U.S. A.E.C. (Atomic Energy Commission) unveils the most powerful test reactor in Idaho, United States. A building in view. A reactor pulled out. Scientists stand beside the reactor. The scientists inside the building. A scientist holds a can in his hands. Different pipes connected to each other. Cans lowered into the reactor. The operating controls of the reactor. A scientist writes on a paper. Another scientist operates the controls. A printout comes out from a printer. A man seated at the controls. Another man stands beside the control.
Annual motorcycle hill climb at Lewiston in Idaho. Motorcycle drivers roar up the steep sixty degree slope during the stunt. Several motorbike drivers fall as they ride on the hilly terrain.
The United States Army Air Force (USAAF) 303rd Bombardment Group (Heavy) 'Hell's Angels' at Dow Field, Bangor, Maine, while en route with their B-17s to their operating base at (RAF) Station Molesworth in England during World War II. Airmen work on a parked Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress. Names and artwork on the B-17s: 'Zombie - Dopey', 'Rim Fire Renner', 'Jerry Jinx', 'Lost and Found Department', 'Hostess wanted' , 'Nancy' , 'Sky Wolf,' 'Thumper', 'Idaho Potato Peeler'. Pilots look skyward. Note: From Brian O’Neill’s “303rd Bombardment Group” here is reported fate of some of the named planes: “Zombie” 41-24566, pilot: O.S. Witt, fate: MIA 20 Dec 42 “Jerry Jinx” 41-24607, pilot: E.H. Reber, fate: MIA 23 Jan 43 “Sky Wolf” 41-24562, pilot: C.H. Morales, fate: MIA 11 Jan 44 “Thumper” 41-24579, pilot: J.E. Castle, fate: crash landed UK 23 Jan 43 “Idaho Potato Peeler” 41-24565, pilot: R.C. Bales, fate: MIA 5 Nov 43
Candidate for President on a Progressive Party ticket and former Vice President, Henry A. Wallace greets his Vice Presidential running mate, Senator Glen Taylor of Idaho. Former Vice President Henry A. Wallace expects a surprise from the American people in the November 1948 presidential elections.
United States Senator from Idaho William Edgar Borah in the United States. Borah poses and removes his hat. (Note: Senator Borah was famous for his opposition to the Treaty of Versailles and formation of the League of Nations. His opposition was instrumental in the U.S. rejection of the League.)
Basket Ball season opens in New York. Match between City College of New York (CCNY) and Idaho. Spectators in the Madison Square Garden. Score by CCNY. Referee in the Court. Spectators cheer. CCNY wins the match by 46-35.
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