Soviet-United States cultural exchange program in Moscow, Russia. Eric Johnston, President of the Motion Pictures Association of America (MPAA) and Turner Shelton of the United States Information Agency (USIA), are seen together with Russian Deputy Minister of Culture Vladimir Surin (also director of Mosfilm Studios), as they sign an agreement in the Soviet Union (the Lacy-Zarubin Agreement). Documents on the table. Flags of the United States of America and Soviet Union on the table. The agreement will make available ten top Hollywood films for distribution to Soviet movie theaters. The officials stand and shake hands after signing the agreement.
The launch of the new Brazilian crude oil tanker ship "Presidente Juscelino", occuring in Holland. People gather to watch the event. The wife of the Ambassador christens and launches the tanker ship, but the bottle tossed against the ship hull fails to break. It is recalled by an attached rope and, on the second try, the bottle breaks and the super tanker ship is launched. People cheer. The tanker sliding down the ways into the nearby harbor, with only 100 feet extra to spare in crossing the narrow harbor during launch. The tanker moving in the nearby harbor. Smaller boats in the harbor.
People lining up for handfuls of rice in Bombay, India. Men load rice on carts and bring the rice bags on shops. People lining up to get rice. Shopkeeper weighs rice and gives to people. A map shows Taiwan. High altitude view of rice paddy fields in Taiwan. Farmers sow rice crop. They harvest the rice. Men and women Taiwanese farmers hold the harvested crop in their hands. Trees in the background.
A fashion show in Malaya. The fashion show features pieces inspired by both Western and Asian fashion from India, Pakistan, Vietnam, China, Hong Kong, and Burma. People gather from various places to watch the event. A model walks with elegance. People watch. Men play music in the background. A model wearing an evening gown gracefully walks in the catwalk. Another model wears a traditional Indian Sari. A model wears Rajasthan dress. Model wearing Hyderabad costume. A model wears a Vietnamese Áo dài dress. Chinese women wearing modern Cheongsam dresses and Hong Kong-style Samfu everyday attire. An Asian model in a Kebaya.
Skiing Championship at Kitzbuhl in Austria. Olympic Champion Toni Sailer is defeated on his own turf. People watch the participants. A participant falls while skiing. Another participant skis on the track.
Queen Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon, the mother of Queen Elizabeth II, arrives back in England after an official tour to Australia and New Zealand. People gather in the Guildhall (71 Basinghall St, London EC2V 7HH, United Kingdom) to greet her. Princess Margaret, the Queen Mother’s younger daughter, stands with a flower bouquet to greet her. Queen Elizabeth seated on a chair and people greet her and applaud.
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