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SEGRET i ———_—_— of This reference set out iMormation received fro b7 GD «ins the period 5/8/48 through 5/20/48, which ine Tide € o Llowi ing: Ne £/10/42 an UndAduvidual wham Allen Smilev (29.9968) addressed Ve Of 27 f $U Gh LEME VAM PE Sk ey Vs) ea NY ee wa n 2 as Berman visited in Smiley's apartment, Berman said he was planning a testimonial dinner for Jimmy Tarantino, publisher of the "Holiywood Nite Life" magazine. Tt. was to be a surprise with Frank Sinatra and “others to be present. 3952 58-162 p.26 3 Fog . ~~ . “" . Fhe May 28, 1948 issue of "Plain Talk" (94-36511) contained an article, "The Washington Reporter", by 0.0. Dekom., The article stated that Frank Sinatra,who apparently joined the ranks of former fellow-travellers, was getting the smear-brush from the communist ridace. (Copy enclosed) 94-36511-82 encl. p.29 (28) /” . Los Angeles report dated 12/15/48 regarding Artie Shaw (100-358890) stated that Shaw signed several telegrams along with communists and known fellow travelers which were sent to Frank Sinatra at the time (no date) he was advised he was to be honored by the "Salute to Young America Committee" with a special award. Shaw also delivered - speeches and presented some of the awards’ on the occasion tHe awards ; were given, The Salute to Young America Committee was one of the tamporary fronts of the AYD. (various sources and confidential informants 100-358890-1 p.3 (44) 37 P 7 a _ 86 27