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A Bibliography of Air Pollution Films

Harold M. Englund

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Harold M. Englund
Editor, Journal of the
A BIBLIOGRAPHY OF
Air Pollution Control Association
Mellon Institute, Pittsburgh, Pa. AIR POLLUTION FILMS
The purpose of this bibliography is to list and describe the motion pictures and
film strips that are recent enough to be of use not only to those interested in air
pollution control but also to those deeply involved in air pollution control effort.
f i t least 79 films are currently-
available on the subject of air pollution
and on directly related aspects, such
as meteorology, combustion, and solid
waste disposal. These motion pictures
and film strips range from nontechnical
presentations to highly technical efforts;
they run the gamut from "musical
tragedy" to very sophisticated produc-
tions and training films. Most of them
are in sound and color; if spliced end
to end, they would require over 25
hours of uninterrupted viewing time.
Who makes these films? A quick
look at the bibliography will show that
films have been produced by industrial
firms and trade associations, by state
departments of health and control
agencies, by universities and other
institutions, by television networks and
even a newspaper.
The countries represented in this
bibliography are several: Canada, Eng-
land, France, Germany, Poland, and
the United States. So far as we can
determine, the films have all been
produced within the past ten years.
Some films are extremely new; in fact,
some are being released even as this
bibliography is published.
Who uses these films? Uses for
these films would fall into three cate-
gories : training, public information, and
general education. As a result, the
films would be appropriate for students
at the high school, college and uni-
versity levels; for annual and local
section meetings of the Air Pollution
Control Association and other technical
societies; for meetings of citizens'
groups and trade associations; for
Cleaner Air Week observances; and
for control agencies in their various
programs of staff training and public
information.
This bibliography contains the title
and scope of each film, necessary
mechanical data such as running time,
and finally, the source from which each
film is available. Most of thefilmsare
May 1967 / Volume 17, No. 5
available on a free loan basis. Where
this is not true, the cost of rental or
purchase has been listed. I t is recom-
mended that inquiry be made to the
issuing organization well in advance
of the date afilmis desired.
The films are listed alphabetically
under six classifications in accordance
with the primary emphasis of each film.
These are: General and Educational,
Control, Measurement, Meteorology,
Automotive Emissions, and Solid Waste
Disposal.
General and Educational
THE AIR WE BREATHE—25 min, 16
mm, b/w, sound motion picture
Review of the national air pollution problem
with focus on Hartford and discussion of
some research programs in the Connecticut
area. Film distribution is limited to New
York, New Jersey, and New England States.
Audio-Visual Center, University of Con-
necticut, Storrs, Connecticut 06268
AIRBORNE GARBAGE—16 min, 16 mm,
color, sound motion picture, No. MA-8
This film gives some information about air
pollution in Vancouver, B.C. It shows
very good pictures of sources of pollution.
The narration is informal and easily under-
stood by the layman.
Training Program, National Center for Air
Pollution Control, 4676 Columbia Parkway,
Cincinnati, Ohio 45226
ATMOSPHERIC POLLUTION—20 min,
16 mm, color, sound motion picture
Produced by the French Foundry Owners'
Association, this film shows some spectacular
aspects of atmospheric pollution and its
causes (particularly industrial), followed by
visits to research laboratories and detection
systems. Some of the methods used are also
described.
Association pour la Prevention de la Pollution
Atmospherique, 62 Rue de Courcelles, Paris 8,
France
BEWARE THE WIND—22 min, 1 6 mm
color, sound motion picture
This new film has commentary designed to
alert the public to the need for air pollution
control. The film considers sources of pollu-
tion and effects upon buildings, plant and
animal life. It was produced at the George
Washington University Airlie Center, War-
renton, Va., in cooperation with The Medical
Society of the District of Columbia and
WRC-TV-NBC.
George Washington University Airlie Center,
Warrenton, Virginia
BREATHE AT YOUR O W N RISK—58
min, 16 mm, b/w, sound motion pic-
ture, No. MIS-679
Produced by WOR-TV, New York, this
documentary highlights virtually all aspects
of air pollution as a problem nationally.
Included is a variety of film clips covering
such diverse aspects of air pollution as:
research laboratory facilities; clinical treat-
ment of a person suffering from severe
pulmonary distress; the Donora smog and
a "London fog"; an informative sampling of
public opinion, via man-on-the-street inter-
views. In addition, concise fact-finding
sessions are held with federal and local
officials, a panel of medical experts, a rep-
resentative of the automobile industry, a
weather expert, and two physicians who have
studied the serious smog episodes in New
York and London.
Communicable Disease Center, Public Health
Service, Audiovisual Facility, Atlanta, Georgia
30883
CONTROL OF AIR POLLUTION—5
min, 16 mm, color, sound motion
picture, No. MA-14
The movie shows many sources of air pollu-
tion and some of their harmful effects.
The theme is built around the fact that an
air pollution problem exists in this country
and it could and should be controlled. No
actual control devices are shown.
Training Program, National Center for Air
Pollution Control, 4676 Columbia Parkway,
Cincinnati, Ohio 45226
EFFECTS I N M A N — 1 4 m i n , 2 X 2
Slide Sequence, N o . S A - 3 6
This is a slide sequence describing the effects
of the common atmospheric pollutants, such
as O3, NO2, and particulates in man. Em-
phasis is placed on bronchitis, emphysema,
asthma, cancer, and respiratory infections.
