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in with, we are of an outfit which has been over vorv lone time, cui oil iroro civumiuun, so facnrlta naiHm rnHfnr mull from i 1 1 bl vui atwv 10 if nn fnrtnnA onnuirh are a few colored 0on2 4 Hnwn tn raMii! What euerv outfit seems Is Din upi girls. Insofar as this particular outfit Is nvPfl 111 ILUII BUUh 1 Tumours, eic. we ucbiu ui rn areu ai uova vi lauivi dwaq 11 nil nat all from New to some vi would be surprised to learn howlittle known some 1 ctars reallv are to these boys, to say nothing of the P' anma th fullnwa hv Mvcp heard host of others I could name. For some reason, our Yrt tn ret the nroDer publicity, or something. Perhaps t.

forgetful public, or else too little money is spent Or this Tn Home and Hazel Scott are exceptions. But what of Ann (TnrnAll. Pearl Bailev. and the voune iaa sBing up npmemben we never saw many ui mtia, rpmain over here forever, we hope. Some day we BP1 4i mma hm Wa are nlmnlv ones to pay mo uuv, CM nirtures! It seems some smart agency would set up for the purpose of exploiting the.

pictures of colored fcETMllin them. I hear that's good business. All that the 4Ttn selling flin't buy direct could perhaps be purchaseo: Dy ciuds or lOOIik 3 i iv.i maV a hit. and not i fldn't buy maiiine overseas, i Know mat wuuia mwe a. A m.Maaa as Wall Kd.

our morale, oui nerve www 7. find a letter we are sending to non proieiuuao. .1.1. anaea'to insert it in your Will Uc auic vv Li i wn as widelv seen as possible. Feeling you Ud nd will do all you can for the boys tn the service, I am, Wj yours," v.

hud xiaii. iitnclosure reaas. Madam: Your name and address was procured either tuhi newspapers or some personal friend turned your name in for the Boys' contest. This contest Is forthe sole Lrftelecting pin up girls for 'Miss New There will prize awards, with the picture of the flrstprlxe winner being ii our leading newspapers for publication. The contest ex ftah31 1945 Our outfit has been overseas for a very long It Tin 'rombat.

without any publicity whatsoever; therefore, TryAum Ynur icind consideration and co Ii desirea. xnanKing you uum, ww.w, nontest Pvt Moraine Harris, RiPh.rH Rrnwn. nresidentr Pvt. Andrew Mitchell, HARLEM'S MOST UNIQUE NITERY! CARIBBEAN CLU "BUME OF VALKPSU" Bm.Iu ffatafalaneBf DOflClSd BRfarraiBB 1 i masttoi (Twic Nightly) A Revue (Colypso Cdrovon STARR1NQ the Duke of Iron Clw tl 1 51 r7Xl IBM 1 illsN I. II Nyoko Uterpretive Oascer wod Smith Lyric lorftOM Coribbees sties JACKSON one HIS IAKO New Tors, N.

ib and Mom 8U. sMt ve. TH DUKB OF IRON aAOV ft Pvt. James Corley. treasurer, and Cpl.

Raymond Cojoe, re Dlea. girls, from some of the fellows over there, and one ocii nmniv with. Surelv a moment's smiung pose Mfa camera Isn't a great deal to do if it will Ughten the i nm Avr.thrs. so srei wnuur ou bbuu IU1V x.mv. re asking ior some piciuree oi wniH cnmA mner inns, iiu a ft little enough to do for those wno are aoing muu RflWIfi inalete that the King Cole trio may be the Went for the Ink Spots in the Christmas show at the Pra F.

And no wonder, since, "neither rain nor snow nor sleet fsiorten the lines outside the Apollo theatre last week when a tw. ntith Rj.nnir Carter and an all star show Hay) Johnson, who is planning to continue in his ki. natroit. had the srand opening of the Club lii Chicago this week, where he is co owner The Injer Sweethearts of Rhythm have been set for their first date Uku. TrhMiarv when they will open at the in Chicago Lem Johnson, the former Earl Hines tenor whose swing quartet is currently at the Place in Greenwich Shu just recorded lour side, for Decca, with ue Skies u.

