Laboratory aboard oceanic survey vessel in Pacific Ocean. Technician scrapes small amount of mud from a core sample, and examines it under a microscope.
Crewmen aboard oceanic survey vessel, in Pacific Ocean,use sextant to plot sun lines, for navigation purposes.
Two Sergeants of the U.S. Air Force 1st Commando Group, demonstrate the firepower of the AR-15 rifle, at the firing range of Hulburt Field in Okaloosa County, Florida. The Sergeants approach the firing line, load A-15 rifles and assume prone firing position from which they demonstrate single-shot operation of the A-15, firing at unconventional targets, including containers of water, boxes, concrete blocks, etc. They then repeat the demonstration from standing position, firing from the hip, employing short bursts of automatic fire.
U.S. President John F. Kennedy at his office desk. Photographers and media men take photographs of president. President addresses on microphones on his table. President inaugurates Voice of America transmitter at Greenville, North Carolina.
A station wagon enters a gate and drives to front of Voice of America building. American flag stands out on pole, in stiff breeze. Several buses arrive. Edward R. Murrow, famous radio broadcaster, and now also Director of the U.S. Information Agency, steps from the first bus, smoking a cigarette, and leads a contingent of officials and media people into the building. All are seated in a hall. Murrow is seated next to the podium, where Voice of America Director, Henry Loomis, addresses the gathering. Several other officials also speak. The last speaker is Mr. Murrow, who also presents Mr. Loomis a distinguished service award. View of the award document.
Interior view of new Voice of America transmitter in studio in Greenville, North Carolina. Officials inspect are briefed and observe radio control room. Views of controls and gauges. U.S. Information Agency Director, Edward R. Murrow, smoking a cigarette, is among the group. View of technician reading gauges and taking readings. Control room operator at his station.
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