Training Program, National Center for Air
Pollution Control, 4676 Columbia Parkway,
Cincinnati, Ohio 45226
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EFFECTS OF AIRjPOLLUTION—5 min,
16 mm, color, sound motion picture,
No. MA-32
Made by the Department of Health, Educa-
tion, and Welfare, this film shows examples
of adverse effects of air pollution on health,
agriculture, and our total economy.
Training Program, National Center for Air ments by President Johnson and Senators
Pollution Control, 4676 Columbia Parkway, Pat McNamara, Edmund S. Muskie, and
Cincinnati, Ohio 45226
EXPEDITION: CITY FALLOUT—28 min,
16 mm, b/w, sound motion picture,
No. MIS-696
This film uses actual scenes of air pollution
in New York City to highlight a discussion
of the effects of air pollution upon an urban
environment. Produced by WABC-TV,
New York, it discusses the tendency toward
urbanization in the United States, and sug-
gests that these densely populated areas
with their attendant mass transportation
and concentrations of industrialization may
some day overtax the limited supply of
available air. A noted New York surgeon
discusses how air pollution can affect the
normal function of the lungs. V. G. Mac-
Kenzie, Chief of the Public Health Service
Division of Air Pollution, describes the
national aspects of the air pollution problem
and the activities being carried out by the
Public Health Service to assist states, local
governments, and industries.
Communicable Disease Center, Public Healthwith local officials, community leaders, and
Service, Audiovisual Facility, Atlanta, Georgia industry representatives. The film empha-
S033S
THE FUME AND VAPOUR DOME—16
mm, color, optical sound motion picture
Film shows how air pollution over a concen-
trated industrial area develops owing to
several causes, such as Thomas-converters,
power stations, cement factories, flame-pro-
ducing machinery, electro-steel mills, etc., and A MATTER OF ATTITUDES—28 min,
which technical and financial means are
required to extract the dust of the waste
gas from air polluting equipment.
Deutsche Condor Film GmbH, Freystr 4->
Munich 23, Germany
THE HUMAN BODY: RESPIRATORY
SYSTEM—13V2 min, 16 mm, color,
sound motion picture, No. MA-31
This film covers the main functions of the
lungs; exchanging gases, the process of
ventilation, terminology of physiological
parts, breathing, diffusion of gases, adjust-
ment to energy requirements. A teacher's
guide containing a summary of the film and
suggested questions for testing or discussion
is contained in the film brochure, "Air
Training Films."
Training Program, National Center for Air
Pollution Control, 4676 Columbia Parkway, fume control. It compares toxic effects of air
Cincinnati, Ohio 45226
ILL WINDS ON A SUNNY DAY—28V2
min, 16 mm, color, sound motion
picture, No. MIS-984
This color documentary, produced by the
U. S. Senate Committee on Public Works,
points out how air pollution has evolved
over the past few decades from a relatively
simple and obvious smoke problem, primarily
of local concern, to a more complex and
dangerous problem of nationwide concern.
Shown are varied sources of dirty air, factors
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which intensify its adverse effects, and ex- of the national air pollution problem.
amples of current research and control Shown are some of the principal sources of
efforts to abate the problem. Featured dirty air, including industrial operations,
are interviews with concerned citizens in all burning dumps, motor vehicles, and com-
parts of the nation. The film stresses the bustion of fossil fuels for home heating.
need for increasing understanding of the The film describes effects of air pollutants on
problem and cooperative action by industry, materials, plants, and human health and
citizens, communities, and government features an actual experiment on mice
officials at all levels. Included are com- which developed cancer after being painted
with chemicals obtained from city air. Inter-
views are held with an urban housewife who
J. Caleb Boggs. describes her problems with polluted air, and
Communicable Disease Center, Public Healtha scientist who discusses the health hazards
Service, Audiovisual Facility, Atlanta, Georgia involved. Also illustrated are a few of the
30333 technological devices available for abat-
ing pollution from automobiles and certain
industrial operations. The film cites the
IT TAKES YOUR BREATH AWAY— urgent need for taking preventive control
16 min, 16 mm, motion picture action.
Communicable Disease Center, Public Health
The need to speed up the implementation of Service, Audiovisual Facility, Atlanta, Georgia
the Clean Air Act is emphasized. It con-
tains a vividly compelling sequence on the
health aspects.
British Medical Association, Film Library, THE POISONED AIR—50 min, 16 mm,
Tavistock Square, London, W.C. 1, England b/w sound motion picture
A wide-ranging survey of the rapidly growing
LET'S CLEAR THE AIR—28 min, 16 mm, menace of air pollution, which points up
b/w, sound motion picture, No. MIS-974 that the problem is not insoluble but can
be controlled if the nation is willing to pay
This documentary, produced by WSTV-TV, the price of cleaning up the air. In demon-
Steubenville, deals with air pollution in the strating that the problem is worldwide in
Upper Ohio Valley, and focuses particularly scope, the film shows how many cities—St.
on the cities of Stubenville, Ohio; Pittsburgh, Louis, Pittsburgh, Los Angeles—have fought
Pa.; and Weirton, W. Va. Presented are for clean air and indicates the magnitude of
the major sources of pollution and interviews the problem of eliminating major sources of
air pollution. Opinions are offered by Dr.
