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Indonesia Evacuees Greeted.
Queen Juliana personally greets Dutch Nationals deported from Indonesia in the nation's Anti-Dutch drive. Many are Eurasians who have never seen the 'homeland' that greets the so warmly. Establishing shot - Cold night the Dutch Nationals disembark from the passenger liner "Dutchman". Women, children and men. MS - Queen Juliana standing outside the airport's terminal. MCUS - Man and some teenagers disembarking from the plane. MS - Airline Stewardess standing with blankets in hand. MS - One of the pilots carry off a child. MS - Clock on the terminal 6:45 PM. MS - Inside a holding all the Dutch Nationals are kept together, a lot of press. MS - Queen Juliana standing by a family and shaking hands with other people. MS - Queen Juliana. MS - Young adults looking tired from the long trip.
Ike Denies US Lag In Missiles
Tape is damaged. There are some large video drop out lines in some of the frames. At his White House press conference, President Eisenhower reassures the Nation that Russia's success with the first earth satellite does not indicate a serious lag in American rocket and missile research. Establishing shot - President Eisenhower sitting at a desk putting on his glasses. "Vanguard for the reasons indicated has not had equal priority with ad corded ballistic missile work. Speed of progress in the satellite project can not be taken as an index of our progress in ballistic missile work. Our satellite program has never been conducted as a race with other nations. Rather it has been carefully scheduled as part of the scientific work of the international geophysical year. I consider our country's satellite program to be well designed and properly scheduled to achieve the scientific purposes for which it had been uninitiated. We are, therefore, carrying the program foreword in keeping with our arrangements with the International Scientific community."
Secretary Of Defense Receives The Medal Of Freedom
Tape is damaged. There are some large video drop out lines in some of the frames Charles E. Wilson, outgoing Secretary Of Defense, receives the Medal Of Freedom from the President, in Washington, DC. His successor, Neil Mcelroy is sworn in. Establishing shot - President Eisenhower and Secretary Of Defense, Charles E. Wilson. MCUS - Neil Mcelroy, President Elisenhower and Charles E. Wilson. MCUS - Department Of Defense, seal. CUS - Neil Mcelroy sitting behind a desk as the new Secretary Of Defense, administrator.
Syria Crisis: Soviet Aim To Seize Control, Says Ike
Syria's President El Kuwatly arrives in Cairo following a coup by pro-red army officers. Which either makes him a fugitive or a figure head. Establishing shot - President Nasser welcomes President El Kuwatly as he disembarks a plane in Cairo, they are shaking hands and smiling at each other. MCUS - The Egyptian army stands at attention waiting for a review from President Nasser and President El Kuwatly as they kiss each other's cheek. In Washington, meanwhile president Eisenhower charges that Russia s objective is to seize power in Syria. President Eisenhower comments on the Syrian Crisis: "Now first of all the situation there is that we were accused of a lot of things, which are obviously a smoke screen, behind which people who have leftist leanings are trying to build up their power. The pattern, that is seemingly emerging is an old one by the Soviets to insert or offer economic or military aid, and through doing so to penetrate the receiving country with their agents for these to get into power and to provide stooges that will do their will and finally to take over this country. We don't know exactly what is happening. Frankly what were doing is getting every piece of information we can daily. We consult with others that are interested and have knowledge and trying to keep abreast of the situation. It is not, one of those instances at present, that justify any kind of action at all under the mid east doc."
Project Man High
Air Force Doctor Major David Simons ascends from Minnesota to the very rim of the stratosphere in a record-shattering balloon flight, testing man's ability to survive under conditions like those of outer space. Establishing shot - An Air Force Doctor and Scientist prepares to be sealed in a aluminum capsule 3 ft. X 8 ft. MLS - The balloon sits in a mine pit protecting it from cross currents of winds. ML - Slowly the balloon rises into the air. GTAS - A helicopter is hovering watching the progress of the balloon rising. MLS - The balloon returned to earth, you do not see it descend. MLS - The balloon laying on the ground and a lot of air force personal around the balloon. CUS - Capital David Simons talking and walking with a couple of scientist and walking.
