A training film on loading and employment of LSTs (Landing Ship Tanks) in the United States. Officers seated at a desk. They make strategies and plans for the loading and the employment of the ship. The office of the Transport Quartermaster Officer (TQM). A TQM seated at a desk. He confers with commanding officers of each unit to be transported. They ensure correct loading of every equipment. They fill a form. Plans for handling of special items and protection of cargo from different weather conditions are made. The TQM makes a personal inspection of a ship. He finds out possible minor conversions which should be made. A man standing with him. He gives information about changes which are required. The TQM discussing with other officers and personnel. The TQM standing near a table with officers in his office. He designs plans for the ship. He lays out the ship's blueprints and corrects any peculiarities. Cargo loading and other plans are formulated. They prepare the profile storage plan. Then they compile the loading summary. The ship's Cargo Officer and the TQM present the loading plan to the ship's Captain for his approval. The Captain must agree with him in every detail. After the final agreement, the ship prepares to receive the cargo. The cargo is being loaded. Men working on the ship.
A good year for Michigan State Spartans college football program. Michigan State defeats Notre Dame Fighting Irish, as the Spartans ran their undefeated string to 24 wins in college football, capping off the 1952 season.
Secretary of State George C. Marshall and his wife, Katherine, arrive in a U.S. Air Force C-54 and descend steps from the aircraft. A reporter interviews Secretary Marshall on his arrival. State Department officials accompany him in a car as he departs the airfield.
United Nations meeting going for approval of Israel as UN member in New York. Discussions going on between member country representatives. Representatives raise hands to vote.
Representative of various countries go into building for meeting of United Nations General Assembly in New York. Ride escalator in building. Representatives from Thailand. A man talks to representatives from Greece. Secretary General Dag Hammarskjold and others greet a speaker on the podium. Representatives seated.
United Nations Security Council meeting at their headquarters in New York. The council votes to send troops of UN Peace Keeping Force on the Isalnd of Cyprus. General Secretory U Thant addresses the council. He says the thousands of men will be sent to control the situation arised due to strife betweeen Greeks and Turks.
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