The Power of the Press and a Musician’s Ban
A reflective piece argues publishing is simple with basic tools and community service remains the goal. It contrasts publishers who profit, lose, or build reputations with a note on the music royalties dispute sparked by Mr Petrillo and the lack of a formal member vote. It warns leaders like Mr Petrillo to consider past AFL decisions and the potential backlash from musicians dependent on records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
S. C
News and Courier
Petrillo
American Federation of Musicians
Petrillo’s ban on records shocks the music world
James Caesar Petrillo’s prohibition on making records and transcripts by AFM members provokes fierce debate. The move aims to curb progress and drive down costs, risking radio stability and the finances of symphonies while challenging legal limits set by Taft-Hartley era constraints.
Mobilization plans vs future wars and wartime lessons
A historical overview traces U S war mobilization planning from World War I through World War II and into postwar reform. It cites congressional hearings, the 1939 M day plan, WRB dissolution, and calls for comprehensive mobilization via security resources and munitions boards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Senate War Investigating Committee
Brewster
Maine
United States
Soviet Union
Congress
Roosevelt
War Resources Board
E. R. Stettinius, Jr
Europe
WRB
Baruch
Army
Navy
Donald M. Nelson
Hanson Baldwin
Harry S. Truman
Budget Bureau
National Defense Advisory Board
Office of Production Management
War Production Board
Office of War Mobilization
Security Resources Board
Munitions Board
Little things and gifts key to Southern Governors meet
In Asheville the Southern Governors conference wraps up, with small acts behind the scenes shaping outcomes. Gifts to governors by North Carolina manufacturers were unpacked by staff, while hosts debated hotel policies and wine service at Grove Park Inn. Fontana excursion plans wavered but some governors joined a smaller party.
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Asheville
Conference of Southern Governors
North Carolina
Grove Park Inn
Cherry
Bridges
John Harden
Harden
John Hemmer
Nancy Holler
North Carolina Wine Association
Fontana
Bryson City
Potomac
Washington
Government Services, Inc
Finnegan
Grive Park
Congressmen Attend Aeronautics Conference Delegation
A. L. Bulwinkle of Gastonia participates in a regional aeronautics conference and plans to attend an International Congress of Aeronautical Organizations in Switzerland. He is joined by Senators Brewster and Johnson and Representative Hinshaw as U S delegates.
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A. L. Bulwinkle
Gastonia
Switzerland
International Congress of Aeronautics Oganizations
Major Bulwinkle
United States
Brewster
Maine
Johnson
Colorado
Rep
Hinshaw
California
Drought Fires Blaze Maine Coasts and Summer Homes
The piece contrasts Maine’s famed coasts with raging drought fires along its shores destroying summer homes and cottages. It notes fires follow Fire Prevention Week and warns campers’ embers threaten forests, harming the poor who have little to earn. It also includes a portrait of Dr. A B Conrad, pastor emeritus, praising his faith and perseverance despite age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Winslow
Maine
Sweet Young Dreams Oration of a Humorous Suitor
A starlit walk leads a young woman to express a wish to study ornithology. Her fiancé lists flaws in himself and boasts one talent, swimming, prompting a witty retort about keeping a husband in an aquarium. The exchange captures playful romance and comic timing.
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Beau
Hollywood Puppets Note on Congressional Probes and Propaganda
George Sokolsky criticizes Hollywood figures as above the law while warning that the Thomas committee probes reveal communistic influence in films and radio. He cites Howard Hughes, Johnny Meyer, and a slate of actors, urging adherence to constitutional investigation rules and boycotting Communist-linked productions.
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Hollywood
Thomas
Bedlam
Howard Hughes
Johnny Meyer
Brewster and
Ferguson
Robert K. Kenny
Bartley Crum
Supreme Court
Larry Parks
Daily Worker
Parks
Paulette Goddard
Henry Fonda
Gregory Peck
van Heflin
Myrna Loy
Katherine Hepburn
Burgess Meredith
David Gardner
Dorothy McGuire
Marisha Hunt
Paul Henreid
Thomas ‘Committee
Probab
Comintern
Tuld
Court of Appeals of
New York
Soviet Russia
United States
Broadway to Hollywood Blvd Faces Town Gossip Mix
Greer Garson heads to holiday in New Broadway plays via DC-6 with Waldorf seats arranged by Runyon Fund for cancer war effort. Stork Club to be her headquarters while Evelyn Knight pledges no romance amid party snippets and parkside tours.
