16141. Boundary lines (11:11)

Date:
1945
Main contributors:
Phillip Stapp; Tony Kraler; Nathan Sobel
Summary:
By means of animated lines, figures, and scenes, film illustrates through everyday happenings how "a line may be many things" and "a line is only an idea." Makes a plea for tolerance and a breaking...

16142. Cutting with carbide tools part 1 : single point (19:25)

Date:
1945
Summary:
Shows how to select the tool for the job; how to set up the job; how to calculate speed, feed, and depth of cut; how to machine on a lathe, using a single-point carbide tool; and how to correct uns...

16143. Despotism (10:39)

Date:
1945
Summary:
Provides an analysis of the meaning of despotism, showing that any community can be rated along a scale from complete democracy to complete despotism. Analyzes two sings which characterize despotis...

16144. Forests Forever (24:19)

Date:
1945
Main contributors:
United States. Department of Agriculture. Forest Service
Summary:
Shows the necessity for U.S. Federal regulation of the nation's timber to insure protection and perpetuation of this vital resource. Shows that poor management practices for quick exploitation of p...

16145. Gage blocks and accessories (22:05)

Date:
1945
Main contributors:
Division of Visual Aids, U.S. Office of Education (Producer); Federal Security Agency (Producer); Ray-Bell Films, Inc. (Producer)
Summary:
Explains why accessories are used with gage blocks; shows how to inspect a plug gage, an adjustable snap gage, a profile gage, a ring gage, and a screwthread pitch; and shows how to build a height ...

16147. Grinding a V-block (21:16)

Date:
1945
Summary:
Shows how to set up a V-block to grind the ends and the V; how to rough- and finish-grind the ends; how to establish reference points for grinding the V to precision dimensions; and how to check th...

16148. Grinding multiple-point carbide tools (19:54)

Date:
1945
Summary:
Shows how to remove blades from inserted-blade type cutter; how to off-hand grind individual teeth; how to reassemble and align cutter blades; how to circle grind; how to surface grind all tooth-re...

16149. Grinding single-point carbide tools (25:42)

Date:
1945
Summary:
Shows how to prepare the wheel for grinding; how to semi-finish and finish-grind a dull tool; how to rough-grind a chipped or broken tip; how to grind a newly brazed tool; and how to grind a chip b...

16150. Grow Your Own (15:54)

Date:
1945
Main contributors:
United States. Department of Agriculture
Summary:
Provides basic instructions for planting a home vegetable garden. "Sets forth, in light vein, the essentials of good gardening; selection of the site, preparation of the soil, how to lay out a gard...

16152. Hometown U.S.A. (19:53)

Date:
1945
Main contributors:
Cowles Magazines, Inc.; Bray Studios, Inc.
Summary:
Depicts both the prosperity and problems of an American town in wartime. Emphasizes the need to plan for the post-war future to assure continued health and improvements and a good life for returnin...

16153. Housing in Scotland (14:52)

Date:
1945
Summary:
Shows examples of permanent and temporary houses planned by the Scottish Housing Advisory Committee and based on opinions of service men and women, and factory workers during World War II.

16154. Installing Conduit (24:28)

Date:
1945
Summary:
Shows how to plan the job; how to bend electrical metallic tubing; how to install the metallic tubing runs; how to bend rigid conduit; how to install rigid conduit runs; and how to use flexible con...

16155. Installing surface metal raceway (21:15)

Date:
1945
Summary:
Shows how to plan the job; how to use molding raceway fittings; how to install a molding raceway run to a ceiling outlet; how to install a run from a ceiling outlet to a wall switch; how to install...

16156. Into battle (35:45)

Date:
1945
Summary:
An American soldier, during his combat career, realizes the greatness of his country and determines to assume his share of the responsibilities of good citizenship upon his return to civilian life.

16157. Keeping Your Car Fit (11:18)

Date:
1945
Summary:
Explains why a weekly checkup on tires, battery, engine oil, and radiator is necessary; why tires should be crisscrossed; why a car should be lubricated regularly and the engine oil and gear lubric...

16158. Kitchen come true (18:04)

Date:
1945
Summary:
Shows a Canadian farm family working together planning how to modernize their kitchen with new appliances and step-saving arrangements. Pictures the kitchen before and after their work on it.

16159. Made in India (12:04)

Date:
1945
Main contributors:
See Other Contributors
Summary:
Shows that, although India is a land of villages and peasants, she ranks among the great industrial powers. Points out that the traditional handicrafts and the new industries are both essential to...