Th ntham are oritrinals: It a Good rift UU1Y UUU bUU ra.iuin 'Cause I'm a'Woir The Jubalaires, do it. Cafa Society Untown last Mon AnTfiment Muriel Gaines, who is Jiitodout job at the Village will be among the hm for the weekly luncheon of the Canadian Club of the I lithe Waldorf Astoria this coming Saturday Savannahs Winn, under the guidance of Gus Hayes, premiered a' floor show M.Mt. nii who is renorted to be the choice nAv. DECEMBER 2944 l' I 7k I 11 1 1 1 1 i i i 'eDlCA lr.T?wThe following la a letter from a group of soldiers toe Richmond's spot witli Andy Kirk, James Wiley. frry wins; Buster Mills and Raoui ana Konnie i ii writer of the score for a new musical titled "HMS Times The book is by two magazine, writers, with no producer set th oTni introduction civen his song, "Good Deal II.

a A Rno ar. loot uratr at the A.TJOUO. i taiXV SieeiC. Ik into the theatre on the 16th for His first idoik Demg i mcee Willie Smith, witli His Army aiscnarge eo.jr vv. AtA um U.rrv band Pete Craig is flu way out, and Is currently at the separation weni" J.

1 1 1 Round Two TiUILEi ORCHESTRA dicca ricords iond programs SERVICI SHOWS AveileWe fer Indlene, Ohio end Kentucky DEC 22 through JAIL 7 Seilhtra Deto Avail! SterHsfl Pebrmry 1 CONTACT US AT ONCE EXCLUSIVE MANAGEMENT Howard White 520 Sest SOtb Aveese OMAHA MI. Pkese le 104 A i xs 5 iHIRTEEN THE PITTSBURGH COURIER QV3ffil ty Fkt BMfady4 IT'S A. GOOD DEAL And we're not humming in our wlgi, either. For sueve Lerry Steele, eompowr of the ong by that name, goes into the Apollo theatre in New York beginning December 16. Larry is a top producer emcee.

The deal at the Zanzibar club in New York is still good because the Delta Rhythm Boys open there on December I butl King Louis Armstrong and his orchestra open at the same spot on the same data. Louis is still kingpin of trumpet artists, having pioneered many of the effects now being usad by many hornmen in music. 'Five Red Caps' Hit Legal Snag With Disc Co. Over se Of Name NEWYORK CITY In suit filed against Loew's State theatre and the Five Red Caps, Joe Davis, owner of the Beacon Record company, is seeking to restrain potn tne theatre and the act from using the trade name of "Red Caps," which he claims is owned by him. According to Davis, the singers signea an rignis to me uue over tu uuu.

making a record, all of Kenney Loses 2nd Round; Case Postponement Nixed nmjvw YORK With accusations and injunctions flying back and forth between the complainants in the Inkspots case, the latest ruling in the hotly contested court action affects tne jenney siae oi tae dwub. K.nnsv's lawyers had requested a postponement of the trial, which is VioHniori1 to come berore tne ou preme Court on Decemoer out according to a ruling by Judge Wasserf ogeL who is hearing the case, this was cemea, ana me maa will go on as scheduled. Kenneys request for postponement was based on the fact that he wanted to go to Detroit to nu an engagement which had been booked for the act by the Gale office long hfnM th ini rracas Dean. inn was the only date left to be filled after the zanzmar engagement oinaaa. which will be December 1.

since the Paramount date was can celled after dissensions stanea. judge's ruling makes it Impossible for the act to go tnrougn wii Detroit date. When the case comes to triai on ha fourth, it will be with every hnHv1 actions beine tried on the itov. Deck Watson and Char lie Fuqua, both original members of the Inkspots, are asKing damages, and restraint of use of the inKspots titie allu subsequent representation oi nim mmf am anla owner of the title, They also request an accounting of the act nnancn. action also concerns liseii wim me ffa with the of contract breach not having entered into it as yet.

'HARLEM JIVE SOLID; BURLEY LOADED NEW YORK Dan Burley, man aging editor or a nanem weoaijr, and author of "Harlem was mntt Mnnt after men in town this week following publication of his widely publicised handbook. To the amazement of "serious thinkers and jive arwst iiba nnriev'B book, which he is oubllshtng himself, sold more than S.000 copies in five days. Burley. on. of the most popu man in trie City took it aft in stride and promised something better tne "Meanwhile," he said, "I'm down i.w 14.

man found wltn It. a If prnnnil with it. and wTed with 'lL In other words, rma bip kitty from New Yawk City" PHONOGRAfH RICOROS raaturlna the latest is deaee, diom and splrituel reeorea Sewi 6e poetase wr eauioe WliaUT MUSIC SHOP X434 W. jiKB ST VHlVAWl. BIG NAMES ON "JUBILEE HOLLYWOOD "Jubilee," Armed Wnrcm tranaerintion radio show.

emanatlnsr weekly from NBC, fea tured a galaxy of talent last Mon day merit neaded dv jacx nny. "Rochester" Eddie Anderson, Erskine Hawkins' orchestra, and Salika Pettiford. orsranist cianiBt. The previous week saw another errand show spotlighting Lena yrz noma um ogo 'Hot Lips Page Holiday Ready ever which Is denied in signea amaaviu Dy all members of the act. Anotner affidavit was also signed by Steve Gibson, leader of the act, in which he takes full credit ior tne origin of tha title.