Cardinal Spellman
Francis Cardinal Spellman, archbishop of New York, arrives in Rome on a visit that marks the 25th anniversary of his Consecration as Bishop. Establishing shot - Cardinal Spellman disembarking from a plane. CUS - High ranking church officials at the air port to greet the Cardinal. CUS - Priest are walking up to him, taking his hand and bowing afterwards their waling towards the terminal in the air port.
Town Criers Contest
Poor image quality. Town criers, gathered from all over England and Wales, exercise their larynxes and their ancient carat, competing for the national championships. Oyez! Establishing shot - A lot of people gather to watch and take part in this event, Town Criers. MOHS - People applauding MCUS - First crier, "God Save The Queen". CUS - Big smiles on the faces of the people in the audience. MCUS -Second on cries "God Save The Queen". MCUS - This one crier rings a large bell and hollers "hoi ye". MCUS - This crier wearing a top hat "Ooh yea" MCUS - This crier sort of yodels "Ohhhhhh ooo yea". MCUS - Short clip of all the criers yelling. MCUS - Must be an English comedian, he goes to holler and comes out with "Oh nooooo". and laughs.
Fashion Parade - Leather Fashions
Poor image quality. Leather fashions are the thing for back to school wear. Three young maids in suede, on the campus of New York University, show what co-eds all over the country are wearing. Establishing shot - Two models walking on New York University's campus. One has a slack outfit and a short suede sport's jacket with a hood. The other model is wearing a sweater trimmed with red mock leather. MCUS - Model is wearing 3/4 tweed and brown suede coat. The other model is wearing a leather beret. MCUS - Model is wearing a knitted and suede suit and a suede beret on her head.
International Kayak Race
Poor image quality. Kayak race on Spain's surging Sella River. Skilled river men from nearly every nation in Europe battle the turbulent twelve-mile channel in their frail two-man craft. Establishing shot - At the shore's of the Sella River the men race to their Kayaks and jump in. LOHS - People lining the shores to watch the race and the Kayaks are starting to go down the river. OHSML - Men in their Kayaks paddling the race is officially on. POV - Shot from the boat giving a panoramic view of the kayak race. MS - Two men in a kayak paddling taking part in the race. MSOH - Its a battle between two boats, Belgium is in the lead. MS - The crowd of people applauding as the Belgium's win the kayak race. MCUS - The two Belgium Kayak racers pose with their winning cups.
Ice Pageant Preview
Poor image quality. The 18th edition of the Ice Capades opens in Atlantic City, with a gala show of precision, pageantry, and side-splitting comedy by Freddy Trenkler Establishing shot - The Ice Capade women skaters come out like the Rockets queue up and kicking their legs up. MCUS - Bill Romaine and Kathy Stealer so an ice dance. MCUS - Ronnie Robertson plays the show's toreador. MCUS - Two guys dressed in a Scotty Dog costume. MCUS - Men skaters dressed up like firemen and Freddy Trenkler is at the end of the rope that their holding while they skate. Their playing crack the whip, he looks like he is going to go into the audience but instead he is hooked up to wires, and he fly s over the audience.
Experimental MG Sterling Moss
Poor image quality. Britain's top racing driver Sterling Moss drives an experimental M.G. to a new land speed mark on Bonneville Salt Flats, Utah-a sizzling 245 mph. Establishing shot - Sterling putting on his racing helmet and jumps into the experimental MG. MLS - Off he goes MCUS - Technicians watching machine print outs on the speed he's traviling. MLS - This experimental MG looks like a bat-mobile, and Sterling breaks the last record by 42 MPH.
Hambletonian
Poor image quality. Trotting richest stake is held in the Midwest for the first time. In Illinois, a field of 21 3-year-olds is narrowed to a final heat of two, Hickory Smoke and Hoot Song fighting it out for the Crown. Harness racing. Horses. Establishing shot - Shot of the gate at the racing park is 'Hambletonian" Tues. Aug. 27. MLS - Horse racing fans pack the race park. MS - A car with a gate rigged up on it has the two horses start off from that in a two horse heath. MCUS - Hickory Smoke and Hoot Song start fighting it out and NO 2, Hickory Smoke goes into the lead. CUS - Horse's head as he is trotting. MLS - Hoot Song is starting to gain on Hickory Smoke. MS - Racing fans. MS - Hoot Song has dropped back and Hickory Smoke has clear sailing to the finish line. MCUS - The driver, John Simpshon and the happy owners.
