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Ernie Pyle reports in newspaper about why he likes Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Tribute to war correspondent, Ernie Pyle in New Mexico. Newspaper column by Ernie Pyle, called "The ROVING REPORTER." In it Pyle mentions many places he could live, including the Pacific Northwest, New England, the Mississippi Gulf Coast, Key West, California, and Honolulu. Images of these places are shown. Farmers loading hay in the Northwest; A church in New England; A paddle wheeler ship on the Mississippi River; A seaplane coming in to land on the water at Key West, Florida; Aerial glimpse of Golden Gate Bridge; the Diamond Head mountain in Honolulu. But Pyle chose to live in Albuquerque New Mexico. View of a passenger train arriving at station in Albuquerque. The street and house where Ernie Pyle lived A woman on the porch of the house petting Pyle's dog Cheetah. Inside the house are views of his study, books, and photographic memorabilia. View of Pyle with American soldiers in World War 2. American troops marching in war zone. Troops trying to keep warm in snowy conditions, and advancing in street fighting and other places, firing at hidden enemies Scene shifts back to Pyle’s study at home and focuses on a map of New Mexico. Glimpse of Santa Fe and its Capitol building, and its old Palace of the Governors. Persons on horseback riding in the town of Taos, and views of its Pueblo village. Gravestone of famous Frontier Scout, Kit Carson. Coal being moved in open rail cars from a mine in New Mexico. Street scene in Roswell and the New Mexico Military Institute with cadets marching in a field. View of Silver City, and of various metal ores being mined. Carlsbad Caverns, seen with visitors on a walkway in front of a huge opening and views inside the caverns where visiting children are singing the hymn, Rock of Ages. Views, back again to Ernie Pyle’s home, its study and living room, with his dog Cheetah sitting on one of the chairs.
Auto Show. 1955 models of Chrysler Corporation automobiles on display
Two women sit in a Chrysler Corporation convertible car outdoors, at curbside. on a city street. 1955 models of Chrysler Corporation cars are displayed outdoors in a park like setting with ponds and statuary. Cars include Chrysler Imperial Newport, The women unveil new Desoto models. Later, they demonstrate electric powered windows. Visitors leave the display area carrying umbrellas, as rain begins to fall.
1955 models of Chrysler Corporation automobiles being displayed at auto show.
1955 models of Chrysler Corporation autos on display drive through a tent into a very large tent..A sign on the back of one identifies it as a Chrysler Imperial Newport model.The parade of cars is heralded by four young women with trumpets. The cars circle around in the tent and then exit. Model names are shown: Belvedere and FireFlite. The cars circle outside in a parklike setting.
Early revolution in Cuba against Batista: The 153 attack on Moncada Barracks and the arrest and release of Fidel Castro in 1955.
26 July 1953: Cuban political leader Fidel Castro sends his men to the Moncada Barracks manned by the military garrison. His men are massacred and gunned down by the officers. The garrison Colonel Alberto, followed by his men. A crowd surrounds them. Officers with the uniforms of the killed revolutionaries who died in the 26th of July attempt, which becomes the rallying event for the revolution. An officer at a table while others stand around him as he is rewarded the General Star. Officials sign documents. The wounded from the barracks in a military hospital. Officers and officials attend the military honors ceremony for the dead officers and soldiers. Police keep a vigil and search cars on the streets. General Rafael Salas Canizares leads the hunt for conspirators and rebels. The General with other officers pose with the arms found during a search. Buildings bombed and wrecked by rebel saboteurs and guerrillas. Police Officers ocomb the island. Castro surrenders and is tried in 1953 along with his men. 1954: Other revolution fronts operating. A man signs a document surrounded by officials. Students demonstrate on the streets. A wounded on a litter and another on a hospital bed. 1955: Batista signs an appeasement and Castro, his brother Raul Castro, Melba Hernandez, Haydee Santamaria, and Castro's men are released. The brothers are greeted by their sister Lydia. Fidel Castro announces that he will leave the country to organize an invasion. People rejoice on the street.
Animated map shows phototheodolites, tracking radars Stations near Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico
Sign reads "Holloman Air Force Base Alamogordo New Mexico”. An animated map of New Mexico showing the location of cities such as Alamogordo New Mexico and El Paso, Texas. Map of New Mexico showing Holloman Air Force Base, Alamogordo and Mockingbird Gap. Then the animated map shows the various positions of phototheodolites and tracking radars between Holloman Air Force Base and Mockingbird Gap. Positions of the Beacon Triangulation Stations in New Mexico are also shown on the map.
British relief operations to isolated Scottish communities during severe snow storms in 1955
An aircraft being loaded with fodder to be dropped to Scottish Highland communities isolated by snow storms and in need of feed for livestock. Plane takes off and flies over a snow covered region. Two members of the flight crew throw bales of fodder. from an aircraft hatch. A Royal Navy helicopter Refuels from 55 gallon drum.. Helicopters are seen flying relief sorties back and forth from HMS Glory.
