Seven-year old Pete Mole, heads off to school from his home, riding a unicycle. He carries his lunch box in one hand and his school books in the other. He is soon surrounded by a phalanx of school children who accompany him, some on roller skates. Later, he is seen arriving at the school where he dismounts and parks his unicycle near the door and enters. (Pete Mole went on to become an important innovator in the bicycle business, known, among other things, for the banana seat; high rise bike; and folding bikes.)
Inventor of strange-looking automobile ("Leaping Lena") claims it will prevent injury to passengers, even in severe collisions. Driver of the car gets in and looks through narrow window of the car door, while holding a cigarette in his hand. Next, the vehicle is seen driving rapidly over desert terrain. It makes a tight skidding left turn, raising dust. As it races toward the camera. Its small narrow windows and rounded metal roof are quite noticeable. It then starts driving across sections of terrain with ridges and furrows, causing the car to leap and bounce. At one point it tips up so high on its front wheels that the driver's door pops open, causing him to stop and get out to examine things.
Senator Barry Goldwater during the GOP Convention (Republican National Convention)in San Francisco. Senator Barry takes a walk on the streets of San Francisco. He heads for the Republican nomination on the first ballot. Senator Barry addresses the Platform committee and calls for a tougher stand with the Red Block. Forces of Governor William Scranton fight a rear-guard action to the end. On the eve of the convention, Civil Rights demonstrators mass in protest against Goldwater and are seen in a march of 40,000 people on the streets of San Francisco, toward City Hall. The marchers at the demonstration hear from Henry Cabot Lodge and other leaders. President Dwight D. Eisenhower arrives for the Convention. Republican Governor Mark O Hatfield of Oregon gives a preview of his keynote speech, which describes the party as one of faith in various American ideals.
A B-52, modified as a mother ship, is seen in flight, with an X-24 lifting body aircraft suspended beneath it. (A slot was cut in the right wing which was fitted with a special pylon for carrying research aircraft.) No significant movements are seen, as the B-52 cruises smoothly at altitude for much of the beginning of the film. Commencing at TC: 01:26, Rear paddle-style flight controls are moved and and adjusted on the X-24. At TC: 04:53, the X-24 emits smoke and again, at TC: 05:27. At TC :05:36, the engine of the X-24 is running and the lifting body aircraft drops vertically away from the B-52, which then continues its cruise at altitude. (Note: the film is reversed so the right wing appears as the left one.)
U.S. airplanes go into action as a feature of the Navy relief fund drive, San Diego. Airplanes bomb 'dummy' houses and buildings. Smoke rises from bombed targets. Troops and tanks advance on field. Troops in prone position fire rifles. Airplanes in flight overhead and troops advance in a scattered formation on field.
American aviator Howard Hughes testing his H-1 Racer plane, Los Angeles. Hughes stands by his H-1 Racer plane. Crowd and hangar in background. Hughes boards his plane. Hughes H-1 Racer taxis on runway. Plane lands after short test flight.
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