Abstract: Our legal system is based on statute law passed by legislative bodies and common law based on precedents set by judges Some lawyers are general practitioners while others specialize in areas such as tax law It is recommended that students who wish to become lawyers get a wellrounded 4year degree in a wide variety of subjects before going to law school
Date Published: 1955-12-03
Abstract: Lynn Poole explains the cycle of investment and shows a film clip on American mass production and the role of the New York Stock Exchange NYSE Guest S Bonsal White Jr is an investment banker with Baltimores Alexander Brown and Sons the oldest investment house in the United States He explains that brokers match sellers with buyers and therefore need to know the financial outlook of companies in order to advise their clients He describes the differences between stocks bonds and debentures all forms of securities In a mock client interaction Mr White welcomes the prospective client regardless of investment amount showing a chart of typical American shareholders investments offers facts about companies on the NYSE assures confidentiality and explains commission fees A brief film shows Wall Street activity and reiterates the investment process of the NYSE
Date Published: 1956-02-21
Abstract: James Braddock an actuary and second vice president with New York Life Insurance Co notes that there are only 900 fully qualified actuaries in the United States He then explains how insurance is based on the mathematics of probability the ratio of favorable ways over total ways and demonstrates this concept with dice and poker hands This applies to the actuarys responsibility of underwriting life insurance for people with hazardous jobs or high health risks Such a career is a planning and administrative job requiring knowledge and judgment Dr Kelso Morrill an associate professor of math at Johns Hopkins University describes pure mathematics as the ability to think logically in abstract terms but one also needs patience enthusiasm and creativity to teach it He explains and compares the decimal and binary systems of counting The binary system was introduced by the German mathematician Leibniz and is now the basis for computer calculationsDr Lewis Fulton an applied mathematician discusses the IBM highspeed computers mathematical functions and decision logic Even with the programming language FORTRAN formula translation a computer must still receive instructions or a program from a live mathematician in order to process information A film shows a computer receiving binarycoded information from typed punch cards and storing it on magnetic tape as for the Social Security Administrations records Lynn Poole concludes the program by reiterating the opportunities in all areas of math
Date Published: 1956-04-10
Abstract: Doris Zimmerman head nurse at the Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore MD narrates film sequences of her typical daily work In addition to her technical skills she stresses that interest in and care of the patient is most important Zimmerman also performs accurate recordkeeping duties teaches and supervises auxiliary hospital workers and interacts with adjunct professionals such as dietitians social workers and occupational therapists In all cases teamwork provides quality care The work of pediatric orthopedic public health and general staff nurses is discussed emphasizing their close patient contact Zimmerman notes that medical advances challenge nurses to keep up to date and to advance their education She holds a BS in nursing but points out that there are other ways to enter the field and recommends that high school students seek advice from their guidance counselors The pay scale for nurses compares favorably with that of other professions open to women and nursing is a flexible occupation with fulltime or parttime work available nearly everywhere
Date Published: 1955-10-01
Abstract: This program opens with film clips from Robert Flahertys Nanook of the North the first pure documentary film and additional footage from The Witch Doctor a dramatization of the voodoo rituals of Haiti Documentary specialist Nicholas Webster who has directed over forty films to educate the public explains that good documentary reportage dramatizes the actual For example in his film Seizure commissioned by the Veterans Administration he uses both professional actors and real epileptics to make his point Scenes from this film also show how careful creative editing can create a natural illusion Examples of good editing are also evident in scenes from his documentary personifying the cotton picking machine and its impact on people in the south Film editor and producer Phil Martin demonstrates a movieola for film editing and during a mock filming session a cameraman explains how to take light readings Mr Webster suggests that students interested in cinema get a broad educational background in college before concentrating on subjects related to film production
Date Published: 1956-02-07
Abstract: Lynn Poole meets with Joseph W Martin RMass minority leader of the US House of Representatives who talks about the role of the politician He manages public affairs through getting to know about the people he represents and learns about the history of the social economic and cultural background of that region There are a great many opportunities for men in women in public service Rep Martin discusses the roles of congressmen and that of the Speaker of the House Students who are interested in politics should study languages history and international relations in college
