A training film on functions of military policemen during town patrolling in the United States. The MPs are ordered to investigate trouble spots where trouble might be expected. Men check a bar. If there is a need to go inside the building, they should not go alone. The MPs enter the bar. People seated at tables. A fight erupts. If the MPs cannot handle the situation, they should call more MPs. An MP calls the headquarters. He talks to a desk sergeant and tells him how many more men are needed in the bar. The desk sergeant sends the men. The civilians are arrested by the civilian police and the soldiers by the MPs. (World War II period).
A training film on functions of military policemen (MP) in a town patrolling in the United States, during World War 2. Soldiers who are 'Absent Without Official Leave' (AWOL) are searched by the MPs. A soldier in civilian clothes reads a newspaper near a pole. The MPs watch him. They suspect the man to be a soldier and inform the nearest civilian policeman. They talk to the man. If there is evidence that he is a soldier, he could be arrested. The man runs away. The MPs catch him. They arrest him and deliver in custody. They also search him for weapons. They fill information on the arrest card. The man's name, serial number, organization to which he belongs and any evidence found against him is noted on the card. The MPs can use police radio to contact the MP headquarters. An officer seated at a desk. A man from the headquarters arrives to take the prisoner with him. The prisoner and the policeman board MP van. They arrive at the headquarters. Processing of the prisoner. The processing includes completing the records. He is listed on criminal record. A man writes information about him. Further searches are made with care. A desk sergeant seated at a desk. The MPs stand in line. An officer instructs them. The MPs patrol a street. An MP talks over a phone. The duty of the MPs is to keep fellow members of the armed forces safe. Reenacted scene of a fight or brawl taking place in a bar (for which MPs would be needed to restore peace). View of a training ground and a large group of U.S. Army soldiers marching and passing in review with American flags and unit flags held high.
Senate's investigation of the 40 million war time airplane contracts in Washington, United States. Several officials seated at a desk discuss. Industrialist Henry John Kaiser talks about the early period of World War II when the Axis destroyed Allied ships and airplanes and they were defeated. An airplane parked on an airfield. American aviator and industrialist, Howard Robard Hughes speaks into a microphone. He talks about investigation of a case and his two airplane project. United States Senator from Maine Ralph Owen Brewster speaks against Hughes and asks about the 40 million dollars.
U.S. Senate investigation of 40 million dollars in war time airplane contracts to Howard Hughes' firm. Officials seated around tables during Investigation of National Defense Program. John W. Meyer speaks into a microphone while testifying to senate committee. Senator Ferguson asks him questions. United States Army Air Force officer and son of late U.S. President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Elliott Roosevelt, testifies on his role. John Meyer, Hughes publicity agent, speaks about his side of lavish war time party expenditures.
Senate's investigation of 40 million in war time plane contracts to Howard Hughes firm in Washington, United States. Men and women enter a building. Several officials seated at desks. American aviator and industrialist Howard Robard Hughes testifies. A man speaks into a microphone. United States Senator from Maine Ralph Owen Brewster speaks. Hughes accuses Senator Brewster of mis-statements. Brewster refutes the charge. People applaud. Cameramen record the event.
Senate's investigation of 40 million dollars in war time aircraft contracts to Howard Hughes' company. Officials of the committee seated. American aviator and industrialist Howard Robard Hughes is asked about prior testimony and about whether he will bring try to bring Mr. Mars in for the 2pm session. Hughes suggests the committee look at the recorded record for his priort statements and says he will not bring in Mr. Mars. Hughes discusses his reputation and about Senator Brewster fighting a battle against public opinion. He speaks out against Senator Brewster. The probe is adjourned.
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