Several cars arrive at residence of President of French National Assembly (Hôtel de Lassay 128 Rue de l'Université, 75007 Paris, France). French political leaders enter the residence. Cameramen take photographs. Members of press interview the men. At a different entrance, a spokesman mentions French President Rene Coty, dissolution of the National Assembly and a new Constitution. A man walks out smoking a cigarette and carrying a newspaper. Reporters and photographers accost French President Rene Coty, as he leaves, dressed in coat and hat, wearing glasses, and carrying a cigarette in his right hand.
New Army Secretary Frank C. Pace Jr. sworn in by Chief Justice Vinson in Washington DC. They come out of the building and descend the stairs. His predecessor Gordon Gray wishes him luck.
American aerospace company Boeing reveals a new lightweight gas turbine engine in Seattle, Washington. A huge crowd gathers near the engine. Women carry the engine and put it on the ground. Gas turbine engine tested in huge trailer truck. The engine is smaller and smoother than other engines. The truck drives for testing. Cars parked in the background.
Ambassador William B. Racy arrives in Korea with his family to take up his new post. William B. Racy and his family arrive at the airport. A crowd gathered at the airport to meet them. Cameramen take photographs. President Rhee welcomes William B. Racy.
Several Italian civilians gathered in town square. A band of musicians stands with the civilians. Italian civilians celebrate the news of Italian armistice ending hostilities with the Allies during World War II.
Pilot Reg Robbins and mechanic James Kelly start 172 hour flight in Fort Worth, Texas. They set a new endurance flight record. Monoplane 'Fort Worth' takes off. Ryan Brougham monoplane named 'Fort Worth' in flight. Fort Worth monoplane refueled by another aircraft during flight. The plane lands and taxis. Crowd runs out to aircraft. Pilot Robbins and James Kelly with their wives at the Fort Worth air port. The crowd greets them. Pilot Robbins and James Kelly wear garlands.
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