AIR travelers—especially those on overseas flights—are being ad vised by Eastman Ko dak of the possibility of dam age to films carried in their baggage as it is being load ed aboard international flights. Although there is no definite confirmation from anyone in authority as yet (including both Government and airline officials), it seems increasinely likely that someof the secret security de vices being used to check passengers’ baggage for pos sible weapons or explosives include detectors that make use of X‐rays. A roll of pho tographic film, exposed or unexposed, that is subjected to X‐ray is usually ruined in the process (the film becomes fogged or light struck). Pure ly magnetic detectors, which some agencies are rumored to be using, will not harm the film.
Recognizing this danger to their customers’ films, and apparently having already received some complaints about film that has been ruined in this manner, the Eastman Kodak Company has issued a bulletin warning travelers to carry their film in their hand luggage, rather than packing it away. If it is suspected that hand luggage might also be screened —especially when traveling to troubled areas such as the Middle East—then the inter national traveler is advised by the company to “offer their carry‐on luggage for visual examination,” in hopes of avoiding damage to any film they may be carrying.
The Photographic Insti tute of the Educational Alli ance, 197 East Broadway, is starting a series of evening classes beginning the week of Nov. 2. Registration is tak ing place now, Monday through Thursday evenings, from 7 to 9 P.M. A class for beginners will be held on Wednesday evenings; an in termediate class will be held on Thursdays, and one on advanced techniques will be held on Tuesda:‐3. There will also be two advanced work shops held on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and a color workshop on Mondays. All classes will be held in the new Sarnoff building and those seeking further infor mation can call (212) GR 5 6200.
The Inwood Camera Club, 120 Vermilyea Avenue, will start its annual workshop course for beginners and ad vanced students beginning Oct. 14 and continuing for five additional Wednesday evenings. Instruction is by members of the club, and the fee is $15 for non‐members (part of this fee can be ap plied to initiation for those who decide to join the club). For more information, call (212) 567‐2035 or 567‐6034.
A workshop in refining and expanding the photogra pher's personal vision will be conducted by Miss Inge Bon di, 50 West 96th Street, be ginning on Oct. 12 from 6:15 to 8:15 P.M. To include week ly shooting assignments, the 10‐week course will cost $100, and the phone number is (212) 663‐0530.
The American Society of Magazine Photographers will hold their 25th Anniversary dinner tomorrow night at the Advertising Club of New York, and the following awards will be presented to prominent people in the pho tographic world: Honor Roll, W. Eugene Smith; Photogra pher of the Year, Bruce Da vidson; Robert Leavitt Award, Diane Arbus; Special Recog nition, Jerry N. Uelsmann; Special Citation, Jacob Desch in; Technical Achievement Awards, Dr. Walter Clark and Dr. Peter Goldmark.