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New Sea Queen: French Liner On Maiden Trip
New Sea Queen : French Liner On Maiden Trip The latest French beauty to capture the imagination makes her debut in New York. It's the luxury liner 'France' $80,000,000 worth of speed and comfort that the French hope will recapture some of her glory on the high seas. Various views of ship, including aerial with tugs and fireboats escorting her. Side view of ship, lifeboats visible. Fireboats, stream plumes of water from hoses. Aerial view.
300 Die In German Mine Disaster
300 Die In German Mine Disaster An explosion 1,800 feet underground snuffs out the lives of nearly 300 miners in a shaft in the saar coal region. Nearly every family in the area is affected by the mine collapse. Ambulance with red cross rushes past camera, traveling shot. Mine conveyor ? in operation. Crowds outside mine area, including children.
A Comedian Keeps A Promise
A Comedian Keeps A Promise Danny Thomas (comedian / personality) made a promise to Saint Jude when he was penniless that if he found a place in life he would erect a shrine. The shrine is St. Jude's hospital for children which the comedian dedicates. Danny Thomas taking pictures with kids, and greeting them at ceremony. Thomas unveils St. Jude Statue, and kisses the foot of St. Jude. Pan up to statue. Danny inspects hospital area, turns on light, inspects bed and toy room.
News in Brief: Quadruplet Lambs.
News in Brief: Quadruplet Lambs. 4 black lambs, quadruplets, and extremely rare, are raised by Elaine Knudsen, 12-year old 4H (Four-H, 4-H) girl of Petaluma, California. A four-way bottle-feeding job, but the quads are thriving.
Fashion Parade
Fashions by Balmain are shown in Paris, a new spring collection titled Jolie Madame de Paris. This year, the key word is suppleness - exemplified in fabric, line, and contour. Women pose for the cameras in fancy dresses. The first is a slim silhouette that looks as if it's made of fabric draped around the model, with a belted waist. Woman shows off a sleeveless, floral-print gown typical of the time, with form-fitting bodice and very full skirt, elbow-length gloves and pearl necklace. Another strapless evening gown that looks like it's made of white gauze, almost.
News in Brief: Rock Hudson Honored.
News in Brief: Rock Hudson Honored. Rock Hudson is honored at a reception in the Korean Embassy in Washington for his portrayal of Col. Dean Hess, savior of thousands of Korean war waifs, in U-I's new production 'Battle Hymn'. Exteriors of the Korean embassy. Actor Rock Hudson and his wife Phyllis Gates are welcomed, then smile and shake hands with various people.
Sports: Santa Anita Handicap.
Sports: Santa Anita Handicap. The 20th running of the turf classic at Arcadia, California, sees a terrific homestretch battle for the $140,000 purse. Cornhusker (Corn Husker) tops favored Holandes II and Spinney by a length. Crowds watch horse race and some spectators start to get excited. Home stretch, close finish.
Sports: AAU Track Meet.
Sports: AAU Track Meet. A.A.U. track meet at Madison Square Garden features top competition on the boards. Highlight of several thrilling events shown is the mile race, where Ron Delany blazes in a sprint finish that leaves Dwyer and Tabori trailing and sets a new meet record of 4:07. 60-yard dash; Ira somebody from Western Michigan wins. 60-yard hurdles: Lee Calhoun ties world record time. Reverend Bob Richards pole vaults. Mile run. Each of the winners gets the chance to smile for the camera (well, Delany's smile is pretty minimal). Alt spelling for search purposes: Ron Delaney.
Florida Fete : Beach Sirens Hail "Lover Come Back"
Florida Fete : Beach Sirens Hail "Lover Come Back" Tony Randall is swamped by pulchritude in Miami Beach as he arrives for the opening of 'Lover Come Back', Universal-International's new laugh hit. Women with signs greet Tony Randall as he arrives at airport. Randall waves as he exits plane. He judges a beauty contest that has its fringe benefits. A row of women in bathing suits line up next to a pool during a beauty contest. Poses with girls. Contestants. Judges seated under patio umbrella. Crowded pool area. Winner is kissed by Mr. Randall.
