And the Oscar goes to . . .

Scientific or Technical Award (Class II). To Nick Kalten, Louis J. Witti, and the 20th Century-Fox Studio Mechanical Effects Department for a process of preserving and flame-proofing foliage.

Scientific or Technical Award (Class III). To Anthony Paglia and the 20th Century-Fox Studio Mechanical Effects Department for the design and construction of a miniature flak gun and ammunition.

Scientific or Technical Award (Class III). To Anthony Paglia and the 20th Century-Fox Studio Mechanical Effects Department for an improved method of producing Explosion Flash Effects for motion pictures.