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Lamar Life Broadcasting Co. v. Federal Communications Commission et al.
403 U.S. 913·Supreme Court of the United States·1971
The Chief Justice, Mr. Justice Marshall, and Mr. Justice Blackmun took no part in the consideration or decision of this application.
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Opinion
No. 1719.
Lamar Life Broadcasting Co. v. Federal Communications Commission et al.
[MAJORITY]
C. A. D. C. Cir. Application for stay of enforcement of orders of the Federal Communications Commission presented to The Chief Justice, and by him referred to the Court, denied.
The Chief Justice, Mr. Justice Marshall, and Mr. Justice Blackmun took no part in the consideration or decision of this application.