to the legal staff at the Federal Communications Commission. Mary Elizabeth Erickson, left, recently of Washington State, is assigned to the broadcast section of the legal department, and Violet Lowry, of Hot Springs, Ark., is in the Telegraph Section. 12/4/35

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Wash. D.C. To push A.T. & T. quiz. Samuel Becker of Milwaukee, photographed at his desk where he is talking over his duties as special assistant counsel for the Federal Communications Commission where his telephone investigation. His salary is $9,000 a year. 10/4/35

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Radio conference, Washington, D.C. Oct. 5. The Federal Communications Commission inaugurated a series of hearings today for the benefit of the broadcasting industry who will meet with federal government officials to consider rearranging the commercial broadcasting band. Here we see Anning S. Prall, chairman of the FCC., and Judge Eugene S. Sykes, member of the commission, as they opened the hearing today

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Youthful dynamo, Washington, D.C. August 1. One of the most exacting jobs of the century has been placed in the hands of this Wisconsin legal genius, Samuel Becker, 33, who is now conducting the Federal investigation of the American Telephone and Telegraph Co., for the Federal Communications Commission. A former utilities counsel, Becker was appointed to his present post as special counsel to the Communications Commission on the recommendation if the fiery and brilliant Ferdinand Pecora, Hearing on the A.T. and T. investigation will be resumed late in the fall

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Youthful dynamo, Washington, D.C. August 1. One of the most exacting jobs of the century has been placed in the hands of this Wisconsin legal genius, Samuel Becker, 33, who is now conducting the Federal investigation of the American Telephone and Telegraph Co., for the Federal Communications Commission. A former utilities counsel, Becker was appointed to his present post as special counsel to the Communications Commission on the recommendation if the fiery and brilliant Ferdinand Pecora, Hearing on the A.T. and T. investigation will be resumed late in the fall

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Radio conference, Washington, D.C. Oct. 5. The Federal Communications Commission inaugurated a series of hearings today for the benefit of the broadcasting industry who will meet with federal government officials to consider rearranging the commercial broadcasting band. Here we see Anning S. Prall, chairman of the FCC., and Judge Eugene S. Sykes, member of the commission, as they opened the hearing today

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New Chairman F.C.C. Washington, D.C. Aug. 27. A new informal picture of Frank R. McNinch, new Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission. 8/27/37

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Probable new member Federal Communications Commission. Washington D.C. July 26. T.A.M. Craven, now Chief Engineer of the Federal Communications Commission. To succeed Chairman Anning S. Prall, who died a few days ago at his home in Maine. Craven, who was a naval officer during the World War, worked with President Roosevelt when he was Assistant Secretary of the Navy, and commander Craven handled the important naval radio buisness. 72637

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New Chairman F.C.C. Washington, D.C. Aug. 27. A new informal picture of Frank R. McNinch, new Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission. 82737

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New secretary of Federal Communications Commission. Washington, D.C., April 29. Thomas J. Slowie, of Iowa, has been named to the much sought-after post of secretary of Federal Communications Commission. Slowie succeeds Herbert L. Pettey, who resigned sometime ago to direct a New York radio station. Mr. Slowie is now secretary to Rep. William S. Jacobsen. of Iowa, 4-29-37

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FCC member. Washington, D.C., Oct 7. Thad O. Brown, member of the Federal Communications Commission, from a new formal picture made yesterday, 10/7/37

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Probable new member Federal Communications Commission. Washington D.C. July 26. T.A.M. Craven, now Chief Engineer of the Federal Communications Commission. To succeed Chairman Anning S. Prall, who died a few days ago at his home in Maine. Craven, who was a naval officer during the World War, worked with President Roosevelt when he was Assistant Secretary of the Navy, and commander Craven handled the important naval radio buisness. 7/26/37

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FCC member. Washington, D.C., Oct 7. Thad O. Brown, member of the Federal Communications Commission, from a new formal picture made yesterday, 10737

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Member of FCC. Washington, D.C., Oct. 7. Norman S. Case, member of the Federal Communications Commission, was snapped in this unconventional pose as he attended a meeting of the commission yesterday. 10737

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Federal Communications Commission. Washington, D.C., Oct. 6. A new picture of the Federal Comm. Commission, headed by the new Chairman Frank McNinch, formerly Chairman of the Federal Power Commission; left to right, seated: Eugene O. Sykes, Frank McNinch, Chairman Paul A. Walker, standing; left to right; T.A.M. Craven, Thad A. Brown, Norman S. Case, and George Henry Payne. 10637

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Federal Communications Commission. Washington, D.C., Oct. 6. A new picture of the Federal Comm. Commission, headed by the new Chairman Frank McNinch, formerly Chairman of the Federal Power Commission; left to right, seated: Eugene O. Sykes, Frank McNinch, Chairman Paul A. Walker, standing; left to right; T.A.M. Craven, Thad A. Brown, Norman S. Case, and George Henry Payne. 10/6/37

