Sea gulls at the Los Angeles harbor in California. A seagull with an arrow transfixed through his body. It flies, fights, and scrambles for food with the other sea gulls, despite the intact archery arrow embedded in its body. It hops around and then flies away.
French hairstylists competition in Paris, France. Hairstylists snipping and styling hair of women. A female hairdresser combs the hair of a woman. Another hairstylist combs the curly bun of a blond woman. A woman models her “poodle bob” hair. Two women, a brunette and a blond, sporting stylish “Italian cut” with tousled curls. Blond and dark-haired women model curled coiffures and bobs styled by French hairdressers. A blond woman, wearing an elaborate costume, demonstrates her heart-shaped bobbed hair.
Newsreel clip on the Braves, Milwaukee's first Major League Baseball team, arriving in town for the first time. Girls in theme sweaters hold theme bags to welcome the team. Club owner Lou Perini and Mayor Frank Zeidler wait for the team's arrival. Men lay out a red carpet for the team. Men, women, and children wait to receive and welcome the players. The team arrives at the Union Station. Team manager Charlie Grimm and the players get off the train. A large crowd gathered to witness the event. Players in convertibles ride through city streets crammed with tens of thousands of people. Wisconsin Avenue (renamed Braves Drive for the day) flanked by people on either side. Players, in civilian clothes, wave to the crowds. (Note: the Braves had just moved from Boston. They would stay in Milwaukee only 13 years before moving to Atlanta.)
The Los Angeles police crack Motorcycle drill team displays precision parade ground maneuvers in Los Angeles. The prepare for the Annual LA Police Show. Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Sergeant Crenshaw, the signal caller of the team, gives instructions. The 22 motorcyclists intertwine and crisscross at great speed.
American film and stage actor, Tyrone Power opens the 1953 Cancer Drive. Tyrone holds the American Cancer Society symbol and begins his appeal to the public. He talks about cancer, the crusade to save lives, research programs and the need to become aware. He holds up an envelope model and appeals to the people to donate generously and send gifts for the cause. He holds up an American Cancer Society poster to increase awareness about cancer.
UN Forces and U.S. Marines fight North Korean and Chinese Communists and advance towards the Manchurian border, during the Korean War. A soldier on a hill top. Soldiers with antiaircraft guns on hills. Soldiers march through villages. The fleeing Reds set fire to their former stations. Huts on fire. Soldiers on a road. A soldier smokes while riding a bicycle. United States Navy P2 Neptune bombers fire rockets on over Red positions. Fire and smoke from the explosions. Communist Prisoners of War (POW) at a UN camp. The prisoners are screened and treated for diseases. Men wear surgical masks during the process. They are provided rations and food.
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