ZUM4936143: Jun 06, 1954 - Fourth Mechanical Handling Exhibition And Convention At Olympia: Photo Shows A View of the largest mobile crane over built, with an unladen eight of approximately 50-tons, capable of lifting 41-tons at 12 foot radius. the crane is powered by 80 B.H.P. diesel engine / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4936597: Jun 06, 1954 - FINALING THE ALCOCK AND BROWN MEMORIAL: Workmen were busy today completing the memorial to Alck and Brown, the first men to make a non-stop air crossing of the Atlantic, which will be unveiled at London Airport by Mr Lennox-Boyd, Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation and Lord Brabazon, of Tara, President of the Royal Aero Club, on June 15 th., the thirty-fifth anniversary of the British airmen's arrival in Ireland after the crossing in a Vickers Vimy aircraft / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4936936: Jun 06, 1954 - Zatopek Breaks Two More World Records: Emil Zatopek, the Czech long-distance runner, broke two more world records in Brussels yesterday. He broke his own time for the 10,000 meters and six miles. His new time for the 10,000 meters was 28 minutes, 54.2 seconds 7.4 secs off his previous best. His time for the six miles was 27 minutes 59.2 seconds and 9.2 secs better than his previous best over the distance / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4936976: Jun 06, 1954 - MARLENE DIETRICH ARRIVES IN LONDON ATTENS NOEL COWARD'S NEW SNOW” AFTER THE BALL” MARLENE DIETRICH, the” Glamorous grandmother. arrived in London from Low York yesterday to appear in cabaret at a London, fight club on Nonday. Last night she went sith Noe: Coward to see his now play” After the Ball 'at the Globe Theatre / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4937032: Jun. 06, 1954 - East tells East of West.; Now in Britain for the filming of J. Arthur Rank's 'The Purple Plain' in which she stars with Gregory Peck is Burmese actress Win Min Than. After studying a few years ago with England's Ballet Rembert she went on the stage in Burma as bothactress and dancer and when J. Arthur Rank needed a Burmese girl for” The Purple Plain” Win Min Than was chosen for the role / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4937095: Jun. 06, 1954 - Countess of Winchelsea Weds at Caxton Hall, Maries American Banker. The Wedding took place this morning at Caxton Hall, Wesminster of Gladys, Countess of Winchelsea and Mr. Arthur Talbot Peterson a 55 year old American Banker, both have been married before. The Countess, who is Hungarian is daughter of Count Laszlo Szechenyi, form Hungarian Minister to London, and was married to the Earl in 1935, the marriage being dissolved in 1946. Mr. Peterson's marriage was dissolved in Nevada last month. Keystone Photo shows: The bride and bridegroom after their wedding this morning / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4937137: Jun. 06, 1954 - 11-Year Old Richard McDermott Badly Wanted a Cycle - But he had no Money. But he had sell them. So a notice was nailed on a tree in the front garden at Cranbrooks Park-Road, Wood Green, N. Advertising them for sale at 15 for a ld and, until the aritimetic error was pointed out out-40 for 3d / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4937517: Jun. 06, 1954 - President Tito on state visit to Greece: Drive Through Streets of Athens: President Tito of Yugoslavia arrived in Athens on five-day visit at the invitation of king Paul of the ~ ellenes.. the President arrived aboard the Yugoslavia vessel 'Galeb' and was greeted by the King aboard followed by a state drive through the streets of Athens.. Picture shows: King Paulon right and President NT Tito acknowledge the Cheers of the en-lookers during their drive through the streets of Athens / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4937620: Jun 06, 1954 -” Never- Say Die” Wins the Derby. The Field Rounding Tattanham Corner: Mr. R.S. Clark's” Never- Say Die” win the derby this afternoon with Lester Piggott up- with” Arabian Night” (T. Gosling) second and” Darius” (E.Mercer) in third place. Picture Shows: The Field rounding Tattenham Corner- during the derby at Epsom this afternoon / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4937652: Jun. 06, 1954 - Entries from Frances take