Paul Kotin, director of the National En-
sizes the dual role of the citizen as a con- vironmental Health Sciences Center; John
tributor to air pollution and as a target of W. Gardner, Secretary of Health, Education,
its effects, and concludes with a plea that and Welfare; Senator Edmund S. Muskie
citizens assume a third role, that of actively (D.-Me.); Gordon Larson, former smog con-
supporting efforts to control their air trol director of Los Angeles; and representa-
pollution problem. tives of the automobile and petroleum in-
Communicable Disease Center, Public Healthdustries. Available at a cost of $275 from:
Service, Audiovisual Facility, Atlanta, Georgia Carousel Films, Inc., 1501 Broadway, New
30333 York, N. Y. 1036
PURE AIR IN THE PARIS SKY—20 min
35 mm, color, three-screen, sound (total), 16 mm, color, sound film
motion picture
strips
Patrick Watson and Laurier LaPierre inter-
view a cross section of Canadian society to (a) General points on atmospheric pollution
discover people's attitudes toward air pollu- in Paris; (b) Sampling and analysis pro-
tion. Housewives, industrialists, teachers, cedures at the Paris Corporation's Public
psychiatrists, government officials, and beat- Health and Municipal Laboratories; (c) Con-
niks display varying points of view and trol of heating devices by the Seine Pre-
offer unconventional and refreshing "solu- fecture's Housing Department technicians;
(d) Industry: vacuum-cleaners quality
tions."
The Canadian Council of Resource Ministers, marks;
(e) Motor vehicles: UTAC checks;
(/) Motor vehicles: police road checks.
620 Dorchester Boulevard, West, Montreal 2, Association
P. Q. Canada pour la Prevention de la Pollution
Atmospherique, 62 Rue de Courcelles, Paris 8,
France
MOTO-GAZ—8 min, 16 mm, color,
sound motion picture
REPORT ON SMOG—20 min, color,
Produced in Poland by the Polish Govern- sound motion picture, No. MA-1
ment, this film exposes the need for exhaust
This story of the Los Angeles smog problem
pollution with healthful benefits of clean air. describes the research which has brought to
Skillful animation is used to depict a serious light more information about the origin of
problem with wit and imagination. Film smog, its effects on plants, people, and
is available for rental ($10) for sale ($130) property.
from: Training Program, National Center for Air
Pollution Control, 4676 Columbia Parkway,
Radim Films, Inc., 220 West 42nd St.,
New York, N. Y. 10036 Cincinnati, Ohio 45226
PALL OVER OUR CITIES—15 min, SOMETHING IN THE WIND—30 min,
16 mm, b/w, sound motion picture, 1 6 mm, b/w, sound motion picture
No. MIS-985
Film explores the air pollution problem of
This film, produced by National Educational the Kansas City, Mo. area.
TV, New York, presents an overall summary Station KCMO-TV, Kansas City, Missouri
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SOS-SO2—16 mm, color, optical sound
motion picture
This special film emphasizes mainly the im-
portance of SO2 in air pollution. It will
be shown that: (a) SO2 is produced in nearly
every combustion process, and that damage
can be caused by it particularly to vegeta-
tion, (6) SCVcontaining flue gases cannot
yet be desulfurized, except by a wet
washing process, (c) only by providing for
high chimneys within a proper layout of
buildings and town planning system can a
solution be found to the air pollution problem.
Deutsche Condor Film GmbH, Freystr 4-<
Munich 23, Germany
SOURCES OF AIR POLLUTION—5 min,
16 mm, color, sound motion picture.
No. MA-15
Made by the Department of Health, Educa-
tion, and Welfare, the movie shows a variety
of sources and concentrates on the theme
that we are polluting the air we breathe
and live in.
Training Program, National Center for Air
Pollution Control, 4676 Columbia Parkway,
Cincinnati, Ohio 45226
TAKE A DEEP BREATH—25 min, 16
mm, b/w, sound motion picture, No.
MIS-773
This film is a documentary treatment by
WCAU-TV, Philadelphia, of the air pollution
problems in one of America's largest cities.
The emphasis is on health effects of air
pollution, dramatizing the potential threat
of air pollution to a young boy's lungs and
portraying the crippling illness of a 62-year-
old victim of emphysema. The film in-
cludes interviews with Dr. Katherine Boucot,
a respiratory disease specialist of Women's
Medical College, Philadelphia, and Raymond
Smith, former air pollution control officer for
Philadelphia, who discusses the need for
voluntary action by industry and the
public to achieve control of air pollution.
Communicable Disease Center, Public Health
Service, Audiovisual Facility, Atlanta, Georgia
80338
THIS BUSINESS OF AIR—30 min,
1 6 mm, color, sound motion picture
This film describes the air pollution problem
as it affects St. Louis residents. Includes
interviews with national and local air
pollution control officials.
Stations KSD-TV, 111 Olive Street, St. Louis,
Missouri 63101
TO CLEAR THE AIR—22 min, 16 mm,
color, sound motion picture.
This film describes air pollution as a "uni-
versal" problem, in that we all cause it and
are all affected by it. The emphasis is on
control- what is being done at steel plants,
automobile manufacturers, oil refineries,
municipal installations to reduce emissions.
