President Kennedy denounces the big steel companies for raising their steel prices $6 a ton at a press conference. President Kennedy gives his opinion on its effect on the economy. Large number of reporters seated in the news conference. Chairman of the Board of US, Steel Roger Blough gives reasons for the increase in steel prices at a press conference. He says they need the raise for plant improvement.
Shah of Iran Mohammad Reza Pahlavi and spouse, Queen Farah, visit Washington DC. The Iranian Monarch and Queen Farah visit Washington Mosque. Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi removes his shoes before entering the Masjid Muhammad Mosque (1519 4th St NW, Washington, DC 20001). The Shah and Queen Farah arrive at the White House for a State dinner. First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy receives them. Cameramen take photographs.
Princess Margaret and her husband, Lord Snowden (Antony Armstrong-Jones), arrive to watch a collegiate shell boat race in London England. Cambridge and Oxford compete in the boat racing event on the River Thames. Princess Margaret and her husband cheer on Cambridge. Princess Margaret sits in a boat named 'Amaryllis'. A huge crowd gathers to watch the event. View of Hammersmith Bridge. People carry banner reading 'Oxford this year and forever'. Crowd cheers and takes photographs.
The 34th Annual Oscars held at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium near Hollywood, California. Rita Moreno receives the award for the best supporting actress. The best actor award goes to Maximilian Schell and best actress award to Sophia Loren. The best picture award goes to 'West side story'. A huge crowd gathers to watch the award ceremony. Crowd cheers and claps.
NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) air exercises in Western Europe. Air power of the Atlantic Pact Nations exhibited. Americans, French and British join in a mass transport and parachute exhibition at strategic points. Thunder jet fighter-bomber aircraft stand at the airbase. General Eisenhower confers with officers. Tent in the background. Pilots seated in the cockpit. Planes in flight. Troops trained with U.S. equipment.
Winston Churchill wins election in England. People gather at 'Polling Station' to register their votes. Huge crowd gathers in the streets. The crowd cheers for Winston Churchill. Ballets counted. A sign reads 'Beware of pickpockets'. Winston Churchill and his Conservative Party win the election.
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