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Twenty-five Years Ago - Midwest Beer Strike
Midwest beer drinkers had a sit-down strike when the price of beer went sky-high - to ten cents! Two men picket in front of tavern. Sign reads: Strike On! We want 5 cent Beer. Inside tavern, two men order beer, bartender gives them change and takes away beer. Men at tables drink water, instead of beer. Men wave away beer, eating pretzels. CU pretzels in bar glass. Sign states effective date of increase in price of beer. (March 1, 1937 - beer 10 cents) Man pouring water from pitcher into glasses.
De Gaulle Wins! 'yes' (oui)
De Gaulle Wins! 'yes' (oui) All of France turns out to vote on the Algerian question and to give an overwhelming vote of confidence to President Charles De Gaulle. They vote 'yes' on the question of ratifying the cease-fire in Algeria and give De Gaulle a go-ahead on his plans for the future of the nation. Nice long panning shot of traffic along streets, Arc de Triumph. Posters, referendum. Voters at polling place. Hand places ballot in box. Massive Crowds. General DeGaulle speaking at podium (no audio). De Gaulle with arms raised in the air.
Business As Usual At U.S. Cuba
Business As Usual At U.S. Cuba The Guantanamo (Guantanamo Bay ?) naval base has been ringed by the Cubans with a circle of cactus to prevent Cubans from seeking refuge. However, work goes on as usual at the huge U. S. Installation. Cubans arrive at base via boat. People jumping off boat onto dock area, enter gate check, past black (African American) military police officer? Military man holds counter to estimate all those entering base. Two men in military uniform drive by past camera in jeep. Fence. Soldier looks through large binoculars, pan down, soldier has tattoo on forearm. Helicopter flies out of frame.
This Leaves Other Dogs Speechless
This Leaves Other Dogs Speechless The Herman Fuerst family in Bornhoeved, Germany, has a 'talking dog' that says 'mama'. Make no bones about it - it's an unusual story. Two poodles lead into home. CU Dogs eating food. Woman wiping face of dog with dish towel. CU dogs face. Man holds treat or food, and gets the dog to say , "mama". CU tail wagging. Also shot of dog on hind legs barking.
Russians Turn Out For Reindeer Races
Russians Turn Out For Reindeer Races The soviets hail the spring season by racing teams of reindeer that can hit up to 30 M.P.H.----And that's fast stepping. Old and young alike, bundled up. Man jumps onto sled pulled by reindeers. Several shots from race. Blooper - man falls off sled, running after team.
Palmer Takes Masters Golf
Palmer Takes Masters Golf In a playoff round Arnold Palmer shoots six under par to take first money after the tournament ended in a three-way tie. Nice shot of Palmer tee-ing off. Crowd reaction shot, looking for ball. Gary Player ? Crowd running along course. Golfer putts, Ball misses hole. Palmer wins masters.
Sports: Ski Jumping.
Sports: Ski Jumping. "Art Tokle is the popular winner of the Torger Tokle memorial tournament, named in honor of Art's hero brother. Some nasty spills keep the onlookers on edge." Event opens with skier jumping through burning ring of fire. Nighttime event. Many skiers wipe out on landing, one loses his skis. Two competitors joke around with the winner, Art Tokle, after the event.
Play B A L L!
Play B A L L! President Kennedy throws out the first ball (first pitch) as Washington meets Detroit in the season's opener. Playing in a brand-new stadium, the senators go on to win the opener. Crowded stadium. Kennedy walks up stairs towards presidential box? Notice presidential seal on railing. Photographers. President Kennedy throws out first pitch, players scramble to catch ball. Low-angle shot of umpire, as he puts on face mask. Overview of diamond. Player at bat hits single into left field.
