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I 1 sta 1^ "Ko Clinglite Letters A kit of pliable, red plastic letters for slide and film titling has been announced by Clingtite Products (4844 S. Ashland Ave., Chicago, Illinois). The letters are said to adhere :o glass, steel, and all non-porous surfaces without use of glue or other adhesives and to remove as easily without damage to the surface. A complete kit consists of two 8" x 10" title boards and 157 large one-inch letters, numerals, symbols, and animated characters. Free samples and an "idea list" are available from the Clingtite Products company. Long-Play Envelopes Development of a new type of envelope for long-play records, which for the first time permits individual records to be readily identified when stacked vertically on library shelves, s been announced by RCA-Victor. e envelope features stiff book-type "backbone" on which the artist's name and the title of composition are imprinted in clear legible type. The newenvelope will be used in packaging all long-play Red Seal albums beginning with current releases. Projection-type Kinescope The Tube Department of the RCA Victor Division has announced a new seven-inch projection-type kinescope capable of providing a 20-by-15-foot picture when used with a suitable reflective optical system. Similar in design and appearance to RCA's earlier projection kinescope, the new tube IRCA-7WP4) features a faceplate urvature designed for use in reflecive optical systems having an 80-foot throw. The older type was designed for systems with an optimum throw of 60 feet. Pictrol Lens Attachment The Pictrol, a new low-priced lens attachment announced by Craftsmen's Guild (1001 N. Orange Drive, Hollywood 38, California), is said to enable any photographer to achieve results formerly obtained only through the use of high-priced, variable diffuse image lenses. Used in conjunction with any lens, Pictrol converts it into a variable soft-focus lens, which gives any degree of diffusion. Attached to an enlarger, Pictrol is said to eliminate retouching as well as spotting. Siemens Splicer The "featherweight" German-made Siemens splicer and editing board for 16mm film may be secured in this country through the Ercona Camera Corporation (527 5th Ave., New York 17). The splicing unit is described as one of the simplest, most compact, and most eflScient to appear on the market CURRENT MATERIALS MOTION PICTURES I 6mm films announced here are sound and black and white, unless otherwise indicated. Write directly to the source for purchase and/or rental prices or consult your local audiovisual dealer. Sponsored free-loan films are so marked. n Encyclopaedia Britannica Films, Wilmette, 111. Library Story (1 reel, color) — shows the workings of a modern library. Tippy — The Town Dog (1 reel, color) — primary-grade story showing the organization of a community through the adventures of a dog. India (Pakistan and the Union of India) (1% reels) — pictures some of the religious, social, economic, and climatic factors influencing the lives of the people of India. Working Together (2 reels) — documentary case history of managementlabor diff'erences and ultimate cooperation in a pencil factory; produced by Eddie Albert Productions, Inc., for the Twentieth Century Fund. It Takes Everybody to Build This Land (2 reels) — explains the interdependence of modern society through the use of historical material and folksongs. Laplanders (1 reel) — shows a typical family in its day's work, on the slow trek to the reindeer grazing grounds, and through the preparations for the long winter night. Other EBFilms releases during the summer were Rules and Laws, Three Fairytales (Rumpelstilzkin, Sleeping Beauty, The Golden Axe), Song Series (Stephen Foster, James A. Bland, Negro spirituals and work songs). Airplane Trip to Mexico, Understanding Vitamins, Introduction to Biology, A Picture of Britain, Caribbean, Buma — African Sculpture Speaks. n Family Films, 8840 W. Olympic Blvd., Beverly Hills, Calif. The Living Bible (13 films, 11/2 reels each) — series of Bible-teaching films produced in cooperation with Protestant denominational leaders. Titles: Birth of the Savior, Childhood of Jesus, First Disciples, Woman at the Well, Jesus at Nazareth and Capernaum, Jesus and the Lepers, Thirty Pieces of Silver, The Upper Room, Betrayal in Gethsemane, Jesus before the High Priest, Trial Before Pilate, The Lord Is Risen, The Lord's Ascension. {16mm films continued on next page) • • • INSPIRING FILMS about the Suuduy School ■ Here are three brand-new films that capture the challenge and dranna of Sunday School in a new way. Sure to be widely used by churches of all denominations. SCRIPTURE PRESS FILMS produced by Cavalcade Productions DOORWAYS TO DECISION An unusual film built around a dramatic incident in a Sunday School visitation campaign. STARS IN YOUR CROWN A challenge to every Sunday School teacher to greater service for Christ. GOD'S ACRE OF DIAMONDS A stirring documentary of the Sunday School's evangelistic outreach. • 16 mm sound • Black and while • 20 minutes running time Y ScUe M2O RENTAL $6 Take advantage of this opportunity to insure more church business for your film hbrary. Write today for information on the purchase of these outstanding new films for the church. jcnprHt-e ^^t-ess 434 south WABASH • CHICAGO 5, ILLINOIS September, 1952 Writing for more information? Mention EDUCATIONAL SCREEN. 297