A new pole vault record being set in Santa Barbara, California. John Ueslses tries to set a 16 feet pole vault record. He uses a pole vault to jump over a bar. He registers a mark of 15 feet and 8 inches. In his second attempt he jumps over the bar and sets the record of jumping over a height of 16 feet and three fourth inches. An official measures the height jumped over by Ueslses.
Attorneys Robert Kenny and Bartley Crum pursue motion to quash subpoenas, to appear before the HUAC, for clients John Howard Lawson and 18 other witnesses, on grounds of Committee illegality and unconstitutionality. Mr. Stripling of the Committee suggests pursuing the matter through the Courts. The attorneys appeal and the subcommittee exits to consider the matter in closed executive session. They return and announce unanimous decision to reject the request, on grounds that they are operating under Public Law 601 and have not the authority to deviate from their charter under that law. The attorneys then request that previous witnesses, whom they accuse of giving false testimony, be recalled. The motion is denied and John Howard Lawson is called to testify.
Actors Robert Montgomery and George Murphy chatting on a street in Washington DC. They are joined by actor Ronald Reagan, President of the Screen Actors Guild. This is during a break at the time of hearings before The House Committee of Un-American Activities (HUAC ) investigating Communism in Hollywood. communist propaganda. Pedestrians are surprised and delighted to recognize the three well known actors.
Hollywood actor Ronald Reagan, President of the Screen Actors Guild, is sworn in and testifies before the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC).
The House Committee of Un-American Activities (HUAC) hears testimony from Hollywood Studio Heads, Louis B. Mayer of MGM Studios and Jack L. Warner of Warner Brothers Studios. . Cameramen shoot with cameras. Men work with recording machines. Louis B. Mayer poses, alone and then with attorney Paul V. McNutt, representing the Motion Picture Association of America. (MPAA). Members of the committee J. Parnell Thomas,Chairman, Richard B. Vail , John S. Wood and Richard Nixon sit while hearing. Committee chief investigator John E. Stripling questions witnesses. Three unidentified witnesses are seen briefly. Louis B. Mayer and attorney Paul V. McNutt prepare to testify. Jack L Warner , accompanied by Paul V. McNutt is sworn in as a witness. Eric Johnston, President of MPAA, is seen.
King of Siam, Prajadhipok and his Queen Ramphaiphanni at Scarborough, Briarcliff Manor in New York. Train passes station. Cars parked outside the station. Officers gather to welcome the King. The King and Queen in a balcony. The Queen holds a bouquet and the King tips his hat and waves.
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