Sun Valley Resort in the Sawtooth Mountains in Idaho opens to public after serving as a U.S. Navy rest center during World War 2. Skiers atop ridge look over wide view of Sun Valley resort and snow covered mountains. Skiers board a horse driven sleight or sled in front of a ski lodge. Nineteen colleges take part in tricky Slalom races. Views of skiers competing on the ski slopes. Scene changes to ski jumping in New York, and the Torger Tokle Memorial Jump for amateur ski jumpers at Bear Mountains in New York. Art Davlin wins the competition. Dot Graves is the only woman entrant. Views of ski jumpers landing, some with mishaps, after the jump.
Miss Margaret Truman daughter of U.S. President Harry Truman at a press conference in Washington DC. She answers all questions asked by the ladies of the press. She talks about her singing career. The journalists make notes.
Engineer D.J. Bennett prepares new Heat-Suit made of lightweight Aluminum coating fabric. The suit enables the wearer to stand at ease in a 1200-degree industrial furnace. The suit can be used for rescue operation.
Special preview of a film 'Away All Boats' based on the amphibious World War II Pacific War at Brooklyn Navy Yard. A thousand United States Navy men and a hundred film critics attend the special preview of the film. Hollywood actor George Nader is awarded by the United States Navy for his acclaimed performance in the WW2 film 'Away All Boats'. Universal International Vice President and General Sales Manager Charles J. Feldman receives a naval citation from Captain Dimatropolis. Citation to the Universal International Picture for the film by U.S. Navy.
A group of children sit and eat with a four year old chimpanzee at his birthday party. The chimpanzee wears clothes and a chain. It drinks milk from a huge bottle. The party ends up with a roller skating round of fun, for the chimpanzee and the children. The chimpanzee uses his long hands while skating and makes funny faces.
A demonstration flight of a remote control operated helicopter at United States military installation in Fort Belvoir. A Pilot seen in the cockpit of the helicopter. The Pilot does not use his hands to control the helicopter. The Pilot raises his hands up. The helicopter is operated by a remote control by a Pilot on the grounds. Several people are seated to watch the demonstration flight.
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