A tug pulls an FJ-3M of Navy Squadron VF-211 (Red Checkertails) along the deck of the USS Bon Homme Richard (CVA-31) in waters off California. Another FJ-3M, of the squadron, is towed along the deck. Tail code "G" of Carrier Group 21 is clearly seen on the aircraft. Vews of underside of aircraft where Sidewinder missile is affixed. Two safety tags are shown, labeled 'Remove before take off."
Ordnance men around bomb elevator on the deck of the USS Bon Homme Richard (CV-31) in waters off California. Elevator comes up with missile on a sled. Men remove guard chains and take the sled from the elevator. Aircraft seen in background carries markings of U.S. Navy Squadron VF-211 (Red Checkertails).
A horse race at Santa Anita Park in California. View of large crowd to watch the horse race. View of racing horses. A jockey falls while riding a horse. Crowd watches silently, concerned. The race continues. Crowds clapping and cheering. Candy Spots racehorse wins the race. Another horse race at Hialeah Park in Florida. View of crowd and racing horses. Never Bend racehorse wins the race.
View of Alcatraz Island located in middle of San Francisco Bay in California which served as a Federal prison. View of empty cells from where prisoners are removed. Reporters and cameramen roam through the corridors and cell blocks of 'The Rock' or Alcatraz. Few prisoners left on Alcatraz are taken to boat for transferring them to other Federal penitentiaries.
Scenes after a boiler exploded beneath a J.C. Penney store in the After-Work shopping Center, San Jose, California. Fire truck and firefighters on street outside the shopping Center. Views of the destruction to J.C. Penney's and adjoining drug store. Firefighters are seen, through a huge hole in the floor, examining the defective boiler, in the basement level.
Western All-Stars defeated by Eastern All-Stars in All-Star Game of basketball at Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena (3939 South Figueroa Street; Los Angeles, California 90037). View of the 13th Annual All-Star Game. Celebrities such as Doris Day and Pat Boone watch the basketball game. The East jumps into an early lead. Elgin Baylor, the West's favorite player, lobs to Wilt Chamberlain for a West Score. Baylor is held to 17 points as Bill Russell hooks the East to victory.
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