First Test For 3-year-olds
First Test For 3-year-olds The Bahamas stakes at Hialeah Park in southeastern Florida sees 'Sir Gaylord' outlast the heavy favorite, 'Ridan,' to win the first important race that sees Kentucky Derby eligible test their mettle. Overview of Horses walking to starting gate. Crowd leaning against railing. Horses out of gate. No. 7 Sir Gaylord Wins race. Horse being walked into winners circle.
Arms For Peace - U.S. Troops Join NATO Maneuvers
Arms For Peace - U.s. Troops Join Nato Maneuver Members of three battle groups of the fourth infantry division who were air-lifted from Ft. Lewis, Washington, take part in extensive NATO maneuvers in Germany. The operation proved that U.S. Troops are ready for action in a matter of hours ---- anywhere. Poster in Germany explaining to the soldier: This is why you're in Germany. [ To Play Your Part on the NATO Team, To Help Maintain the Peace by being Constantly Combat Ready, To Be a Good Neighbor to our German Neighbors To Fight, If Necessary for the Rights of Free Men In A Free World. ] Mass of Army Helicopters during maneuvers. Nice shot of two helicopters landing in same shot. Army jeeps unloaded from helicopter, and soldiers ride in jeep past camera. Soldiers. Officer looks through binoculars. Tanks loaded with men during maneuvers.
Don't Jump To Conclusion
Don't Jump To Conclusion Think you can beat baba sy?? in Holland, this Senegalese checker player takes on 150 opponents - and he collects more kings than burke's peerage. Man walks along checker board lined tables, moving a game piece on each board. Room full of players. Baba Sy seated against opponent, wins with unbelievable move!
Another Hollywoodite In The Swim
Another Hollywoodite In The Swim Mary Frances Crosby, 2-year-old daughter of Kathy and Bing Crosby, becomes the youngest person ever to pass the red cross beginners' swimming test. Bing likes it better than an academy award! (Bing Crosby not present in clip) People gathered around pool. Photographers present. Mary Francis jumps into pool, and passes tests, including diving to the bottom to retrieve object. People watch and smile. Mother, Mrs. Crosby helps her out of the pool. Cameramen. Picture time, all dried off with hair curled and receives pin and certificate.
Where Sledding Is An Art
Where Sledding Is An Art Yes! Sledding is more than child's play as Europe s best compete for the championship of the continent. Herr Sepp Lenz is the whiz-kid of them all as he rises to the top by going downhill. Multiple wipe outs. One man falls off his sled, and he chases it down the track on foot. Announcer narrates individuals run or performance.
Twenty-five Years Ago
Twenty-five Years Ago The most devastating floods ever recorded in the Ohio valley ran rampant. Damage was nearly $500,000,000 and 137 persons lost their lives as the Ohio and its tributaries hit a flood crest 28 feet above normal. The roofs of houses are just visible above the flood water. Man saves chicken and rooster from debris. People row down main street in a motorboat, they ride past hanging traffic light. Aftermath, after the water is drained of the rubble and destruction caused by the flood. Camera pans past street light and traffic light. Abandoned boat rests on street curb. Mud and wood left behind from flood waters. Storefronts being cleaned up, policemen walk over debris. Line of men outside building. Leon Trotsky, a refugee from communist terror, arrives in Mexican exile. Trotsky amid women (wife? ) Three years later he was hatcheted (axed) to death by an assassin. Then - as now, the first harbinger of SPRING were the new hat styles. Hats have changed, but the beautiful models were as pretty then as they are today. Various styles of straw hats. Models stand together in circle and look toward camera, and wave.
Paris Mourns: Thousands Honor Victims of Riot
Paris Mourns: Thousands Honor Victims of Riot Ten thousand demonstrators clash with Paris police as they protest terrorist bombings. The eight who died are buried in a mass ceremony and hundreds of thousands turn out - the largest crowd to assemble in Paris since the Liberation of Paris during WWII. Scenes from night demonstration, police and injured protestors. Funeral, day of mourning. Woman weeping. Women wearing black veils. Massive funeral. People in procession carry wreaths of flowers.
