Film begins showing map of Coast Guard Stations along the coasts of Long Island, and New Jersey to deal with storms that affect the ports of New York, Philadelphia, Wilmington, and Baltimore. Narrator notes that, accordingly, the number of Stations in this region are increased. View of Long Island South coast from low flying airplane, showing sand bars. Aerial view of Jersey shores showing a ship run aground and listing. Aerial view of the resort towns and recreational beaches on the Jersey coast. Closeup of a beach filled with people enjoying the sand and water. Aerial views of beaches teeming with visitors. Aerial view of harbor filled with small pleasure boats. A sailing regatta.
Launching of first liquid fuel rocket on a Staten Island New York beach in 1933. U.S. rocket experimenters including George Edward Pendray launch the first liquid fuel missile. They prepare for launching of the rocket and fill fuel of rocket which is powered with gasoline and liquid oxygen. Missile being launched and its fuel tank explodes due to over heating. Rocket crashes down on beach. Experimenters stand with pieces of the broken rocket. From a November 10, 1958 newsreel recounting events 25 years earlier.
Democratic candidate for President, John William Davis, at his office,in New York, United States. Mr. Davis strolls with his wife, in the gardens of his estate on Long Island, New York. . He plays golf. Mr. Davis plays catch with a grandaughter, on the grounds of his estate. He picks up his granddaughter,in his arms.
Teams participate in the American Trotting Championship held in Long Island, New York. People gather in a large number to watch the championship. The race in progress. People cheer and applaud. The Silver Song team wins the championship.
Golden Gloves Boxing Semi-Finals at Sunnyside Garden on Long Island, New York. Vince Shomo and Jimmy Howard show style and power in the boxing ring. Jimmy Howard wins the championship. Huge crowd gathered to watch the boxing championship. People cheer.
The Third Annual Fire Chief Steel Conference in Long Island, New York. Simulation of a jet crash in a residential area. Emphasis on latest methods of coping with blazing jet fuel. Heavy columns of smoke rise up from the wrecked aircraft. The firemen douse the fire with fire hoses.
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