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ZUM4903934: Jan. 01, 1954 - TRADITIONAL NEW YEAR PROCESSION IN MILAN: The Traditional New Year procession - known as” The Good-will Tour” was held through the streets of Milan, during which gifts, including sweets and warm clothing is aid of needy Milan children, were collected. Cardinal Schuater and many representatives of the Milan Municipality attended. Keystone Photo Shows: - One of the” Three Wise Men” who headed the procession - seen during the procession in Milan / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4904314: Jan. 01, 1954 - Lord and Lady Mounbatten Receive Freedom of Edinburgh. The Freedom of Edinburgh and the honorary degree of Doctor of Laws of Edinburgh University, were conferred yesterday on both Admiral Earl Mounbatten, C-in-C Allied Forces, Mediterranean, and Countess Mounbatten. Keystone Photo Shows: - Earl Mountbatten making his reply, after the graduation ceremony in the McEwan Hall, Edinburgh / Bridgeman Images
ZUM4904485: Jan. 01, 1954 - The” Comets” Have Their Detailed Strip-Down. Investigating The Cause Of Disaster; Work began yesterday on stripping down the De Havilland” Comet: aircraft - which have been withdrawn from B.O.A.C. Service following the weekend disaster in which 35 people lost their lives when one investigation is to be in complete detail - by experts in an effort to find a lead to the cause of the fee” Comet” disaster / Bridgeman Images