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541. Life with Junior (18:47)

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Outlines a typical day in the life of a ten-year-old boy, stressing the need for the development of his individual aptitudes, abilities, and personality pattern. Pictures the anxieties of parents ...

542. Malaya -the Fight Against the Unseen Enemy (25:17)

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Describes the political, economic, and social problems of Malaya and the fight against communist infiltration. Portrays the life of a rubber plantation owner as he combats communist guerrilla acti...

543. New Frontiers in Space (26:17)

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Describes man's interest in the world of space and portrays some of his exploratory efforts. Shows how the Hayden Planetarium conducts an imaginary trip to the moon, describes Mount Palomar Observ...

544. Problem Drinkers (19:10)

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Presents the problem of the habitual alcoholic and the programs of various organizations fighting the effects of alcoholism. Emphasizes the work of Alcoholics Anonymous.

545. Problems of Relief (06:34)

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A contrast between the meaning of relief to politicians and to relief recipients.

546. Problems of Working Girls (08:42)

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The problem of out-of-town girls of little experience finding satisfactory jobs in large cities and living on the money they earn.

547. Progressive Education (09:14)

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A picture of the progressive school system at work; some familiar arguments for and against it. A contrast between learning by memory drill and the new method of learning through individual projec...

548. Safety on the Highway (05:41)

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A report on the writing and results o an article in Readers Digest entitled "And Sudden Death."

549. Seurat's Parisian Sundays (15:44)

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Uses paintings by Seurat to a theme about Parisian Sundays. Provides a general introduction to the series. (RTF) Film.

550. Soil Erosion (06:22)

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Surveys conditions which brought on the great dust storm of recent years and tell of some measures taken to correct them.

552. The Contest For North America (30:12)

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Traces the eighteenth century struggle for control of North America. Discusses the English-French rivalry and the French defeat. Considers England's pause to consolidate her position before attacki...

556. Youth in Crisis (19:04)

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Presents the problem of juvenile delinquency during World War II and the war's effect on the youth of the United States. Shows some of the temptations which beset wartime youth and discloses the w...