U.S. Navy training film. Techniques used by a destroyer and its crew in rescuing downed pilot. A helicopter hovers over the pilot in the sea. It lifts the pilot and the parachute attached to the pilot also lifts along with the pilot. The pilot held firmly by the sailors on the destroyer. A sailor holds a green flag on the destroyer. The parachute separates from the pilot. Sailors gather near the pilot. They take him on a stretcher. Summarizing the rescue operations with the help of small boats, helicopter, swimmers and the destroyer.
Twenty one American Nations gather in Punta Del Este, Uruguay to discuss about Communist Cuba. They discuss the actions to be taken about the hemispheric threat by Communist Cuba. People gather outside a building. Soldiers stand. Flags flying. Dignitaries and delegates discuss in the conference room. A man takes their photographs. Flags in the background.
The British Government relocates the Chinese boat dwellers or Tanka people in Hong Kong. Sampan boat houses crowd in Aberdeen Harbor. The British colonial government provides one room for each family in this large-scale housing project. Vehicles on the beachhead carry the boat dwellers to the British Crown colony. The boats are destroyed.
Eighteen teams from ten countries participate in the World Bobsledding Championship in Germany. Participants perform on the icy track. People watch the event. Italy wins the Championship.
People gather at baseball's Hall of Fame in Cooperstown New York. Announcer notes Cleveland Indians pitcher Bob Feller and Brooklyn Dodgers second baseman Jackie Robinson have been inducted into the Hall of Fame. Scenes from the careers of both players. Bob Feller greeting kids on field, holding a child. Bob Feller pitching at Polo Grounds in New York, date unknown. Jackie Robinson seen removing baseball bat from rack. Announcer notes he is the first African American man admitted to the Hall of Fame. Robinson seen hitting ball to outfield wall and sliding into second base for a double. Robinson successfully steals home against New York Yankees pitcher Whitey Ford in the opening game of the 1955 World Series -- although catcher Yogi Berra disagrees vehemently with the umpire's call.
Participants gather to compete at the International Slalom Race in Kitzbuehel, Austria. One hundred and forty four skiers from all parts of the world compete in the championship. Willy Ferrer, a participant from Switzerland wins the championship. People watch and applaud.
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