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San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1940

Page

8

Truce Hinted In Dispute On Radio Music

In New York a late possible truce between ASCAP and the radio industry emerged as talks continued to avert a broader clash. John G Paine said a settlement could be reached if willing to cooperate, while broadcasters signaled a business basis only and noted that negotiations must be driven by ASCAP. The dispute centers on a five year contract with ASCAP seeking seven and a half percent of gross income from commercial programs. The suit may be filed after January 1 in Milwaukee by the music central figure Thurman Arnold.

Brew York ASCAP Cie John G. Paine American Society of Composers and Publishers NBC CBS Alr Pailie Robert A. Jackson Mie Music Central Sight Millwykes Mast Thurmsu Oncth

Boots Bring Our Gang Kids to Texas Theater Tour

The Our Gang kids led by Alfalfa arrive in San Antonio with cowboy boots and a Texas theater appearance through Tuesday. Pete is absent due to illness. The troupe tours across Texas toward Washington, DC, with Alfalfa real name Carl Seltzer and other members performing while continuing schooling and hunting plans. Darlewood Kaye, Shirley Costs, Anita Gordons accompany Alfalfa's father Pred Switzer on the trip.

Waldo Darleena Pete Republic Pictures Corporation Alfalfa Texas

Students debate alliance at American Student Union convention

In New York on December 22, the American Student Union’s sixth annual convention opened with 350 delegates, debating a proposal for an alliance with the United States and Communist Russia. A motion to eject a convention reporter was floated to Nat Brooks, with Morris A. Schappes denouncing Hearst papers and urging Brooks to drop the measure to avoid a smear.

Sevelal New York American Student Union United States Russia Nat Brooks Morris A. Schappes Theity of Ralph de Bola le Rapute

Dollar Bills on Christmas Tree

Chicago reports Horace L Brand former foreign language newspaper publisher admitted marriage to the maid who cared for his ex wife Elizabeth Jar attended University of Colorado. The November 27 Boulder ceremony cost 90 honeymoon. Brand pays 50 monthly rent and 40 weekly living expenses. Ex wife and stepdaughter cited. court details, valuation of Ferrari coin collection and other gifts involved.

Chicago Horace L. Brand Rudolph PF. Deyport Superior Court Robert Cantwell Jr Erna Brand Boulder Colo Brand Elizabeth Jar University of Coolorado Elizabeth Bran Mel Court Rockford Devi Tao Paull Varile Olier Ferrari Varleto

Nazis Study French Galab

Berlin notes a Vichy crisis after Laval's ousting strains Franco German ties. German ambassador Abetz visited Vichy. talks with Petain yielded no anxiety about relations. A Berlin spokesman said little on the future of collaboration programs.

Berlin Vichy Pierre Laval Schain Laval Otto Abetz France Petain Abetz Mlure

Invasion raids by RAF and German bases attacked

British and German raids dominated the night as RAF bombers hit Boulogne and Lorient while German bases and shipyards along the Atlantic coast faced heavy strikes. The Merignac and St Neenire depots were hit as British losses remained low at two aircraft.

Air Ministry Talent Merizpat Bordeaux Gérmany Atlantic Merignac Germany BR. A. PL R. A. PL Lorient HR A. F Natasa R A. F P St. Neenire St. ‘Inglevert

Film Stars Sail to England to Enlist

New York December 28. Film star Laurence Olivier and Vivien Leigh announced they are sailing for England to enlist in the war effort. Leigh said she must be in London, Olivier added he would join. Leigh’s daughter Susan, from her previous marriage, remains in Canada. Among 40 passengers debarking at Toushon, Portugal, was Dr R G Dawson of St. Louis heading to London on official business.

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Cigarette in Bed Costs Life in Los Angeles Fire

Fire destroyed a bungalow at 1848 Bhutto Street after Joe Sobel, 32, apparently fell asleep with a cigarette in hand. Edgar Rayment, whose cabin adjoins the blaze, awoke to Sobel screaming as flames spread through the wall. Rayment struggled to reach Sobel but was nearly trapped by the fire.

Los Angeles D¢Neve Joe Sohel Bungalow Court Bhutto Street Edgar Rayment Wollee Sobel Rayment Msi

Drink Point In Driving Trial Highlights Los Angeles Case

In Los Angeles Tec 23 a trial for Marion M Zickefeese ex LA County Employees' association president and county charities custodian featured Evelyn Gurr testifying about a fatal crash. Gurr described Zickefeese allegedly drinking before a dinner party and questioned whether he had any other driver to rely on as the accident wounded Gertruds Cropp.

Los Angeles Highwa Marion M. Dlekefoese Ibn

S.A. Composer Finds Harmony in City Noise

Composer John Steinfeldt of 1015 South St Marys street treats everyday sounds as music. His half century of pieces includes the Scherzo Caprice and Mass of St Thomas the Apostle. Sculptor Pompeo Coppini modeled his likeness, while Steinfeldt remains active with reissues and new works drawn from life.

John MM. Stenfeldt South St. Mary's Street Steinfeldt Steinfeld New York Times Mott Smurlhern Masicians Morgan's Point Bielnfeldt Pompeo Coppini Jout Coppin John Steinfeldt P. Conpini St. Mary's Church New York Life Iteett

Brain Surgeons Make Advances in LA Meeting

At the Los Angeles Surgical Society's twenty fourth annual gathering on December 26, doctors announced brain surgery methods that cut fatalities by over ten percent and new gallstone treatments reducing operations by about two percent. Dr Rupert F. Ranpy demonstrated final steel spring clips to seal scalp edges, speeding procedures and reducing bleeding. Dr R Russell Best described a no surgery biary fresh technique for small gall stones, usable when stones are not large.

Los Angeles Los Angeles Surgical Society Frank J. Breslin Rupert F. Ranpy R. Russell Best University of Nebraska College of Medicine

America First calls for Roosevelt pledge on war neutrality

A telegram from General Wood and the America First Committee urges President Roosevelt to reaffirm pre election pledges to keep the United States out of foreign wars. It states America must avoid policing Europe and Asia and preserve national integrity and liberties, while supporting impregnable defense and a return to civilization.

Robert E Wand America First Committee Roosevelt United States Wood America First Europe Asia Washington Jefferson America

Dog Shoots Dog in Hunting Trip Incident

In Cannelton Indiana, a man on a hunting trip claims a dog accidentally fired a shotgun, killing another dog. The incident details describe a dog’s paw triggering the gun leading to a fatal shot. The report notes the oddity of a gun misfiring in a hunting scene.

Cannelton Ind

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