Pilot, Major Woodrow Swancutt and Bombardier, Major Harold H. Wood, are interviewed in front of their B-29 "Dave's Dream," after returning from their mission, dropping an atomic bomb on the Bikini Atoll, in Test Able, of the Operation Crossroads atomic tests. Both officers wear unit patch on left pocket of their flight suits, showing an atomic explosion and the words, "59th Wing."
Sailors on Lafayette 616 submarine. Crew assembling Mark 2 missile. Missile inserted into the liner. A man tightening bolts. Crewman preparing hoisting frame. Crewmen fits hoisting frame around the missile. Closing with a lid. Liner put on a trailer truck. Hoisting unit attached to the liner. A man is attaching plug. Man shows remote control instrument by pointing out. A man reversing phase by switching to another output. Man opens the switch box and turns the switch on. A man climbs the shaft. A man unlocks a lid. A truck is taking missile coming out of the assembly plant.
A trailer backs. Crane's hook attached to hoisting unit. A duplicate of the remote control given to one of the loading crew. A man from loading crew checking. Wire attached to missile lifts it. A man operating crane. Missile swing to the dock. Animation of loading fixture and parts of missile. The submarine standby to receive loading fixture. Man signals to lower down the loading fixture. Crew transferring the liner to the submarine. Dock crew locking liner on the submarine. Animation of responsibilities of crew members.
President of the United Mine Workers of America(UMWA) John L. Lewis addresses the Congress of Industrial Organizations. He presents a report about a mining accident that occurred in the Centralia coal mines of Illinois. The accident which occurred on 25 March 1947, claimed the lives of 111 mine workers. Mr. Lewis presents statistics about the families of the dead. Press and members of the congress listen to him. Photographs taken.
President of the United Mine Workers of America(UMWA) John L. Lewis, addressing the Congress of Industrial Organizations about the accident in the Centralia coal mines, Illinois. Mr. Lewis presents to the congress the history of all major accidents that occurred in the U.S. He counts the men and material losses incurred to the mining community. He terms such disasters a national shame.
President of the United Mine Workers of America(UMWA) John L. Lewis, addresses the Congress of Industrial Organization. He talks about the accident that occurred in the Centralia coal mines of Illinois. He brings into focus the flaws of the working system. He demands protection measures for the workers and enforcement of safety laws in mines. He replies to questions from the press. Photographs are taken.
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