Marketplace
Issue: 1975 April 30 - Page 35
MARKETPLACE
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ersonal letter from Geor e A. Miller, retired executive director of CMMA
(California Music Merchants Assn. and forever to be remembered as outstanding first and
longtime president of MOA (Music Operators of America). George writes of the very wonder-
ful dinner given him by coinmen from all over California with the climax the surprise
presentation to him of the 52 page book entitled, "Friends of George A. Miller". In con-
clusion George writes, "Please, Bill, say thanks for me to all the many people who took
po.rt in this book. I shall treasure these friendships all my lifa."
With long distance phone time being cut down to 1 minute from 3 minutes, eastern dis-
tribs have one advantage - can call after 5 P.M. and still find Chi factories open. To
help distribs in mountain and far west time zones save some money, factories may set up
special nighttime phone numbers attached to message units •••• Many changes have come
about. ll~ve been informed by travelin' men that old timers here and there have bowed out
of active participation. Sorry to hear this for, if ever there was a time when knowledge
gained over many years most needed, this is that time •••• Once again, now that U.S. cig
smokers set another new record, over 62 billion ciggies smoked in '74, FTC (Federal Trade
Comm.) wants a "much stronger warning" from Congress to appear on cig packs as well as on
"little cigars". (So far Congress cold to this request.) ••• Moonlighters have not dis-
appeared. Many who lost their daytime jobs very happy they maintained small routes. One
such moonlighter advised, "I've decided to get back with coin machines full force. No
more sidf' jobs for me." ••• Reports published here past few issues on "Medical Juke-
boxes" captured much attention. Hoar Faircild Camera has picture unit that can be synchro-
nized to recordings. Records are the big problem. These have to be recorded by outstand-
ing medical authorities. Dr. Frank M. Woolsey of Albany (N.Y.) Medical College has good
selection of such records in jukeboxes featured by this college.
Most important in all meetings are the men who attend. It's so easy to advise, "l know
it's an important meeting - but - this was a prior commitment I made weeks a.go. Anyva.y,
whatever the majority decides, I'm with them. Count on me for my share." Other excuses
are offered and, when the meeting takes place, there are only a handful of men present.
These are the men who count. They.may not be the smartest, the richest, the most influen-
tial, the best knovn - but - they're there. They attended. They're the most important men.
These are the men who form the core, the nucleus, on whom all can depend. These are the
men who lead the way. These are the men who attended. Who left their work, the comforts
of home, their families, their friends. They're there. Fully respecting the speakers.
Giving of their time for all concerned. These are the men who should be honored. For,
without these few faithful, earnest men, most organizations would be out of existence.
,,,
Cutest cartoon in many a moon appeared in large number of newspapers 3/25/75 that of
"Ziggy", the fat, little elf shown standing in front of a juke box with this blurb, "You
know you're 'out of it' when you can't recognize any of the songs or singers on the juke
box!!" ••• U.S.Supreme Court (3/25/75) ruled 5-4 that criminal defendants can be prose-
cuted for both illegal gambling plus conspiracy. Supreme Court reported the 1970 "Organ-
ized Crime Control Act" authorizes such prosecution regardless of the 125 year old Whart-
on Ruling. Justice Vm. Douglas, among the 4 who dissented, wrote he believes prosecution
on both charges for the same activities violates the constitutional protection against
double jeopardy •••• CBS-TV, channel 4 in Miami,Pla., not only favorably featured news
broadcast of prize winning youthful player in pinball championship contest 3/25/75 but
also filmed its own reporter competing against the young champ.
Whirlwind tour of the country with C.B.Ross of Vurlitzer,N.Tona.wanda,N.Y. escorting
Klaus Telegheder of German Wurlitzer to meet his U.S.distributors. Both very much_ im-
pressed with distribs' reactions to Atlanta II, Atlanta III a~d Cabaret phonos bei~g
produced by the German Vurlitzer firm that has very conservative approach to the big
u.s. jukebox market. Do not plan too many distribs at this time. Have also mad~ ne~ess
ary modifications in their phonos to meet U.S. needs. Shipments under way to distribs.
