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15751. Transmission, drive shaft and differential (13:50)

Date:
1945
Summary:
Shows how to check the transmission gear shift mechanism; how to inspect the drive shaft and the differential; how to check differential backlash; and how to test the running condition of the transmission, drive shaft, and differential.

15752. Rafael Mendez, the trumpet (27:16)

Date:
1955
Summary:
Introduces Rafael Mendez, who plays several selections on his trumpet and discusses his instrument and playing technique. Includes an orchestral accompaniment. Ends with Mendez and his twin sons playing an original composition.

15753. Trial at Nuremberg (26:14)

Date:
1958
Summary:
Depicts the trial of the top 21 Nazis charged with crimes against the peace, war crimes, and crimes against humanity. Uses American and Russian films to document this 11-month trial.

15754. Color lithography : an art medium (31:44)

Date:
1955
Summary:
Shows the preparation of a lithographic stone and methods of drawing on stone with crayons and Tusche liquid. Demonstrates the processes needed for three-color printing and presents and discusses examples of color litho work. Depicts an edition being made of 50 prints from original works.

15755. The Airport (11:03)

Date:
1948
Summary:
Shows many phases of the work at a large municipal airport, including the buildings, the radio room, the reservation desk, the preparation of the plane, the take-off, and the control of private planes.

15756. The clutch and hand brake (10:14)

Date:
1945
Summary:
Shows how to determine the amount of clutch pedal clearance or "lash"; how to correct abnormal clutch pedal lash; how to check the condition of the pull-back spring; how to check the clutch for slipping, grabbing, or drag; and how to inspect and adjust the hand brake.

15757. Indian Hunters (08:11)

Date:
1948
Summary:
Pictures two modern-day Canadian Indians scouting for new hunting and fishing grounds for their tribe. They track moose and meet a huge Canadian black bear as they move cautiously through virgin forests and lakes in their native north country.

15758. Seashore life (11:10)

Date:
1950
Summary:
Studies inhabitants of the three kinds of seashores--the sandy beach, the rock pool, and the mud flat--beginning with the sea gull. Shows close-ups of sea weeds; then pictures in their natural habits the starfish, sea urchin, sea cucumber, butterfish, squid, razor clam, skate, and sea raven. Explains how they are adapted to their environment, and how they move, feed, and compete with other animals.

15759. I never catch a cold (10:56)

Date:
1947
Summary:
Shows how George, who always boasted that he didn't catch colds, gets sick with one on the day of the big game. He finally learns his lesson.