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Craven sworn in as member of F.C.C. Washington, D.C. Aug. 25. T.A.M. Craven, who was recently named a member of the Federal Communications Commission, taking the oath of office today. Miss Pansy Wiltshire, personnel office of the F.C.C. , is shown administering the oath, while on the right is Thomas J. Slowie, Secretary of the F.C.C. 82537

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Craven sworn in as member of F.C.C. Washington, D.C. Aug. 25. T.A.M. Craven, who was recently named a member of the Federal Communications Commission, taking the oath of office today. Miss Pansy Wiltshire, personnel office of the F.C.C. , is shown administering the oath, while on the right is Thomas J. Slowie, Secretary of the F.C.C. 8/25/37

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New secretary of Federal Communications Commission. Washington, D.C., April 29. Thomas J. Slowie, of Iowa, has been named to the much sought-after post of secretary of Federal Communications Commission. Slowie succeeds Herbert L. Pettey, who resigned sometime ago to direct a New York radio station. Mr. Slowie is now secretary to Rep. William S. Jacobsen. of Iowa, 4-29-37

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New FCC Chief takes oath. Washington, D.C., Oct. 1. Frank R. McNinch, recently named Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, was administered the oath of office today by Miss Pansy Wiltshire, Assistant Chief of Personnel of the FCC. McNinch was given temporary leave of absence as Chairman of the Federal Power Commission to take the new post. 10137

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Member of FCC. Washington, D.C., Oct. 7. Norman S. Case, member of the Federal Communications Commission, was snapped in this unconventional pose as he attended a meeting of the commission yesterday. 10/7/37

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New FCC Chief takes oath. Washington, D.C., Oct. 1. Frank R. McNinch, recently named Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, was administered the oath of office today by Miss Pansy Wiltshire, Assistant Chief of Personnel of the FCC. McNinch was given temporary leave of absence as Chairman of the Federal Power Commission to take the new post. 10/1/37

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Radio "Czar" criticizes Federal Communications Commission. Washington, D.C., June 6. Meeting here today [...] 200(?) radio representatives heard Mark Ethridge, president of the National Association of Broadcasters, criticize the practice of licensing [...] for six-month periods as "unfair" to broadcasters. Ethridge let go his blast as the radio officials gathered at the first session of the hearing which opened today before the Federal Trade Commission on proposed changes in rules and regulations for the broadcasting industry, 6/6/38

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Refuses to comment. Washington, D.C., June 8. Chairman Frank McNinch of the Federal Communications Commission leaving the House Rules Committee hearing room today refused to comment on secret testimony given by FC Commissioner George H. Payne. Later members of the House Rules Committee said that Payne's charges last week that fellow commissioners were "too greatly influenced" by broadcasters' lobbyists failed to hold up in his testimony today, 6838

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Radio "Czar" criticizes Federal Communications Commission. Washington, D.C., June 6. Meeting here today ... 200(?) radio representatives heard Mark Ethridge, president of the National Association of Broadcasters, criticize the practice of licensing ... for six-month periods as "unfair" to broadcasters. Ethridge let go his blast as the radio officials gathered at the first session of the hearing which opened today before the Federal Trade Commission on proposed changes in rules and regulations for the broadcasting industry, 6638

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Refuses to comment. Washington, D.C., June 8. Chairman Frank McNinch of the Federal Communications Commission leaving the House Rules Committee hearing room today refused to comment on secret testimony given by FC Commissioner George H. Payne. Later members of the [House Rules Committee] said that Payne's charges last week that fellow commissioners were "too greatly influenced" by broadcasters' lobbyists failed to hold up in his testimony today, 6/8/38

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FCC Chairman faces lens of television camera. Washington, D.C., Chairman Frank R. McNinch of the Federal Communications Commission as he faces the television camera on the Mall this afternoon. Chairman McNinch was interview by NBC announcer Gordon Hittenmark as a feature of the RCA-NBC television demonstrations now being conduction in cooperation with the National Press Club, 1-31-39

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New FCC Commissioner. Washington, D.C., April 13. Frederick I. Thompson, recently named a member of the Federal Communications Commission, photographed at his desk today shortly after taking over his new duties, 4-13-39

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FCC Chairman. Washington, D.C., Jan. 13. A new informal photograph of Frank McNinch, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission. It was made while Hopkins was questioned by the Senate Committee the other day, 11339

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Before F.C.C. Washington, D.C., March 16. Gerald King, President of Standard Radio and president of the Association of Radio Transcription Producers, as he appeared before the Federal Communications Commission

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New FCC Commissioner. Washington, D.C., April 13. Frederick I. Thompson, recently named a member of the Federal Communications Commission, photographed at his desk today shortly after taking over his new duties, 4-13-39

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FCC Chairman. Washington, D.C., Jan. 13. A new informal photograph of Frank McNinch, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission. It was made while Hopkins was questioned by the Senate Committee the other day, 1/13/39

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