first three places in the oaks - at Epsom: The Oaks Epsom today was won by” Sun Cap” ridden by Ree Johnstone - with” Altana” (E.Mercerl) in second place and” Philante” third ((J. Doyasbere), They all come from Erance. Keystone Photo shows The seene as” Sun Cap” comes in an easy winner - at Epsom this afternoon / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4937717: Jun 06, 1954 - She's Only eleven But She Country Her Own Fare And Flies From Canada: An airliner brought 11-year-old Valerie Sampson from Toronto to London yesterday. But it was hr own determination, confidence, independence, and shrewd business sense which made the trip possible. Valerie went to Canada four years ago from her home in Bournemouth, with her mother, father, and young brother. Her fare was ~ 99, and she earned every penny of it herself, baby sitting, and working a newspaper round, plus enough pocket money for her three-month. Here was determination. She brought with her one small suitcase and an airline handbag carrying only two changes of clothes for her stay. Her father, head store-keeper for Toronto firm, will send a monthly allowance. Valerie will spend a month with her aunt and uncle in Surrey. The she will visit her grandparents in Bournemouth / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4937743: Jun 06, 1954 - Cardinals leave for St. Boniface Centenary Congress at Buckfast Abbey: Cardinal Wendel, of Munich and Cardinal Frings, of Cologne, left Paddington this afternoon for Plymouth to attends St Boniface Centenary Congress which takes place at Buckfast Abbey on Saturday June 19th / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4938404: Jun. 08, 1954 - Danish Supreme Court decides that Paul must go back to his German mother - After a legal 'fight' lasting some years, Mrs. Bierkart, a Danish woman learn that her “” adopted son” Paul, son of a German woman named Friedrich must be returned to this German mother. Paul has lived with Mrs. Bierkart for ten years and is now 12½ years of age. The decision was made by the Danish Supreme Court in spite of the fact that Paul wishes to remain in Denmark. Paul's mother in Germany is now married to a Herr Schroter. Keystone Photo Shows: Mrs. Bierkart with her adopted son Paul Friedrich of Schroter at their home in Copenhagen / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4938418: Jun 08, 1954 - The New” Golden Boy” of British Motor Racing.. Peter Collins Wins at Goodwood: The Whitsun trophy over the Goodwood Course was yon yesterday by 22 year old perter Collins- the new” Golden Boy” of British Motor racing, the son of a Kidder-minster Garaga owner. he was driving a Ferrari Thin Wall Special at 91.53 m.p.h. Picture shows: Peter Collins is congratulated by his motor -as he has a glasses of ginger beer- after his great race / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4938617: Jun 18, 1954 - 18-6-54 Tennis stars show off new Wimbledon outfits - “” Little No”” Inn Princess style. Keystone Photo Shows: “” Little Mo”” Maureen Connolly displays a Lancashire Rayon fabric 'scoop' neckline dress, Princess style, embroidered with tennis rackets and with satin binding at hem and neck, seen during the showing this morning of Wimbledon Dress Style by Teddy Tinling at the London Salon / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4938689: Jun 25, 1954 - Soviet Whaling Flotilla Completes Eighth Antarctic Trip: The Soviet Russia” Slava” whaling flotilla has just returned to Odessa at the completion of its eighth trip to the Antarctic. The flotilla was winner of the Blue Riband of the Antarctic - having killed 3,092 whales from which 28,750 tons of oil was obtained. The vessels had to with stand heavy storms and gales / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4938984: Jul. 14, 1954 - The Petrov's awaits Espionage Commission in Melbourne. Investigation Soviet Spy Systems: Picture Shows: Vladimir Mikhailovich Pertov former Third Secretary at the soviet Embassy - and his wife Evdokia seen as they after attending a hearing of the royal Commission on Espionage in Australia- at the High Court Building- Melbourne.. The Petrov's were granted political asylum in Australia - after they had made revelations concerning the World- wide soviet Espionage system throughout the World / Bridgeman Images