Scale model of future Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Man points at the scale model of Future Philadelphia. City planners discuss the model. A man walks through a pathway of the model. Blocks of the model are built so that they can spin 180 degrees to show an alternate plan for that block. Several blocks are spun to show different looks for the future of Philadelphia.
Mass of ship building derricks and structures, at waters edge, viewed from boat entering channel. Members of the U.S. Shipping Board and the Emergency Fleet Corporation preparing to implement orders to commandeer all U.S. shipyards and hulls, under construction therein, for the U.S. war effort. Shipping Board Chairman, Edward N. Hurley, is at corner leaning toward the man at head of table (Rear Admiral Washington L. Capps, General Manager of Emergency Fleet Corporation ?), U.S. Shipping Board flag is raised at a shipyard building, where it flutters in wind. A number of Army soldiers present in uniform. Official addresses gathering of shipyard workers and explains the takeover and has them pledge, with hands raised, to work for the success of the war effort. Other officials speak, as well. The shipyard workers wave their hats in sign of approval. Everyone leaves to get back to building ships.
West Point Cadets from the U.S. Military Academy receive instruction about aircraft, during visit to Mitchel Field, Hempstead, New York. Instructor points out features of aircraft engine exhaust system. A B-6A bi-wing bomber taxiing. Crew loading a two thousand pound bomb under a B-6A, and aerial views of B-6A in flight, with pilots and gunners visible in open air positions. Several O-1D biplanes taking off in loose formation.
Aerial view of Mitchel Field, Hempstead, New York, with line of B-6A bombers and O-1D observation aircraft taxiing for takeoff. They circle to avoid construction work at center of airfield. Highways and surrounding areas of the airfield are visible.
Judy Holliday is honored for bond sales aid in Washington DC. American actress Judy Holliday receives the Minuteman Award from the U.S. Treasury Department for promoting U.S. Saving Bonds. The gathering applauds. Holliday poses with the plaque.
A football game in Birmingham, Alabama. A large crowd of spectators seated in the stands. The football game between the Auburn Tigers and the Miami Hurricanes start. Spectators cheer for the players. The Auburn Tigers win the game against the Miami Hurricanes by a score of 14-13
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