ZUM4944250: Oct. 20, 1954 - The New Lord Chancellor Poses For The Camera.. Viscount Kimuir (Sir David Maxwell Fife).. The new Lord Chancellor - Sir David Maxwell Fyfe who has taken the title of Viscount Kilmuir of Creich - was sworn-in at the Law Courts this morning after which he posed for the camera at the House of Lords. / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4944286: Oct. 21, 1954 - Crusaders of the 20th Century... Pictured here is Elmer Robinson (left) a member of the American association titled” Crusaders of Freedom,” a group engaged in a ideological fight against communism. This group helped fund the radio station” Free Europe.” He was one of seventy to come to Munich. He is pictured with Munich mayor Thomas Wimmer / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4944385: Oct. 25, 1954 - Hurricane Wrecks Haiti Coastal Town - Many Dead.. English Priest Gazes At Church Ruins.. Many people lost their lives when a Hurricane - with 115 mph winds struck the Haiti coastal town of Jeremie (70,000 population) recently. houses were swept into the sea - wreckage and rubble blocked the streets and the waterfront for its whole length was a shambles of smashed boats and debris. Keystone Photo Shows: - A English priest gazes at the ruins of his Church at Dame Marie - following the hurricane at Jeremie / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4944388: Oct. 26, 1954 - 26-10-54 Britain's Mike Hawthorn wins Spanish Grand Prix. Averages 98 mph in a Ferrari - Britain's Mike Hawthorn, the no. 1 driver for the Italian Ferrari team won the Grand Prix of Spain at Barcelona during the weekend. He averaged 98 mph for the 314 mile race. Keystone Photo Shows: Mike Hawthorn acknowledges the cheers of the crowd after his great win / Bridgeman Images