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The future Houston Astrodome under construction, June 1964

Views of what would become the Astrodome in Houston Texas while under construction in 1964. Aerial shots show the current, open-air stadium of the Houston Colts baseball team (soon to be renamed the Astros) and the new domed stadium being built a short distance away. Announcer notes the structure covers nine and a half acres. Views of the translucent roof. Views of construction crews working inside the unfinished stadium, which at this point has no grass or turf on the playing field and none of the seating installed. Man in hardhat speaks into walkie-talkie. Worker lifts beam on crane. Welder works on pipe.

Location: Houston Texas USA
Date: 1964, June 4
Duration: 1 min 5 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675071844
Industrial hygienist explains about workers and ship builders engaged in asbestos work sites and instructs them.

Workers engaged at asbestos work sites in United States. Industrial hygienist explains about workers who breathe in asbestos indirectly. Workers include pipe fitters, welders, mechanic, ship builders and others. Industrial hygienist states that industrial hygienists who work at asbestos work site, should be aware of exposure of asbestos and use protective gear while working. He shows two variety of asbestos including amosite and chrysotile, which is used by ship builders. He shows health standards and measures for protection from asbestosis. He explains air sampling device and its functions. A chemist works with microscope and other equipment to measure sample in chemical laboratory. Scientific studies conclude protection is required with increasing concentration of fibers during working hours.

Location: United States USA
Date: 1980
Duration: 3 min 20 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Color
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675071891
Host talks about resettlement of Khmer refugees and Victor Palmieri and Morton I. Abramowitz are interviewed in Europe.

The plight of Khmer refugees, with focus on role of international organizations from Europe. Host Alexander speaks about resettlement of Khmer refugees. Refugees in camp at Kampuchea (later Cambodia) seen washing utensils. International relief agency trucks delivering supplies of aid to camp refugees. Khmer refugees in an open air building. Red Cross flag at distribution center. Victor Palmieri, U.S. Coordinator for Refugee Affairs speaks about distribution of food in camp area. Ship harbor for distribution of supplies. Palmieri discusses difficulty getting supplies into harbor at Phnom Penh. Morton I. Abramowitz, U.S. Ambassador to Thailand, talks about to help people of Indochina and to keep refugees alive as he is interviewed.

Location: Cambodia
Date: 1980
Duration: 3 min 51 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Color
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675071916
Buildings are burned, fields are destroyed and Chines refugees in China (WW2)

Bombings and destruction in China. Animated map depicts destruction of air power on area shown. Airbases of Liuchow (Liuzhou) and Kweilin (Guilin) in Guangxi, China. Evacuation of airfields by U.S. Bombs explode. Buildings are burned, fields are destroyed by advancing Japanese Army. Buildings burn. Lowering of U.S. flag as buildings burn in the background. Burning buildings once occupied by U.S. troops. Views of Chinese refugees. Face of child. Burning buildings. Chinese soldiers retreating from Liuchow (Liuzhou). Bare feet of retreating refugees. (World War II period).

Location: China
Date: 1945
Duration: 2 min 28 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675071924
Douglas World Cruisers take off from the U.S. for their first flight from America to Asia.

U.S. Army Air Service Douglas World Cruisers (DWC) in the United States during the first flight around the world. In Aleutian Islands, Alaska: Flier Douglas World Cruiser on a lake before the hop across the Pacific to Japan. A snow-covered mountain in the background. Two cruisers. One of the cruisers warms up. One of the cruisers as it is being raised onto a Coast Guard ship. Raised aircraft engine shows engine change in Lieutenant Leigh Wade's (Pilot of the World Cruiser) airplane for a hop to Attu Island in Japan. Lt. Lowell H. Smith standing on the nose of the aircraft holding the propeller blade. A stationary cruiser on a shore. Another cruiser seen. Both are equipped with pontoons. Three of the world cruisers in flight while they are in their first flight from America to Asia. Animated map shows the dangerous route across the Pacific. The Pacific crossed by airplane. Animated map of the coastline of North America and Asia with 'Second Division Chicagoff to Kagoshima, Japan' written on the map.

Location: United States USA
Date: 1924
Duration: 2 min 17 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675071958
Japanese natives perform for the Americans and welcome them on the first stop of Douglas World Cruisers in Japan.

U.S. Army Air Service Douglas World Cruisers (DWC) in Japan during their first flight around the world. At Etorofu, Jurile Islands, Japan: Natives congregate and carry flags. Natives of the island observing the Americans. Children do a dance. The natives perform for the Americans. World cruisers flying over snow-covered mountains, their first stop in Japan. One of the cruisers on a lake. A cruiser with personnel in the foreground. Natives enjoy a feast in honor of the Yankee pioneers. Crew of the Japanese destroyer "Isokaze" entertains with the ancient sport of sumo. One of the cruisers afloat in water. Mechanics working on aircraft. A large crowd of Japanese children waving flags. Several views of Japanese welcoming the Americans.

Location: Japan
Date: 1924, April
Duration: 2 min 53 sec
Sound: No
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675071959
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