Fire fighters and rescue workers at work at the crash site of flights United Airlines flight 826 and Trans World Airlines (TWA) flight 266 in New York. The accident became known as the Park Slope plane crash or the Miller Field crash after the crash sites. United Airlines Douglas DC-8 and Trans World Airlines Lockheed L-1049 Super Constellation collided mid-air over New York. Rescue workers gather around at the venue and try to extinguish fire on the planes. New York's largest disaster force is called out to fight fire on the super-carrier Lockheed L-1049 Super Constellation. Fire fighters fight to put down the flames. Smoke and fire all around in the area.
The United Nations Handicap horse derby at the Atlantic City race course in New Jersey. Large number of spectators watches the $100,000 derby race event from stands. A jockey on horse tagged with number 11 takes early lead during the race. Camera persons capture the event. Clem defeats the bid of Round Table to become top money winner.
U-Thant unanimously elected for his next term as Secretary General of the United Nations. A meeting session of the United Nations General Assembly at its headquarters in New York, United States. U Thant unanimously reappointed to Secretary General's position, despite his unwillingness. U Thant walks to the Secretary General's chair after his elections and delivers his speech.
69th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Participant people with different breeds of dogs. A crowd gathered at the show. A bitch with 23 puppies. St Bernhard, Boxer, Wolfhound, Basset hounds, Bedlingtons, Basset hounds, and various other breeds at the show. The judges observe various dogs and declare a Scottish Terrier as the winner of the show.
Boy Scouts from many nations at the Statue of Liberty in New York during the National Scout Week. Scout leaders donate a friendship fund for Scout activities in nations all over the world at a ceremony. Boy scouts salute the Statue of Liberty after laying a wreath.
The film 'Mass Production of Jeeps' shows the production of jeep automobiles at the Willys-Overland factory in Toledo, Ohio, during World War 2. Workers seen in the jeep manufacturing plant where Jeeps are being produced on an assembly line. Powertrain installation, chassis painting, and body tub installation are shown. Manufactured jeeps are driven out of the factory through the enclosed ramp alongside factory Building 107. Finished jeeps are shown parked on the roof of factory Building 110.
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