Radio stars (Oct 1938)

RADIO STARS (ContimtQ^ from paye 61) one-night dance stands in different cities. Tommy and his men are members of 802 and must get permission to come into the jurisdiction of other locals during their cross-country trek. When a traveling band does a commercial radio program under another jurisdiction, the leader of that orchestra must pay scale wages for the broadcast and rehearsal to a "stand-by band" equal in size to his own. The theory there is that the stand-by orchestra is made up of members of that city's local who are otherwise deprived of a job they might have had if the outside unit hadn't come to town. With such care and foresight for its members has the Musicians' Union been developed. There is only one major musical organization in the country which is not unionized. That is the Boston Symphony and it is the rule-proving exception. Nowhere else is there a successful non-union orchestra. The great majority of all musicians in New York are unionized. About one third of 802's 19,000 members make a good living the year 'round. Almost another third is composed of card-holders who have a job in some other business. Surprising is the number of lawyers who have union cards. Then there is a singer, like Morton Downey, who is a member of 802 because he occasionally plays his own piano accompaniment. Singers need not join, though. In the course of his work in New York, Johnny Talbot will pay a visit to union headquarters to meet Jack Rosenberg, president of the local. Witty, kind, intelligent, Rosenberg is there to help him and to guide the policies and achievements of the union. Until he was elected secretary of 802 four years ago, Jack was an NBC house musician — and one of the best in the business. Two years ago he was elected president. Under him and the present Executive and Trial Board, more musicians have been employed, there has been a stricter adherence to the price scale and a general rise in the good feeling between the union and all those numerous agencies they do business with. So, Johnny Talbot and all the rest of you would-be musicians, that's the story of your union. People like you, Johnny, who, now that you've brought your talent to New York, need just two things to be a success : Your trumpet and your union card. It's a toss-up which is more important. Irene Rich at the Cocoanut Grove. I FOR A WOMAN IN LOVE ... If you want to attract HIM, use the lipstick he likes! Don't have red, smeary lips. Men detest that "painted" look. Use the lipstick that gives your lips a natural glow — soft and smooth as a rose petal. LIPS ARE ROSY, SMOOTH AND TEMPTINGwhen you give them the magic touch of Tangee ! Orange in the stick, Tangee changes on your lips to the exact shade of blush-rose that best suits you— whether you're blonde, brunette or redhead. And Tangee's special cream base keeps lips smooth and soft. AND ROUGE TO MATCH ... In the Creme or Compact form, Tangee Rouge blends with your individual complexion — gives your cheeks a delicate, natural tone. It's one rouge that suits every type of coloring — from corn-silk blonde to nut-brown brunette. Try Tangee Rouge and Lipstick tonight! BEWARE OF SUBSTITUTES! There is only one Tangee — don't let anyone switch you. Be sure to ask for Tancee natural. If you prefer more color for evening wear, ask for Tangee Theatrical. PIECE MIRACLE MAKE-UP SET The George W. Luft Co.. 417 Fifth Ave.. New York City Please rush "Miracle Make-Up Set" containing: sample Tanocc Lipstick, Rouse Compact. Creme Rouse and Face Powder. I enclose 10c (stamps or coin). (15C in Canada.) Check Shade of □ Flesh □ Rachel C LlRht 63