A motorcycle and car stunt show at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois. Four men, dubbed 'The Cytricks Group,' ride four motor cycles while holding each others hands. They display various formations on a motorcycle while it is driven down the track. A clown travels down the track riding a mini bike. Men from the Transworld Auto Daredevils drive cars and perform stunts for the spectators. As a demolition stunt, they crash a car advertising 'Super Auto Parts' into a car advertising 'Litsinger Bonds' after jumping it off a ramp. They then drive a car through a fire ring.
Italian luxury Liner Andrea Doria sinks off Nantucket in a collision with the Swedish Liner Stockholm. Cruise ship passengers aboard the Italian vessel rescued by Coast Guards and members of other ocean liners. Liner Andrea Doria lies sideways on the sea surface. Seriously injured people being flown in by helicopters. Liner Andrea Doria sinks into the sea. Rescued people with their family members.
Sunset Handicap Race in Inglewood, California. Opening scene shows the heavily favored racehorse, "Swaps" (number 5) being readied for the race. View of stands filled with spectators. The horeses entering the track. Close view of spectators. Horses making a turn and entering the final straightaway, with Swaps pulling ahead of the field and crossing the finish line in record time of 2:38 1/5
Korean Orphans air lifted into Portland, Oregon. Men disembark from the aircraft carrying orphan Korean children. The Program sponsored by Harry Holt. Harry Holt seated with a number of Korean children whom he adopted. American couples adopting the Korean children.
The American Humane Association trains mailmen to understand dog psychology in Seattle. Postman arrives at a house. Dog barks at him. Picture of postman being bitten by a dog. Group of postmen being trained to deal with dogs. Demonstration of a postman going into house to deliver letter and getting friendly with the house dog. Man sleeps on bed with a number of dogs around him.
The Republican National Convention in San Francisco, California. Huge crowd greets President Dwight D Eisenhower and his wife as they arrive at their hotel. President Eisenhower gets nominated for standard bearer for the Republican Party in the Presidential Campaign. Demonstrations on the floor of the Cow Palace include a dancing Chinese dragon. Crowd with banners in hand. Former President Herbert Hoover speaks over the microphone. Former Governor Dewey also appears at the podium. Congressman announces the name of Dwight D Eisenhower as the Republican candidate for Presidential campaign.
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