Date Published: 1956-01-31
Abstract: Lynn Poole reads from Carleton S Coons The Story of Man to introduce this program on anthropology Loren Eiseley discusses the range and depth of anthropology and some of its branches such as cultural physical and applied anthropology William Straus who specializes in primates and evolution introduces Dr Tom a chimpanzee He discusses the increase in size and complexity of mans brain compared to apes and compares several skulls as evidence of mans probable evolution from apes Dr Straus also considers a skull from Pithecanthropus man from Java A film clip of gibbons indicates their similarity to man in many respects Dr Eiseley explains a map of early mans migration related to his eating practices and increased brain capacity He also shows photographs of archaeological sites in Oregon yielding 1000030000 yearold fossils as well as Folsom man projectile points found in New Mexico He explains that findings can be dated by geological strata paleontological research of bones and anatomical determination of human skeleton ages Thus students seeking careers in anthropology should have a broad background in science history and the humanities Opportunities are increasing as the government industry armed forces and medical education are all beginning to employ anthropologists
Date Published: 1956-03-20
Abstract: George Trimble vice president of engineering for the Glenn L Martin Company of Baltimore discusses Project Vanguard the US contribution to the 195758 International Geophysical Year He shows a threestage rocket and a diagram of its launch and various stages It will circle the earth in an elliptical orbit every 90 minutes for several weeks sending back scientific data during that time A film of White Sands Proving Grounds shows the Martin Companys Viking high altitude rocket the first designed by the Naval Research Laboratory for scientific research and the Vanguards first stage A camera in its tail records the curvature of the earth and other information about its flight The film also shows the fires and crashes of previous Viking failures as well as the launch of the first Viking from the deck of the USS Norton Sound while carrying instruments Lynn Poole interviews three of the projects engineers Elliott Felt who explains how the automatic pilot works Don Markarian who explains the fins on the Viking rocket for roll control and other details on a model of the craft and Leonard Arnowitz who shows an actual Viking motor Mr Trimble says the qualities of a rocket engineer include a pioneering spirit and a desire to create something new He also notes that an engineering degree is important but 40 of his employees do not have one taking current technical and science courses instead He stresses that although a slide rule has become the sign of an engineer imagination is just as critical
Date Published: 1956-02-14
Abstract: A great shortage of scientists in the United States is creating an increasing demand for chemists Dr Corwin discusses his activities as a professor at Johns Hopkins University including teaching with demonstration aids to convey scientific principles with greater understanding and lead to critical thinking Chemical research in many industries lead to positive advances that make our lives better in social economic medical and industrial aspects of life New research in the synthetic manufacture of hemoglobin may lead to a substitute for blood
Date Published: 1955-12-17
Abstract: During the Great Depression of the early 1930s the McCormick Company made a commitment to its employees to raise salaries reduce working hours develop a profit sharing plan and provide other benefits to improve morale and thus production Employees need to receive recognition and participate in management decisions The personnel manager is involved with recruiting selection hiring training progress appraisal wage determination morale counseling grievance negotiation working conditions and benefit programs It is important to develop leaders for tomorrow who understand human relations in the field of personnel management which involves psychology sociology anthropology and economics
Date Published: 1956-05-08
Abstract: An architect is more of a practitioner than an artist Practical considerations must be considered before beauty and appearance as the architect must understand the engineering aspects including ventilation lighting foundations and other functional requirements as well as the artistic qualities of a project Mr Baker shows the preliminary plans for a small hospital to be built on the Eastern Shore of Maryland After completing the designs the architect supervises the construction of the building A young architect should be able to draw and visualize in 3D must have a working knowledge of engineering and attention to detail After 56 years of college there is a 3year apprenticeship then a full week of exams to become certified
Date Published: 1956-03-13