Anton R. Selsral. attorney ior tne Red Cans, and their manager, Nat Naxarro, declare that the outcome of the case will decide more than luat a disagreement between his rlineta and the record company, According to him. a Doint of law affecting ail recording arusus ana their future actions is involved, namely, whether a recording com pany, by virtue oi its piaiter pro duction, can uunu ui a for ever precluding its use in omer hranches of entertainment." Such a decision, he said, would be con trary to all precedent ana couia seriously injure many ouier retuiu lng performers. RKSkRVES DECISION After hearing both sides of the case.

Justice Kenneth M. O'Brien reserved his decision, although Ben iamln Starr, attorney for the plain tiff, had asked for an immmedlate opinion, since the act's engagement at the theatre was almost up. But the plea was to no avail. And Billie For Apollo mww Ynnif Hollidav and Hot Lips Paige and his band will be the top attractions in the stage show at the Apollo theatre during the week beginning Friday, December 1. Billie Holliday's rise to fame is one of the romances or tne tneatre.

uompieieiy ILXv. S. 1 aavan or elsrnt years SKO. mars today one of the topnotcn record stars and stage attractions. Many 'ii regard ner as 1 rcspuugiuis I the success of Cafe Society, both uptown and downtown.

Her unique style and the cellence of her renditions has marked her by critics as be i the outstanding "race" singer. BiUie's annual appear I ances a ivt I Apollo are al I I ways arala occa W'lm sions. Six and Hot IJds Paige even songs per show are the rule. Hot Lips Paige is also an outstanding favorite in the world of swing music: As a cornetist, he is in the same ciass wno uou n'M strong. Boy I Eldrldge and ftx Stewart.

i present pmmj been organised about three years. a a tiaunilv happens, it is being aug mented for its appearance at the revue cast at the Apollo next week includes tnree acts which have never before appeared in Harlem: Johnny Gardner, dancer, and master of ceremonies; Rastus Murray, comedian. and the "tour I'in up uim, batic skaters. Duke Pens 'Blue'topia' For Carnegie Date NEW YORK In response to the enthusiasm evoked by the premiere performance of his new composition, Blue topla," on the Blue Network Contemporary Composer aerie last Tuesday night, Duke Ellington has decided to incorporate it into the program of his Carnegie Hall concert on December 19. "BluetopU" was written as Ellington' contribution to a ls week series featuring the new works of America leading composer.

According to Mr. Ellington, "It expresses through tne bine form, the yearning of the world for the Utopia of the brotherhood of MCDANIEL SCORES IN TS A FAMILY' HOLLYWOOD Brass preview of Sol Leaser's riotous comedy, production. "Three Is A Family." which depicts the current wartime problems of nuaoanu, neip, ano housing shortages, was staged last week at Ambassador Hotefs thea tre with a reception and buffet following in the Variety room. Directed by Edward Ludwlg, the film version of John Golden's stage success features Marjorie Reynolds, Fred Brady, Arthur Lake, Fay Balnter, Charles Buggies and John Phlllber. Hattie McDaniel essays the role of the household maid: no one in the family knows her name and everyone Is afraid to ask, for fear of offending her.

One of the family hired her in a New York subway when they saw everyone else look ing at her witn the same inougni In mind. Her escapades once she is a member of the household pro vide a laughs. series of sioe spuiiing 'Night And Day' Features Sepians wnT.T.YWOOD Castlnr is under wav "for Warner Brother's produc uui T)i, film will portray the life of Cole Porter, noted composer and musician. Cary urant nas oeen nvnio as mala laail. Michael CurtU win oirecu included in the picture will be a ft AMltWviVA Bia sequence which wm le career of the celebrated "Brick tODM of International rame.

Earl Dancer, it 1 understood, has been retained" by the studio a a taArmlcal director. Thus far. ho one has been named for the top sepia lead, although names are being bantered about at a dime Nina Mae McMnne, according I. fa definitely set for a worthwhile role. WHIN IN WASHINGTON, VISIT CLUi BENGASI Mecca of Cafe Society in the East 1411.21 YPU STRIXT.

N. W. WASHINOTON t. The dinner was held at ine Grand Street Boys' club, and was attended by a host of prominent persons. After dinner speakers included men prominent in many walks of life, and some of the most silver tongued orators of the eitv.

Former Mayor Jimmie Walk Notables Fete Famed Composer By IZZT NTCW YORK Exactly one year after its original schedule date. the Negro Actors' guild and friends of W. C. Handy tendered him a birthday testimonial dinner last Sunday night First planned in honor of the noted composer's 70th birthday, the celebration was forced to be postponed when he met with a serious accident which kept him bedridden for some months, but went through as scheduled on the occasion of his 71st birthday. a 1 A 4 er, wno was scneauiea io wmw master, was unable to be present due to illness.

