International projectionist (July-Dec 1934)

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December 1934 INTERNATIONAL PROJECTIONIST 19 in Section 3 of the State law, was intended to have so broad a meaning. "If it were otherwise, there is a possibility that organized labor might find its hard-won extra-judicial remedies of strike, boycott and picketing imperiled." The basis of the Local 306 case was th^t, quite apart from the issue of contract expiration, the exhibitors had fired its members in order to make room for members of a dual organization which, Local 306 charged and according to decisions by both the Regional Labor Board and the lower courts, was a company union the members of which were absolutely under the domination of the employers. Thus, even though the discharge in itself be legal, charged the Local, its effect was to bring about a violation of recovery measures. This charge appeared well-founded, since only 30 dual organization members replaced the 56 Local 306 men. This point appears to have been lost in the shuffle of court proceedings, whether due to legal incompetence or what is not known. The exhibitor defense was that they were complying with the NRA; that anyhow the NRA violates the U. S. Constitution : that Congress had no power to enact the law. and that it provides for "excessive punishment." The P. R. A., continued the owner's defense, became "academic" after the film industry code was signed in December. 1933; and, in any event, neither Local 306 nor anybody else had any right to sue under that code. "LENS DESIGN", BY RAYTON An interesting paper entitled "Lens Design" was presented by Wilbur B. Rayton. of the Bausch & Lomb Optical Co.. at a recent meeting of the Atlantic Coast Section of the S.M.P.E. This paper, in non-mathematical language, will be published in these columns in the near future. PROJECTION CREW HEROES IN NEW YORK FIRE Fire in the auditorium of the Strand Theatre, first de-luxe picture house on Broadway, N. Y. City, provided the setting for a remarkable display of coolheadedness and heroism on the part of two projectionist members of Local 306, N. Y. After burning fiercely for some time under the roof and over the theatre auditorium, the fire broke into the theatre, showering sparks and giving off dense clouds of smoke. Amazing Rescue Feat The alarm was sounded, and the patrons began to file out. The manager requested that the projectionists stick to their posts and continue projecting the picture just as long as they possibly could, as an aid in maintaining order among the crowd. This was done. When conditions became unbearable, Reflector Shields (FORMERLY MIR-O-GUARDS) sweep the country! CUT REFLECTOR COSTS 75% AND IMPROVE PROJECTION A deluge of orders from all over the country for Reflector Shields proves the universal acceptance of this marvelous new projection aid. Endorsed by leading pro jectionists. Cuts costs sharply. Reflector Shields are now available for all types of lamps. See your supply dealer today. Orders filled in order of receipt. Distributed only through Dealers by REFLECTOR SHIELD CO. 235 Fourth Ave. New York, N. Y. FOR SUPREX ARCS Illustrating the Type 45 H.I. rectifier for the modern arc lamps using the new SUPREX carbons POLYPHASE FOREST RECTIFIERS for ALL projection needs • Forest rectifiers are available for any and every projection or sound reproducing system requirement. • Forest Rectifiers are the very best obtainable because they are built by pioneers in the art who have specialized in this work for the past 20 years. • This concentration on rectifiers is your guarantee of fine construction and absolute dependability. • Consult your favorite supply dealer, or write to us direct for detailed information. Sold by Theatre Supply Dealers Everywhere FOREST MANUFACTURING CORP. Belleville U. S. A. New Jersey