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ttmy Orroclg Of cinema and celluloid Of all the commercial endeavors spawned by this society, there is probably none that represents the wedding of the'weird and the wonderful as strikingly as does the motion picture industry. Hollywood in its heyday contained an incredible blend of glamour and grubbiness, art and artifice, crossness anud creativity. Wilson' Mizner described it as "a trip-through a sewer in a glass-bottom that touched only on the seamy aide. There were marvels of art and imagination there, too, and the creation of lunatic philosophy that, for years, most of us mistook for the American way of life. In total, it was much like a lecture on temperance delivered by a brilliant drunk.

IT WOULD NOT be surprising, then, to find that the history of motion-picture film, itself -not "film" as a synonym for the total product; but film simply as the thin, transparent strip on which pictures are printed has an'Alice-in-Wonderland quality of its own. And it does. It involves billiard balls, clergymen, running horses, industrial spying, bar beta, and a number of other, unlikely elements entirely in keeping with the asylum atmosphere of the Wonderful World of You-Know-What THE RUNNING HORSE and the bar bets' more or less started it all. Since the invention of photography in the 1830's, a lot of experimenters had been trying to find some way to photograph motion, but without much success. One night in 1872, Leland Stanford (then Governor of California) and some, drinking buddies got into a big argument over whither or not a running horse ever has all four feet wf the ground at the same time.

Anyone who hangs around bars will understand the depth and importance of the discussion. Some-beta were made, and Stafford hired a team to settle the-argument. The. team was made up of Eadweard Muybridge, an English photographer, and a young engineer named John Isaacs. Isaacs and Muybridge set up a row of cameras alongside a track with a black background opposite (they also used a white horse; for best contrast), attached a of thin threads to the' camera shutters, and arranged the threads across the track in such a way that a running horse would break them and trip the shutterE one at a time, in sequence.

The result was the first celebrated series of motion pictures. (One of the photos, by the way, the horse with all four feet off the ground, and Stanford won his bet.) The experiment was widely publicized. THE RUNNING-HORSE PICTURES, however and all photos as late as 1880 were printed on glass. This ia undoubtedly why no one seemed eager to tackle the projection of motion pictures for quite a while, since running glass, through a projector would-have produced some nerve-shattering crunching noises and left quite a mess to clean up afterwards. Here come the billiard balls.

In 1866, the popularity of billiardo along with growing shortage of ivory from elephants prompted.a billiard-ball manufacturer to sponsor a competition for an ivory substitute. A young printer in Albany, John Wesley Hyatt, went after the first prize by mixing pyroxylin -an ingredient in lacquers with solid camphor. He ended up with a giant mothball. Hyatt's scratch performance won him no prizes In the billiard-ball competition; but he had, nevertheless, produced the granddaddy of all present- day plastics. The stuff was immediately made into combe, collar buttons, shoehorns, denture plates, collars and other common objects, launching one ot the first billion dollar industries in the United States.

Hyatt called his new wonder-material Wd." Washington Merry-Co-Round "cellu- Hunt squeezed Colson for pay-off ANDERSON WASHINGTON Not long after the November election, Watergate rtajteater E. How- aid Hunt tritphoiEil Charles Colsoa la the White Home and put the squeete on him for money. The cheapest commodity available said Hunt, reminding the preslden- a trouble-shooter that 'we're protecting the guys who are really Hunt complained about the paralysis inside'the White House over Watergate. 'I be said, people who were paralysed, initially by this within the White House could now start to give some creative thinking to the affair and some affirmative action, for That's agreed Colson. think now is the time for pressed Hint.

'We expect it now, and we want it. The election is out of the way, the initial terror of a number of people has few good people ought to really be able to concentrate on this and get the G- d--thing out of the way for once and for don't want to bore you with what it's been like, but it hasn't been pleasant for any of ch--. 1 know Colson sympathized. 'I hope you're doing josnc writing to keep yourself 'Oh, I said.the spy- novelist, 'I don't know if anything will ever come of it, but it's a good it. keeps my mind from my plight, let's put it that Then Hunt got down to the purpose of his call.

'One of the initial outputs that I have read he said, 'is that while this is done by a bunch 11 d-assed that's fine for we're protecting UK guys who are really of course, that's a continuing requirement. 'But at the same time, this is a two-way street. As I say and as I said before, we think now is the lime when the move should be made and surely the cheapest commodity available Is money. 'These lawyers a not been paid: there large sums of money outstanding. That's the principal thing.

