American aviator, Douglas "wrong way" Corrigan speaking on July 18, 1938 (after landing in Ireland) about his alleged mistake in heading across the Atlantic instead of towards California, in a flight from New York City. Scene shifts to Corrigan taxiing in his airplane.View of Corrigan in his airplane and exiting therefrom as engine shuts down and prop stops. People gather by his airplane. He is seen opening congratulatory communications at the "chief Secretaries Lodge" in Dublin, residence of the U.S. Ambassador to Ireland. Corrigan is seen standing outside the residence with John Clarence Cudahy, the U.S. Ambassador to Ireland. Corrigan again seen talking with interviewers. Sightseeing boats carrying fans and signs welcome Corrigan upon his arrival back in New York. Signs read: "Brooklyn is waiting for Corrigan" and " Celtic Circle welcomes Corrigan."He is feted by a ticker tape parade along Broadway.
People participate in free style Ice Skating championship in Canada. Men and women perform on the ice ground. A man performs on the ground who has been a world champion several times. People cheer and applaud. Lights flashed on the stage. A couple performs the free style skating.
Top United States communist leaders found guilty by the court in New York. The Reds convicted by the court with the criminal conspiracy of the Reds against the United States judge Harold Medina. The Reds gather at a place. A man addresses all the other men standing. A man records the speech. They discuss amongst themselves. A man holds a document in his hand. The communists advance towards the court. Men smoke. Men in United States marshal on the road. A car follows.
View of Victoria, British Hong Kong, as the population awaits possible challenge from Chinese Communist forces only several miles away. Victoria Peak is seen in the background. A Chinese man purchases copy of the Hong Kong Standard newspaper from vendor holding sign that reads: "Reds Offer Diplomatic Relations." British troops march with their packs, as they prepare for possible defense of the Crown Colony. Hong Kong police check persons entering at the border. British troops prepare artillery positions. British Comet Cruiser tanks maneuver. British Mk XVI Supermarine Spitfire aircraft with engines running on airfield. A flight of four Spitfires in formation over the city.
Football Match between Cornell and Yale at New Haven, United States. The match in progress. A large crowd gathers to watch the match. They cheer and applaud. Cornell defeats Yale by 48-14.
Football game between college teams of Notre Dame and Tulane in South Bend, Indiana, United States. The game in progress. Crowd gathers at the stadium to watch the game. Fans cheer teams. Notre Dame takes on Tulane. A car parked along a side of the grounds. Crowd applauds.
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