NEWSReport No. MM 95-87      MASS MEDIA ACTION         September 1, 1995


        COMMISSION AFFIRMS DECISION TO RENEW LICENSE OF WMAX (AM),
KENTWOOD, MI, SUBJECT TO REPORTING CONDITIONS, AND TO FINE THE 
               STATION $7,500 FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE EEO RULE

     The Commission has affirmed its decision to renew the license of WMAX (AM),
Kentwood, MI, subject to reporting conditions, and to fine the station $7,500 for violations of
the EEO (Equal Employment Opportunity) rule.

     In denying the petition for reconsideration of The Michigan State Conferences of
Branches of the NAACP, the Commission found that the NAACP did not demonstrate that the
original decision contained any material error or omission.  

     In denying the licensee's request for rescission of the forfeiture, the Commission found 
that the information submitted by WMAX (AM) did not establish that the station was unable to
pay.

     Action by the Commission July 31, 1995 , by Memorandum Opinion and Order (FCC
95-322). Chairman Hundt, Commissioners Quello, Barrett, Ness, and Chong.


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