Living allowances which are due again on the 31st of the month, we want that stuff well In hand for some months in advance. I think these are a 11 reasonable requests. They're all promised In advance and- reaffirmed from time to time to my attorney and so forth. So, in'turn, I've been giving commitments to the people who look to 'I'm reading replied Colson. 'You don't have to be more 'I don't want to belabor it.

1 'It isn't a question of said Colson. 'It's just that the less specifics I know, the better off I am we are, you Hunt went on to say that Kenneth Parkinson, an attor- ney for the President's campaign committee, 'is out of town uoU next Monday, at which time a memorandum is going to be laid on him and he Is going to be made aware. 1 Then Hunt aed Colson: 'Would you be willing to receive a memorandum from think- it might help objected Colson, 'there are th'ngj you might not want to tell There's really nothing I don't want to tell said Hint. 'I would think you could receive this memorandum, read It and destroy Colson itjeded the suggestion. couldn't do asked Hunt.

Colson said jonf! can't to the same reason your, letter to me, when I got that and when asked by federal M- UioHliei bad I had any I said res, I've received this letter an! 'here it ctn'l get In the position wtiere you're 0 course agreed. 'And I'm afraid John Mitchell already has Bridge points Editorial feature page THEARGUS By ALFRED SHEINWOLD Friday. July 20,1973 Don't count your tricks un- you've won 'em, 'says the old Babylonian proverb. You don't have to go as far as Babylon to find a bridge player who started a hand with 10 tricks and finished with only eight or nine. Just go to Washington, D.C., for the National Bridge Tournament at the Sheraton Park Hotel, July 1J73.

Fremont Newark, California Page 15 Carroll Righter Horoscope WEST None A 8 5 I 7 2 Q10M THE BEV HANNIBAL W. GOODWIN was a Protestant Episcopal clergyman who was growing a little tired of having the collection plate come back virtually empty, began thrashing about for ways to augment his meager income, and settled on his hobby photography. He'd been intrigued by the new material called celluloid, and set out to see if it couldn't be. adapted to picture-taking in some way. Despite the or parishioners who clearly considered him something of a looney, the Reverend persisted in his experiments, and eventually came up with the celluloid film" strip.

He applied for a patent on May 2, 1887. George Eaetmah, generally acknowledged to be the man who made photography a national pastime (arid eave tourists their badgo-of-office) when he introduced the Kodak, also holds another, less-benign role in-commercial history. He was one of the pioneers of industrial espionage. Eastman, in fact, was reputed to have had a spy in the U.3. Patent Office; and, shortly after the Reverend Goodwin's celluloid strip came in, Eastman came out with a slightly modified version of the same thing and rushed through his own patent.

THE REVEKEND GOODWIN, however--not eager to return to a dependence on the collection plate, and with a firm faith in the doctrine that the Lord helps those who help themselves hauled Eastman into court After prolonged litigation, the Reverend finally rot his patent on Sepember 13,1898 along with several million dollars in damages, from Eastman. Blessed art the filmmakers. 1 Celluloid film was unstable, highly inflammable, and altogether a pretty dicey article. But it launched the motion-picture industry, and makes interesting by ittelf. Come to think of it, it wouldn't make a bad movie, either.

South dealer East-West vulnerable NORTH 109 8 None 0 A 8 6 5 3 8 7 2 EAST 4 A 5 4 3 2 9 6 3 4 JS SOUTH 7 1 0 7 4 2 0 A63 Wnt Ptu 4 4 Pus Pass Opening lead 0 Vest opened the jack of diamonds, and declarer won with dummy 1 ace. So far, so good. South saw that he would have to rely on a crossruff. That is, he would ruff diamonds In his own hand and hearts in the dummy. It was a good plan, but he forgot one Important point.

South ruffed a diamond in his hand, ruffed a heart in dummy and led another diamond from dummy. East discarded a cktb, and South ruffed. South had already lost his contract, but he persisted in his error. He ruffed a second heart in dummy and led another diamond. East discarded his other club, thus making sure that South would never get a chab trick.

South ruffed, and led a third heart, ruffing In He led dummy's last diamond, and East stepped up with the ace of trumps and led another trump. South had taken eight tricks by this time, but he couldn't take any more. Down two. South had overlooked a fundamental principle of crossruffing. Yon must cash Ugh c'rds in the side suits before you start the crossruff.

