They Made News, Part 1 - Sam Greenwald talks of Paramount photojournalism competition and Howard Winner talks of Prohibi

The video recounts two thrilling stories. The first involves a daring stunt to capture an exciting photograph for a contest, where a plane is set on fire mid-air, and the pilot narrowly escapes. The second story describes a real police raid during the Prohibition era, where the narrator witnesses the destruction of imported alcohol and receives a few bottles as a souvenir.

What was the main objective of the team in Los Angeles?

• To win a $25 prize for the most exciting picture

• To test a new camera technology

• To perform a safe landing with a burning plane

• To train a new stunt pilot

What unexpected challenge did the pilot face during the stunt?

• The parachute got caught on baling wire

• The plane did not catch fire

• The plane's engine failed

• The camera stopped recording

Why did the narrator contact a police captain during the Prohibition era?

• To capture a real police raid

• To arrange a fake police raid

• To report illegal activities

• To request police protection

What did the police do during the raid on the warehouse?

• Arrested all the occupants

• Found hidden weapons

• Confiscated counterfeit money

• Destroyed cases of imported alcohol

What did the narrator receive as a souvenir from the police captain?

• A camera lens

• A signed photograph

• A police badge

• Three bottles of Scotch