'
Ver fine
ersonal letter from Geor e A. Miller, retired executive director of CMMA
(California Music Merchants Assn. and forever to be remembered as outstanding first and
longtime president of MOA (Music Operators of America). George writes of the very wonder-
ful dinner given him by coinmen from all over California with the climax the surprise
presentation to him of the 52 page book entitled, "Friends of George A. Miller". In con-
clusion George writes, "Please, Bill, say thanks for me to all the many people who took
po.rt in this book. I shall treasure these friendships all my lifa."
With long distance phone time being cut down to 1 minute from 3 minutes, eastern dis-
tribs have one advantage - can call after 5 P.M. and still find Chi factories open. To
help distribs in mountain and far west time zones save some money, factories may set up
special nighttime phone numbers attached to message units •••• Many changes have come
about. ll~ve been informed by travelin' men that old timers here and there have bowed out
of active participation. Sorry to hear this for, if ever there was a time when knowledge
gained over many years most needed, this is that time •••• Once again, now that U.S. cig
smokers set another new record, over 62 billion ciggies smoked in '74, FTC (Federal Trade
Comm.) wants a "much stronger warning" from Congress to appear on cig packs as well as on
"little cigars". (So far Congress cold to this request.) ••• Moonlighters have not dis-
appeared. Many who lost their daytime jobs very happy they maintained small routes. One
such moonlighter advised, "I've decided to get back with coin machines full force. No
more sidf' jobs for me." ••• Reports published here past few issues on "Medical Juke-
boxes" captured much attention. Hoar Faircild Camera has picture unit that can be synchro-
nized to recordings. Records are the big problem. These have to be recorded by outstand-
ing medical authorities. Dr. Frank M. Woolsey of Albany (N.Y.) Medical College has good
selection of such records in jukeboxes featured by this college.
Most important in all meetings are the men who attend. It's so easy to advise, "l know
it's an important meeting - but - this was a prior commitment I made weeks a.go. Anyva.y,
whatever the majority decides, I'm with them. Count on me for my share." Other excuses
are offered and, when the meeting takes place, there are only a handful of men present.
These are the men who count. They.may not be the smartest, the richest, the most influen-
tial, the best knovn - but - they're there. They attended. They're the most important men.
These are the men who form the core, the nucleus, on whom all can depend. These are the
men who lead the way. These are the men who attended. Who left their work, the comforts
of home, their families, their friends. They're there. Fully respecting the speakers.
Giving of their time for all concerned. These are the men who should be honored. For,
without these few faithful, earnest men, most organizations would be out of existence.
,,,
Cutest cartoon in many a moon appeared in large number of newspapers 3/25/75 that of
"Ziggy", the fat, little elf shown standing in front of a juke box with this blurb, "You
know you're 'out of it' when you can't recognize any of the songs or singers on the juke
box!!" ••• U.S.Supreme Court (3/25/75) ruled 5-4 that criminal defendants can be prose-
cuted for both illegal gambling plus conspiracy. Supreme Court reported the 1970 "Organ-
ized Crime Control Act" authorizes such prosecution regardless of the 125 year old Whart-
on Ruling. Justice Vm. Douglas, among the 4 who dissented, wrote he believes prosecution
on both charges for the same activities violates the constitutional protection against
double jeopardy •••• CBS-TV, channel 4 in Miami,Pla., not only favorably featured news
broadcast of prize winning youthful player in pinball championship contest 3/25/75 but
also filmed its own reporter competing against the young champ.
Whirlwind tour of the country with C.B.Ross of Vurlitzer,N.Tona.wanda,N.Y. escorting
Klaus Telegheder of German Wurlitzer to meet his U.S.distributors. Both very much_ im-
pressed with distribs' reactions to Atlanta II, Atlanta III a~d Cabaret phonos bei~g
produced by the German Vurlitzer firm that has very conservative approach to the big
u.s. jukebox market. Do not plan too many distribs at this time. Have also mad~ ne~ess
ary modifications in their phonos to meet U.S. needs. Shipments under way to distribs.
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