International projectionist (Jan 1963-June 1965)

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ing the take-up sprocket while permitting the film to run off the intermittent sprocket, and. because of the shelf, the lack of a front plate, and the open port, to continue on out and downward. This was one occasion when two members of an audience certainly go/ the feel of the picture. Dm. C. Blanchard Department of Audio Visual Education Claremont Graduate School Claremont, California There are lots of old-tirners in the projection game that had experiences such as this, and we think it's pleasant reading about them. We thank Mr. Blanchard and offer this column for others' reminiscences. Ed. iP Spirit of 1-7-7-6 At 25-30 Club The Spirit of 76 prevailed at the final meeting of the summer for the 25-30 Club at the Hotel Claridge in New York. Good will toward all was the keynote of the speeches, short and inspiring. To an assemblage well aware of a troubled world, the speakers stressed their gratitude to the projectionists for a minimum of labor, health and political worries. "For this we should be thankful." declared president William C. Anderson. Abraham Kalmus. returning from a world-tour of camera wonders, was honored. His work was looked upon as a credit to all. Little else to do by way of appreciation but for Abe and Bea Kalmus to throw a party, which they did. As Morris J. Rotker pointed out, "It does us all good to see the smiling faces of the boys as they entered this room." "How much better it is to hear the wisecracks our members heard on the way to the meeting than sly digs and unpleasant rumors." added Mr. Rotker. the recording secretary. And in good humor the champ moocher, name kept secret, who borrows cigarettes. brought hearty laughter. All but the man's name was revealed, although it didn't mean anything because his theatre' was mentioned and his own laughter was loudest. The second Thursday in January, 1%4, was avowed for the announced big annual event at a New York hotel. iP IA Takes Firm Stand On Uninspected Film The following letter has been sent to all IATSE Operators and Mixed locals. Film Exchanges, General Managers and the Minister of Travel Publicity for the Province of Ontario in Canada bv the International vice president A. L. Pat Travers in his capacity as business manager of Toronto Operators Local 173: "The condition of film being shipped to theatres has. over the past years, become progressively worse. This is understandable, as the inspecting personnel has been reduced considerably. "Appeals to the distributors, while being recognized, have not produced the desired results. The director, Theatres Branch, has apparently withdrawn from film exchange supervision, which has certainly not helped. "The projectionist, usually working alone since the reduction of booth personnel, and with ever increasing responsibilities, does not have the time to repair film which should be received in good condition from the supplier. "A motion has therefore been passed by Focal 173. Toronto Motion Picture Projectionists Union, at a regular meeting: 'That film will be run as received from the exchange or repaired on an overtime hourly basis charged to the theatre.' This rule will become effective at once." iP Strong Electric Has New Brochure on Rectifier Models, Uses A new brochure on rectifiers for use as powrer supply for projection arc lamps has been made available by The Strong Electric Corp. Featured is the Bi-Powr silicon stack transformerrectifier for use with two lamps, now available in four ratings: 60-85 ampere /35-45 volts, 75-105 ampere 7 48-61 volts, 90-135 ampere / 56-70 volts, and 120-160 ampere / 58-75 volts. The Bi-Powr employs two silicon stack assemblies, one for each output. The life expectancy is greatly lengthened due to the fact that there is no "aging" of the elements. Since there is no aging, there can be no unbalance in the units, and hence, no flicker on the screen caused by unbalance in power supply. A copy of the brochure will be sent to anyone addressing a request to the Strong Electric Corp., 31 City Park Avenue. Toledo 1. Ohio. iP There's Plenty for You At CENTURY! . . and from CENTURY only dramatic, New ALL TRANSISTOR sound systems *True high-fidelity, distortion free. *Low installation cost, minimum space needs. Increased reliability, less maintenance. No vacuum tubes, no photoelectric cells. *and the only American-made 70 mm 35 theatre projection systems SEE YOUR CENTURY DEALER . . . for bigger, brighter projection. CENTURY PROJECTOR CORP. New York 19, N. Y. International Projectionist July, 1963