International projectionist (Jan 1943-Dec 1944)

IN THE SPOTLIGHT (Continued from page 13) the fallacy of trying to give his theatre patrons a first-class show with worn or damaged projection equipment. It just can't he done. Film damaged hy defective parts in the projection machine should he returned to the exchanges with a notation to that effect, and it will then be up to the exchanges themselves to see that such conditions are not permitted to continue. The conservation of film is an important war measure and we must avoid those practices that cause unnecessary damage. # Frank X. Smith, member of Local No. 458, has been elected trustee for three years by the Portland. Maine Central Labor Union. 0 The Governor's Councillor, Clarence Barnes, Mansfield, Mass., has filed three bills in opposition to labor, which will be opposed by the Massachusetts State Federation of Labor. One bill would seek to license all labor unions and have them file returns of their financial standing; another would prohibit unions from permitting persons acting in their behalf to contribute funds for political purposes, and the third bill would prevent unions from assessing or collecting fees or dues except from bona fide members or application men. We shall be very much interested in the outcome of these proposed bills, and will report on them in this department as soon as we hear anything further on the matter. , • Local 182, Boston. Mass., held its annual election recently and Thad Barrows was re-elected president for the 26th consecutive year. James F. Burke, business agent, continues in office for another year. Other officers elected were B. McGaffigan, vice-president; A. R. Moulton, financial secretary; J. Rosen, treasurer; J. Nuzzolo. L. Pirovano, and J. Gibbons', executive board members, and J. Richie, sergeant-at-arms. # The success of a union depends upon well-trained and well-informed leadership. It is impossible to effect a satisfactory working agreement through collective bargaining when unfriendly officeholders are in charge of negotiations. The stability of a labor union and the welfare of its members rests wholly upon the shoulders of its leaders, who should be chosen for their ability to enforce agreements as well as to negotiate them. # At the recent annual election of officers for Local 444, New Kensington and Tarentum, Penna., Bill Bordonaro was re-elected president sans opposition. The other officers elected are Bernie Zampa rini, vice-president; I. E. Fike, business agent, and Clyde Johnson, as recording secretary. J. J. McCluskey and Joe Kadluk were re-elected executive board members. Local 444 was our first assignment as International Representative— that is going back some years. 9 Last month we made mention of the fact that Jerry Littenberg (Altec) had enlisted in the navy, but it seems we were a bit premature. Although Jerry filed his application for enlistment in the navy some time ago, he has not yet been called. Let us know when you get that famous "Greetings" letter, Jerry, and we will wish you good luck all over again. • We don't think the I. A. business agents in Canada would have any difficulty in getting the Canadian government to exercise the ruling in '"Kings Rules and Admiralty Regulations" whereby any licensed projectionist in the British Empire taking precedence over a non-licensed projectionist. We understand that the Canadian National Film Board has under its jurisdiction (Vancouver to Nova Scotia) about 50 traveling theatres. These mobile units are equipped with 16 mm. projectors, and ALWAYS , OPEN Your Motiogrnph Dealer Doesn't Sleep Either Do not hesitate to call him any hour of the day or night for best quality service on any type of equipment. Specializing in service, he is equipped with latest tools and machinery for doing every job quickly and with precision and efficiency. By actual experience he has become expert in the repair of all makes of equipment, not just one, for he has been free to sell the products of all manufacturers, not being bound to any restricted and affiliated group. Impartial investigation reveals that the Motiograph dealer is always the best dealer in town because he has been selected as exclusive representative of leading manufacturers. He is the owner of his business and as a fixture in your community he must live with his promises and his work. His success depends upon serving you satisfactorily. MOTIOGRAPH, inc. ESTABLISHED 1896 4431 West Lake Street • Chicago, Illinois FEBRUARY 1943 19