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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1940

Page

10

Truce Hinted In Dispute On Broadcast Music Fees

A last minute truce between ASCAP and the radio industry appeared possible as the five year consent decree nears expiry. John G. Paine of ASCAP said a settlement might allow public access to music if negotiations succeed. Broadcasters stressed any resumption must be strictly business and tied to ASCAP terms.

New York ASCAP John G. Paine American Piely of Composers and Publishers NEC GES Alr ASGAP Sme Paine ABCAP Robert H. Jackson Music Control Milwaukee Churnisny Armot

Our Gang Kids Return to San Antonio Theaters

The Our Gang stars Waldo Sis Darivena and Alfalfa arrive in San Antonio to perform at the Texas theater through Tuesday, asking for cowboy boots and sharing on set stories. Fred Switzer joins as Alfalfa’s dad and the group prepares four hours of study daily with lessons sent to Hollywood for credit.

Waldo Sis Darivena Arived Ehil Hollywood Filu Pelé Aimeeilio Saney Nine “Che Our Gang Texas Theater San Antonio Cowboy Boots Alfalfa Fred Switzer Alfalfa 5 Uhe Wadlo Derleena Tiewenmer Bernyard Follies Seleavet Republic Pictures Corporation Hix Rotor Texas

Students seek air map at UN reunion convention

The American Student Union held its semiannual convention in New York with 350 delegates urged to back a proposal for an air lane between the United States and Communist Russia. A resolution to eject a reporter was offered, while Morris Schappes accused Hearst papers of anti Communist bias.

Fedal New York American Student Union Gomipuntsy Russia Nat Brooks Amierican Sutent Union Morris WU. Schappes The College of the City of New York Ralph de Sola Rapp- Colbert Hearst Bchanpes Brooks

Dollar Bills on Christmas Tree in Rockford MI

Dec 28 Rockford Michigan story reports Pal Varbie and staff at the post office displayed 380 one dollar bills on a Christmas tree. The gesture, described as meaningful though not sparkling as others, involved Varbie telling employees about the display and its purpose over the past year.

Rockford Varbie

Nazis Study French Crisis Deepens Berlin Tensions

Berlin reports German authorities monitor the Franco Vichy dispute after Laval’s reinstatement actions sparked a crisis in relations. Oslo Abete, the German envoy to France, visited Vichy recently but German officials said no immediate anxiety persists. A spokesman noted uncertainty about future collaboration programs.

Berlin Frodiny Wichy Pierce Laval Pelain Laval Vichy Oslo Abete Reanee Fe ‘UN

RAF Bombers Hit Boulogne In Invasion Alert

Fresh swarms of British bombers attacked Boulogne and the Owlais area as part of a coordinated raid against German invasion plans. The Luftwaffe failed to appear over London, while RAF jets hit Lorient, Brest, and Bordeaux targets including U-boat bases and shipyards. British forces continued daylight strikes on Lorient docks and Merignac airfield as ships and bases faced heavy bombardment.

Boulogne Boulogas Lhe Owlais Britain Weftwaffe London Awift R.A. P France Germany Air Ministry Lorient Merignac Bordeaux Atlantic Ataris Ministry R.A. F R.al FB TR. A. F Ot Nezaire St.1 Inglevett

Film Stars Head Home to Enlist for England

New York dispatch says Laurence Olivier and Vivien Leigh plan to enlist for the duration as air raids pound London. Olivier vows he will not return soon, while Leigh’s plans are undecided though she must be in London. Suzanee Leigh Holman, 7, remains in Canada with possible future travel. Dr. RA G. Grayson of St. Louis travels to London on official business among 40 other passengers debarking in Lisbon.

Alfalfa Darleena Devensboro Wichita Falls Antonia Washington, D. C Robert BE Chicago Horace Ly Arand Rudolph F Desorb Superior Court Iabert E. Cant Erna Brand Boulder Cole Brandsak Gizaa¢Th Jarshow University of Coin Tade Cantwell Brand Albeth Atts Aeeks Fils Holdings Élir Hrand Ferran New York London Laurence Oliver Vivien Leigh Jeremy Gily England Cample Excambion State Department Ollvier St. Louis

Cigarette in Bed Costs Life in Fire

In Angeles on December 2, Joe Sobel, 32, fell asleep holding a cigarette and died locked in a blazing bungalow at 1645 Shatto Street. Edgar Rayment, in the adjoining cabin, woke to Sobel’s screams as flames ate through the wall. Rayment tried to force the door but was nearly trapped himself.

105 Angeles Joe Sobel Bungalow Court Shatto Street Cowl Edgar Rayment Weas Sobe Raymen

Accidental Song HV Reveals Modern Tune charm

A quirky note describes an accidental composing moment by a nameless figure called RoveMULreA and a romance involving a niece and a tin band leader. It mentions the hit Lets Make Music and a claimed fakery around the top novel tune.

Rovemulrea

Trial details emerge from Los Angeles drunk driving case

In Los Angeles Pecos February 28 the trial of Marlon M Zickemone 44 former president of the county bedloves association and county charities custodian focused on a drinking driving charge. Testimony described a highball and complications involving Evelyn Burr Geri Cropp and others as the case unfolded before Superior Judge Thomp L Ampbrose.

Los Angeles Pec Marlon M. Zckemone Itlinnes

S.A. Composer Finds Harmony in City Noise

Composer John M. Steinfeldt, living at 1013 South St. Mary’s street, draws rhythm from everyday sounds. A serious musician and organist at St. Mary’s church, he has produced dozens of works over fifty years, with recent pieces and reissues including Scherzo Caprice and Mast of St Thomas the Apostle.

John M. Steinfelt South St. Mary’ Street Tony Steinfeldt Stenfeldt New York Times Seablarn Morgan Pompeo Coppini Sciolor Coppini Sreinfeldt Wes St. Mary's Church New York

Brain Surgeons Make Advances in Los Angeles Meeting

At the twenty fourth annual Los Angeles Surgical Society meeting Dr Rupert P Rooney outlined new brain surgery methods that reduce recovery time and lessen bleeding using light weight clips. Dr R Rusell Best described a nonoperative gall stone removal technique for small stones, offering treatment without surgery when conditions permit.

Los Angeles Wes The Los Angeles Surgical Society Society Br. Frenk J. Breslin Rupert PF. Rooney R. Ruswell Best Gurat University of Nebraska College of Medicine

Charged to Renew Pledge In America First Message

Gen Robart E Weed national chairman of the America First committee telegrammed President Roosevelt urging him to reaffirm pre election pledges to keep the United States out of war. He urged a nationwide broadcast Sunday night and said the committee would assist in any effort to preserve liberty and democracy against dictatorship.

Sindal Chicago Robart E. Weed America First Catamttee Roose Europe Asia Washington Jefferson America

Dog Shoots Dog In Odd News Report From Indiana

Det 28 reports a curious incident in Cannelton where a man firing a pistol at a dog accidentally shot another dog. The gun misfired as dogs trailed, killing one canine and shocking local witnesses.

Cannelton Ind Charles Gong Akelgun

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