International projectionist (Jan-Dec 1947)

MONTHLY CHAT (Continued from page 3) atre would be "entirely different." This logical-sounding explanation is subject to a bit of analysis which may render it not so very simple. But first let's consider this interpolation of spot news events into a regular film program. The Doctor insisted that this offered no serious difficulty, particularly when the exact time of a forthcoming event could be accurately pre-determined. As for those spot happenings which might eventuate, say, midway through a feature film release (let's assume there would be 35 minutes remaining) , these could be held back until the feature ended. In any event, a delay of even 35 minutes, said the doctor, would certainly be a vast improvement over even the fastest coverage ever achieved by the movie newsreels. And so it would. But this department holds that any departure from "thewhile-it's-happening" flavor of a spot news event in itself makes of such a telecast only another type of delayed newsreel. But there's another and infinitely more important consideration. Whether the offering be a spot event, or a "delayed spot event," or a feature production — musical, dramatic, or what have you — our contention is that the home tele broadcasters, confronted with the opportunity of making the most gigantic killing of advertising money ever presented, are going to do just as good a job of programming for piping into a comfortable home as any national or urban syndicate will do for piping into a tele theatre. As between good stuff in one's own home for free, or picking onesself up and paying for a program of comparable entertainment value at the Gem Theatre on the corner — well, the Doctor didn't answer that one; nor did anybody else. In the absence of convincing data to the contrary (and we maintain that it has not yet been forthcoming) this department will adhere to its view that home television still constitutes a serious menace to the economic health of the present film theatre box-offices. needle scratch and other high frequency noise and an adjustable voice-coil mount permits cone alignment. The magnet is locked into position at 70 pounds pressure by a special clamping ring, precluding the use of cement. New PM Speakers by RCA Engineered to RMA standards, a new line of standard PM speakers has been announced by the RCA Tube Department. For general replacment and sound system work, the line features high quality cones for "rattle-free" response, powerful Alnico magnets and RCA's moistureproof centering. Included in this line are a 4 x 5-inch speaker, a "controlled resonance" 12-inch speaker and both 2x3 and 2 x 6-inch elliptical speakers. Rated at 12 watts, the 12-inch speaker has a unique filter which automatically filters The 4 x 5-inch RCA speakers are specially designed to meet small radio requirements. The magnet is locked into position with forty pounds pressure and the speakers have a special contour frame which permits mounting in resricted space. Tis Folly To Be Wise Thomas Gray once wrote, "Where ignorance is bliss, 'tis folly to be wise." That has long since been proved a poet's fancy but people even today are prone to accept this notion as the truth. Science has shown that ever increasing knowledge can ease the path of man's existence. Advancements in medicine in the past half-century have increased the life expectancy of the average American from about 45 years of age to 65. Diseases that once meant almost certain death, today are considered minor illnesses, quickly controlled by miracle medicine and modern techniques of surgery. Many contagious diseases, that once killed millions, are controlled by immunization. Injuries, wounds and infections no longer hold the terror of death for most people. Science has done these things — not ignorance. Cancer, one of the two greatest killers of Americans, still takes an appalling toll of human life. About 184,000 people in this country are expected to die of cancer in 1947. But science has not failed entirely in reckoning with this disease. With methods already at hand, at least one-third of those who die of cancer could be saved if they abandoned their philosophy that "igno rance is bliss" because cases of cancer, if detected early enough, can be successfully treated, the American Cancer Society points out. If you want to be safe — if you want to take "advantage of the knowledge that science has made possible — there are several things you can do: see your family physician for a frequent check-up, visit your nearest cancer detection clinic and apply for an examination , be alert for "signs" of cancer. Any of the following conditions should be considered suspicious and send you hurrying to your doctor. They might mean that you have early cancer, which is curable, or they might mean nothing at all. You can't take a chance — see your doctor if you notice any of these things: 1) Any sore that does not heal, particularly about the tongue or lips. 2) A painless lump or thickening, especially in the breast, lip or tongue. 3) Irregular bleeding or discharge from any of the natural body openings. 4) Progressive change in the color or size of a wart or mole. 5) Persistent indigestion. 6) Persistent hoarseness, unexplained cough or difficult swallowing. 7) Any radical change in the normal bowel habits. THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY 47 Beaver Street, New York 4, N. Y. 38 INTERNATIONAL PROJECTIONIST • November 1947