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Giant Ferris Wheel
Vienna celebrates the 60th birthday of the giant Ferries wheel that is the beloved symbol of the city's famed prater amusement park.
Japan Floods: Record Rains Bring National Disaster
More than one thousand are dead or missing in the worst floods in the history of Kyushu, one of the main islands of Japan. More than 30 inches fell in some sections in a day, causing landslides that wrecked cities and towns and devastated farming areas. Establishing shot - A young lad standing on a flooded street outside his home. MCUS - Looks like a woman walking through over the knee flooded street carrying her personal belongings. MS - Four other people standing in the flooded street holding their umbrellas MS - Six people fill up a small fishing boat as one man's a pole in the back of the boat manning a long stick and pushing the boat through the water. NS - Three people in a fishing boat, one man is sitting in the center of the boat and one man is moving the boat via long stick and maybe a lady is sitting at the back of the boat. MS - Some of the aftermath due to the flood. MS - Japanese army digging through the mud looking for survivors or fallen victims. CUS - Fallen victims of the flood that have been dug out of the mud are carried away in stretchers.
United Nations: Blast Reds, Urge Mission To Hungary.
Poor image quality. The General Assembly of the United Nations opens its session with a full dress debate on Hungary, seeking to ease red repression. U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Henry Cabot Lodge Jr. delivers speech, leads in the attack on Soviet brutality. United States Ambassador - Henry Cabot Lodge, Jr., "The speech last May 9th to the General Assemble in Budapest. Mr. Khaddar is reported to have rejected political reforms in the Soviet occupied state by saying; " We can not turn back the wheel of history". Mr. President, I think there is great doubt that Mr. Khaddar and his Soviet masters know in which direction the wheel of history is turning. They seem to be trying with all their might to wrench it out of its natural path. But surely it can not forever be made to turn in the direction that causes so much death, fear, and heartache and suffering for millions of people. The faith of the sponsors of this resolution is that the wheel of history can with God's help and stead fast human effort be made to move towards justice and towards truth."
Layfayette Bicentennial Celebrated
Poor image quality. 21 U.S. Mayors with the last name of Lafayette visit the birthplace of the Marquis de Lafayette for colorful ceremonies marking the Bicentennial of his birth. Establishing shot - The visiting US Mayors with the last name of Lafayette walking down the street with French dignitaries following behind. MCUS - A man and a woman do a reenactment of the Marquis de Lafayette. CUS - Count de Puzie Lafayette. MS - A French policeman unveils a plaque dedicated to the Marquis de Lafayette. MLS - Small crowd gathered for the celebration.
Iron Mountain Blown Apart
Poor image quality. In Venezuela, Iron Mountain, is a mountain of iron furnishes a limitless flow of rich ore for the mills and foundries all over the free world but the lions share goes to America. Three hundred million dollars has been invested by an American firm to get the ore from mountain to dock. Establish shot - A huge blast takes place at the base of the mountain where four thousand men are cutting into Iron Mountain in south-eastern Venezuela. CUS - Rail cars are piled high with the dirt from Iron mountain. Aerial shot - A train pulling cars filled with dirt from Iron Mountain. MCUS - One of the cars filled with the dirt is turned over and the dirt is dumped into a transport ship that will bring it to the United States. CUS - The dirt being carried by conveyor belt and dumped into vats on the ship.
Archbishop Makarios Of Cyprus
Poor image quality. Archbishop Makarios, religious and National Leader of Cyprus, arrives in New York on a three-month visit to the United States. Archbishop Makarios explains the purpose of his visit is not to place the Cyprus question before the United Nations. But simply to win the moral support of the United States and the islands campaign for independence from British rule. Establishing shot - A very foggy day when the Greek ship Frederica from Athens, pulls into the New York port. MS - Looking up, the passengers are standing at ships rail - waving. CUS - The 44 year old Archbishop Makarios giving his blessing.
Million Dollar Fur Fashions
Poor image quality. In southern California, a showing of 'Million-Dollar Furs' designed to make guys and gals alike sit up and take notice. Everything from sumptuous mink greatcoats to a tantalizing ermine bikini! Establishing shot - A blond model is wearing a fur stole, the second model is wearing a gray-white mink stole. MCUS - Model opens up her full length dark mink coat. MCUS - The next model is wearing a full length accented by a large peter pan collar. MCUS - This model is wearing a full length white mink coat, where the wide collar turns out to be a hood, nice coat. The model opens her coat and takes it off as it turns out she is wearing an ermine bikini. MCUS - All the camera are taking pictures of the model wearing an ermine bikini, and their wearing huge smiles, as she walks away one of the camera men putts down his camera and takes off after the model in the ermine bikini.
Dutch Water-Skiing
Poor image quality. Holland shows it has aqua-stars of its own, with a dazzling demonstration of ski-stunts rivaling Florida s best. Establishing shot - Three men water skiing being pulled by a speed boat and two of the men decide to take on the ramp, they make it. MS - Three water skiers tried to jump the ramp and two of them do not make it. One of the guys comes up from the water with a fish in his mouth. MLS - Six gals water skiing , two of the girls stretch their legs in back of them. MS - A pyramid with five guys and two gals.