A look at the future stresses that the cost of
new abatement technology must be borne
by us all. The film is available after May 15,
1967 for purchase or loan from:
Committee on Public Affairs, American
Petroleum Institute, 1271 Avenue of the Amer-
icas, New York, New York 10020.
May 1967 / Volume 17, No. 5
TOM LEHRER SINGS "POLLUTION"—
2V4 mi"/ 16 mm, color, sound motion
picture
Entertainer Tom Lehrer sings his famous
"Pollution" against visual backdrop of air
and water pollution scenes. Film is short
but would make an excellent supplement to
any of the other films listed in this bibli-
ography.
Astro films Inc., 530 8th Street, S.E., Wash-
ington, D. C. 20008
TOMORROW'S WORLD (PART I)—30
min, 16 mm, b/w, sound motion pic-
ture and kinescope. No. MA-23
The subject of the program is What is in
the Air. It is the first of four television
programs on air pollution presented by
RATSEC. The moderator of the program
is Mr. John Durrell. The program starts
off with the film, Sources of Air Pollution.
A panel composed of Mr. Nader, Dr. Alt-
shuller, and Mr. Tabor discuss respectively
the topics of How to Sample for Air Pollut-
ants, Methods of Identifying Samples, and
What is Being Done Around Our Cities.
Training Program, National Center for Air
Pollution Control, 4676 Columbia Parkway,
Cincinnati, Ohio 45226
TOMORROW'S WORLD (PART II)—
30 min, 16 mm, b/w, sound motion
picture and kinescope. No. MA-24.
The title of the program is "Air Pollution
Sources and Accumulation". It is presented
by the Robert A. Taft Sanitary Engineering
Center. The moderator of the program is
Mr. John Durrell. The panel members
and the subjects they discuss are Mr. Mac-
Kenzie, who stresses the importance of Air
Pollution work; Mr. Sheehy, who discusses
the importance of invisible pollutants as
well as visible pollutants; Mr. Paul Spaite,
who shows slides of a variety of air pollution
sources; Mr. McCaldin, who discusses
measurement of volume of air pollutant by
effects and emission inventory; and Mr.
McCormick, who describes an inversion and
tells why it is important to air pollution work.
Training Program, National Center for Air
Pollution Control, 4676 Columbia Parkway,
Cincinnati, Ohio 45226
WATER AND AIR—55 frame, sound
film strip
This timely program discusses the pollution
of our environment; why it has happened,
and what is being done to clean our water
and air. Package includes film strip, 12-in.
record, discussion manual, duplicating master
of a rainfall chart. Available at a cost of
$5 from:
Water and Air, Room 1226, The New York
Times, Times Square, New York, N. Y. 10036
Control
THE AIR INFERNO—16 mm, color,
optical sound motion picture
This film deals with technical general staff
work in the air purification field, starting
with research and development work by
science and industry in measuring emission
and intake, and shows remedies available
through the use of gas-separating apparatus
of the latest design.
Deutsche Condor Film GmbH, Freystr 4->
Munich 23, Germany
AIR POLLUTION—EVERYONE'S BUS
INESS—22 min, 16 mm, color, sound
motion picture
This film depicts the efforts of Kaiser Steel
Corp. in combatting its air pollution prob-
lems. It can be borrowed free of charge
from:
Public Relations Director, Kaiser Steel
Corporation, Fontana Works, Fontana, Cali-
fornia
ARTHUR CLEARS THE AIR—27 min,
16 mm, color, sound motion picture
A film intended for showing at meetings
where the Clean Air Act and Smokeless
Zones are discussed.
National Coal Board, Film Department, 26-28
Dorset Square, London, N.W. 1, England
AS WE LIVE AND BREATHE—16l/2 min,
16 mm, color, sound motion picture
American-Standard Industrial Division has
produced a documentary on man's modern
methods for controlling his air environment.
The film combines Chet Huntley's narrative
ability with provocative subject matter and
superb color photography in bringing to
light the problems of air pollution and
methods to alleviate them.
American-Standard Industrial Division, Di-
vision Executive Offices, 8111 Tireman,
Detroit, Michigan 48232
BURNING YOUR FUEL—10 min, 16 mm,
b/w, sound motion picture, No. MA-3
This film points out and discusses boiler
heat losses. These steps include: (i) coking
the fuel; (2) sprinkling the coal with water;
(S) side firing; (4) filling holes in fuel beds;
(5) careful adjustment of damper, and
(6) increasing secondary air after firing.
Training Program, National Center for Air
Pollution Control, 4676 Columbia Parkway,
Cincinnati, Ohio 45226
CLEAN AIR—22 min, 16 mm, color,
sound motion picture
Film dealing with air pollution and showing
how modern methods of domestic heating
meet the requirements of the Clean Air Act.
Shell-Mex and B. P. Ltd., Public Relations
Films, Shell-Mex House, Strand, London
W.C. 2, England
CLEARING THE AIR—12 min, 16 mm,
color, sound motion picture
The new Gas Council film gives many facts
about smoke control areas and the role of
the householder when confronting some of
the problems they create for him.
The Gas Council, 4-5 Grosvenor Place,
London, S.W.I, England
COMBUSTION TESTING—37 min, 35
mm, color, sound film strip
Training film presents facts on the use and
application of combustion testing instru-
ments to oil burners.
Education Department, National Oil Fuel
Institute, 60 East 42nd Street, New York, N.
