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Skibirds 'fly' In Meet
Skibirds 'fly' In Meet. A couple gets onto a swing type ski lift. Large group of ametur skiers start down the hill. Appears to be people enjoying a winter vacation. Various people ski down the slope. Ski resort, mountains, Liftchair competitors.
Commonwealth Conference Combats Reds
Commonwealth Conference Combats Reds Members of the British commonwealth of nations send foreign ministers to discuss the ever-growing threat of communism. The meeting is the first of its kind held in Asia. Medium shot of Prime Minister Nehru. Other dignitaries are unidentified.
Fashion Crazy
Poor quality footage. Fashion Crazy: When German designers go wacky, the results are weird, wonderful and eye-filling crazy fashion. Anything you call them will be about right. The Fashion Show is followed by a gala costume ball.
World Lines Tighten As Cold War Builds
World Lines Tighten As Cold War Builds: Eight Atlantic pact nations sign an agreement that starts a billion dollars worth of arms flowing to Western Europe. The joint chiefs of staff leave for the far east to confer with Genneral Macarthur and survey the military situation, while in New York Dr. Harold Urey, one of America's top atomic scientists tells an audience that we must make the hydrogen bomb. (audio starts at 00:1:05)
Capital Wedding
Capital Wedding: The Washington social season is climaxed by the wedding of Edith Cook (Druid) Snyder, daughter of Secretary of the Treasury to Major Horton, former White House aide.
'Francis' Gets Overseas Premiere
"Francis" Gets Overseas Premiere 'Francis,' Universal-International's recent production makes its debut before audience of GI'S, who constitutes a critical audience. The brass applauded too. "Francis" the talking mule movie premiere with many stars in attendance including his young co-star Dennis O Connor.
Ski Fliers
Ski Fliers Norwegians again sweep the field as the lads on slats fly through the air. On a tricky, artificially packed slope, the spills are frequent and painful. Blocks of ice is trucked in and put into a ice crusher. After the ice is crushed then it is applied with a big hose on the slope for down-hill skiing and jumping. It must be a warm, dry snowless winter in Lake Placid, New York.
Wanamaker Mile Decision Dispute
Wanamaker Mile Decision Dispute: In one of the closest finishes in track history, Don Gehrman noses out G-Man Fred Wilt in a decision that will rank with the famous "Long Count" in Jack Dempsey's career. This sport's event is taken place in an in-door track. You heard of a photo finish in horse racing, the long count in boxing this race was won by a split of a hair.
"Big Mo" Battlewagon Afloat After 15 Days In Mud
"Big Mo" Battlewagon Afloat After 15 Days In Mud After fifteen days stuck on a mud shoals, the mighty battleship is finally freed on a third salvage attempt by a fleet of tugs. Good news for the navy as our only battlewagon heads for dry-dock and active duty once more.
Dimes Are In Fashion
Dimes Are In Fashion: Lovely fashion models and many celebrities of stage and screen join forces during a colorful March of Dimes fashion show. Judging by the dresses and zip up the back ladies swim suit.
Japanese P.O.W.'s Come Home
Japanese POW's Come Home: Many of them sick and wounded after years in Russian prison camps, hundred of Japanese soldiers come home to a tearful reunion with their families. The Japanese soldiers arrive by ship and many of their relative are anxiously awaiting waving Japanese flags. CU of a mother/wife crying, POV from ship looking at overjoyed families standing on the dock as the ship pulls in.
Japanese Hail General Macarthur
Japanese Hail Gen. Macarthur: It's a "Five Star" salute to General Macarthur on his seventieth birthday. Hundreds of Japanese youngsters serenade him with the Japanese versions of "Happy Birthday." (The only audio in this clip is Japanese children singing "Happy Birthday.")
Rep. King Asks For Repeal Of Tax On Movies
Rep. King Asks For Repeal Of Tax On Movies: Main street and ticket window at unknown movie theater. (Audio not throughout) Rep. Cecil King of California, a leading democrat on The House Ways and Means committee, says that with public support congress can repeal the twenty percent excise taxes applied now on movie tickets. ("Help repeal the 20% Federal tax YOU PAY now on your movie ticket - sign up in the lobby".)
