Models wearing dresses by Helena Barbieri in New York City. The models display evening gowns designed by Miss Helena Barbieri in New York. A model wears a fur stole and a white evening dress. A model takes off her autumn haze capelet and shows off an elegant, pleated evening dress. Blond model removes her jasmine mink capelet to show her laced evening dress and smiles. The evening gowns are designed according to the Dresden Figurine look. “Gentlemen, bring money!” the narrator said.
Excerpt from Kefauver Hearings. Senate's Kefauver Committee investigating crime and interstate commerce. Panel including Chairman Kefauver (Tennessee) in the hearing along with other committee members Herbert R. O'Conor (Maryland); Lester Hunt (Wyoming); Charles Tobey (New Hampshire); Alexander Wiley (Wisconsin). John Crane, President of the Uniformed Firefighters Association, admits to paying the mayor $10,000 for the support of the firemen. Spruille Braden, head of the New York City anti-crime committee, testifies and calls for tougher measures against criminals. Members of the Committee noting down points.
Excerpt from Kefauver Hearings. Senate's Kefauver Committee investigating crime and interstate commerce. Panel including Chairman Kefauver (Tennessee) in the hearing along with other committee members Herbert R. O'Conor (Maryland); Lester Hunt (Wyoming); Charles Tobey (New Hampshire); Alexander Wiley (Wisconsin). Microphones are placed in front of the members of the Committee. A witness has begun testifying, when people present in the hearing room are told that no demonstrations are permitted, Cameramen take pictures. Another witness appears briefly.Then, FBI Director, J. Edgar Hoover, and his assistant, Louis B. Nichols, appear before the Committee. Hoover is silent. Mr. Nichols does all the testifying. He discusses issues with gambling, narcotics, prostitution. Discussion of effect of crime news on children.
U.S. Federal Court House, Foley Square, New York City. Two men wait by elevator, wearing hats and smoking . Several other men join them. Cameramen take their photographs. A policeman stands by elevator door. One man carries newspaper 'The New York Times'. They enter Room Number 2805. Scenes of Frank Costello, and entourage, moving through the Courthouse, with photographers taking pictures.
Aviator Charles A Lindbergh prepares for his solo flight from New York to Paris. Lindbergh before his plane the Spirit of Saint Louis. He arrives at Roosevelt field, New York. A large crowd gathered around his plane. His mother, Evangeline Lindbergh bids him farewell. He prepares his plane for the flight. Men work on the tail of the aircraft.
Air Mail ace Colonel Charles Lindbergh takes off for his solo flight from New York to paris. Men ready his plane the Spirit of Saint Louis outside a hangar at Roosevelt Field. A man fuels the plane as people watch. Lindbergh climbs into the cockpit and takes his place at the controls. The plane taxis past a car and takes off. A large crowd at Broadway awaits news of the flight. A flag flies in the breeze. As darkness approaches French aviators go out to search for Lindbergh.
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