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Fight Ends Greek Cross Ceremony
Shaky, blurry and dull in contrast and imagery A Greek church ceremony diving into the river for a cross comes to a bitter end, as contestants wrangle over an alleged foul by one diver. Spectator joins the fun, and police are forced to restore order. This is a traditional Greek Orthodox annual ceremony of the Epiphany. The diving after the cross symbolizes "effort for the glory of God." Finding the cross has no religious significance. It is an honor nonetheless, it has a special meaning for the divers individually.
Jack Frost Fleet Sails
Shaky, blurry and dull in contrast and imagery Wintry thrills and chills ice boating. When the Jack Frost regatta gets underway, you're in for real excitement with speed and dangerous turns bringing disaster to some skippers. Ice Boating begins in Europe.
Chamois Hunting In The Alps
Shaky, blurry and dull in contrast and imagery Unusual films of hunting the elusive Chamois high in the Tyrolean Alps. Winter is the only time a hunter can get near the agile goat, to capture a treasured prize after a long chase in the mountains. After the hunter kills the Chamois goat. Traditional costume: Male - felt hats sometimes decorated with a feather or tuft of mountain goat [chamois] hair. Brightly decorated waistcoats. Leather shorts, [lederhosen]. The audio is in German.
Bull In A China Shop!
Shaky, blurry and dull in contrast and imagery A Holstein bull is let loose in a china shop. The results, at first are disappointing, but the critter is bulldozed into action and throws his weight around. He makes mockery of the crockery.
New York City: Sonja In Gala Ice Revue
Shaky, blurry and dull in contrast and imagery In a dazzling and spectacular ice-Extravaganza, Sonja Henie hence reigns as queen of the ice over a colorful court. The 1949 edition of Hollywood ice revue brings glitter; glamour-and laughs galore in a fresh-frozen setting. Two ice skaters playing football on the ice entertaining the crowd. Sonia Henie skating to a solo performance on the ice.
Operation Hay-Lift
Shaky, blurry and dull in contrast and imagery The Air Force starts its 'Operation Hay-Lift' to save the starving livestock of the western ranges, as new blizzards lash the distressed areas. Ranchers help load bales of hay aboard cargo planes, which drop the precious feed above the blizzard-bound herds of cattle and sheep. A shot of a rancher riding his horse and coming upon a little lost calf. He gently picks up the calf and places him across the horse's neck. Hay being loaded into a transport plane.
New York: Italian Art On Display
Shaky, blurry and dull in contrast and imagery Italian painting and works of art, including the statute of San Ludovico by Donatello, lent by Italy to help restore historic monuments at home, are displayed at the Wildenstein Galleries. Ambassador Tarchiani attends opening.
Stratojet: Test - World's Fastest Bomber
Shaky, blurry and dull in contrast and imagery The Boeing XB-47 Stratojet, world's fastest bomber, goes through its paces during spectacular trails. Jato units help get the sleek swept-wing bomber into the air. Stratojet will form backbone of future bomber fleets.
News In Brief - Italy Sends Ships To Soviet
Shaky, blurry and dull in contrast and imagery The price of defeat-battleships and other fighting ships, which go to Russia under terms of the Peace Treaty. Russian crews are aboard the ships as they prepare to sail for Soviet ports.
Metallic Bathing Suits
Shaky, blurry and dull in contrast and imagery Something new and dazzling-metallic swim suits. Willa Worthington of Portland designs these trick suits of metallic cloth, which take on added luster when worn by alluring Florida lassies. (unique fabric, material) First suit is a two piece (bikini) striped bra and the lower part is a solid color and it looks like a little pleated apron that adorns the front of the bottom piece. Second suit is another two piece. The top and the bottom are stripped, the suit is a hip hugger type - soft pleated skirt is the bottom part of the suit. Third suit is of polka dotted material just the top part of the model is showcased so the nature of the suit is unknown, two piece or one piece? Fourth suit is a solid color on the bodices a different color is featured and it gives the appearance of a bow. Fifth suit is a solid color maybe silver or gold. Around the hip part is a design simulating a ribbon tied in a bow. Three models standing together modeling the above suites all looking happy and pretty.
Skiing - Snow Queens In Bathing Attire
Shaky, blurry and dull in contrast and imagery Starting with a pretty snow queen and her court, the Longview Ski Club's tourney keeps up an exciting pace, with U.S. And foreign ski champs competing for honors. The spills will give you the chills.
Water Skiers Over The Jumps
Shaky, blurry and dull in contrast and imagery Jumps as high as 73 feet are recorded as top-notch water skiers of both sexes try their skill over tricky hurdles. Some get a good dunking for their efforts, and the winner gets his trophy on the run.
Greece: Greek Reds Wip Out Town.
Shaky, blurry and dull in contrast and imagery W/ D.O.S Blown-up factories, gutted homes, and weeping widows attest the brutal violence of communist forces which overpowered the city's garrison and indulged in an orgy of slaughter before retreating back to the hills. Dead men laying on the street. Women grieving for their lost sons, husbands and brothers.
