13153. Frontier boy of the early Midwest (15:23)

Date:
1962
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Summary:
Presents through the experiences of a boy, insights into numerous aspects of frontier life in the Midwest. Illustrates the importance of the school, the self-sufficiency of the settlers, and the developing economic system evidenced in peddlers, the country gristmill, and stores in frontier towns using barter to acquire and sell goods. Social life is pictured through scenes of a quilting bee, men discussing politics and market prices, games and a spelling bee. Everyday events in the life of a Midwest settler's family from a child's viewpoint. School and community activities as well as home life.

13154. Gandhi (26:21)

Date:
1959
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Highlights events in the life of Mohandas K. Gandhi between 1930 and 1948 and recounts his role in the struggle to free India from British colonialism. Treats his philosophy of passive resistance and non-violence, and depicts the conflicts between British and Indians, and Hindus and Moslems before and after British withdrawal. The events of the campaign of civil disobedience and the series of conferences and incarcerations of Gandhi are reviewed. The views of British officials during this period are also presented. The partition of India and the establishment of dominion status for India and Pakistan are explained. Gandhi's pleas for unity and brotherhood during his last days and his assassination in 1948 are presented. Concluding scenes present his funeral pyre and an eulogy to Gandhi.

13155. Gas for home and industry : world energy resources (16:34)

Date:
1950
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Explains the role of fuel gas as a source of energy. Begins with the history of gas lighting. The cleanliness, efficiency and versatility of gas is investigated. Describes the production of various types of manufactured gas, using natural photography and animated drawings. Details the production of coke oven gas and carborated water gas, including the collection of raw materials, heating, cooling and purification. Examines how the by-products of the production of gas are used. Shows how natural gas is obtained from wells and distributed through pipelines to population centers. Discusses the importance of research and education in gas conservation. Discusses future technological developments being made in gas manufacture through testing fuel burning equipment and studying new chemicals.

13156. George Washington (18:38)

Date:
1951
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Traces the development of the qualities and skills which made George Washington the builder of the American nation. Portrays events of his boyhood and during the French and Indian Wars: illustrates his trials and triumphs as military leader and as organizer of the movement to frame the Constitution; and reveals his difficulties and successes as first President of the United States. For junior and senior high school grades and adult groups.

13157. Getting Along with Parents (14:17)

Date:
1954
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Uses the home experiences of six high school youngsters to portray and analyze the conditions leading to conflict between parents and their adolescent offspring. Shows how a group plan to go to the "Blue Room" after the Junior Prom precipitates an argument in each home situation, and analyzes the reasons for the conflicting viewpoints of parents and youngsters. Encourages mutual understanding of each other's position and depicts the Smith's success with the family conference technique as suggestive of a way to improve relations.