Y. 10017
283
CONTROL OF PARTICULATE EMIS-
SIONS—22 min, 1 6 mm, color, silent
film strip, No. MA-39
This film shows the basic methods of reducing
participate emissions, the mode of operation,
and the efficiencies of the equipment in-
volved.
Training Program, National Center for Air
Pollution Control, 4676 Columbia Parkway,
Cincinnati, Ohio 45226
THE EDICRETE STORY—15 min, 16 mm,
color, sound motion picture
How Con Edison converts fly ash, the
powdery material filtered out of coal smoke
at power plants, into such useful by-products
as cinder blocks and coarse aggregate for
lightweight concrete is explored.
Community Promotional Activities, Con-
solidated Edison Co., 4 Irving Place, New
York, N. Y. 10003
ELECTRIC FURNACE FUME CONTROL—
20 min, 16 mm, color, sound motion
picture
The control of fume emissions from electric
arc melting furnaces in steel mills and steel
foundries is the subject. Film details
basic fume emission problems, both inside
and outside the plant, during electric furnace
melting operations. Solution of the problem
is shown in two parts: controlling fume
emissions at furnace and removal of con-
taminants from gas stream.
The Wheelabrator Corporation, JfiO S. Byrkit
Street, Mishawaka, India 46544
FIRING YOUR FUEL—15 min, 16 mm,
b/w, sound motion picture. No. MA-4
This film discusses the principles of me-
chanical stoking. The difference between
overfed and underfed firing devices is il-
lustrated. The following overfed devices
are shown: (1) springing stoker; (2) coking
stoker; and ($) chain grate stoker. The
operation of the retort or underfeed stoker
is also described.
Training Program, National Center for Air
Pollution Control, 4676 Columbia Parkivay,
Cincinnati, Ohio 45226
THE FIRST MILE UP—28 min, 16 mm,
b/w, sound motion picture
The experience of cities in North America
making vigorous efforts to combat air
pollution. Smoke prevention in Toronto.
Particularly well illustrated.
National Film Board of Canada, 1 Grosvenor
Square, London, W.I, England
THE FUTURE IS ELECTRIC—28 min,
16 mm b/w, sound motion picture
The place of nuclear power in smoke abate-
ment.
Electrical Development Association, 2 Savoy
Hill, London, W.D.2, England
NEW AIR FOR NEW YORK—19 min,
1 6 mm, color, sound motion picture
How New York City's Con Edison power
plants are meeting increasing demands for
greater quantities of electricity and at the
same time keeping their contribution to air
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pollution at a minimum is the subject.
The role of nuclear power as an answer to
air pollution from electric power plants in
metropolitan areas is also discussed.
Community Promotional Activities, Con-
solidated Edison Company, 4 Irving Place,
New York, N. Y. 10003
NOZZLE SERVICING AND OPERA-
TION—32 min, 35 mm, color, sound
film strip
Training film teaches operation, function,
handling, and servicing of high-pressure oil
burner nozzles.
Education Department, National Oil Fuel
Institute, 60 East 42nd Street, New York,
N. Y. 10017
THE PRINCIPLES OF COMBUSTION—1 6
mm, color, sound motion picture
This training film which demonstrates the
principles of combination is narrated by the
late Professor William Miller of Purdue
University.
National Coal Association, Coal Building,
1130 Seventeenth Street, N.W., Washington,
D. C.20036
PRINCIPLES OF CONTROL—3 min,
16 mm, color, sound motion picture,
No. MA-30
This film is of slides that have simulated
movements of gases produced by a polarizing
shield revolving behind the slide. Inertia
separation, electrostatic precipitator, scrub-
bing, filtration, and packed scrubber are
shown.
Training Program, National Center for Air
Pollution Control, 4676 Columbia Parkway,
Cincinnati, Ohio 45226
REPORT FROM AMERICA: SMOG—
30 min, 16 mm, b/w, sound motion
picture
Concerted action by the inhabitants of
Pittsburgh, Pa., at one time gravely affected
by industrial and domestic smoke, has
eventually rid the city of particulate pollu-
tion. This film gives an account of their cam-
paign.
Central Film Library, Government Buildings,
Bromyard Avenue, Acton, London, W. 3,
England
TOMORROW'S WORLD (PART IV)—
30 min, 16 mm, b/w, sound motion
picture and kinescope, No. MA-25
The subject of the program is "Control of
Air Pollution." The program moderator is
T. F . Williams. The DHEW film "Control
of Air Pollution" is shown early in the pro-
gram. The panel members and the subject
they discuss are as follows: Mr. L. E.
Niemeyer, Weather and Terrain; Mr. A.
H. Rose, Engineering Control; and Mr.
A. N. Heller, Implementation of Air Pollu-
tion Control Programs.
Training Program, National Center for Aii
Pollution Control, 4676 Columbia Parkway,
Cincinnati, Ohio 45226
WINDOW TO THE SKY—22 min,
1 6 mm, color, sound motion picture
Excellent film showing technique of setting
up smoke control area. Suitable for general
public and for showing to members of local
authorities.
The Gas Council, Hyde Park House, 4-5
Grosvenor Place, London S.W.I, England
WITH EACH BREATH—28x/2 min, 16
mm, color, sound motion picture
The first motion picture to deal exclusively
with the problems of air pollution in New
York State and with the programs to combat
it. The film is narrated by Hume Cronyn.