Abstract: In this program Lynn Poole shows that being a doctor is not all drama and glamour but rather personal and financial sacrifice intellectual ability discipline and hard work Three men at different points in their medical education each list their increasing responsibilities John Freese a third year medical student says that one must enjoy science have stamina and be able to deal with people to survive medical school James Allen an intern in medicine at Johns Hopkins describes his duties and adds that doctors need to deal compassionately with relatives of patients as well as with the patients themselves William Knauer a resident in ophthalmology has been studying medicine for twelve years and describes his responsibilities at the Johns Hopkins Wilmer Eye Clinic Mr Poole also introduces and interviews the wives of these men who agree that their role is to be understanding of a doctors time and situation and to have something at home to keep them busy and happy
Date Published: 1956-04-24
Abstract: Acting food demonstration announcing directing religious programs public service press relations and writing are all jobs that women perform in radio and television The impact of radio and television on our daily lives through advertising political influence and social factors has been great Women can find careers in advertising writing and acting and have influence in public service programs Famous women broadcasters around the country are shown with excerpts from their broadcasts Hard work and a college education are needed to move ahead in this field perhaps it being necessary for women to work harder than men to advance in the profession
Date Published: 1956-04-03
Abstract: Lynn Poole rides into the program in a Model T Ford followed by a Thunderbird Guest Gene Bordinat vice president of Ford Motor Co in charge of styling and assistant to George W Walker is the chief designer of the Mercury He explains that in designing a car he must consider not only what the American public wants but also managements bottom line since a complete body and chassis change costs the company $75 million Because of automotive competition Bordinat can not show forthcoming models but he does display some dream cars such as the XM Turnpike Cruiser and the Taj Mahal which are impractical to produce but which offer design features applicable to practical cars He enumerates the steps in creating new models from design to production including engineering manufacturing financing and safety considerations A film shows the Ford assembly line and testing labs Bordinat shows a typical 38 scale clay model of the XM Turnpike Cruiser and discusses its design features and proportions His design ideas come from observing various shapes and he applies them to auto styling such as elements of a B52 bomber appearing as impact units bumpers on the Cruiser Prospective stylists should like automobiles and study art at a school such as the Cleveland Institute of Art In conclusion Mr Poole asks Mr Bordinat to envision cars of the future which he describes
Date Published: 1956-05-01
Abstract: Lynn Poole states that writing is a craft a business and a difficult profession as he has discovered from writing five books himself Colonel Mason a graduate of Harvard and student of John Gallishaw is the author of numerous historical novels and juvenile books some translated into 18 languages He maintains that waiting for inspiration is nonsense and that the writer should keep regular hours His method of composition is to dictate his stories to a secretary who transcribes the drafts on yellow then blue then white paper Colonel Mason explains that the two types of novels are stories of accomplishment and stories of decision The elements of any story should include who when where and how and should create urgencies or crises as his impromptu story exemplifies He describes his travels and research for his most recently published book Silver Leopard about the First Crusade and displays his research notebook for his current work Our Valiant Few about the Civil War His advice to young writers is to study with a competent teacher write daily dont quit your job after selling your first story and remember that writing is more perspiration than inspiration The second guest Holmes Alexander studied and wrote at Princeton and Cambridge He then taught writing at the McDonough School a private Baltimore school and wrote book reviews and other pieces When he was elected to the Maryland legislature he wrote about his campaign and sold the story to Harpers After that he became a reporter with The Baltimore Sun covering county politics and Johns Hopkins University He wrote biographies of Martin Van Buren and Aaron Burr as well as other books nonfiction articles on horses and fictional baseball stories which he sold to such magazines as Saturday Evening Post Colliers and Esquire He became Kiplingers senior editor and ultimately a syndicated columnist His advice to aspiring writers is to go where the trouble is to get the news be able to write anywhere and ignore obstacles to writing A party at the end of this program celebrates the eighth year of Johns Hopkins programs with WAAM and the first anniversary of Tomorrows Careers Herbert Cahan hosts the party Mrs Kennard Calfee presents the cake and Lynn Poole introduces the staff In addition to those normally appearing in the credits he includes Dick Zibner new assistant producer Andy Bevins floor manager John Stokes and Allen Holmes cameramen and mentions Herman and Ben Cohen of WAAM Network and John Charles Daly of ABC
Date Published: 1956-03-06