Steel Industry Defies Irate Kennedy
Steel Industry Defies Irate Kennedy President Kennedy devotes the major portion of his news conference to denouncing the big steel companies for raising steel prices by $6 a ton. He gives his opinion on its effect on the economy. President John F. Kennedy seen walking up to podium. Press, reporters seated in auditorium. Newsreel cameras. Natural audio of President Kennedy at press conference. "A few gigantic corporations have decided to increase prices in ruthless disregard of their public responsibilities. Some time ago, I asked each American to consider what he would do for his country, and I asked the steel companies. In the last 24 hours, we heard their answer." Reporters seem to run or scamper out of the room. An industry answer comes from the chairman of the board of U.S. Steel, Roger Blough, who says they need the raise for plant improvements. Natural audio of remarks. Reporters, two stand holding notebooks.
Shah Of Iran On State Visit
Shah Of Iran On State Visit The Iranian monarch and his queen visit the Washington mosque before a state dinner at the White House, where they meet with President and Mrs. Kennedy. Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi removes his shoes before he enters the mosque. The Shah is presented with a mementos from his visit, looks to be a plaque ? The Shah is welcomed to the White House, his queen wears a tiara, and Jackie shows off a stylish hair-do. Photographers taking pictures.
Cambridge Out-rows Oxford
Cambridge Out-rows Oxford The premier event in boat racing - the duel of the Cambridge and Oxford shells - sees Princess Margaret and her husband cheering on Cambridge - Lord Snowden's alma mater. Margaret wears fur hat and coat? Crowds. Kids hold sign which reads: "Oxford - This year and forever". Woman(wearing polka-dotted scarf around head) and man, both with cameras, take pictures of race. Rowing footage. Traveling shot with men in speed boat. Princess Margaret in front section of boat, holds blanket to face to block splashing water.
The Academy Awards
The Academy Awards It's the film capital's big night as the Academy Awards (Oscars) for best performances are given to the year's best. 34th Annual Academy Awards. Rock Hudson at podium and awards best supporting actress to Rita Moreno. Audience clapping, shot from behind. Moreno takes Oscar from Rock Hudson, and says, "I can't believe it!" Another audience shot, scattered applause. Joan Crawford presents Maximillian Shell with Best the Best Actor statuette, and Rhea Carson accepts the Best Actress award on behalf of Sophia Loren from Burt Lancaster. Hollywood has a great year and 'West Side Story' topped them all with Robert Weiss accepting a statue from Fred Astaire. WS of packed auditorium.
President Sees U.S. Sea Power
President Sees U.s. Sea Power Eighty-four ships, led by the aircraft carrier 'Enterprise', put on a display of strength for the navy lieutenant who became commander-in-chief. Helicopter landing on aircraft carrier. President Kennedy wearing sunglasses. High winds on deck, sailors lined up. CU pant legs of sailor. Fighter planes take off from flight deck. President Kennedy pointing. Kennedy witnesses missile launch. Later President Kennedy is joined by Shah of Iran Mohammad Reza Pahlavi to witness the amphibious landing of 9,000 marines. WS of amphibious operation.
Cuban Captives Are Ransomed
Cuban Captives Are Ransomed Sixty prisoners of Castro, captured in last year's invasion, return to Miami after being ransomed for $2,500,000. Castro wants $62,000,000 for the 1,200 prisoners taken. People atop terminal, waving handkerchiefs. Interior crowded airport terminal. Pan Am plane taxiing on tarmac. Hugs and kisses, happy - family reunions.
Gotham Honors Shah Of Iran
Gotham Honors Shah Of Iran The leader of a country that is a strong ally of the west in the middle east gets a roaring ticker tape welcome from gotham's thousands. He describes it as a thrilling experience. Parade lead by military men (honor guard ?)carrying American flags. Photographers. Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi and his wife (wearing flowered hat) in car during parade, wave to crowd. Ticker tape parade. Two policemen salute.
Gales Cause Wide Damage In Spain
Gales Cause Wide Damage In Spain The northern coast of Spain is lashed by a spring storm that sends waves from the bay of biscay high over breakwaters. Man walks along with newsreel camera in hand. Great footage of waves crashing up and over breakfront. Waters emerge onto coastal streets. Car drives along breakfront, as waves crash. Onlookers rush away from water. It was a spectacular spectacle that literally swept sightseers off their feet. Two men pushed down street by water.