It is available free of charge for showing to
groups or on television.
New York State Air Pollution Control Board,
84 Holland Avenue, Albany, N. Y.
Measurement
AIR POLLUTION—30 min, 16 mm,
b/w, sound motion picture and kine-
scope, No. MA-9
A TV interview conducted by WWL-TV,
New Orleans concerning the New Orleans
Asthma Study. V. G. MacKenzie and
R. Prindle discuss air pollution. An M.D.
for Tulane University discusses asthma.
The co-directors of the survey, an M.D.
and Ph.D. engineer, describe the meteoro-
logical variables and the epidemiological
experiment they are planning. Meteoro-
logical equipment is shown. The analytical
laboratory is shown (Automatic recording
tape densitometer, cenco air pollution test
is used for gases only, 1106B glass fiber
filter and hi-vol sampler, and soxhlett
extractor.)
Training Program, National Center for Air
Pollution Control, 4676 Columbia Parkivay,
Cincinnati, Ohio 45226
CALCULATION OF ESTIMATED EMIS-
SIONS—20 min, TV Tape Kinescope,
No. MA-45
This film shows the necessary procedures
and calculations for making an emission
inventory.
Training Program, National Center for Air
Pollution Control, 4676 Columbia Parkway,
Cincinnati, Ohio 45226
CALIBRATION OF THE HIGH-VOLUME
SAMPLER—20 min, color, sound motion
picture, No. MA-33
Mr. S. F. Sleva teaches how to calibrate the
orifice and visi float device (visa-float).
Training Program, National Center for Air
Pollution Control, 4676 Columbia Parkway,
Cincinnati, Ohio 45226
ESTIMATION OF SO2 BY LEAD CANDLE
METHOD—24 min, 16 mm, color,
silent film strip. No. MA-42
This film shows the preparation of the lead
peroxide candle and the two methods of
determining the sulfur dioxide concentration
after exposure of the candles. The two
types of analysis considered are the colori-
metric and turbidimetric methods.
Training Program, National Center for Air
Pollution Control, 4676 Columbia Parkway,
Cincinnati, Ohio 45226
Journal of the Air Pollution Control Association
HI-VOL CALIBRATION—15 min, 16
mm, color, silent film strip, No. MA-33
This film shows the calibration procedures
of the High-Volume sampler used in par-
ticulate sampling. The two calibration
procedures presented show how to calibrate
the orifice and the visifloat and also the
necessary calculations for significant changes
in evaluation.
Training Program, National Center for Air
Pollution Control, 4-676 Columbia Parkway,
Cincinnati, Ohio 45226
INFRARED SPECTROSCOPY—28 min,
16 mm, color, sound motion picture,
No. MA-7
This film discusses the theory, instrumenta-
tion, and application of infrared spectros-
copy. A brief segment is devoted to the
interpretation of infrared curves.
Training Program, National Center for Air
Pollution Control, 4676 Columbia Parkway,
Cincinnati, Ohio 45226
MEASUREMENT OF PARTICULATE
P O L L U T A N T S — 1 4 m i n , 2 X 2 slide
sequence, N o . SA-35
A description of the present most common
methods of measuring particulate matter.
The use of the high-volume sampler, the
automatic tape sampler, and the dustfall
bucket is discussed.
Training Program, National Center for Air
Pollution Control, 4676 Columbia Parkway,
Cincinnati, Ohio 45226
PREPARATION AND ANALYSIS OF
CONTROLLED ATMOSPHERES BY GAS
CHROMATOGRAPHY—15 min, 16 mm,
color, silent film strip, No. MA-44
This film shows the use of the gas chro-
matograph in analyzing prepared atmos-
pheres containing five hydrocarbon com-
pounds. This film is designed for training
at the technician level.
Training Program, National Center for Air
Pollution Control, 4676 Columbia Parkway,
Cincinnati, Ohio 45226
PURE AIR—21 min, 1 6 mm, b/w, sound
motion picture
This is a documentary made by the Action
Centre for a Clean Paris as part of the Paris
Corporation's campaign against air pollution.
It shows the methods used by the Paris
Corporation's Public Health Laboratory to
establish a permanent test measurement for
two polluting elements (sulfur dioxide and
black smoke) with a view to mapping out
pollution in the Paris Region. These ele-
ments are collected by sampling devices
installed at several different heights on
public buildings in various districts of Paris.
Association pour la Prevention de la Pollution
Atmospherique, 62 Rue de Courcelles, Paris 8,
France
SOURCE INVENTORY—15 min, TV
tape kinescope, No. MA-40
This is a presentation for determining the
steps necessary in estimating the quantity
of pollutants released into the atmosphere.
Emphasis is placed on delineating the sources
and pollutants to be studied, locating the
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sources and enumerating the quantity and
quality of materials handled, processed, or
burned and the estimating of pollutant
emission.
Training Program, National Center for Air
Pollution Control, 4676 Columbia Parkway,
Cincinnati, Ohio 45226
TAPE SAMPLER CALCULATIONS—20
min, TV tape kinescope, No. MA-43
This film describes the various components
and their functions of the automatic tape
sampler. The methods for calculation OOH's
per 1000 lineal feet and for calibrating the
instrument are shown.
