NAB reports (Jan-Dec 1941)

preference for the old tunes, both for the classics and those associated with American tradition. Some excerpts from letters and editorials follow; “The new order of things has developed, too, an amazing in¬ genuity in arrangement. Almost daily over some station or other the ‘Three Blind Mice’ in novel rhythmic attire scamper away from the farmer's wife; Daisy is entreated in new tempo to ride a bicycle for two, and even other songs of the seventies, eighties and nineties appear in streamlined costumes a la mode. Thus the air is full of never-ending delights and surprises. No one knows when he will meet Dr. Foster going to Gloucester, not in a shower of rain, but in a shining new car. “Apart from all this, there is solid wholesomcness in the revival of those appealing and mellow songs and instrumental selections that have proved their right to live. Serenely they have held their places in human hearts because they are of immortal stuff, because of their laughter, because of their tears, because they are of the texture of life. “The younger generation, always in a vast hurry for something new, had not been hearing enough of this music. Strangely, they like it, because to them, it’s new. Soon they will like it because they will come to realize that it is not merely music of today, but of all times.” Richmond Times-Dispatcii, 1.11.41. “.As one of the vast radio audience in the United States, I wel¬ come the break with ASCAP. Now one can hear the music of the old masters without the interminable ‘jazz,’ ‘swing,’ or what have you,” Murray C. Boyer. “I have just listened to an half hour of old favorites and I enjoyed the change.” Gretchen Stanley, “Contrary to the general expectation, we persons beyond the thirties have enjoyed very much again hearing some of the fine older tunes, with their soft melodies and their meaningful lyrics and the expertness of the new arrangements.” Marion P. Crawshaw. “I have talked with many average radio listeners (and I am in that category today) and almost without exception they express themselves as ‘liking the music they get now.’ ” George Siiackley. “I want to say a w’ord in regard to the music that we have had since the first of the year, and how much more soothing it is on the nerves than so much of that fiery discord that has been played so often.” George B. Smith. “Gratification was expressed the other night when Fred Waring’s glee club offered ‘Just A Song At Tw’iiight.’ ‘They had been neglect¬ ing those good old melodies,’ said one Amarillo listener. ‘I got a real thrill out of Waring’s program that night.’ ” Wes Izz.ard, Amarillo News. BMI ADDS 246 ORIGINALS By constantly adding to its reservoir of popular tunes, Broadcast Music, Inc., has made available for radio use more than 227 original popular songs since Christmas. Of the new numbers, forty-two were published by BMI under its own imprint and the others are being cleared by other publishers through BMI. AI. AI. Cole has made available 102 new cowboy tunes and romantic ballads; E. B. Alarks 43 popular tunes and twelve originals are from the subsidiaries of Southern Alusic. In addition BAII has acquired the performing rights of the music published by Republic Alusic Corp. The transaction calls for the immediate transference of some 20 numbers, many of which are identified with Sammy Kaye, and for the publication of not less than 2 composi¬ tions each month for three years. BAII has also acquired ten numbers and rights to future selections controlled by the Alutual Alusic Society, Inc., publisher of Glenn Aliller’s originals. NAB DISTRICT 6 MEETING Twenty-seven stations were represented at the District 6 meeting Alonday, January 13, in Nashville. Although the music situation was the primary subject of discussion, numerous other industry problems were talked over. Edwin \V. Craig, WSAI, district director, presided. Ed Kirby represented the NAB and Carl Haverlin, BAII. Those registered: Fred Bugg, WDEF; J. T. Ward, WLAC; Jack M. Draughon, WSIX; Louis R. Draughon, WSIX; S. A. Cisler, WGRC; Charles Lee Harris, WGRC; Fred Ohl, KWKH-KTBS: F. C. Sowell, WLAC; Hugh 0. Potter, WOIMI; Earlee Winger, WDOD; Henry Dupre. WWL; E. A. Alburty. WHBQ; Bill Reeves, WHUB; M. L. iMedley. WHUB; G. E. Zimmern>an, KARK; Hugh M. Smith, WAML; W. H. Summerville. WWL; Rayburn R. Rose. WLBJ; Joe Van Sandt. WMSD; Jimmie Barry. KFPW; J. R. Pepper. WJPR; F. .A. Cavey, WWL; Jess Swicegood, WKPT; L. M. Sepaugh, WSLI; Henry Frick, WJHL; J. C. Liner. KMLB; Hoyt B. Wooten. WREC; Thomas J. Severin, WSGN ; M. E. Butterfield. WJHL; Carl Haverlin. BMI; S. E. Adcock, WROL; Ed Kirby, NAB; “Cy” Langlois, LANG-WORTH; Bob AIcRaney. WCBI; J. C. Liner. Jr.. KMLB; John Cleghorn, WMC; Carter Parham. WD^D; H W. Slavick, WMC; Air. AT E. Butterfull, WJHL; Edwin W. Craig, WSAI; Harry Stone. WSAI; James C. Hanrahan. WAIPS. DISTRICT MEETINGS SCHEDULED Following is a list of District meetings now scheduled: District 16 (Southern California, .Arizona, New Mexico), Friday, January 17, .Ambassador Hotel, Los Angeles, California. District 15 (Nevada, Northern California, Hawaii), Saturday, January 18, St. Francis Hotel, San Francisco, California. District 17 (Washington, Oregon, .Alaska), Wednesday, January 22, Heathman Hotel, Portland, Oregon. District 10 (Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska), Saturday, January 25, Fontenelle Hotel, Omaha, Nebraska. District 14 (Colorado, LTtah, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming), Monday, January 27, .Albany Hotel, Denver, Colorado. RESEARCH COMMITTEE The Research Committee meeting January 10 was held at the Ritz Tower in New York City. Those in attend¬ ance tvere: William J. Scripps, Chairman, WWJ ; H. AT Beville, Jr., NBC; Arthur B. Church, KAIBC; James D. Shouse, WLW-WSAI; Frank N. Stanton, CBS; Theodore C. Streibert, WOR-AIBS; J. W. Woodruff, Jr., WRBL. Guests: Alessrs. .Allen and Walker of AIBS; Paul F. Peter, ex officio. .Absent: Lee B. Wailes, KYW. The Committee heard a progress report on the broad¬ cast advertising unit measurement and on the publication of the P^rban Survey which is to be released shortly. The Committee met at luncheon with the Sales Alanagers’ Committee and with representatives of the AN.A Coopera¬ tive Analysis of Broadcasting, Paul West, President of .AN.A, Frederic Gamble, Executive Secretary of the .A.A.A.A, Wells Wilbar of the General Alills Company, and A. W. January 17, 1941 — 47