The Exhibitor (Jun-Oct 1939)

"Don’t Hamper Growth” Differing with the television standards that have been set up by the Radio Manufacturing Association, Allen B. DuMont warned the Society of Motion Picture Engineers recently against the adoption of standards that might hinder the future development of the television art. "Engineering progress comes only through con¬ stant, continued research and development,” he said. "It is obvious, therefore, that at some future date our present-day so-called high-definition television will compare only with the chrystal detector, headphone days of radio. At that time, however, there will be a tremendous investment by the public in television receiving equipment, and the obsolescence of such an investment will not be cordially received. It is necessary, however, that such changes take place, and the problem of the present-day engineer is to design his re¬ ceiving equipment in anticipation of such changes.” Bowes Given Tele Receiver As a practical token of appreciation for his contributions to better radio entertainment, Ma¬ jor Edward Bowes was recently presented with a DuMont television receiver at the broadcast honoring the city of Passaic, New Jersey. Pres¬ entation was made by President Allen B. DuMont, Allen B. DuMont Laboratories, Inc., assisted by general sales manager Leonard F. Cramer. A MESSAGE TO THE EXHIBITOR Dear Sir: It has been proved that money spent to insure proper planning of the the¬ atre does not increase the total cost. Proper planning can in tact save money by eliminating waste in materials, time and ineffective results. If you contem¬ plate remodeling or building a new theatre, write for information on the type of service which will fit your prob¬ lem and budget. Cordially, BEN SCHLANGER 117 West 46th Street New York P. S.: If you are going to be in New York for the World's Fair, drop in to say hello and to discuss your planning problems. WAGNER Multiple-Size Silhouette Letters and 3-in-l Mounting Units (Glass-inirame Construction.) Send lor literature. WAGNER SIGN SERVICE. Inc. CHICAGO NEW YORK DETROIT TORONTO BETTER MANAGEMENT The FCC Chronicle Applications Received ALLEN B. DuMONT LABORATORIES, INC., Passaic, New Jersey — For CP for a new (portable, mobile) television broadcast station on 60,000 to 86,000 kilocycles (also 15,6000 to 16,200 kilocycles)!, with 5 0 watts power both visual and aural, with A3 and A5 emission. ALLEN B. DuMONT LABORATORIES INC., Passaic, New Jersey. — For a construction permit for changes in the equipment of television station W2XVT, to add frequencies 60,000 to 86,000 kilocycles, and increase aural and visual power to 5 kilowatts. ALLEN B. DuMONT LABORATORIES, INC., Manhattan, New York. — For a construc¬ tion permit for a new television broadcast sta¬ tion, located at 515 Madison Avenue, New York City, on the frequency band 60,000 to 86,000 kilocycles, aural and visual power of one kilowatt, with A3 and A5 emission. BM-2 5 ALLEN B. DuMONT LABORATORIES, INC., Washington, D. C. — For a construction permit for a new television broadcast station located at 14th and F Streets, N. W., on 42,000 to 56,000 and 60,000 to 86,000 kilocycles, with one kilowatt aural and visual power. KOLORAMA LABORATORIES, INC., Irv¬ ington New Jersey. — For a construction permit for a new television broadcast station on 2,000 to 2,100 kilocycles, with 500 watts power, visual only, with A 5 emissions; to be located at 168 Colt Street. THE MAY DEPARTMENT STORES COM¬ PANY, Los Angeles, California. — For a construc¬ tion permit for a television station to be oper¬ ated on 60,000 to 86,000 kilocycles, with one kilowatt power, with A3 and A 5 emission. THE LOUISVILLE TIMES COMPANY, Louisville, Kentucky. — For a construction permit for a new facsimile station on 2S,700 kilo¬ cycles, with unlimited time, 500 watts power, A3 and A4 emission, to be located at a point 2 Ys miles northeast of Eastwood, Kentucky. 141 • • • . . . interiors can be created only by that touch of genius, as applied by experts whose long training in interior decorat¬ ing has made them unexcelled in iheir field. Smart showmen choose NOVELTY, for into every theatre goes a theatrical ex¬ perience of over 20 years. We point with pride to these installations executed by NOVELTY MARGATE THEATRE . Margate, N. J. CONVENTION HALL 5: !: new tor* state Fair WESTHAMPTON THEATRE^ ^ HORTICULTURS N|“ = SENATE THEATRE . Harrisburg Pa. New York Md MAIN THEATRE . Columbus, Ohio CENTRE THEATRE . Baltimore, Md. 20th Year of Service SCENIC STUDIOS, Inc. INTERIOR DECORATORS Draperies • Stage Curtains • Wall Treatments 318-320 West 48th Street * New York City May 17, 1939