International projectionist (Jan 1943-Dec 1944)

the films are shown in remote districts. Why can't these units be manned by I. A. men? • The I. A. can boast of at least one woman member in the WAACS. Pearl Walker, member of Dallas, Texas Local B-53 signed up with the WAACS and is now stationed at Daytona Beach, Fla. We understand she is working hard for a commission — here's hoping you make the grade, Pearl. • At a special meeting of Local 306, New York City, a resolution was introduced and passed providing for a pension fund for old-timers. The adoption of this resolution now assures those members who have reached the age of 60 and wish to retire, and who have retained membership in the local for 20 consecutive years, a pension of $21 a week for the rest of their lives. In addition to their retirement pension, these members also participate in the $4,000 death benefit. Special credit should be accorded to Ben Stern, Eddie Stewart, Sam Salvino, Jimmy Ambrosio, and Abe Horowitz for the introduction of this worthy resolution. A swell job well done — and one that deserves recognition from the entire labor movement! # Fred Boekhout, business agent for Local 253, Rochester, N. Y., has started wage negotiations for his local. We place our money on Fred. • Abe Lang and Sam Price, both former ERPI men and members of Local 306, now employed by Paramount as projectionists, have been friends and neighbors for a number of years. The friendship of these men has been further cemented by their one common bond of sympathy — the paternal instinct in each is extremely strong. Lang, the senior member of this combine, is godfather to every stray cat in Long Island, while Price just became the father to his JESS S-JE? 55KT*. RCA Vicor DM H«a.o Corporation of America. installation and servicing of vital ,„« opening frcn ^f°<^^^^J ■„ theatres, >»■>«*»« Te e'ntite -« $^1&££ZZ2 lation and service group of RCA Victor ux porated within the new company jffftk RCA SERVICE COMPANY INC. ' ' ' '' A Radio Corporation of America Subsidiary Camden, N. J. CLAYTON BALL-BEARING EVEN TENSION TAKE-UPS For all projectors and sound equipments All take-ups wind film on 2, 4 and 5 inch hub reels. Silent Chain Drives THE CLAYTON REWINDER For perfect rewinding on 2000-foot reels. CLAYTON PRODUCTS CO. 31-45 Tibbert Avenue New York, N. Y. fourth child — a daughter, Karen Elizabeth. • Many years ago a former member of Chicago Local No. 110, John PaneGasser, joined the Metropolitan Opera Company, and his voice reecived the plaudits of Arthur Toscanini and the late Georgio Polacco, who at that time were also members of the opera company. Does anybody know of the present whereabouts of Pane-Gasser? NEW EDITION "BLUE BOOK OF PROJECTION" OFF THE PRESS The latest (seventh) edition of F. H. Richardson's "Bluebook of Projection" has been published by the Quigley Publishing Company. This new edition, which was edited by Aaron Nadell (Editor of I. P. before his induction in the Army) , brings the contents up-to-date with respect to both operating practices and equipment design. Among the special features of this edition are a new arrangement of material to facilitate reference, five chapters on general electricity, and four chapters on television. Richardson's initial textbook on projection was published in 1910, a few years after he had written a small manual of general instruction on projection. REPAIR PARTS STILL AVAILABLE Supply dealers still can obtain necessary repair parts for theatres, Ray Colvin, executive secretary of the Independent Equipment Dealers Protective Association has advised the association's members. Supply dealers who stocked up on any items before the emergency became acute will not be penalized, Colvin also reported. HE IS STILL THERE He may be a little hamstrung bygas rationing and oil rationing. He's got the "priorities" and his "B" card doesn't let him get very far. But — he's still there. He's got a glint in his eye and willingness in his heart and he's on the job to help see you through from here on out. "He", of course, is your National Theatre Supply Company representative — a good man to remember these days. NATIONAL THEATRE SUPPLY COMPANY 20 INTERNATIONAL, PROJECTIONIST