The making of a public information film about the Norden bomb sight, during World War 2. Opening scene shows a Norden bomb sight on a pedestal, at the Museum of Science and Industry, in Radio City, Manhattan, New York City. It is flanked by U.S. Navy Captain, Irving Entwhistle and Shore Patrolman, Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class. Orville T. Payne. Another shore patrolman stands behind the bomb sight. The trio waits to begin. Then Captain Entwhistle begins to speak about the significance of the bomb sight to the war effort. The filming is interrupted and takes up again, focusing solely on Captain Entwhistle, as he continues to talk about the bomb sight, but is quickly interrupted, again, by the film director (heard, but not seen). The captain begins, repeating his scripted talk again. Scene shifts to Captain Entwhistle, now standing with hands on the bomb sight. He describes its operation as he maneuvers the sight. He notes the bomb sight's ability to take over control of the bomber's course to the precise drop point. Entwhistle, then looks up and comments: "Is that enough?" He then continues with his talk, but is interrupted, again. Next, Entwhistle picks up again, repeating part of his talk, while the camera pans over the bomb sight. Captain Entwhistle, states that, the instrument "is an automatic pilot, as well as a sight." He rotates the sight various ways for the camera, and asks: "'Want some more?" Scene changes, now showing Harold Barth, President of the Norden company, standing with Captain Entwhistle, who rotates the sight around on its pedestal, while chatting with him. (Microphones do not pick up the conversation.) Mr. Barth leans forward and peers through the sight. Next, in a closeup, the Captain manipulates the sight, while talking to Barth (sound not recorded). Mr. Barth and Captain Entwhistle, take turns looking through the sight. Closeup of the Captain looking through the sight, and manipulating its controls.
Bill Casper wins the U.S. Open Golf Championship in Westchester, New York. A golf match at Winged Foot Course. Players like Ben Hogan, Sam Snead, Arnold Palmer and Mike Souchak hit the golf ball. Players put the ball in the hole. Audience clap for the players. Bill Casper wins the match. Bill with the trophy.
Bobby Jones wins the U.S. Open Championship after holing a 40 feet putt at Interlachen Country Club in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Bobby Jones tees off. People follow the ball. A crowd at the golf course. Bobby Jones is presented the championship trophy.
U.S. golfer, Bobby Jones wins the in British Amateur title over Roger Wethered in Saint Andrews, Scotland. Golf players walk towards the course. A player hits a stroke. People run towards the ball. Bobby shakes hands. He gets the Championship trophy.
Cadets get diplomas in West point, New York. U.S. Secretary of War awards the diplomas to cadets. Cadets come in line and receives diplomas from the Secretary. They salute to the officer. Cadets stand and raise their hands to take the oath.
U.S. athletes win gold medals in swimming and track and field racing at the 1964 Olympics in Tokyo, Japan. The Olympic torch is lit. 100 meter free style swimming race. Don Schollander wins the race and gets the medal. In men's 100 meter race Bob Hayes wins the sprinting medal. 'SAYONARA' displayed on a board. Players march at the farewell ceremony.
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