International projectionist (Jan-Dec 1950)

port revealed a tremendous upsurge in the use of magentic recording and reproduction. . . . Moviegoers everywhere were squawking loud and long about the practice of showing reissues without so identifying them. . . . Century unveiled a new sound system which reflected important advances in design, operation. September: The SMP'E petitioned the FCC for 60 channels for theater Tv. . . . RCA announced an all-electronic system for transmitting color Tv, with existing receivers requiring only an adapter to handle the images. ... By a membership vote of 54 to 51, the IA retained supervision over Local 244, Newark, N. J. ... IP presented a full-dress symposium on cooling means for high-intensity projection, the participants being the leading equipment manufacturers in the field. Projectionists generally were amazed at the conflict of opinion on P> roieclionists — Save yourselves trouble. Use ETHYLOID DOUBLE ACTION FILM CEMENT Send for free sample — You be the judge. FISHER MFG. CO., 525-29 MERCHANTS RD. Manufacturing Chemists ROCHESTER 9, N. Y. the topic which, it seems, could readily be resolved by a little testing in the factory or laboratory. The symposium did serve, however, to focus industry-wide attention upon this pressing problem. Altec-Lansing announced its entry into the quality Tv receiver field, on a custom-made basis. . . . TESMA-TEDA staged a convention and equipment show at Chicago which attracted 3000 attendance and offered 87 different exhibits in 110 booths. . . . DuPont introduced a new release positive film in which the usual gelatin is replaced by a superior synthetic polymer. October: Western Union demonstrated an improved version of its concentratedarc light (zirconium). No claim was advanced that this light source is as yet ready to challenge the carbon arc. . . . Emil J. Weinke, chief engineer for Motiograph, died. . . . DeVry Corp. disclosed its new "Koolite" system of aircooling for projector aperture area. . . . Strong Electric Corp. took the wraps off its new "Mighty 90" high-intensity arc lamp. This unit, rated at 75-125 amperes, uses a 16%-inch, F:1.9 reflector and is said to deliver 21,000 lumens. Showing of large-screen pictures of the World's Series games via direct pickup was marked by spotty business next month • •• you9ll see it ext month you'll • •hear about it everybody will be talhiny about the new IEG u ; PAT on. the projector that runs like a song DISTRIBUTED BY NATIONAL THEATRE SUPPLY in six theatres east of the Mississippi. . . . Altec-Lansing took over the commercial activities of Western Electric in mi crophones, speakers and disc recording equipment. . . . Pleas of major broadcasters for FCC approval of color Tv fell on deaf ears. FCC blasted vacillating tactics of petitioners, opining that color Tv has been in the process for 20 years but just never seems to prove itself. November: In one of the most important decisions affecting Labor Unions ever rendered, the California Supreme Court ruled unanimously that jobs and membership in a Union were not vested in an individual but in the organization. The case arose when two out-of-town members working in the jurisdiction of San Francisco Local 162 sued for full membership therein. The petitioners won in the lower court; but the higher court, referring frequently to the provisions of both the International and Local Union constitutions and by-laws, held it unquestionable that the right of acceptance or rejection of an applicant was vested in the Union. IP printed this decision verbatim (Dec, 1949. issue). December: IP presented exclusively full technical data relative to National Carbon Co.'s new 13.6-mm "Hitex" carbon. Rated at 170-180 amperes, this carbon out-performs any similar carbon ever made by National. . . . Lens manufacturers announced the availability of new long focal length lenses from 5 through 7 inches, with a speed of F:1.9. Practically all projector manufacturers started that they were now ready to accommodate this 4-inch diameter lenses. PPiler PERMANENT HEAT SPLICES WITH YOUR GRISW0LD 35mm 13mm JUNIOR 0 r PRO. R3 $875 postpaid in USA Add sales tax in Calif. — No COD ARIEL Splicer Heater • Ready to attach. • No holes to drill. • For 90 to 120 V AC. • Controlled heat. • Fast, permanent splices. • A must for safety film. • Guaranteed. FOR AMPRO, BELL & HOWELL, HOLLYWOOD SPLICERS (state make) $8.25 ARIEL V. D. O. (156 N. LARCHMONT BLVD.) BOX 2088 HOLLYWOOD 28 CALIF. 30 INTERNATIONAL PROJECTIONIST January 1950