Spanish Billiard Champ
Spanish Billiard Champ: Bernardo Blando astounds spectators with his amazing skill on the pool table. Using no cue but his hands (and his nose, too) the versatile billiard ace performs tricks of magic.
'Operation Frostbite'
'Operation Frostbite' High in the scenic Cascade Mountains, crack ski troops display their prowess during maneuvers in the snow-covered terrain. Spectacular pictures of our army at work in arctic conditions.
Snow Slides Halt Trains
Snow Slides Halt Trains: Rotary snowplows battle huge drifts caused by snowslides that halt train traffic for a week. Spectacular tasks to keep the railroads clear. Lots of snow in the mountains somewhere. Train and men. MS of two men walking and looking at a building of sorts (Yale is printed on the building). POV Train coming towards you with a huge fan on the front of the engine. The purpose is to clear snow from the railroad tracks. Mounds of snow everywhere, train plowing and fan is rotating removing snow. Men working diligently shoveling and removing snow from the tracks.
Wind Tunnel for Airplane Tests (and Tea Trays?)
Wind Tunnel for Airplane Tests (and Tea Trays?) Research experts of Canada's national research council test models of new-type planes in new wind tunnels that blow bugs out of future aircraft. Various shots inside the Canadian lab with Wind Tunnel setup, model of plane placed in tunnel; technicians watch from above, standing behind rail around the circular top opening of the tunnel. Shots of crews at display of gauges. A model plane is thrown into an artificial wind vortex to test how to help planes resist spins? (but it spins alot!) A funny bit where a technician standing at the rail accidentally lets his tea tray slip away from him and it is held in mid-air suspended by the flow of air coming up from the tunnel. Various shots as the man chases the runaway floating tray back and forth, leaning out over the rail making unsuccessful grabs at it. Very humorous.
Royal Wedding In Washington
Royal Wedding In Washington: The Marques of Milford-Haven, cousin to King George weds lovely Mrs. Romaine Simpson in colorful ceremony. The social event of the week. President Harry S. Truman shaking hands with the bride and groom. Big smiles on the faces of all. MCU shot of bride and groom.
Holland Enjoys Real Winter
Holland Enjoys Real Winter: The first real winter in years brings joy to the youngsters who go skating in the Hans Brinker tradition, but it brings accidents and bruises to some of the older folk. Children having a snow ball fight and a little girl who must of gotten pummeled crying. Children sledding downhill (looks like fun). Due to the ice on the roads a car slammed into a telephone pole. Adults as well as children slipping and falling on the ice.
Air Chief Gets Degree
Air Chief Gets Degree: Stuart Symington, U.S. Secretary of Air receives an honorary law degree from Baylor University in recognition of his outstanding services to our armed forces.
$100,000 Baseball Rookie - Pirates
$100,000 Baseball Rookie - Pirates Here's the prize rookie of baseball Paul Pettit, 18-yr. old high school star who's been signed by the Pirates for a reported $100,000. Little boys stand around this baseball player with wonderment and awe in their eyes. In a later shot Paul poses for pictures with his parents?
World's Ski-jump Champs
World's Ski-jump Champs: Spectacular leaps off Olympic hill feature the world Ski-Jumping Championships. Hans Bornstad of Norway walks off with top honors, jumping 223 and 224 feet, with perfect form.
Lincoln Day Box Dinner
Lincoln Day Box Dinner: Republican leaders gather at a box supper after a meeting in which they map strategy to break the 18-year Democratic rule, during the forthcoming congressional elections. The box dinner consists of fried chicken, potato salad and bread. The Republican leaders seem to be enjoying the meal.
Philippines Chief Visits US President Truman
Philippines Chief Visits US President Truman: President Quirino, in the United States for medical treatment calls on President Truman to discuss the far eastern crisis. President Quirino getting out of a limo. MCU shot of President Truman and President Quirino sitting and talking.