The correct line of play is to win the first trick with the ace of diamonds, and then to the king and ace of clubs before the mice get at them. Those tricks are.good early but won't remain good much longer, as South found out a i taken his club tricks, Sooth can crossruff. He wU! then make the II tricks needed for his game contract. A I QUESTION: As dealer, yon bold: Spades, 7, Hearts, Diamonds, Clubs, 3. What do you say? FOR FRIDAY, JULY ARIES (Mar.

11 to Apr. Contact one who can help you gain your most cherished aims. Plan how to progress more quickly in career matters. Any Intimate chores can be handled well now. Evening is line for the theater.

TAURUS (Apr. 2t to M) Look to a giod friend for the assistance you need for whatever Is impiratnt to you now. Complete those financial dealings that were impossible yesterday. Evenings is fine fur being with uood friends. GEMINI (May 21 to JUM 21) Get busy at those public and career matters that are important to jcur advancement.

Problems may crop up that you should be prepared for. Talks'with higher-ups can produce excellent results. MOON CHILDREN (Jim 22 it July 31) You have the pawer to gain the aims you seek by joining with the right people now, those who are experienced. Get the data you need and prepare yourself for the powerful projects ahead. Show you have ability.

LEO 12 fe Aug. 21) Get busy working out those requests others come out with even if they are not very Interesting and satisfy them. Do not disturb mate during day who is busy with outside activities. Evening is best for talking. VIRGO (Aug.

22 to 12) Excellent time to show partners you know what they expect of you and understand their needs, but don't discuss that joint interest until later. Take the initial steps so you gain more backing in public affairs. LIBRA I Sep. Oct. 21) There is much work ahead of you and you would be wise to forget fun and keep at it until it is done.

Take the health treamcnts that give you more vim and vigor. Get out with good friends tonight. SCORPIO (Oct. II to Htv. 11) Having- fun Is One provided you do not spend too much if you cannot afford it.

Take the time to make some very creative work more perfect. Do some civic work that can help you and a good segment of the community. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 21 t. Etc.

21) Even, though you may have to be in the business world, think ol conditions at home and what should be done about them. Plan just bow to have more harmony at home. Avoid one who wants to fool you in soms way. CAPRICORN IDtc. 22 f.

JM. 21) Be sure you get shopping and other errands done early so you can be at the hobbies that really delight later. Communicating with others is easy now. Show you are a very intelligent person. AQUARIUS 21 to If) Introduce more economical measures in your field of operations for fine results; build up a sizable fund.

Once you handle problems, have a good time in a social way tonight. Think logically. PISCES MarT M) Study your reflection In the mirror and make yourself more attractive so others will be drawn to you more. Gad about socially and go after the alms that mean much to you. Take the essrcise you need.

Foreign commentary Japan feels slighted Bid one spade. You may have to bid both spadei and hearts, and you therefore begin with the higher salt regardless of which is the five-card and which is few-card sutt. ('A POCKET GUIDE TO BRIDGE' is available. Get your copy by sending cents to this newspaper, Box Silt, Grand Central Station, New York, N.Y. Bv PHIL NEWSOM un Mm Secretary of State William P.

Rogers has departed Japan leaving behud the usual diplomatic smiles but the Japanese with the feeling they still are being treated as secood class citizens. The occasion was the ninth a a U.S.-Japanese economic conference which ways is held at the. cabinet level and which the Japanese had looked forward to particularly this year because of pressing economic questions and because of Prime Minister Kakuei Tanaka's Impending visit to the United Especially the Japanese wanted to know what the United States intended to do about the dollar and about future agricultural exports. therefore were dally disappointed when the three men they most wanted to bear dropped out of the meeting at the last moment. They were Secretary of the Treasury George P.

Snultz, Agriculture Secretary Earl Bulz and Herbert Stein, chairman of the President's Council of Economic Advisers. Explanations thai they were needed in 'Washington, presumably because of the approaching announcement of Phase IV in President Nixon's antilnflation program, failed to convince the Japanese they were bring treated other than as inferiors. It is a feeling which has been growing steadily ever since Washington's late notice to Tokyo of ti.S. detente with China in Hll Latest strain on U.S.-Japanese ties had been the cutback without advance notice of the export of soybeans to Japan. Next to soybeans are the most important source of protein for the Japanese people, and per cent of the soybean supply comes from the United States.

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