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Broadway
H’wood Blvd
Greer Garson Winging
Waldorfer
Runyon Fund Committee
Motion Picture
Industr
Stork Club
Evelyn Knight
Marie Powers
Joseph Cottens
Zanuckville
Paul Kelly
Ig Burg
W. 13Th St
New York Torch Tune Recites Hidden Dream and Night
The verse describes a dream within the heart as people travel the night highways. It recalls shy songs, beauty touching the moment, and violin music awaiting, while pondering whether the dreamer or the dream itself was true at the end of a waltz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Wahn
Cobina Wright and Kay Thompson in Gossip and Political Buzz
A brisk round of entertainment and politics notes from Bigtown Ticker mentions Kay Thompson amid wedding chatter in Las Vegas, Cobina Wright sailing to a Princess Elizabeth nuptial, and Kay Francis denying escort role in a lobby incident. It also notes Truman veering toward Marshall as running mate chatter and sharp, rueful lines about Eisenhower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kay Thompson
Las Vegas
Williams Brothers
Cobina Wright
America
Kay Francis
Truman
Eisenhower
Yoz
Times
Egypt
Columbia
Privilege to Choose Purchases Cited in Statement
The speaker asserts the right to refuse purchases and defend against Communism using consumer dollars, emphasizing personal liberty in economic choices.
Marshall Aide Horizon ta 1 7 Pictured U S official
A scanned crossword style puzzle page lists clues and answers for a horizon topic. Notable entries include references to a U S official and various numbered clue numbers across horizontal and vertical sections.
Puzzle Clue List Reconstruction
A fragmented clue sequence lists numbers and partial words likely from a crossword style puzzle. Entries include items like Poplar, Thin metal, On time abbr, From, Snakes, Bird of prey, Diminutive of cautions abbr Nancy, Coin, Golf teacher, Apex, Dress, Sure Viatar, Made mistakes, Two wheeled ave carts, Musical note vrwers, Symbol for ania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy
Coin
Apex
Jazz and vaudeville picks headline Mocambo and clubs
Winchelulus features Chuy Reyes rhum band and Don’s pianissimo rhythms at the Mocambo, with Sid and Ray Carroll highlighted by Ww 10 Ella Logan and the Barrys at Slapsy Maxie’s. Fred Robbins performs one nights at Town Hall, Burl Ives appears Friday, Sonny Weldon at the Biltmore, and Bill Mauldin releases a new book Back Home.
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Winchelulus
Chuy Reyes
Rhumband
Don
Mocambo
Sym
Sid
Ray Carroll
Ella Logan
the Barrys
Chorus Dolls
Fred Robbins
Town Hall
Burl Ives
Mutual
Sonny Weldon
Biltmore
Bill Mauldin
Nightlife Snippets From New York and Hollywood Musings
A collage of gossip and scenes from late night show business and club life. Gagwriters outside Lindy’s. dancers at Hanson's drug store. a night club critic with a cafe past. Harlem dance halls courting diverse patrons. Village salesmen and odd gambling names. Felix Young opens Le Pavilion in Hollywood. Runyon Fund supporters and socialites. White House squabbles between Steelman and Clifford. entertainment costs push venues to full capacity. a look at Japan business figures. old stars like Richard Mansfield and chic roxy stands. nightlife quips from Reuben’s and other clubs with playful stings and wry humor.
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Lindy’s
Hanson
Harlem
Greenwich Village
Felix Young
le Pavilion
H'wood
Phil Ohman
Margaret Hart
Nanyan
Star Canary
Runyon Fund
W. R. Burlingham
White House
John Steelman
Thuman
Clark Clifford
52Nd Street
U.S
Japan
Richard Mansfield
Yesteryear
Roxy
Port Arthur restaurant run by Mr Cook and other notes
A Port Arthur restaurant is operated by Mr. Cook. Mr Gunn runs a gun shop at Lake Charles. The sheriff of Prince George county is named Sheriff. Portugal does not touch the Mediterranean. Coyotes are better mouse catchers than cats. Weather commentaries note cloudy summers stay cooler and cloudy winters stay warmer.
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Port Arthur, Tex
Mr. Cook
Mr. Gunn
Lake Charles, la
Prince George County
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Mr. Petrillo
AFM
Capitol Square
Lynn Nisbet
State of
Gee Fe
W. A. Bivins
Nathan Haskell Dole
Kittery
Calais
A. B. Conrad
First Baptist Church
Jesus Christ
Christ Jesus
Jesus
Maranatha
Thomas Hood
Dr. Conrad
George Sokolsky
Winchell
Eddy Howard
Clare Booth Luce
Mel Torme
Patricia
Travers
Latin Quarter
Childs
Manhattan
Charles Farrell
Palm Springs
Reddidge
Ray Driscoll
Pierre
Ciro’s
Laura Z. Hobson
Peck
McGuire
52Nd St
6Th Ave
The
National War College
Vrwers
Ania
Reuben
St. Moritz
Pelham Heath
Portugal
Mediterranean Sea
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