Independent Exhibitors Film Bulletin (1941)

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Vol. 8 No. 19 OCTOBER 4, 1941 3 ALLIED CLOSES RANKS Allied is coming through its word bath with flying colors. The haze raised by the charges and countercharges that flew in the confusion resulting from the rejection of the unity resolution by the Philadelphia Convention Is gradually being dissipated. By the exercise of sound judgement, good temper and sweet reasonableness, the gentlemen Involved in that verbal altercation have demonstrated that they are concerned with issues, not personalities — that the preservation of Allied Is dearer to them than any personal satisfaction. A review of the events is in order. The resolution passed by the Board of Directors of Allied and submitted to the Convention for its approval contained two distinct provisions. One was for the establishment of a "liaison" committee of five to discuss matters of mutual interest with other branches of the industry. This sound idea was fathered by Allied's A. F. Myers. The second provided authorization for this committee to study the possibilities and desirability for creating a more elaborate and enduring form of Industry organization. This project was the result of recommendations made by Al Steffer, the Minneapolis veteran. The resolution seemed well on Its way toward approval by the Convention when Nathan Yamins of Boston, a former Allied president, lunged into it with the charge that it might result in Allied becoming "another MPTOA." Yamins, who had been unable to attend the Board meeting at which the resolution was approved, asked that the Board take time to reconsider it. In the course of his impassioned speech against the plan, the New England leader made some remarks that were Interpreted to be aspersions on the motives of those fostering the resolution. Mr. Yamins has since made it quite clear that such was not his intention, that he has the utmost confidence In and respect for all the men with whom he has worked so closely In Allied. His attack was confined strictly to that part of the resolution concerning the possibility of establishing one all-Industry organization. The Convention voted to eliminate this provision and, in the confusion that followed, a vote was taken on the balance of the resolution. This, too, was rejected, although It was apparent that many of the delegates did not comprehend what the latter vote was on. The provision for creation of the "national joint conference committee" would undoubtedly have been approved if presented in a clearer atmosphere. Faced with this seeming repudiation by the Convention, the Board voted to resign, but was induced to reconsider and to take the issue to the membership at large. While this, in turn, appears to be a repudiation of the Convention, it has been pointed out by General Counsel Myers that Allied's constitution vests all authority in the Board of Directors, v/ho are the chosen representatives of the affiliated units. As a matter of fact, it was not necessary for the Board to conduct the plebesclte, but it desired to do so in order to ascertain the attitude of Allied's full membership. It is certain that the resolution will finally be approved by a large majority of the members. Several units have voted to eliminate the objectionable third clause. One unit voted down the entire resolution. However, all of the units have passed unanimously motions expressing their confidence in the national leaders. Other questions of legality and propriety have been raised, but these are being forgotten in the sincere desire of Messrs. Myers, Yamins, Cole and all the others concerned to pull Allied through this crisis without shattering the bonds that have held this fine group of men together for over 12 years. The Board will hold a special meeting in Pittsburgh, on Oct. 22nd during the annual convention of the Western Penna. unit. At that time It will decide how to proceed with the mandate of the membershlp-at-large. This much seems safe to say. Allied members can view the future with equanimity. We are confident that the liaison committee will act well within the bounds fixed by the expressed determination of so many Allied men that the organization remain completely Independent in its ultimate functions. We predict, too, that Allied will come out of this crisis a more powerful factor In the industry than ever before. Now, let's close the ranks and move forward! ril.M ISl l.l.l':rl\. an liiilr|>i'ii<l<-iil Molidii I'ii'lliri Trade l'a|i)-r |>lll>lis|ic(l i'\i-r.i iitlirr Satiii'ila> I'iliil Knilcliii ( i>lii|>i>ii.\ , Mo U a \ . I'.dilor iind I'lililislicr. I'l HI.K Ai'lONKDI'ICHd A I. OlIKKS: i;:!!) \\tu SI.. IMiila.. rciiiia.: Kll'li'iiliou-i Tf.'l; ltariic.\ Mi'iii. I'lililiral ion MaiiaKrcr. T<'<l Itai low. CiiM iilal ion Manager. 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