Training Program, National Center for Air
Pollution Control, 4676 Columbia Parkway,
Cincinnati, Ohio 45226
Meteorology
EXISTING TEMPERATURE DISTRIBU-
TION—13 min, 16 mm, color, sound
motion picture, No. MA-10
This film is the first in a series of four U. S.
Navy Training films on atmospheric stability
and instability. The purpose of the four
films is to train the student in how to recog-
nize stable and unstable conditions.
Training Program, National Center for Air
Pollution Control, 4676 Columbia Parkway,
Cincinnati, Ohio 45226
ADIABATIC PROCESS—13 min, 1 6 mm,
color, sound motion picture, No. MA-11
This film is the second in the series of four
U. S. Navy Training Films on atmospheric
stability and instability. Convection and
mechanical convections are discussed along
with the dry adiabatic and moist adiabatic
lapse rate. A parcel of air being forced
over a mountain is used as an example to
illustrate the adiabatic process.
Training Program, National Center for Air
Pollution Control, 4676 Columbia Parkway,
Cincinnati, Ohio 45226
THERMAL CONVECTION—10 min, 16
mm, color, sound motion picture, No.
MA-12
This film is the third in the series of four
U. S. Navy Training Films on atmospheric
stability and instability. This film dis-
cusses the causes of thermal convection and
how the system works adiabatically for
dry and moist air.
Training Program, National Center for Air
Pollution Control, 4676 Columbia Parkway,
Cincinnati, Ohio 45226
STABILITY AND THE WEATHER—8
min, 16 mm, color, sound motion
picture, No. MA-1 3
This film is the fourth in the series of four
U. S. Navy Training Films on atmospheric
stability and instability. This film dis-
cusses how to recognize stability and in-
stability by opening the clouds and interpret-
ing R.A.O.B. charts.
Training Program, National Center for Air
Pollution Control, 4676 Columbia Parkway,
Cincinnati, Ohio 45226
DAWSONVILLE, GEORGIA SMOKE
TEST—APRIL 24, 1957—6 min, 16
mm, color, silent motion picture, No.
MA-21
White plume is released in a valley clearing.
The movie follows the path of the plume
down the valley. After the first plume
has blown down the valley, a second plume
is released at the same point. Both plumes
behaved in the conventional manner.
Training Program, National Center for Air
Pollution Control, 4676 Columbia Parkway,
Cincinnati, Ohio 45226
DAWSONVILLE, GEORGIA SMOKE
TEST—JULY 1 1 , 1957—6 min, 16
mm, color, silent motion picture, No.
MA-27
White plume is released in a valley clearing.
The plume rises until it hits an inversion.
At this point it splits in half and goes in
two opposite directions. The valley is soon
filled in completely with smoke. After the
first plume has dispersed a second plume
was started. This plume again splits at
the inversion where 10% of the smoke goes
in one direction and the other 90% goes
in the opposite direction.
Training Program, National Center for Air
Pollution Control, 4676 Columbia Parkway,
Cincinnati, Ohio 45226
DENVER INVERSION TIMELAPSE—4
min, 16 mm, color, silent motion pic-
ture, No. MA-26
Film shows the general area. There is a
strong inversion that is very visible. The
time lapse shows the inversion breaking up
but heavy cloud coverage distracts from the
event. The film is underexposed in sections.
No great increase in visibility is shown
after the inversion breakup.
Training Program, National Center for Air
Pollution Control, 4676 Columbia Parkway,
Cincinnati, Ohio 45226
INVERSION BOX AND INTERVIEW—1
reel, individual descriptions, No. MA-5
(a) Inversion Box, 1 min, 16 mm, b/w,
silent motion picture. Shows plume model
in operation exemplifying behavior of a cool
plume in warm atmosphere. (Jo) Interview,
5 min, 16 mm, b/w, sound motion picture.
Shows interview with Arizona Air Pollution
Officials where sources and control of air
pollution are discussed.
Training Program, National Center for Air
Pollution Control, 4676 Columbia Parkway,
Cincinnati, Ohio 45226
SANTA BARBARA—3 min, 16 mm, b/w,
silent motion picture, No. MA-6
Inversion demonstration box shown as
introduction. A timelapse film taken of
Santa Barbara showing the build-up of
pollution during an inversion and the
following inversion breakup.
Training Program, National Center for Air
Pollution Control, 4676 Columbia Parkway,
Cincinnati, Ohio 45226
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SMOKE DIFFUSION STUDIES—21 min,
16 mm, color, silent motion picture,
No. MA-18
Conducted at the Argonne National Labora-
tory in 1952 by a meteorological group.
The tests show smoke plume behavior under
different meteorological conditions. In some
instances it shows two or three different
colored plumes emitted at the same time
but tit different elevations. A large part
of the film is done in time lapse.
Training Program, National Center for Air
Pollution Control, 4-676 Columbia Parkway,
Cincinnati, Ohio 4-5226
A STUDY OF CHIMNEY PLUMES—3
min, 16 mm, motion picture
The film shows tests made on an experimental
chimney used for studying the dispersal of
chimney gases.
Warren Spring Laboratory, Stevenage, Herts,
England
Automotive Emissions
AIR POLLUTION—20 min, 16 mm,
color, sound motion picture
Film describes auto exhaust as a contributor
to air pollution and the efforts of General
Motors to control it.
