Cold war, nuclear war preparedness film. Air raid alarm sounding and civilians in New York City running down into subway for shelter. Surface-to-air BOMARC missiles raising into firing position. Civil Defense Air Raid Warden, in white helmet, directing people to shelter. BOMARC and NIKE-Hercules missiles readied for launch. F-102 interceptor aircraft in flight. NORAD personnel monitoring radar displays. Formation of F-102s and closeup of a pilot in a cockpit. Activities of personnel inside NORAD command Center, coordinating defense forces. NORAD Commander, General Laurence S. Kuter, on "Red Phone" for conference call receiving White House authority to strike back. SAC bomber crews scramble to their bomber aircraft. B-47s and B-52s taking off. NORAD headquarters authorizing missile sites to commence firing.SM-65 Atlas missiles being launched. Nike-Hercules missiles being raised and BOMARC missiles being fired. Enemy aircraft being destroyed in the air, by missiles. Comments by actor Raymond Massey regarding U.S. military preparedness.
Inauguration of the Guggenheim Museum in New York City. New York City Mayor Robert F Wagner in the presence of other dignitaries cuts the ribbon at the museum's opening ceremony. A continuous spiral ramp runs along the height of the structure. Workmen hang paintings within the Guggenheim Museum (1071 5th Ave, New York, NY 10128, United States). Mayor Robert F. Wagner and Harry F. Guggenheim look at the paintings, modern art, and sculptures inside the Guggenheim Museum, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright.
Britain's annual Earls Court Motor Show in London. Showcases a world-wide range of cars. Show includes Britain's ultra-luxury cars, Detroit's newest models, Russian cars for export trade, Europe's new "baby" cars, and do-it-yourself car builder's kit.
Rome's elite motorcycle police stage a spectacular demonstration of precision drill and free-wheeling at fancy patterns in Italy. Italian President, high dignitaries and cheering spectators watch in delight.
Two men compete in Fingerhakeln, a finger-wrestling match in Bavaria, Germany. One finger of each opponent is linked through a leather loop. The competitors wear traditional Bavarian costumes such as Lederhosen. The defeated opponent pulled off from his chair.
A College Football game between two unbeaten teams, the University of Southern California Trojans and the University of Washington Huskies, at Seattle in Washington. Thousands of spectators attend. USC Trojans beat the Washington Huskies.