First Flight: Soviet Jet-Liner Lands In Jersey
Poor image quality. A twin-jet airliner lands at McGuire Air Base in New Jersey carrying Russia s United Nations delegation, and completing the first trans-Atlantic jet passenger flight to the US Establishing shot - The Soviet Jet-Liner makes an evening landing at McGuire Air Base and is taxing on the run way. MCUS - Inside the Russian fuselage and people are starting to disembark. MCUS - Russian United Nation Delegation disembarking from the plane one waves to the cameraman. MS - The Russian plane sitting on the tarmac and the passengers standing in front of the plane. Its evening so you just see shadows and outlines of the people.
President Eisenhower's Vacation
Poor image quality. President Dwight Eisenhower and the First Lady,Mamie Eisenhower arrive at Newport, RI. To begin their vacation. Civic ceremonies welcome Ike to the resort. Establidhing shot - President and Mrs. Mamie Eisenhower disembarking from a plane in Newport, Rhode Island. MS - Press photographers. MCUS - Little girls waving to the President and First Lady. M CUS - Presidnet Eisenhower and the First Lady embarking on a small Naval shuttle boat . MCUS - President Eisenhower and the first lady disembarking from the small naval boat CUS - President Eisenhower accepting a gift. MS - Outside the hotel there's a banner hanging "Happy Vacation Ike'. MS - President Eisenhower is stading at the podium smiling and acknowledging the people of Newport.
Flying Nun
Poor image quality. Sister Mary Aquinas, The Flying Nun, is guest of the Air Force on a jet flight from Wisconsin to New Jersey. jet trainer. Establishing shot - An air force jet trainer pulling out of the hanger with a nun in the back cockpit. MS - The jet is taking off from the tamac and Sister Mary Aquinal is at the jets controles. MS - A small crowd of people have gathered to watch the nun fly. CUS - Sister Mary Aquinal shaking the hand of the pilot their still seated in the plane. CUS - Sister Mary Aquinas standing on the tarmac smiling.
Pigeon Race
Poor image quality. Dutch pigeon fanciers enter their best birds in the national derby, a spectacular flight of thousands. Establishing shot - Crates of Dutch Pigeons. MCUS - Each owner clocks his birds from the moment of release MS - One man going around opening the cages for the pigeons can get into the race. There are hundreds of pigeons flying. MS - The winning pigeon arriving back at his home in Holland
Gala Premiere In New York. - 'My Man Godfrey'
A celebrity-studded premiere of Universal's new comedy hit, "My Man Godfrey" staring June Allyson and David Niven. Company executives join the stars for a glittering affair at the Roxy Theatre. Night time shot, the Brass Rail night club, Roxy Theatre all lit up with marquee all lit up. Opening night theatre crowd. Another head liner on the marquee is " on the great roxy stage - Top Of The World. CUS - Company chiefs, Milton Rackmill and Alfred Daff. MCUS - Rita Gam, Richard Egan, June Allyson star of My Man Godfrey escorted by Roth Hunter, producer.
Notre Dame Edges Army.
In an exciting, action-packed renewal of the famed football series, the fighting Irish fight back in the closing minutes of play to edge the cadets, 23-21, via a field goal and an intercepted pass. Establishing shot - A Philadelphia stadium jammed packed with sports spectators. Army has the football and Bob Anderson is running like a guided missile all the way home for a touch-down! MCUS - Army cadets jumping up and down with joy. MOHS - Pete Dawkins has the ball and Notre Dame takes him down. MS - Army has the football once again and he scores 6 points. MS - Sports fans cheering, jumping and happy. MS - Notre Dame fights back carrying the ball, Nick has the ball and he's running down the field to score a touchdown for Notre Dame. MS - The first field goal he ever tried Monty Stickle kicks the ball and gets the field goal edging out Army.23 to21.