DUi Aian coreui, executive secretary of Theatre Au thority, and one of tne rounaers nf tha Neern Actors Guild, was an able substitute. Speakers included License Commissioner faul moss, Dave Elman of. the Hobby LoDby rail in ihow. Elmer Carter. Gene (ASCAP) Buck, Harry Hershfield, Joe Laurie, Leigh Whlpper and Judze Goldstein.

"CREDIT TO U. 8." In paying tribute to Air. Hanay, who besides being the composer of the immortal SL Louis Blues" and many more which tagged him "Daddy of the Blues," is also the treasurer of tne XNegro acwh Guild, Commissioner Moss spoke of him as "a credit to the city or wew York, and even further as a credit to the United States of America." Joe Laurie, in his speech called him the "Shakespeare of the Blues." Mr. Handy was presented two gifts, one a set of rawhide travel ing cases, witn a oneicaae to match. The other was a 14 kt.

gold money clip with his name and address engraved on one side, and the first four bars of the "St. Louis Blues" on the other. After the speeches and presentation were over, Lucille Hegeman sang and Lillian Brown Evans sang some of the other blues numbers which have made him famous. Continuing his sweep tnrougn the musical ranks, Billy and his boys carry out a series of dates In the East, then head back to the Midwest to Chicago for a shot at the Downtown theatre. A few more one nignters ana some maestro moves into tne Apono theatre in New York for tne tjnrist mas holidays.

In the brief time Eckstine has fronted his own band, he has tn nntlnnnl fame and Is destined to be acclaimed one of the finds of the year. 211 W. C. HANDY presence as tribute were Canada Lee, Langston Hughes, Carl Van Veehten. Doolev Wilson, Hall Johnson.

J. Rosamond Johnson, Will Voderv. Harry T. Burleigh, Mrs. Charlotte Hawkins Brown, Andy Raxaf, J.

C. Johnson, Lucky Roharta. and cast members from Carmen Jones and "Anna "Carmen Jones" and both Among those who tendered their Lucas ta. tine Marks The Spot Billy Eckstine Sweeps Midwest; Heads For East is CLEVELAND. Ohio Billy Eckstine and his oashing men of music completely captivated Ohio over the Thanksgiving holiday.

On last Tuesday, he scored heavily at the Colosseum in Cincinnati, where he t. a i Ka11Mm in a prime iavonte; men ne nit uuugsimn a xu uuii Turkey Day eve. and played to a capacity house, un i nanaegiving night the voice ano me crew wu. over at the Public auditorium. Flennoy Trio Clicks In L.A.

HOLLYWOOD Rapidly forging to the front the Lorenzo Flennoy trio may follow in the footsie nf Kinsr Cole as the next Callforn combo to scale the ladder of success. They are presently holding forth at Club Suzi classy nitery in filmland. Capitol Records have signed them to wax a series platters US1 SZPARATI COLUMN FOR EACH STYll QUANTITY MtN'8 on. COLOR WANTIC PRICE 1 HEASuaEMprrs WAIST I SL 1 SCAT ih. 3 KNEE ih.

rt 51 UHCTM of Ccs! cad Doprtgcn Cooglt Wooglt Stcrs NEW YORK Th Jump king of swing. Coon Baste, aaef one of the' ton female swing pianists in the world. IMrOUT uooegaa aua slbar, i will give their, inter pretations of that internation. al art form, boogie woogie, when they appear aa gveeto of honor at the fourth seaalon in Trummy Youngs weekly series of all star swing eon certs, to. be held on Sunday afternoon, December from four to eight at the Lincoln Square center, 63 West Mth street.

I TSSn ruMlise Mti vary week N4iJ sefeeel You remember how America thrilled at voice came over the radio planes have bombed Tokyo!" thrill! arain and asrain to learn fhow Lieutenant Colonel Doolittle led his men in the greatest gamble oi tne war how they loosed their bombs on the city how some were forced to abandon their pianes over anu how they found their way out I Now that story reaches the screen in M's mighty film. "Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo 1 SMNCM TRACY a Uutnant Coienal JAMES M. DOOUmj VAN JOHNSON Capfah Ta W. Itraa lotstr wAucn Corporal ThetclMr Now you can see for yourself what that adventure meant to the men who went out to avenge Pearl Harbor the human story behind the boys wno ere nome and sweethearts and wives to take part in one of the most daring adventures of the war! Thirty mnr1 Over Tokvo is the story of their courage and their glory I Director Merwn LeRov and Producer Sam Zimbalist have imbued Captain Ted W. Lawson's thrill story with mounting gripping icuaivu and warm human unaerstanaing.

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