United States first jet turbine automobile tested for experimental purposes at Arizona. It is driven by auto speed racer Mauri Rose. Several other men stand near the automobile as it is tested. Mountains in the far background.
Teenage girl Bobby Porter of Herscher, Illinois keeps a lion as a pet in her home. The teenager combs the mane of her pet lion. Bobby’s older brother, Bill, attempts to open the mouth of his sister’s pet lion (named “Kinsabe”), and plays rough with it. The lion lives in captivity behind bars in the living room of the Porter family. Young woman Bobby raised the 325-pound jungle lion from a cub. The girl feeds the lion with meat. Girl hugs her pet lion after brushing its teeth. Lion yawning. Other family members also handle the lion.
President Dwight D. Eisenhower standing by the presidential aircraft, at Augusta Regional Airport, Augusta Georgia. With him are his wife, Mamie, daughter-in-law, Barbara Jean, and grandchildren David (age 6), Barbara Anne (age 5) and Susan (age 2). At the Augusta National Golf Club: The Eisenhowers look over tables containing many silver prizes, including a silver tea set. President Eisenhower speaks with children attending the festivities. He dons a Tam O' Shanter cap. He and Mamie proceed to a car. On the way, Mrs. Eisenhower drops something and people nearby reach to retrieve it for her. The Eisenhowers continue to their car.
A young boy named Ronnie Graham and his pony demonstrate the stunt repertoire in California. Ronnie and his pony on the ground. The pony sits down. Ronnie gives instructions to the pony to lie down and eat food from a table. He climbs on it and shows stunts. At the age of 8 Ronnie tops as a trainer.
First tests of Navy's experimental "pogo stick" designed to take off and land vertically in California. The radical plane is test flown in a huge dirigible hangar. First vertical take off is attempted. It is lifted off the ground while in the grip of a system of tether cables. It lands vertically.
The largest successful army auction of surplus war materiel ever conducted. U.S. Army surplus goods go on the auction block at Sharpe General Depot in California. Large quantity of material handling equipment, including fork lifts. Two men examine a jeep. People attend the first Army Surplus Sale conducted by public auctioneers on a public bidding basis. Auctioneer make announcements. every item was sold.