The skiers at Newstadt in Germany’s Black Forest don't need snow to practice their ski jumping. They fly nearly as high and tumble just as hard on a straw-lined ramp.
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In the great Basilica of St. Peter’s, funeral rites for Pope Pius the Twelfth are conducted with all the solemn pomp and grandeur of the Church. In somber magnificence, the remains of the Pontiff go to their final resting place, in a crypt under the Papal altar.
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In Oklahoma State Prison, cons who couldn’t stay out of trouble with the bulls are back at their old tricks--for fun--in what is billed as the world's biggest rodeo, on either side of the wall.
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Hurricane Helene roars along the Carolinas and Virginia Capes, her 140 m.p.h. winds and slashing rains taking a high toll in property damages. But forewarned residents take cover and no life is lost. Central Japan reels under Typhoon Ida, one of the worst storms in the nation’s history....
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The scenic stillness of an Alpine Lake more than a mile above sea-level is shattered by the detonation of 25 tons of high explosive, by geophysical scientists.
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Algeria’s rebels set up a "provisional government" in Cairo, under Nasser's wing, and receive immediate recognition from the Arab bloc. Its president, Ferhat Abbas speaks to the press. An omen of more trouble for France.
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Perhaps in reaction to recent feats of U.S. atomic submarines, this year’s Red Navy Day puts emphasis on merry-making sailors and plays down the huge Russian submarine fleet. The sailors dance on the deck of a ship and a naval gun salute finishes the events.
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Throngs fill Saint Peter’s Square awaiting the puff of smoke from within the Sistine Chapel signaling the selection of the new Pope. Rare scenes from within the Chapel show the College of Cardinals as they begin their deliberations, sealed off from the outside world. The traditional si...
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As the crisis centered on Quemoy and Matsu continues, America gives a demonstration of its unyielding support for Nationalist China. U.S. Marines and units of Chiang Kai Shek’s forces take part in joint manceuvers on the beaches of Formosa. Soldiers in action as tanks are deployed from...
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The christening and launching of the new tanker, Presidente Juscelino, in Rio De Janiero. The champagne bottle misses the ship but the second time is a success. The ship is launched down the weighs.rn
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