Pendleton Rodeo 46th Edition
Poor image quality. Its round up time in Pendleton, Oregon the 46th Edition of what's counted as the Granddaddy of all Western Rodeos. This rodeo has the biggest cash purse of all times, $39,000.00. This brings in the top cowboys from all over the Western Range. Old timers say that this is the biggest purse ever, and a wild and wooly contest in every category. Establishing shot - Cowboy comes out of the gate riding a bucking bronco. He stayed on plenty of seconds before the horse fell down with the cowboy still on him. MCUS - Second bronco rider comes out and falls off. MS - Mean old Brahma bull comes out with a cowboy sitting on him. Cowboy does not stay on long. MS - Bulldoging. Cowboy jumps off his horse and takes a fall.
Training Cruise: Japanese 4-Master Visits US Port
Japan's training ship Nippon Maru, a 300 foot, 4-mastered full-rigged bark completes a trans-pacific training cruise for Merchant Marine Cadets, arriving to set the stage for Seattle's Sea-Fair celebration, a wind-wafted vestige of bygone days of salt. The Nippon Maru is docked in a slip at Seattle Washington's port. MCUS - A line of young ladies doing the Can Can. MCUS - The Merchant Marines from Japan applauding. MS - The sailors are climbing a rope rigging on the ship. From the ground up - The sailors are on top of the sales on the ship, they are pretty high up. MCUS - The sailors turning the sale wheel on the deck of the ship. MS - The Starboard side (right side) of the ship sailing out of port.
Nasser Blasts US At His 5th Regime Anniversary
Egypt's President Nasser denounces the United States to an audience of 250,000 as having plotted the destruction of Egypt. At a naval display, a Russian-built submarine now serving Egypt is showcased. Establishing shot - Throngs of Arabs walking and enjoying the 5th Anniversary of Nasser's regime. MLS - A Russian built submarine that is now serving Egypt. OHLS - Quarter of a million people crowd Liberation Square to hear and see President Nasser speak and address the growing crowd.
Atoms For Peace.
In ceremonies in the White House Rose Garden, President Eisenhower ratifies US. Membership in the first international agency devoted to peaceful development of atomic energy. Establishing shot - Government dignataries and the press. CUS - President Eisenhower signing a document MCUS - News Reel men at their cameras. MCUS - President Eisenhower at the podium addressing the men in the Rose Garden. (No audio on Eisenhower's addressing the people)
Fashion Interlude In Rome
American fashions inspired by the new film 'Interlude' go to Rome, where 4 models see the sights and offer some stunning views themselves, against the backdrop of Rome s ancient grandeur. Establishing shot - Passenger plane sitting on the tarmac. MS - Four American models standing on the tarmac, two of the models are wearing business suits and the other two are wearing day dresses. MS - Outside of a Hotel Restaurant the models are wearing taffeta cocktail dresses, one is all taffeta but the bodice is velvet and the other model is wearing a black taffeta cocktail dress with velvet bands. MS - Two models walking down the Spanish steps, one is wearing a fitted dress with a white printed bodice and the other is wearing a velvet dress with white puff sleeves. MS - The Roman Coliseum, two models are wearing day dresses, one is a tight tweed with a solid collar and the other is a jersey sheet, with a stand up collar. MCUS - The Fountain of Treve, four models wearing day dresses and business suites. They all toss a coir over their shoulders for good luck.
Swimming Championships New World Record
The highlight of Holland s two-day National Swimming Championships is a New World's Record set in the women's 200 meter Breast Stroke by 15 year old Ada den Haan. Establishing shot - Ladies competing in a 200 meter Breast Stroke. MCUS - Their all about even and then the one in the dark suit starts pulling away, her name is Ada den Haan, 15 years old. CUS - Ada is doing a beautiful Breast Stroke and she's pulling way ahead of the other swimmers. CUS - Throngs of swimming enthusiast cheering the swimmers on. CUS - Crowd applauding for Ada who has just broke a world's record. CUS - Ada den Haan, smiling
Challenger Trains For Pro Bout
Olympic heavyweight champion Pete Rademacher trains in Seattle for his first pro bout, against pro Champion Floyd Patterson. Establishing shot - Pete Rademacher in the training boxing ring shadow boxing. CUS - A group of boxing fans applauding (men of course) CUS - Pete Rademacher getting his hands taped. CUS - Olympic logo on his robe. CUS - Pete boxing the long bag, and a shot of his feet moving around. CUS - Sports photographers. MCUS - Pete boxing the punching bag. CUS - Men (old codgers) applauding and one grandson sitting there not looking too impresses. MCUS - Pete boxing and watching his image in the mirror.