Navy Kids Throw Leather
Navy Kids Throw Leather Pound for pound, here's the fightiest bunch of navy destroyers that ever loosed a guided missile. Little boys stand up to be weighed in, grabs hold of the scale with both gloves. Group of boys wearing boxing gloves, warm up by jumping up and down in the ring. (Funny) Old man rings large bell. Sons of the personnel at Annapolis mix it up in the ring. Here's action in small packages. Young boys compete in boxing matches in the ring.
Missile Might: 'Titans' Join In U.S. Defense
Missile Might: 'Titans' Join In U.S. Defense Another powerful deterrent weapon goes on duty for uncle sam...The first squadron of underground titan inter-continental missiles to become combat-ready stand in firing positions at Lowry air force base near Denver. CU sign : ' THIS IS A NATIONAL DEFENSE AREA - Your Entry is Your Consent to Reasonable Searches of your Person and/or Vehicles when Directed By the Commander'. Car pulls up to gate, foreground. Missile, reflection in water, pan up to missile. Interior underground holding area, silos. Technicians, at stations, wear headsets (headphones). Hand turning knob (dial) on control panel, board lights up. Pan WS of Missile of launch pad.
One Man Dies In $8,000,000 Explosion
One Man Dies In $8,000,000 Explosion A pre-dawn blast at a huge chemical plant in Brandenburg, Kentucky, almost levels the complex installation. A ten-thousand-gallon chemical tank explodes in a blast that shatters windows miles away. Damage, shattered car window (police car?) Home with shattered windows. Shot of chemical plant, what s left of it.
Kirk Douglas In Role For Uncle Sam
Kirk Douglas In Role For Uncle Sam GV Capitol Dome with tree branch in front. CU Dome. The noted actor Kirk Douglas becomes co-chairman of the Freedom Bond Drive, latest treasury campaign for the sale of savings bonds. CU Douglas. Speaker of the House, John Mccormack presents the actor with an award and a gavel for his patriotic work. Photographers taking pictures.
What's The Matter With This Bird
What's The Matter With This Bird This German parrot - Wilhelm by name - feels that he has a right to perform every spring. Climbs up owners pant leg and jacket. Seen on typewriter. Owner had piece of fruit in mouth, allows the parrot to take it from him. He screams for a bath - cold, too -- and he gets it in the bathroom sink.
A Hair-raising Experience
A Hair-raising Experience Life behind the iron curtain is enough, at times, to make your hair stand on end. Hair style, beauty operators ( men & women hair stylists) compete in competition to create the most outlandish hairdos this side of the decadent west. Overview of contest. Two women in audience look on. Wacky styles, woman looks at camera while her hair is trimmed, we only see a hand and scissors. Side view of another style. Judge looking at woman s hair. Male hair stylist - barber - using hairdryer on mans hair. Man wearing hair net on head. Various male hairstyles are shown. Two men in audience, one takes the binoculars away from the other to see the view for himself. Woman with ornate hair pin, looks like a star or starburst. Woman with feather toper on head. Fan shape styles., including woman with large heap of hair on top of head. Real wacky hairstyles.
Anyone For Wrestling - Finger wrestling
Anyone For Wrestling - Finger wrestling We wouldn't want to point a finger at any sport - but this kind of German 'finger-wrestling' has us wondering. The aim is to pull your opponent across the table. CU hand putting powder between finders. Contestants, audience in traditional costumes? CU reactions of wrestlers and crowd.
London Fashions For Fall
London Fashions For Fall Autumn will see these creations by leading British designers who mark "fashion week" with a display of new gowns and suits. Coat with leather hat, model is filmed outside, on rooftop garden? Another model wearing lace dress. Inside, model wearing wool sweater dress stands next to mannequin. For evening, model wears organza evening gown. Model wearing strapless satin evening gown, and elbow length gloves. (formal wear, evening wear, day wear, gloves)