Songwriters Face Radio Power in ASCAP Battle for 1941 Rights
The piece traces ASCAP history from Victor Herbert's restaurant suit to its push to remove music from airwaves unless radio networks sign a 1941 contract. It notes BMI’s rise, NAB’s support, and the broad industry coalition backing performers and publishers in a high-stakes dispute over performance rights.
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New York
ASCAP
American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers
Broadcast Music, Inc
BMI
National Association of Broadcasters
Victor Herbert
Times Square
Lambs Club
Manhattan
Radio Broadcasters Lose Battle Over Airing Copyrighted Tunes
Radio broadcasters spent years arguing that airing tunes on air promoted them while songwriters claimed it harmed sales. Courts ruled against the broadcasters as ASCAP and its president Gene Buck led the fight into Congress. Buck’s background shaped the campaign.
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U. S
Congress
ASCAP
Gene Buck
ASCAP battle with radio and Buck creates songwriter tensions
The piece discusses ASCAP with Buck as a central ally defending royalties and control over music played on radio. It notes class-based pay, self-elected directors, and radio aggression as BMI questions who is influential, while Buck proclaims ASCAP’s mission to protect creators and resist radio dictates.
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Gene
ASCAP
BMI
Buck
Radio Go
Business Loans Rise as Demand Grows Into Defense Era
New York reports a 10 percent rise in 1940 bank lending with commercial industrial and agricultural loans up by over 500 million across 101 Fed member banks. New York City banks account for about 200 million, other cities for more than 300 million. Defense work fuels loan demand. The article also notes typical adult hair counts from 129000 to 160000.
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New York
Federal Reserve
New York City
Life In Army Means Bigger Chests and Muscles
New York December 28 A study by Metropolitan Life Insurance Co uses 100000 men demobilized from the Army in 1919 to argue military service improves health. Chest measurements rose on average about one inch, weight increased with muscle, and underweight and overweight groups shifted toward healthier ranges. The report links better housing and physical education to overall health gains and urges vaccination for smallpox and typhoid to spread in communities.
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New York
Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. Statisticians
Poe
Con
Machine Tools Output Doubled
Cleveland reports machine tool production at a record 40 million dollars per month with ongoing expansion. Payrolls rise toward nearly 100,000 workers, far above the normal 40,000. The industry, key to both peace and war needs, began expanding in September 1939 and continues to grow despite fluctuating government demand.
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Cleveland
Tell Berna
National Machine Too! Builders Association
Army Vultures Target Soldiers as Fort Benning Expands
In Columbus Georgia lies a booming defense town near Fort Benning where officers and citizens confront vice tied to soldiers pay. Military police patrol Phenix City and Columbus joints on pay days, rounding up soldiers involved with centers of vice. Officials plan further cleanup after holidays, though a long-standing problem persists across the river in Phenix City.
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Columbus
Ala
Pt. Benning
Stimson
Phenix City
Ft. Benning
Alabama
Army seeks civilian help to curb soldiers hotel and bar excesses near Fort Benning
The report notes a pattern of women gamblers and bartenders near the Fort Benning area and calls for civilian aid to restrain soldier relaxation. Gen George C Marshall urges cooperation with agencies like the YMCA, Knights of Columbus and Salvation Army to offer alternatives for soldiers on leave to protect their pay and health.
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Fort Benning
George C. Marshall
Army
Y.M.C.A
Knights of Columbus
Salvation Army
Steel Production Tops 1929 Mark
New York reports that steel mills produced about 66,500 tons in 1940, exceeding the 1929 peak of 61,432,000 tons. Last year’s output was 52,537,000 tons, with gains after the western front stalemate ended and the invasion of the lowlands spurred recovery. Weekly highs in the final quarter reflected strong demand, though orders outpaced supply.
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New York
Steel Mills
Bank Debits Rise Sharply in 1940 Compared to 1939
New York Dec 28 Bank debits rose more than 20 billion dollars in 1940 over 1939 as industrial activity quickened. Checks cashed in 274 centers reporting to the federal reserve system totaled 424 billion. circulation of funds rose outside New York City while stock market activity remained subdued. Mac is a Gaelic prefix meaning son in many Scotch and Irish names.
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New York
Federal Reserve System
New York City
War Sparks Aviation Boom in America in 1942
New aviation designs born from wartime pressure will reach American aircraft in 1942. Civilian and military observers report rapid evolution to boost speed and firepower, while production backlog nears 4 million dollars and financing options expand via stock, bank loans, and RFC government funding.
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New York
Europe
United States
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Bond market climbs despite stock value drop
New York reports stock quotes down while bond market gains. From Dec 1, 1938 to Dec 1, 1940 stock market value fell by about 12 billion dollars, while bonds rose by roughly 6.12 billion dollars, with totals moving from 45.5 billion to 54.2 billion for bonds and 12 billion drop in equities.
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New York
St Brack
Ott
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