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COMING SOON!
By George A. Miller
National Pres ident. Music Operators of
America
Coming Soon! That is the message we want to
impress on operators as a new year begins. It is the
coming meeting and convention of the Music Op-
erators of America that is now getting attention and
is assured of being a success through the coopera-
tion being given by all the manufacturers of the
automatic phonograph industry.
The big music convention is set for March 6-8, at
the Palmer House in Chicago, and the time will soon
be here. It is the next big event in 1950 for the In-
dustry. Reservations and checks are being received
at the present time for exhibit rooms at the Palmer
House. The many music associations over the na-
tion have assured the writer that music operators
will be there in full number.
These associations wilL among other plans to
boost the convention, have large delegations from
each state. Many operators have come to the con-
clusion that the program being prepared for three
full days will be most beneficial to everybody in the
business-operators. distributors and manufacturers.
Here is what one business executive has to say:
"It is my humble and honest and studied opinion,
after 14 years' experience in the music operating
field, that the Music Operators of America is under-
taking a history making event. The national meet-
ing, accompanied by exhibits of manufacturers and
distributors. will have taken place under the spon-
sorship of music operators. National conventions in
the past have always been sponsored and con-
ducted by manufacturers. Operators themselves are
now taking an active part in the formulating of
sound business policies for the conduct of the music
business in general."
A large manufacturer of phonographs explains his
views in this way. His company is fully in accord
with the idea of music operators meeting under sep-
arate auspices and says that the program of MOA
is to be highly complimented. This firm is not only
boosting the convention but also sent check for ex-
hibit rooms and assured us of their fullest coopera-
tion. This boost came from the very fine and beloved
gentleman, the late Mr. L. C. Force, of AMI. Inc.
A large manufacturer of needles. long known as
a supporter of the music operator's cause, expresses
his views as follows: "Your idea is a wonderful one.
I have always believed that music operators should
hold their own convention. I have felt that this would
bring the closest type of harmony among music op-
erators, jobbers and manufacturers, in all the indus-
try associated with the automatic phonograph busi-
ness. I want to highly compliment MOA on being
the first to move in this direction. Enclosed is our
check for exhibit space and anything further we can
do to assist you will be done for the ,a sking." The
above comes from Permo, Inc., Chicago.
There are many other boosters who are helping
to assure operators of a big music convention, and
none of the statements are being published without
full permission to do so. We have a number on file
that will be published to help the cause since the
supporters gladly give permission to use them for
that purpose.
Those interested in exhibit space, or in getting in-
formation ,a bout the convention may contact the
following: Ray Cunliffe, 3018 East 91st St .. Chicago
17. Ill.: Al Denver, 250 West 57th St .. New York, N. Y.:
or George A. Miller, Music Operators of America,
128 East 14th St., Oakland, Calif .
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GEORGE A. MILLER
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LEE SPEAR
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BILL MALICK
GREY THORNTON
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Organized to Protect the
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This association has saved the operators thousands of dollars
in unfair taxation. Automatic music is a legal. legitimate
business and we shall always fight to keep it so. We are
interested at all times in hearing from other associations in
the nation and exchanging worthwhile ideas and suggestions
with them. Please write.
GEORGE A. MILLER. State President
128 EAST 14TH STREET, OAKLAND 6, CALIFORNIA
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