Plagiarized Songs Cause Publisher Headaches in Music Biz
New York reports on federal tax actions against Marion Scranton estate and the broader worry of song plagiarism in the publishing world. Tax disputes surround gifts to heirs while publishers like Bergman Vocco Conn recount how unsolicited songs face rejection, yet rare breakthroughs occur when a overlooked tune reaches stars like Nat King Cole.
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Scranton
Internal Revenue Service
Pennsylvania
Irving Berlin
Berlin
Johnny Marks
Rudolph, the Red - Nosed Reindeer
Marks
New York
Bergman, Vocco & Conn
San Francisco
Charlotte
Bregman
Nat King Cole
Chicago
Cole
Miss McCarthy
Jack Bregman
Layman Attacks Episcopal Sermons as Dull and Timid
Milwaukee report quotes Samuel J. Miller of Cincinnati, a vestryman and vice president of Du Bois Chemicals, criticizing Episcopal sermons as dull and timid. He argues preachers emphasize ecumenism over core Christian tenets and laments neglect of sin, hell, and moral clarity. An editorial counters that Miller oversimplifies but agrees clergy often seem hesitant to proclaim the Gospel boldly.
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Milwaukee
Wis
UPJD
Samuel J. Miller
Cincinnati
du Bois Chemicals, Inc
Living Church
Miller
Episcopal Church
St. Episcopus
Stiff Drink Good Medicine Doctor Says
London report on Dr. Harley Williams advising tired businessmen to unwind with a cocktail then watch television and laugh. He cautioned against drinking on an empty stomach and warned that one cocktail may lead to more while tension returns after the joke. He compared tranquilizers unfavorably.
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London
UPI
Harley Williams
Williams
Health
U S Officials to Inspect Ailing New Haven Railroad
U S Commerce Secretary-Designate John T Connor and other government officials may inspect the debt ridden New Haven Railroad next month. New York Republicans Javits and Reid will urge meeting with Connor and federal agencies to discuss possible aid to keep the commuter line operating in the New England region. Public relations director McKiernan and trustees will comment after the letter is reviewed.
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Washington
UPD
Commerce
John T. Connor
New Haven
U.S
Jacob K. Javits
Ogden Reid
New York
Connor
White House
Housing and Home Finance Agency
Javits
Reid
New England
Robert McKiernan
The
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Merry Christmas
Coellion
PELAC
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Geisha Small
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Swift Premium
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