Proceedings of the Kefauver Committee. A man testifies to the committee. New York underworld gangster Frank Costello alleged of various charges is questioned by the committee. The accused is not ready to accept any of the charges and denies all those levied against him. 1951.
Proceeding of the Kefauver Committee underway. The gangster of New York Frank Costello is alleged of various charges. The court charges him of anti-America activities such as illegally residing in America, illegal possession, trading, and distributing alcoholic products in America. The accused denies to all charges. He also refuses having any sort of network of co-workers. 1951.
British Royal Air Force (RAF) fighter ace, Group Captain Douglas Bader, visits the stall of the Ford Motors Company at a car show (likely the British International Motor Show at Earl's Court in London). Sign in background, "Ford British Built Cars and Trucks". He observes a new model of a car and takes a look at the stall of other car manufacturers including an MG TD series automobile.
Numerous new Ford T16 Universal Carriers drive out of the Ford factory for testing. First, they traverse a very steep hill, singly, then are seen driving in formation at moderate speed on a dirt field. Following this the T-16s maneuver through rugged swampy terrain, with mud up to their tread depth. Finally, they run at high speed over very hilly rough terrain and actually become airborne as they crest some steep hills. They end up returning over the same obstacle that they passed at the start of the test course.
Promotional documentary titled 'By The Way of Panama - California The Golden'. Describes views of California to be seen on a cruise from New York, via Panama. The sea shores of California with rocks and sand. A passenger ship sailing in the harbor of San Diego. Views of the San Diego Harbor. The ship, called the "Pennsylvania" reaches harbor of Los Angeles. Various landmark buildings and busy streets of the city of Los Angeles. Filmmaking: A Hollywood movie studio (RCA studio) with shooting underway on film set. Luxury homes of LA. The ship moves on to San Francisco. The harbor of San Francisco including Alcatraz Island in background. Views of the surroundings from a high ridge in San Francisco.
General James Van Fleet of the U.S. Army during the Greek Civil War. General Van Fleet along with his subordinates demonstrates positions by marking pointers on a Grrek map. News correspondents take notes.
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