"What's New in the World of Today and Tomorrow!" 17 June 1949 Factual 8 mins
Gigantic machine combs beach in southern California and retrieves articles lost in sand; synthetic gems made by new chemical process; aviation school holds classes in grounded transport plane; how seaweed is processed for scientific use.
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Gayne Whitman as Self (Voice)
Jerry Fairbanks Producer
United States 17 June 1949
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