The Stout "Scarab," a car with its engine in the rear and other new features, drives on the roads and streets in Hollywood, California. The driver and the passengers sitting in the car. Traffic on the roads.
A new gasoline automobile, unconventional in design at Kansas City. A man drives the automobile. The propeller of the automobile shoots air through a tunnel on top of the machine. The model is tested for possible use in aviation.
Views of President Harry Truman's new yacht, the USS Williamsburg, which serves as a floating White House and a means of recreation for President Truman. The yacht is readied for him. Exterior views and interior views of the 240 foot yacht are seen, along with a motor tender on the ship. A hand polishes a brass plaque that says "President's Quarters." It was built as a private yacht in 1931, and then converted to a gunboat before its conversion to become the President's yacht, replacing the USS Potomac.
A British jet plane sets a new speed record in London. Captain Wilson pilots the plane. A camera is set to take pictures of the jet plane. Several other planes in the background. The jet plane in flight.
Demonstration of a new amphibious vehicle at Tillamook in Oregon. The automobile rides as easily on water as it rides on land. 'Laurette' written on the amphibious vehicle. Men in the vehicle.
A new streamlined amphibious automobile tested in Rome. The automobile descends the stairs. Several men seated in the car. A huge crowd gathers to watch it. The automobile then travels on the road. It is taken into water. Several men gather near the stream to watch it. The car then climbs the stairs.
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