United States Secretary of State James Byrnes steps down after the arduous task of fighting for peace. State Secretary James Byrnes steps down because of poor health. Secretary of State James Byrnes seen in his office. He would be succeeded by General George Marshall
'$6,500,000 Pier Fire'. A raging fire rakes a railroad pier at Weehawken in New Jersey. Huge fire seen at the harbor. A cameraman takes pictures. Ambulances maintain vigil. In Tokyo, Japan, flames destroy the enlisted men's mess at the Palace Heights housing community. Enlisted men and their families flee from, from their Quonset type homes while the fire was being fought. People run to save their belongings.
Newsreel '"Ike" denies Political Ambitions'. General Eisenhower in a press conference. Cameramen are seen taking pictures. The press people make notes of the interview. The U.S. Chief of Staff says that he has no political plans.
Sun Valley Resort in the Sawtooth Mountains in Idaho opens to public after serving as a U.S. Navy rest center during World War 2. Skiers atop ridge look over wide view of Sun Valley resort and snow covered mountains. Skiers board a horse driven sleight or sled in front of a ski lodge. Nineteen colleges take part in tricky Slalom races. Views of skiers competing on the ski slopes. Scene changes to ski jumping in New York, and the Torger Tokle Memorial Jump for amateur ski jumpers at Bear Mountains in New York. Art Davlin wins the competition. Dot Graves is the only woman entrant. Views of ski jumpers landing, some with mishaps, after the jump.
80th Congress convenes at U.S. Capitol in Washington DC. A Republican dominated Congress assembles. Joseph William Martin, Jr. is sworn as the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives. Speaker takes place. U.S. President Harry Truman addresses the 80th Congress Session. He asks for moderate labor legislation and peace settlements.
A spectacular float parade in the City of Miami in Florida. Huge crowd gathers to watch the parade on the eve of the football classic. The floats are decorated. Women on the elaborate floats are seen.
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