Melting Snows Flood Northwest
Melting Snows Flood Northwest An unseasonable warm spell swells creeks and rivers, raising havoc in Montana, Idaho and Wyoming. Idaho is especially hard hit with Pocatello, a city of 30,000 ninety percent under water. Men working with sandbags to support levee. Six days of heavy rains in Los Angeles cause untold millions of dollars worth of damage there. Aerial and ground footage of the flood waters and aftermath clean-up. People push a car through waist high water. Two men, janitors pushing water from basement. A bulldozer scrapes mud off the road.
Carrier Constellation Shows
Carrier Constellation Shows The mighty carrier unveils greater fire power - Terrier missiles which can ride their own radar beams and hit targets far beyond the range of conventional anti-aircraft shells. Aerial of Aircraft Carrier "Constellation" Shot of terrier missile being loaded, pov under missile, neat shot. Men in uniform, officers? Missile firing from ship. Missile turret in motion? Various missile firings.
Best In Show!
Best In Show! It's the dogs' night to howl as 2,500 of them take over Madison Square Garden for the Westminster Kennel club show. Dog Show. It's a west highland terrier, Elfinbrook Simon who captures the hearts of the crowd and the title of Best in Show. Photographers. CU championship dog.
'Lover Come Back' Bows In Miami
'Lover Come Back' Bows In Miami There hasn't been such excitement in Miami Beach since Ponce de Leon passed through while searching for the fountain of youth. It's the four-theatre premier of universal-international's new laugh feature with Tony Randall in attendance, with Miss Miami Beach seated behind him. Movie marquees outside the Shore Theatre, Beach Theatre, Cables Theatre, and Olympia. Randall helps woman change name of street (street sign) to Lover Come Back Mall. Shores Theater Marquee with "Lover Come Back". Beach Theater in lights. Gables Theater in lights. Olympia Theater Marquee "Lover Come Back" Premiere. Tony Randall smiles at camera.
Women Ski For Slalom Crown
Women Ski For Slalom Crown The breath-taking beauty of Mont Blanc forms the backdrop for the Women's World Championship in the slalom. Barbara Ferries, 17, of the U.S.A. Does pretty well but no one touches Austrian Marianne Jahn, who wins her sixth straight slalom race. Pan down, snow covered mountain. Skier crosses finish line. CU Marianne Jahn, smiles at camera.
Baseball: Spring Training (Dodgers).
Baseball: Spring Training (Dodgers). The Brooklyn Dodgers, at Vero Beach, get in shape for a crack at a 3rd straight pennant. Visiting Japanese players and rookie talent lends new interest to the scene. The Dodgers run onto the practice field. Pitchers warm up, including Don Newcombe, Carl Erskine, Sal Maglie, Fred Kipp. Other players featured at training include Don Zimmer and Charlie Neal (fielding), Roy Campanella, Pee Wee Reese and Duke Snider (batting), also manager Walter Alston. Dodgers president Walter O'Malley talks with Japanese visitors (some of whom wear baseball uniforms).
Baseball: Spring Training (Yankees).
Baseball: Spring Training (Yankees). The New York Yankees, at St. Petersburg, look to another Series - with several new faces bidding for regular berths. Among them, Bobby Shantz, Art Ditmar, and Alva Cicotte (Al Cicotte). Pitchers warming up include Cicotte, Bob Turley, Ditmar, Shantz, Whitey Ford. Manager Casey Stengel. Bill Skowron fields a ball at third. Yogi Berra at bat. CU Mickey Mantle; Mantle at bat. Enos Slaughter gets a hit.
A New Nation: Gold Coast Becomes Ghana in Ceromony [sic].
A New Nation: Gold Coast Becomes Ghana in Ceromony [sic]. Three days of festivities mark the emergence of the new nation of Ghana, first colony in Africa to gain its independence. Vice-president and Mrs. Nixon represent the U.S., Ralph Bunche, the U.N., at the observances, which are marked by dancing and a beauty contest as well as a military review. Various shots of African people in the crowds. Richard and Patricia (Pat) Nixon sit chatting with someone. Women dance; one has a baby tied to her back. Ghana's Prime Minister Kwame Nkrumah talks with Adam Clayton Powell, then with Ralph Bunche. Miss Ghana is crowned, carried amid crowd.