Parliament: Gov General Opens Session In Canada
Shaky, blurry and dull in contrast and imagery For the first time, the newsreel camera goes behind the scenes to record impressive scenes of he Formal Opening of Parliament. Viscount Alexander officiates, as new members are introduces to the Senate and House of Congress.
Blizzard Toll Rises In West.
Shaky, blurry and dull in contrast and imagery W/ D.O.S While ranchers fight to save their herds, fresh storm bring new hardships to the range states. Mechanized equipment is brought into action, as the army mobilizes to save marooned humans and animals alike. The rancher is shown finding an ear sticking out of the snow. He starts digging and removing the snow only to expose a dead cow. In fact he finds several dead animals that was buried by the snow.
Gas Blast Wrecks Plant
Shaky, blurry and dull in contrast and imagery Incredible scenes of destruction follow explosion at a gas generating plant. Hundreds were injured when thunderous blast blew out walls of building, rocking wide area and shattering windows nearby. Firemen battle flames for hours.
News In Brief: March Of Dimes - Parade
Shaky, blurry and dull in contrast and imagery With Gen. Mark Clark as grand marshal, and with hundred of thousands looking on, Los Angeles goes all out for the March of Dimes. Nineteen gala floats, pretty girls, and marching troops make it colorful affair.
Track Stars Shine In Meet
Shaky, blurry and dull in contrast and imagery W/ D.O.S The upset victory of Wisconsin s Don Gehrmann in the Wanamaker Mile is the big thrill of the Melrose Games. 16,000 Fans see Gehrmann beat Willem Slykhuis of Holland. Other track and field events are shown in this exciting round up.
Learning How Not To Ski!
Shaky, blurry and dull in contrast and imagery Skiing can be easy. Oh, yeah? See what happens to Eddie Hunter when he tries out his skis for the first time. It may look funny to you, but not to Eddie. He knocks all the slalom stakes down, and almost loses his glasses. I think this was meant to be amusing.
Gratitude: French "Merci" Train Arrives With Gifts
Shaky, blurry and dull in contrast and imagery The French freighter Magellan, with 'Merci America' painted on her sides, brings the 49-Car Gratitude Train, sent by the people of France. A colorful salute awaits the ship, and a gala parade is held up Broadway, as city and government officials welcome the gift train
Soviet Troops Quit Korea.
Shaky, blurry and dull in contrast and imagery Rare films from Red-Dominated Northern sector of Korea, where Russian troops are shown marching through the street ostensibly on their way home. Huge throngs look on, as the world ponders this new move in communist world politics. During their stay in Korea they created a tight core of communist influence. As they depart they leave behind a well trained Korean establishment and the people indoctrinated with Soviet methods. Shortly after these pictures were taken a group of 3,000 well disciplined and armed Northern Koreans invaded the Southern half of the country still occupied by Americans. Another Red - Power Play - in the Cold War.
N.I.B: The Nonthrop X-4
Shaky, blurry and dull in contrast and imagery W/ D.O.S The Air Force's new research craft, the x-4, goes up for its first flight tests. Northrop pilot Charles Tucker flies the swept wing, semi-tailless plane powered by gas turbine engines. The x-4 will provide vital subsonic data. Jack Northrop a skilled and innovative designer who built the SX 4 research airplane (later the X-4) for the U.S military and the Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA). The X-4 was developed for the study of flight characteristics of swept wing semi-tailless aircraft at transonic speeds. One aircraft was first flown by Northrop on December 16, 1948, and the second X-4 made its intial flight on June 7, 1949.
Snowmobile In Arctic Debut
Shaky, blurry and dull in contrast and imagery Here's a mechanical answer to an arctic prayer-a snowmobile that can go anywhere, on ice or snow, at a mile-a-minute clip. Half auto and half tractor, the vehicle cuts down the time of the old-fashioned dog-teams. This is one of the first snow removal machines ever made.
Dimes: Style Show Benefit Swells Polio Fund
Shaky, blurry and dull in contrast and imagery Dame fashion goes all out for charity, as the 1949 March of Dimes Fashion Show is presented to an enthusiastic audience at the Waldorf. Stage and screen personalities. Including Irene Rich and Bea Lillie, lend their talents to help swell the Polio Fund. The first dress we see is a strapless soft taffeta evening gown with a shall make out of same material. A beautiful contemporary dress that can be worn in the year of 2003. The following dress is either a navy blue or gray dress with straps. Semi strapless adorned by a ribbon around the neck and gloves past the elbows. This next dress can either be blue, pink or gray with a plunging neckline and a diamond necklace. The next model is wearing a hounds tooth coat touched off by a Barrie. A black evening gown is worn with a 3/4 in sleeve the dress also has a lace top with a rose on the waist band the model carries a purse and lighter 3/4 in gloves as a accessories. The classic maids uniform is next. White hat, apron and the hemline is to the floor and a big white bow ties up the white organza apron with a maids hat adorning the outfit. As the camera pulls away other models are modeling on the cat walk.