International projectionist (Jan 1961-Dec 1962)
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STRONG SPOTLIGHT — An addition to the increasingly long list of picture theatres which are installing arc spotlights is the United States Artists Theatre, Chicago, where a Strong Trouper Spotlight has been installed.
Genarco Brochure
On Giant Image Projection
JAMAICA, N.Y. — Genarco, Inc., has issued a new eight-page pamphlet describing the method of projecting giant images outdoors on white walls, billboards or translucent screens with the new Genarco 3,000 Watt Slide Projectors. The brochure also shows how images 6-ft. or 7-ft. wide can now be shown by rear projection in such brightly lit areas as stores and railroad stations.
The illustrated brochure describes the new Genarco projector and gives tables for size and shape of images when projected on vertical or tilted screens. It also gives facts on what situation is best for either front or rear projection. iP
25/30 Club, IATSE Holds Annual Banquet
NEW YORK — The Annual Installation Banquet of the 25/30 Club, IATSE, was held at the Hotel Empire, Broadway at 65th St., New York City.
Host at the meeting was Brother Harry Aspel. iP
AMPEX ELECTIONS
REDWOOD CITY, Cal, — Charles P. Ginsburg, who led the development of the VIDEOTAPE television recorder, has been elected vice president of Ampex Corporation and manager of advanced video development, it was announced by George I. Long Jr., president of the magnetic tape recorder manufacturing firm.
Robert Sackman has been elected executive vice president and chief operating officer of Ampex Corporation. Simultaneously, Phillip L. Gundy and Thomas L. Taggart were named Senior Vice Presidents.
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INTERNATIONAL PROJECTIONIST Post Office Box 6174 Minneapolis 24, Minnesota Please send me a copy of the books I have circled below. (I enclose payment.)
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International Projectionist January 1961