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471. India, Asia's New Voice (17:34)

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1949
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Reviews the civil strife between religious groups during the first days of Free India. Stresses the fact that with the assassination of Gandhi much of the civil war stopped, and now Nehru is attem...

472. Report on the atom (19:37)

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1949
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Shows the harnessing of atomic energy for peacetime uses in the United States. Shows scientists and technicians working in the Atomic Energy Commission's laboratories and pants. Describes new use...

473. The presidency (10:31)

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1949
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Traces the position of the Presidency from its constitutional beginnings to the present status of the office. Explains the effect of the development of the implied powers, and discusses the unique...

475. Modern Surgery (18:48)

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1948
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Shows the doctor diagnosing Mrs. Conrad's illness as gallstones, and follows her to the hospital, where every phase of her care is discussed. Presents the preparation for the operation, the steps i...

476. New Frontiers of Medicine (17:43)

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1948
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Discusses recent drug discoveries such as sulfa, penicillin, and streptomycin; increased opportunities for medical students from all parts of the world to study in this country such problems as the...

477. Public Relations (17:06)

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1948
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Depicts the value to be derived by all from effective public relations between business, labor, government, and the people. The role of public relations personnel is shown, as is the type of course...

478. T-Men of the Treasury Department (18:23)

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1948
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Dramatizes the work of the six law-enforcement agencies of the Treasury Department, which are shown dealing with smuggling, narcotics running, illegal production and sale of alcohol, counterfeiting...

479. The teachers' crisis (17:07)

Date:
1948
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Presents several reasons for the crisis in the teacher supply in 1947, including low salaries, lack of training, overcrowded conditions, and social restrictions.

480. A day at the fair (11:23)

Date:
1947
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Depicts the work, fun, and excitement of three farm youngsters who exhibit their calves and pigs at a state fair. Shows how they tend their livestock, watch the judging, and take in the displays an...