(1) Target Tokyo From Saipan B-29 Base - "Saipan (1,500 miles below Tokio)
was seized by the Americans in June of this year. Since that time the
Seabees and Aviation Engineers have been industriously re-shaping the
face of the coral island, laying out a tremendous airfield. Coral hills
are blasted into particles, then 'bull dozed' and trucked to the air field
site, where they are rolled and hard packed. Then an asphalt surface is
given the gigantic strip. In Washington, Gen. Hap Arnold sends a B-29
Super-Fortress on its way. Next we see it arriving at Saipan. The first
of a mighty air fleet whose exploits over Japan are already becoming daily
occurances." scenes of Saipan B-29 base built; B-29 bomber lands; loads
bomb signed by soldiers, takes off; map shows attack on Japan; (2) Hull
Honored By Variety Clubs - "Washington, DC: The retiring Sec. of State
Cordell Hull is named the 'outstanding humanitarian of the year' by the
Variety Clubs of America. Sec. Edward Stettinius in a fitting speech,
accepts the award for Mr. Hull." (3) Negro Nurses In Britain - "A detachment
of negro Army nurses arrive in England, to be greeted with good old American
coffee and doughnuts. Then they entrain for assignment where required."
(4) Eisenhower Tours Front - "General Eisenhower visits the 29th U.S.
Division at the battle front, accompanied by Gen. Omar Bradley. They both
display that sincere charm which produces such intense loyalty and devotion
in their armies. later, Gen. Eisenhower is greeted by the Belgian cabinet
in Brussels ... then he places a wreath at their Unknown Soldier's tomb."
(5) Churchill Visits French Army Sector - "Winston Churchill and his daughter
Mary, visit the French First Army in the company of Charles de Gaulle,
just prior to the powerful French offensives in their battle sector."
scenes of the soldiers in snow; (6) Ohio State 18 Michigan 14 - "Columbus,
Ohio: 72,000 fans watch Ohio State win Big Ten championship as their backfield
puts on an all-star performance against Michigan." The End - Buy Bonds.
Production Company: Universal Studios
Audio/Visual: silent, Black & White
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