From the Howard Cannon Photograph Collection (PH-00192). Stamped on verso: "Signal Division File #USMA-64-1996 NR West Point New York 25 May 64 - Photo by Mr Murphy". Stamped on verso: "Please give credit as 'U.S. Army Photograph'"
A biography of the musical group West, written by Epic Records (New York) and given to the Sands Hotel (Las Vegas), for the Epic Records National Sales Convention. The five-page biography lists all of the members in the group, and provides a small bio on each member; including information on how long they have been performing together and which instruments they play.
A view of Howard Hughes (right) being asked about his controversial XF-11 photo reconnaissance plane by Senator Harry Cain (left), Republican of Washington, in Culver City, California. An unidentified man sits between the two.
Description given with photo: "Losing Money on Flying Boat, Says Hughes, Culver City, Calif.: Howard Hughes (center, facing camera) makes his first appearance before the press since the start of the senate investigation into his multi-million dollar plane contracts. Hughes said the government is getting its $18,000,000 worth out of his big, eight-engined flying boat but he's losing money. the plane has yet to be flown. Credit (ACME). 7-30-47."