Michigan State Swamps Michigan
The 50th Anniversary game in the Big Ten feud finds the Spartans of Michigan state riding roughshod over the wolverines, with long runs and hefty aerials sparking the Spartan attack. Final score: 35-6. Establishing shot - Michigan state football players running on to the field. L-Camera pan - 101,000 Collegiate football fans cram into the stadium in Ann Arbor. MSOH - Michigan State has the football, Walt Kowalchek and he is running like a mad man. He gets knocked out of bounds at the 1 foot line. MS - Pace has the ball and carries it in for a touch down, the only score that Michigan scored in that game. Michigan Spartans has the ball and its being ran down the side lines, Johnson scores and Michigan State wraps up the game 35 to 6 victory.
Water Jousting
Poor image quality. French aqua-sportsmen on the Riviera take to Water-Jousting in the grand manner, canoe tilting in high old world style. Knights without armor but with shields sallying for to knock Sir Worthy Pole off his horse, in this case boat. A large crowd of people has gathered to watch this fun event. MCUS - One Jouster in a canoe comes along and knock the other jouster off his balance and into the drink. In the background throngs of jousting fans. OHMS - Two canoes pass and the jouster on the left hints the drink. MCUS - The canoe jouster pass each other once again and kier-plop, one goes into the wet arms of the water. They keep on doing this until one is left and becomes King Of The Jousters.
Miss America: Denver Debutante Wins '58 Title
Poor image quality. A dazzling cross-section of American Beauties On Parade of Atlantic City, Miss America of 1958 is chosen in lavish ceremonies. She's Miss Colorado, Madelyn van Debur. She's Miss Colorado of Denver. She's a blond, green-eyed debutant who won $60,000 in Scholarships. Her advice to teenage girls, "Date as many teenage boys as you can. So when you do decide to get married, you will marry the right person". All the contestants are on the runway in their evening gowns. There is a very huge audience. MCUS - Governor Miner and his wife. MCUS - Audience some of them are looking at their Miss America programs. MCUS - The finalist, Miss Georgia, Miss Oklahoma, Miss Colorado, Miss California and Miss Florida, these are the five finalist in the Miss America Pageant. CUS - Miss Colorado being crowned by last years Miss America of 1957. CUS - Miss America posing with the runners up, Miss Georgia and Miss Oklahoma.
Jimmy Stewart, Star "Night Passage"
Jimmy Stewart, star of Universal International new Technirama Western, 'Night Passage,' arrives in Toronto on a good-will mission for his new picture. Toronto, Ontario Jimmy Stewart arriving by passenger plane/ MCUS - Jimmy Stewart disembarking from the plane. MS - Jimmy is greeted by Alex Metcalf, general manager of Empire Universal Films and Mark Plotstell, sales manager. MCUS - Jimmy signing an autograph CUS - Jimmy Stewart at a press interview.
Carnival Capers
Chicago brings the zoo to youngsters who can't make the outing themselves, with a friendly menagerie on wheels. Establishing shot - Looks like a station wagon car is pulling a Chicago Park District Traveling Zoo trailer (animals from Lincoln Park Zoo). Animals painted on the trailer with 10 holding compartments for the animals. MCUS - Kids are queuing up at the parked traveling zoo. CUS - Boys and girls looking at a monkey that's in a holding compartment. MCUS - An animal care taker is surrounded by inquisitive children as he holds up an armadillo. CUS - Girls faces (around 10 years old) entranced by the animals. CUS - Care taker holds up a giant lizard, the crowd of children completely mesmerized. CUS - Two girls holding snakes. MCUS - The care taker has a possum by the tail. CUS - Little girls looking into the camera. MCUS - The care taker now has a raccoon in his arms, cute little critter. MLS - The care taker has a cockatoo sitting on his arm as hundreds of children pay close attention. CUS - The cockatoo bobbing his head up and down.
Bike-Riding Bear.
At atlantic city, tuffy scales a fifty-foot tower to ride a motor-bike around a narrow track, to the astonishement of thousands. Man dancing with bear. People riding the bear. Bear climbs a ladder and rides a motorcycle.