Inventor of a new aircraft stands near his invention at an airfield in Rushville, Missouri. The aircraft has thick-short wings and two propellers that rotate in opposite directions. Plane takes off for its maiden flight from the airfield. The plane lands back successfully on the airstrip.
Postmaster General and other dignitaries present at the 70th National Convention of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks in Kansas City, Missouri. Michael F. Shannon named new exalted ruler.
Drought in Kansas City, Missouri. Farmers fight to save livestock. Heard of cattle in a fenced area. Dead cattle on ground. Farmers transport water for miles in an effort to save the cattle dying of thirst. Boys stand on a water truck. Cattle drinks water from large containers.
Two statues in the United States. First is the Lexington Minuteman Statue, representing Captain John Parker, located at Lexington Green in Lexington, Massachusetts. U.S. flag flutters from a flag pole in the background. Next is a bronze statue of Abraham Lincoln, seated, in the town square in Hodgenville, Kentucky. A store building is seen in the background of the town square (now site of the Lincoln Museum).
George Marshall Research Library at Virginia Military Institute (319 Letcher Ave, Lexington, VA 24450) in Lexington, Virginia. President Lyndon B. Johnson arrives by a plane to unveil statue of George Marshall. He shakes hand with a man. He reviews honor guard. Large crowd gathers. Wife of Marshall and President Johnson stand near the statue of Marshall. President addresses.
Women's Army Corps (WAC) Sergeant in broadcasting studio for the Army Navy Screen Magazine feature called: "By Request." She holds a letter received from 43 American soldiers ("foxhole buddies") in New Guinea. They ask "By Request" to show them scenes from the University of Kentucky, where they trained, and some shots of Lexington, Kentucky. The program continues with motion pictures of the requested scenes, beginning with the Phoenix Hotel and a theater on the Lexington Main Street. Pedestrians on the side walk and cars parked by the roadside. Keith's Bar and Chop House. Bartenders and waitresses serve beer. A roller coaster, known as the Wildcat (after UK's mascot) at the Joyland amusement park, located on Paris Pike north of town. The University of Kentucky campus. GIs and women soldiers on campus. A sign for the University. Soldiers take pictures by the statue of James Patterson on campus. (Given the lack of foliage on the trees, this film was obviously taken sometime between November and March. ) (World War II period).
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