International projectionist (Jan 1943-Dec 1944)

than 35 miles per hour? Do you spread rumors? Do you waste fats and grease? Are you consistent in your purchase of -war bonds or stamps? Do you make unnecessary purchases? Take stock of yourself and you will soon have the answer. • We have just received a very interesting letter from our old friend. Merle Chamberlin. chief projectionist at the M-G-M studios in Hollywood, Calif. Among other things he states that 30 members from his local (No. 165. Hollywood) are now in the service, and 15 more, including himself, are slated to don Uncle Sam's khaki very shortly. The remaining members have formed a pool, each man donating one dollar, and with this money the local, from time to time, sends gift packages to the members in the armed forces. • Marvin M. Manheimer, Local No. 418, Camden, N. J., is now the chief projectionist at Drew Field, Tampa, Fla. Marvin's theatre officer is Lt. Stanley F. Kraft, a concert violinist in private life. • Thad Barrows, of Local 182, Boston, Mass., advises us that his local is well represented in the armed forces of our country. Up to the present writing the following members are now in the service: Jacob Adams, Francis L. Brink, Herman Costa, Wm. Fallon, Chas. W. Fermoyle, Herman D. Fox, Jos. P. Griffin, George W. Hookailo, Michael Keller, Wm. Driscoll, Walter Katz, Frank Laby, Gordon Lyons, Jr., Jos. Muzzolo, Jr., and Edward P. O'Neil, Jr. Good luck, boys — we're rooting for you. • We got a belly laugh out of this one: A big city newspaper editor in this country had to check by telephone with a Cockney pilot who figured in the news of the day, for the name of his home town. The editor could not get the name clearly, so in the American newspaper custom he asked the Cockney to spell it. Quickly came this reply: "E for 'Erbert, A wot 'orses heat, L w'ere yer goes w'en yer dies, / wot yer sees wive, N wot lay an hegg, G Gowd bless me!" • Ed Friedman, former projectionist at the Riviera Theatre, Scranton, Penna., and a member of Scranton Local No. 329, is .now stationed at the Great Lakes Training Station. • Motion picture theatres have definitely been put in the non-essential classification by the Canadian government. As a result of the "no priority" ruling of the powers that be, it will not be possible to obtain replacements of any projection equipment. It is now up to the men in the projection room to take the best possible care of their equipment and to see that the theatres are kept running as long as possible. Although our own WPB ruling is not as severe as that of the Canadians, our boys must do their part in helping to keep the theatres open for the duration. 0 Altec's popular Broadway representative, Jerry Littenberg, has enlisted with Uncle Sam's navy, and R. W. Kautzky, an oldtimer in this industry, has taken charge of Jerry's "beat." On behalf of the Broadway projectionists, we extend our best wishes to Jerry; and to you, Kautzky, we roll out the welcome mat. Incidentally, while on the subject, another Altec man, R. J. Belmont, assistant treasurer, has joined the army and is now stationed at Fort Dix, N. J. • Leonard Raff, son of Al Raff, member of Local 306, New York City, has returned home on furlough after seeing action on the African front. Young Raff is a survivor of the "Joseph Hewes," one of the first transports sunk off Morocco, but his parents did not know of this until they heard the news broadcast over the radio. • Local No. 356, St. Paul, Minn., has just held its 29th annual election of officers, and we have been advised by Russ Van Vliet, the press secretary, that all officers were unanimously elected. The elected men are: Anthony Lether, president; McPheron, vice-president; Walter J. Palm, secretary; Walter Hoffman, treasurer; James Smithers, assistant treasurer; Leon Crosland, business agent; Gene Holms, sergeant-at-arms, and Robert Jutten, chairman of the executive board. Brothers Wallace, McGlenn, and Ludwig are the other members of the board. After election a collation, which was arranged by Brothers Gates, Helmer, and Jutten, was held for the membership and a good time was had by all. 6 Al Criswell, former secretary of Pittsburg, Penna., Local 171, has a new job. He has been certified as a War Production Trainer (whatever that is) by the WPB for the duration. 0 The sixth order issued by the WLB since the President's stabilization edict of October 3rd, was that wage increases set by contracts would receive their approval. Individual wage adjustments can be made without approval of the WLB if they fall in cm-tain prescribed limitations. Automatic, wage increases are among the adjustments approved. Keep this tip under your hats until the right time for your local to act. m The Third District (New England) held its annual convention last month in Worcester. Mass. Jimmy Brennan presided at the meeting in his usual calm and efficient manner. I. A. Pres. Richard Walsh and Sec.-Treas. Lou Krouse were in attendance, as was yours truly. At the meeting Thad Barrows, Jimmy O'Brien, Fred Newcomb, Jack Hauser, and John Shay were appointed to serve on a very important committee, the purpose of which cannot be disclosed at this time. Incidentally, International Projectionist was unanimously endorsed at this convention also. 9 We also attended the Indiana State Association meeting which was held in Indianapolis several weeks ago. Frank Stickling represented the I. A. office, and the meeting was conducted by Roger Kennedy. Many important matters were discussed, and the subjects of manpower and wage and hour commissions were thoroughly gone over. Arthur Lyday, Local 194, Indianapolis, held his own on all matters brought before the body and proved that he is constantly on his toes where I. A. interests are concerned. • Albert S. Johnstone, member of Local No. 293, New Orleans, La., has been appointed chief projectionist for the Saenger Circuit. We have known Al for a quarter of a century and take personal pride in his promotion. That he will make an efficient chief is attested to by Harry Rubin, projection supervisor for the Paramount Circuit. • A new organization has been formed in the state of New Jersey which is trying to "muscle in" on the territory belonging to the I. A. for the past 50 years. These newcomers seem to be of the opinion that they can come into our jurisdiction and commence wielding the "big stick," as it were. They are trying to oust the I. A. projectionists from a certain theatre circuit, but we place our money on the Alliance when it comes to a showdown of strength. Any takers? • The projectionists and stage hands of Locals 14 and 324, Albany, N. Y., donated their services at a party recently held at the Plaza Theatre in Albany, for the entertainment of men who were about to enter the armed forces. That's showing the proper spirit — if you don't go yourself, you might at least try to ease the burden of the chap who does. He will remember it for a long while. • Maybe some of you boys would like to know where the Altec service man occasionally disappears to. Well, here is the dope on several of the men: Stan {Continued on page 20) JANUARY 1943 13