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Italian mountain troops (Alpini) recover remains of victims from crash of USAF C-47 in French-Italian Alps
Italian Army Alpini recovering bodies of victims from United States Air Force aircraft C-47 which crashed in French Italian Alps, on October 24, 1954, while on a flight from Rome, Italy, to Lyon, France. The crash site is at 8,500 feet on Mount Carbonè, in Northern Maritime Alps, near Limone Piemonte, Cuneo, Italy. Italian Alpini (mountain troops) lead mules laden with bodies of crash victims, in canvas bags, down a mountain path. They are seen placing one such canvas bag into a coffin. A U.S. and an Italian officer then drape it with an American flag and Alpini pallbearers carry it to a waiting vehicle and gently place it on board. An Italian Alpini honor guard presents arms and its commander salutes.
U.S. Information Agency informs people abroad about American life and culture through radio, libraries, concerts, and exhibits
Worlwide activities of the U.S. Information Agency. Four men in a bar in Italy. Narrator refers to European apprehension right after the war about America and the atom. The Italian men are polled and now understand about peaceful uses of atomic energy. Maps showing 200 U.S. Information Agency posts in 80 countries. An "Amerika Haus"in a major German city. Germans enter and peruse books and newspapers. An "Amerika Hause" book mobile (autobucherei) drives into a German village. Local people enter and browse the bookshelves. A boy selects a book entitled "Christoph Kolumbus" (Christopher Columbus). A german policeman perusing a book. A man walking out with several books. A discussion group, under auspices of USIA, gathered around a table. A concert with orchestra and chorus (Conductor appears to be Wilhelm Furtwängler, of the Berlin Philharmonic, who died in 1954, so this is likely a shot from 1953-1954 range). A sign on building in Berlin reads: "RIAS" (Radio in American Sector). A German speaking radio announcer in RIAS broadcasting. People visiting the "Family of Man" exhibit which originated in the Museum of Modern Art in New York City and shown in 37 countries abroad, under USIA sponsorship.
Contestants race in their motorboats at the European Motorboat Championship at the Po River in Italy.
European Motorboat Championship at the Po River in Italy. Contestants in their motorboats rush down the river, under a bridge and take turns. A motorboat crashes at a turn and shatters into pieces. Large crowd gathered at the bank. Switzerland's Schiller emerges as the winner.
Milo Malagoli, looked upon as the successor of World Heavy Weight Champion Primo Camera in Italy.
Milo Malagoli, looked upon as the successor of World Heavy Weight Champion Primo Camera in Italy. Milo weighing 290 pounds with height of 6 feet and 8 inches greets an officer. Milo is examined by doctors.
International doll show for the benefit of Italian Red Cross in Italy
International doll show for the benefit of Italian Red Cross in Italy. Dolls of 36 nations put on display. People gather to watch the exhibition. A man and a woman viewing Japanese dolls. Dolls such as Ballerina dolls, bisque Japanese dolls and baby dolls are seen. Mrs. Therese Dupuis, the wife of the Canadian Ambassador helped in organizing the show. Mrs. Dupuis turns a baby doll’s head to change its facial expression. A pair of Canadian dolls depicting a Canadian Mountie and a Indigenous Canadian girl. A doll with a dresser. Children watch the dolls in the show. A group of Dutch girl dolls. A pair of Dutch dolls and a miniature windmill.
Cyclists carry their bicycles and face hurdles to reach the finish line during a race in Italy.
A cycle race in Italy. European cross country champions participate in a rugged cross country race. People on both sides of the track to watch the race. The cyclists in an obstacle race. They cross a wooden plank to go across a ditch. They carry their bikes and climb up a slope followed by climbing down. Then they go down a flight of stairs to reach the finish line.