Gold Cup Hydroplanes
On Seattle s Lake Washington, the unlimited hydroplanes thunder in torrid competition for the Gold Cup, most coveted speedboat trophy. The winner, miss thrift way. Establishing shot - The hydroplanes are on the lake and their toddles are wide open, as the boats race the course there's huge rooster tails that follow them in back of the boat. MCUS - Two hydroplanes are neck and neck and a third one comes from behind passing them up. MS - Boat are speeding around the marked water track well over 100 MPH. MS - One boat looses power, the Hawaii Kaie. CUS - The driver of Miss Thrift Way wins the race and is presented a beautiful trophy.
All-Star Football - Collegiate vs NY Giants
The NY Giants, pro grid champions, battle the college all-stars in pouring rain at Chicago s Soldier Field. The pros win the grid season preview, 22-12. Establishing shots - The Collegiate All-Stars are playing the formidable New York Giants a pro team. MS - The score board showing 6 points for the collegents. MSOH - Chuck Connoly of the Giants passes the ball , Gifford was bumped and the play was ruled interance. MSOH - Connoly of the Giants passes the ball into the end zone, touchdown!! MLS - The ranin coming down contrasted on black top parking lot. MLSOH - Connoly passes and it is caught. MLS - The kicker is called in from the Giants - he kick the football over the field goal and the Giants win 22 -12.
Twining Sworn: First Airman Named To Top Military Post
Gen. Nathan Twining is sworn in as New Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, with Pres. Eisenhower holding the bible. In another change in America's defense line-up, Neil McElroy is named Secretary Of Defense. Establishing shot - CU of Neil McElroy President of Proctor and Gamble, smiling. MCUS - General Nathan Twining getting sworn in as New Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, President Eisenhower is holding the bible. MCUS - Members of the Defense Team congratulating and shaking the hand of the Major. MCUS - Admiral Arthur Redford shaking hands with General Nathan Twining. MS - White House photographers. MCUS - Charlie Wilson retiring Secretary of Defense shaking the hand of General Nathan Twining. CUHS - General Nathan Twining.
Greek Rulers
To Nato Headquarters in France come Queen Frederica and King Paul of Greece, guests of Gen. Lauris Norstad. Establishing shot - Multi Nato Soldiers standing at attendtion. MCUS - Queen Frederica and King Paul of Greece greeted by General Lauis Norstad, Supreme Allied Commander. MS - Families of personal come out to see and greet the Royal couple of Greece. MS - Queen Frederica, King Paul and General Lauis Norstad walking down a hall. MCUS - Queen Federica and King Paul bid farewell to General Norstad to continue on with their Royal visit and Good Will Tour.
'Blaze' Collie Dog Hero
1957'S Dog Hero, a Collie named 'Blaze,' is feted in Chicago for rescuing three-year-old mistress from enraged sow. Establishing shot - A Banquet of honor is held for a Collie, people sitting at long dinner tables. MS - Mother walks in with her little girl and a collie. CUMS - Dog is receiving a medal, little girl standing next to him in her party dress. CUS - A side profife of Blaze the collie. MS - People sitting at the banquet raise their wine glasses in a toast to Blaze. MCUS - Little girl sitting on the floor and Blaze standing in back of her with his head next to her's.
SPORTS: Royal Entry Wins At Epsom.
SPORTS: Royal Entry Wins At Epsom. The Derby Oaks, one of England's turf classics, is won by Carrozza, Queen Elizabeth's entry, in a photo-finish thriller. Pan racetrack Epsom Downs. Start of horse race. Jockey Lester Piggott whips Carrozza to fend off a rival at finish. Jockey and horse parade through crowd after race.
SPORTS: Active Octogenerian.
SPORTS: Active Octogenarian. Felix Suarez of Bilbao becomes the pride of Spain with a heroic bicycle ride up a steep two-mile grade just to show he can still do it at age 82. A group of young men surround the athlete as he holds bouquet of flowers.
Earth Gives Way In Farnworth, England
Poor image quality. Tragedy strikes a British town, when the earth opens up below a residential street. Hundreds are homeless as building topple. Establishing shot - A building that is partially collapsed, The front of the building the doors and some windows have popped out of their frames. MCUS - Second floor of building, part of the wall made of bricks has fallen and left a large gap. MCUS - A whole building collapsed. MS - Front part of the building is leaning towards the street with bricks strum about. MCUS - Part of the street has opened up and there's a large gaping hole. CUS - A large puddle of water in the street in the shot is some fallen bricks. MCUSW&L - Part of the street has opened up so 3/4 of the street is missing leaving a huge crater.
UN Delegates: General Assembly
Poor image quality. Secretary of State John Foster Dulles swears in members of US Delegation to the UN General Assembly, in Washington, DC. Members include AFL/CIO President George Meaney & actress Irene Dunn. Establishing shot - The new members of the US Delegation pose for the camera. MCUS - Secretary of State Dulles and actress standing off to his left wearing a light hat. MCUS - National Labor Leader - George Meany. MCUS - Actress Irene Dunn and Secretary of State, John Foster Dulles.