41. Sibling relations and personality (21:41)

Date:
1956
Summary:
Presents a number of family situations to show that behavior of a child depends on his age and how the development of an individual's personality is affected by many family factors. Portrays examples of children as their behavior is influenced by such factors as the age of the child, illness of a parent, proximity of ages between children, native differences, and attitude of grandparents.

42. Talking sense : do you know how to make a statement of fact? (29:18)

Date:
1956
Main contributors:
Irving Lee, Ed Weiss
Summary:
Distinguishes between statements of inference and statements of fact and discusses the consequences of confusing the two. Illustrates the manner in which most people make declarative statements that are mistakenly assumed to be statements of fact. Shows how behavior is affected when people tend to misunderstand each other and fail to assess situations realistically.

43. Talking sense : the man who knows it all (29:26)

Date:
1956
Main contributors:
Irving Lee, Ed Weiss
Summary:
Considers the consequences of the "disease of allness", an attitude present in the person who implies or believes that what he knows or says about a thing is all that can be said. When "allness" exists, learning is hindered, and tension is likely to develop in human relations. The world of change in which we live makes it impossible to say all there is to say about anything. Failure to recognize this leads to bigotry. (WOI-TV) Kinescope.

44. Talking sense : what is a good observer? (27:41)

Date:
1956
Main contributors:
Irving Lee, Ed Weiss, Ed Wegener
Summary:
Considers the differences between a good and a bad observer and relates these differences to talking sense. Points out that the use of conclusions based on observation of similarities alone results in a limitation of our awareness of the world, while the use of conclusions grounded on observation that also considers differences is a mark of the mature mind.

45. The agriculture story (13:53)

Date:
1956
Summary:
Reviews the development of American agriculture, an explains the services of the U. S. Dept. of Agriculture and the cooperative assistance rendered by land-grant colleges and univeristies, by State agencies, and by American industry.

46. The Boston massacre (24:33)

Date:
1956
Summary:
Uses a dramatized, "on-the-scene" news type of interviewing and documentary reporting to present the story of the events leading up to the "Boston Massacre." Presents some of the opinions of the day concerning British taxation without representation and other pertinent issues.

47. The Life of James Madison (29:47)

Date:
1956
Summary:
Discusses The Life of James Madison by Irving Brant. Characterizes this four-volume work as a new kind of writing and considers other modes of treating biography. Praises the book for its portrayal of Madison and for its exposition of American colonial and revolutionary history. (Syracuse University) Kinescope.

48. The Pestilence of Factions (29:10)

Date:
1956
Summary:
Discusses the competing interests or "factions" which existed as separate groups before political parties were organized. Explains that today these groups make themselves felt through competition with the parties for power and influence or by trying to gain dominance within a party. (KETC) Kinescope.

49. The Red and the Black (29:43)

Date:
1956
Summary:
Discusses The Red and the Black by Stendhal. Outlines conditions in France that served as background for this novel and compares it with others that depict revolt against small-town ways. Considers the development of plot and characters and touches on the form and the treatment of ideas in the book. (Syracuse University) Kinescope.

51. The wheat farmer (second edition) (13:35)

Date:
1956
Summary:
Shows the raising and harvesting of a crop of wheat by a family in Kansas. Pictures plowing, harrowing, and planting in the late summer along with a variety of activities in which the wheat farmer engages. Dramatizes the struggle to get the crop in before an impending hail storm and reveals the risks involved in wheat farming.

52. The work of Georges Rouault (29:32)

Date:
1956
Summary:
Shows and discusses some of the works of Rouault and explains how they are expressive of the artist himself. Tells of Rouault's Celtic background, his temperament, his interests, and of the influence of other painters in his works. (WQED) Kinescope.

53. U.S. responsibilities to the rest of the world (29:40)

Date:
1956
Summary:
The wealth of our country conveys a responsibility to help less fortunate nations by exporting both goods and technological discoveries, Dr. Sumner says. He describes the stage of technological development in Asiatic countries and other less fortunate nations and suggests ways in which our country can help them advance.

54. Unconditional surrender (15:12)

Date:
1956
Summary:
Shows laboratory scenes of the complete manufacturing process and testing of the Salk vaccine at the Eli Lilly plant. Concludes with statistics on the success of polio vaccine in a 1955 test of children and urges immediate vaccination of all children.

55. Village of Spain (21:09)

Date:
1956
Summary:
Pictures some of the traditions, religion, family life, and education which are the world of Juan Jose who lives in the Spanish coastal village of Mijas. Shows the daily activities of the village people--planting crops, making bread, plaiting ropes, weaving sandals, making paper, and fashioning paper sacks. Depicts children enjoying dancing and playing football using the bladder of a pig for a ball. Explains that the family, faith, pleasantries, and work are the important bases of Spanish life.

56. Wellmet House (29:30)

Date:
19uu
Summary:
Explains that Wellmet House attempts to rehabilitate the mentally ill not by gaining conforming behavior but by helping them relate to other people in natural and unstructured ways. Points out that half of the residents are mentally ill and the other half are college students from nearby universities who staff Wellmet House. Emphasizes the need for each patient to find individual expression. Shows patients and staff at dinner, parties, the local pub, and a house meeting.

57. What are the Russian people like? How do they live? (29:18)

Date:
1956
Summary:
The following topics are discussed: Are the Russian people friendly? Are they afraid of their own government? Are they afraid of the American government? Is there a revival of religion in Russia? How do Russians living standards compare with American living standards? It is agreed by all that it would be helpful to the interests of American foreign policy if more Russians could visit this country and see for themselves who we are and how we live.

58. What makes a "good" candidate? (28:26)

Date:
1956
Summary:
Discusses the characteristics of a "good" candidate in terms of age, religion, and home state. Points out that men from populous states stand the best chance of receiving the nomination. Also discusses favorite sons, dark horse candidates, and the nomination of candidates previously defeated.

59. Where do prejudices come from? (2:02:10)

Date:
1956
Summary:
In this concluding program on prejudices, the delegates stress some of the similarities between nations represented in the Forum group. These include Switzerland-Germany, common language and literature; Switzerland-Israel, multilingual country and neutrality; Switzerland-Finland, winter sports, neutrality; Germany-Israel, anti-Semitism in Germany, anti-German feeling in Israel; and Israel-Egypt, struggle to develop the desert, find water, be independent of foreign influence, and solve problems of refugees.

60. Witness (29:36)

Date:
1956
Summary:
Discuss the book, Witness, by Whittaker Chambers. Examines the content of this autobiographical work and the reasons why it was written. Appraises the significance of the book as a source for historians and as literature.