Demonstration of the capabilities of the small snow vehicle, Weasel in the United States. The vehicle travels over snow and rough terrain. It carries men and equipment. Lined up Weasels, military headquarters in the background. It climbs steep hills and maneuvers. It is driven over obstacles, railway tracks, rocks and gravels and water stream. It wades through bushed and small trees. It floats in water. It passes through jungle and its small size makes it easy to conceal. Various parts of weasel describe its capabilities. Parts include light weight plate, rubber covering on plate and others. It can load and tow men and equipment.
Demonstration of the capabilities of the small snow vehicle, Weasel in the United States. Weasel is carried aboard a glider. Gilders take off. Weasel is dropped by parachute from a plane. It is ready to move for action as it lands. It travels over snow and rough terrain. Half track vehicle on snow covered land. Interior: Weasels are being improved. Weasel is driven on snow covered land with its new features like stable tracks and cargo body.
John Joseph Pershing is congratulated on his birthday in Washington DC. John Joseph Pershing (Former General of the U.S. Armies) is congratulated on his 70th birthday. He is greeted by A.E.F. (American Expeditionary Force) chief. He speaks.
Ralph J. Guldahl wins Golf Tourney in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Golf players hit ball on golf course. Spectators watch the match. They run on the course to watch position of ball as players hit ball. Players include Ralph J. Guldahl, Denny Shute, Gene Sarazen and others. Ralph J. Guldahl wins the match by defeating Denney Shute and Sarazen in 18 hole playoff. Guldahl receives prize money of $10,000.
National celebrities participate in a Golf Tourney in Washington DC. Notable personalities include U.S. Army General Dwight D Eisenhower, U.S. Navy Admiral Chester William Nimitz, boxers Jack Dempsey and Gene Tunney. Gene Sarazen and Bobby Jones at table and finish coffee. Golf players including Gene Sarazen, Bobby Jones take their turns on the golf course. Spectators watch the tournament. Gene Sarazen wins the tournament and poses with the trophy.
Senate Hearings,1947 in Washington DC. Officials and dignitaries seated for Senate Hearings, 1947. Howard Hughes, Jr. is questioned. He testifies about profits made on war contracts by him before Senate War Investigating Committee. He says that he has not made any profits on war contracts in year 1946. He asserts that any profits he made came from selling oil well tools and Grand Prize Beer (of Gulf Brewing Company) which are not the subject of the investigation. He further comments, "if I didn't make a little money somewhere, how could I put 9 million dollars into the Flying Boat?" Views of Hughes and other dignitaries sitting during the hearings.
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