BY-LAW AMENDMENT ON ARTICLE XIII
TO BE DISCUSSED AT ANNUAL MEETING
The publication of the following text
(old and new) of Article XIII of the By-
Laws, which concerns amendments to
the By-Laws, was unanimously ap-
proved by APCA's Board of Directors
at its meeting in Washington on Decem-
ber 10, 1966. It had been initiated by
Mr. Victor H. Sussman, Chairman, and
the By-Laws Committee at the request
of the Board. In presenting this draft
to his committee and the Board, he
made the following comments:
"1. The main purpose of the at-
tached draft is to permit a more realis-
tic, democratic and practical method for
amending proposed amendments to the
By-Laws. The Annual Business Meet-
ing is not the place for such important
decisions, as amending proposed amend-
ments to the By-Laws, to be made (I
question whether any votes should be
taken at the Annual Business Meeting).
The Annual Business Meeting does not
represent a quorum of the membership.
Also, as we saw from the San Francisco
meeting, it is impossible for clear and
well-thought out decisions to be made.
Group action on anything as complex as
developing constitutional provisions is
impractical. There is no time to think
things through and in an emotional
atmosphere—as we sometimes have—
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Film Library, General Motors Building,
Detroit, Michigan 48202
NO SMOKING—7 min, 1 6 mm, color,
sound motion picture, No. MA-16
A film report on visible exhaust emissions
from motor vehicles. The main theme is
how to spot smoke offenders. Different
types of exhausts commonly seen are simu-
lated. Exhausts emissions for various con-
ditions ranging from good to bad are pic-
tured for five classes of motor vehicles.
Training Program, National Center for Air
Pollution Control, 4676 Columbia Parkway,
Cincinnati, Ohio 4-5226
OUR EXHAUSTED AIR—29 min, 16 mm,
color, sound motion picture
Produced by the California MVPCB with
the cooperation of the motion picture de-
partment of UCLA, this film covers the
problem of air pollution stemming from
vehicular emissions. Describing health and
economic effects in some detail, it shows
how California has attempted to meet the
problem of auto smog with control systems.
Film includes live action and animation.
California Motor Vehicle Pollution Control
Board, 417 South Hill Street, Los Angeles
90013
mistakes can be made and easily become
part of our By-Laws. I believe that the
Board of Directors is more representa-
tive of the membership than the people
(one of you used the term "Corporal's
Guard") who attend the Annual Busi-
ness Meeting.
"2. There is the problem of the
Board of Directors blocking a proposed
amendment. This is handled by the
last paragraph in the proposed draft.
"I believe that the attached proposal
provides for a practical amendment
procedure without interfering with the
rights of the membership to propose
amendments."
Suggested Changes to Article XIII
of the APCA By-Laws
(Additions are italicized, deletions are
in parenthesis.)
Section 1. Any member may pro-
pose in writing an amendment to these
By-Laws, provided that it bears the
written endorsement of at least twenty
(20) members, or that it is approved by
the By-Laws Committee and the Board.
Section 2. Such proposed amend-
ment shall be transmitted to the Execu-
tive Secretary not less than sixty (60)
days prior to the Annual Meeting. The
Solid Waste Disposal
SANITARY LANDFILL—14 min, 1 6 mm,
color, sound motion picture (available
for TV)
Subtitled "Open Dump Conversion," the
film demonstrates how the open face dump
type of operation should be converted to a
sanitary landfill with no open burning.
Public Health Education Section, State De-
partment of Health, 79 Elm Street, Hartford,
Connecticut 061 IS
THE THIRD POLLUTION—23 min, 16
mm, color, sound motion picture
This motion picture describes America's S3
billion-a-year solid waste problem and dem-
onstrates new techniques of solid waste
management. Produced to inform the gen-
eral public, the film's technical accuracy was
assured through consultation with the Amer-
ican Public Works Association and the
Office of Solid Wastes of the United States
Public Health Service, Department of
Health, Education, and Welfare. Print
price is $225 with free preview prior to
purchase from:
Stuart Finlcy, Inc., 3428 Mansfield Road,
Falls Church, Virginia 22041
Executive Secretary, in turn, shall
transmit copies of the proposed amend-
ment to all members at least thirty (30)
days prior to the Annual Meeting. The
proposed amendment shall be in order
for discussion by the members at the
Annual Business Meeting (and may be
amended in any manner pertinent to the
original amendment by a majority vote,
but shall not be voted on for adoption
at such Annual Meeting. At the close
of the Annual Meeting), A summary of
this discussion shall be prepared by the
Chairman of the By-Laws Committee or
his designee and shall be reviewed by the
Board during the Annual Meeting at
which the members discussed the proposed
amendment. The proposed amendment
may be amended, in any manner pertinent
to the original amendment, by a majority
vote of the Board. Upon approval of the
Board, the Executive Secretary shall
transmit the proposed amendment to
the members either in the form as
amended (at said meeting) by the Board,
or in the original form, whichever is
correct, together with secret, sealed
ballot envelopes for voting.
Other provisions of this Section 2, not-
withstanding, any proposed amendment
to these By-Laws, shall be transmitted by
the Executive Secretary to the members for
voting, provided that the proposed amend-
ment bearing the written endorsement of at
least one hundred (100) members, is sub-
mitted to the Board and approved by at
least five (5) members of the Board at a
regular Board meeting.
Journal of the Air Pollution Control Association