Extended sequence showing closeup of a U.S. Army Air Forces Martin B-26 Marauder medium bomber in flight, photographed from another aircraft flying in formation. "Camera ship," is painted on the plane's fuselage, below the cockpit. Pilot, copilot, and crew member in nose are clearly visible. As the sequence progresses, clouds appear above and the ground below. The nose position is now empty. The B-26 continues in flight over varied terrain including hills, agriculture field, and a large town. Scene shifts to a loose formation of 7 B-26s in the distance. Next, a new sequence shows open field with patches of shrubs and trees. A dilapidated farm building seen in foreground. It explodes with fire and smoke. As the smoke drifts away, only debris is seen remaining. Cause of the explosion is not evident from the film. (World War 2 period).
Soldiers advance in Hurtgen Forest,Germany during World War II. Soldiers get into trucks mounted with multiple rocket launchers. They move along the edge of the forest to new positions. Trees in the background.
Civil strife in Punjab, India is depicted in newsreel "New Indian Dominions in Chaos." Indian civilians loaded on trucks move and evacuate town. People move with their belongings, animals, and children loaded on bullock carts. A man clings to the side of full cart leaving the area. Burning and damaged buildings. Burned vehicles. Man carries a woman on his shoulders. Another man carries a bed over his head. Refugees evacuate the town. Soldiers advance and fire in a battle. Scenes of dead civilian victims of the violence. Wounded people are carried on litters and moved to hospitals. A railroad train filled with people trying to leave the area, and the roofs of the train completely covered with passengers also. More scenes of civilian refugees fleeing the violence.
Water rescue in Austin,Texas. A water tanker arrives in the city. A flag flutters in wind atop a building. A banner on the tanker reads highland lakes water for thirsty New Yorkers. Trees in the background. Men stand nearthe tanker. A man shows a document signed by Texas Mayor Taylor Glass. Men fill water in glasses and drink. Men aboard the tanker wave hats and drive off.
Lifestyle of people in France. A man looks at an 18th century engraving of women at a party. Women dressed up in "New Look" evening gowns open a box and take out a liquor bottle. A woman shaking a cocktail shaker. They fill their glasses and drink. Table appointments including cutlery and crockery are set. Three women chatting.Women light candles on a stand. A woman shows her jewels.
Scenes following news of death of Pope John XXIII in Vatican City,Rome. Large crowd of civilians gather at the Saint Peter's Square. They place pictures of Pope John XXIII. Civilians pray for the recovery of Pope's illness in front of the windows of Pope apartment. Past scenes show: Pope John XXIII meets with the bishops.
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