The topic of this program is the use of forensic medicine in scientific crime detection. A film shows Dr. Russell S. Fisher, lecturer in forensic medicine at Johns Hopkins University and chief medical examiner for the state of Maryland, at work in his lab. He is assisted by a team consisting of a secretary, chemists, a photographic specialist, doctors, police, and specialists in the physical sciences. In dealing with crimes of violence or mysterious death, Dr. Fisher asks: Who is the victim? Is it murder or suicide? When did it happen? How did it happen? Who did it? He shows a photo of a charred body and explains when and how the death occurred and the importance of an autopsy and a post-mortem examination. Dr. Fisher compares blood samples and explains how they are used by a courtroom doctor to exonerate or convict the accused. Using sketches from Lynn Poole's book "Science, the Super Sleuth," Dr. Fisher describes what he looks for in knifing murders. He also tells the case of the arsenic in the pancake flour and demonstrates how the presence of arsenic was confirmed. Lynn Poole shows snapshots of Dr. Fisher as a student in the toxicology lab at Georgia Tech as well as photos from throughout his career in forensic medicine. Dr. Fisher says that this career is different and challenging every day and that there are many opportunities for medical examiners and other trained specialists, with salaries from $17,000-20,000.

Chester Henry, assistant chief engineer in charge of construction for the Pennsylvania Railroad, discusses railroad facelifting for both trains and tracks. He comments that a railroad is never complete because of its responsibility to change in industry. Mr. Henry explains the car classification operation at Conway Yard near Pittsburgh, and a film further elaborates on the process, including the role of the hump conductor. Railroad engineers must see the overall picture to construct a line with minimum cost and maximum efficiency. For example, they must find the best route by using aerial photography. Film clips show techniques developed by engineers to unload shipments of foreign ore onto railroad cars. Electronic and mechanical engineers also develop new railway technology, such as track safety features; maintain rolling stock, as at the Hollidaysburg, PA freight car repair shop; and design experimental passenger cars, such as the stainless steel Budd cars and the GM Aerotrain. Carl Bergman notes that inspecting and maintaining track and allied structures acquaints railroad engineers in training with all aspects of the job, even though most maintenance jobs are now mechanized. He explains the composition and construction of a track and narrates a film showing a machine that detects defects in the rail and other maintenance equipment. Both men recommend that interested high school students take math and general science courses followed by a college degree in engineering. There are about 172 different railroad job classifications, including positions in the clerical and accounting departments for women.

Dermatology deals with the diagnosis and treatment of skin diseases. Diagnosis sometimes depends of laboratory aids to confirm clinical impressions. Microscopic changes can be recognized to help determine the management and treatment of dermatoses. The understanding of the physiology of the skin and the diagnosis of skin conditions and diseases are necessary for the dermatologist. Treatment methods are more diversified than in any other medical specialty. There are internal medications such as anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-histamines, hormones, sedatives and injectable medications. Topical therapy uses lotions, ointments, soaps, and compresses. Other treatments include physical therapy, ultraviolet light, x-ray and radium therapy, cryotherapy, and surgery. The influence of professors and teachers is very important in guiding students into the various aspects of medicine. In fact the teachers must be constantly learning as post-graduates to keep up with the latest developments to stay in touch with their students. Entering the field of dermatology requires the completion of a pre-med program, then medical school and then an internship in dermatology, and an additional 3-year program in the specialized career.

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.

During the Great Depression of the early 1930's 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.

Lynn Poole meets with Joseph W. Martin (R-Mass.), minority leader of the U.S. 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.

Archaeology is the recovery and study of the material objects of past civilizations for the purpose of reconstructing these civilizations to study them more fully. Archaeologists put these objects in their proper period and use them to explain the ways of ancient life. Modern archaeology began with Heinrich Schliemann and his discovery of Troy. Dr. Young shows a reconstruction of a farm in ancient Greece and the ruins of a temple at Sounion. At Dura-Europos in Syria, remains of three religions were found, a Christian chapel, a Jewish synagogue, and a temple of the cult of Mithras. Students of archaeology must study the languages and history of the civilizations they are studying along with the technical aspects of archaeology.

After a brief photographic and cartoon history of crop cultivation problems, Lynn Poole touts the variety of jobs and opportunities in chemistry. Dr. Iler, research manager of the Grasselli Chemical Dept. at E. I. duPont de Nemours and Co., defines chemistry and chemical reactions and lists everyday products created from chemical reactions. In agriculture, fertilizers, insecticides, fungicides, herbicides, and feed supplements for livestock and poultry are all chemical creations. The process to develop a new product involves organic chemists; physical chemists; analytical chemists; biologists; chemical, mechanical, and electrical engineers; and often soil chemists and biochemists. A film shows how research results applied to farm production result in greater output with less labor. The goal of agricultural research chemists is to create new knowledge, processes, and products, and improve present ones, for plants and animals. Dr. Iler notes that 90% of all chemicals tested are inadequate. He then explains the steps required to test a new fungicide chemical, beginning with making the chemicals easily mixable with water for spraying on plants and ending with analysis of the resulting fruit with a colorimeter to test for chemical absorption. He also briefly comments on chemicals in cattle dips and sprays to control insects and parasites on livestock. Dr. Iler says that curiosity, a background in math and sciences, and a college degree are necessities to become a chemist or chemical engineer. Mr. Poole makes available the booklet "Chemistry and the Farmer" for a postcard.