News headlines in New York. Two men drink and talk at a bar about Russia and read a newspaper. The newspaper insert in one of the man's hand reads "European Peace Bid Rejected by Soviet". Views of man talking and drinking.
An anti-gambling campaign is launched by Mayor Fiorello La Guardia in New York. Views of smashed slot machines. People smash slot machines and carry them away. Mayor La Guardia and then others on a boat throw the smashed machines into the Long Island Sound. Part of a "25 years ago today" UN newsreel story issued September 24, 1959.
Automotive progress notes feature a steam powered truck and a collision-proof car. A man fills coal into the hopper of a steam-powered truck and starts the truck. The truck is driven on the roads of a stone quarry in West Virginia. The truck was imported from the UK and has written on the door, "The Sentinel Waggon Works Ltd. Shrewsbury England". Smoke from the steam truck as it drives up a hill. Scene shifts to demonstration of a collision-proof car made with stainless steel mesh and plaster of paris. It was invented by a San Diego man. The car is driven on rugged terrain. After going over a large bump the drivers door flys open. Part of a "25 years ago today" UN newsreel story issued September 24, 1959.
A tower topples in New Jersey. Views of the tower which is one of the country's highest radio towers. A man cuts down the tower. The tower topples down on the ground. Damaged tower and debris.
Grace Kelly and Prince Rainer of Monaco at a gala benefit in New York. They arrive at the gala benefit hall. They draw a lottery ticket from a box and announce the winner. People at a dining table applaud. Views of Grace Kelly and Prince Rainer.
Service teams compete in try-outs for the '56 Olympics in Lake Placid, New York. The team members ride bobsleds. Men note down the time. View of a timer. The bobsleds run on a snowy path.
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