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The World Series: LA Dodgers vs Yankees
The Los Angeles Dodgers (ex-Brooklyn bums) give the New York Yankees the bum's rush in the first two games of the world series. In the first game, left handed, Sandy Koufax sets a series mark as he strikes out 15 Yankees. With the New Yorkers' vaunted power throttled, the dodgers go on to the down the world champions 5 to 2. The second day is almost a replay of the first. Again, it's fine Dodger pitching and they, not the Yankees, are on top, 4 to 1, and lead the Yankees two games to none as they head for the west coast. Los Angeles, California Jammed packed baseball stadium. A film photographer with a huge 35mm camera recording the World Series. MOHS - Sandy Koufax is pitching the ball and Frank Howard from the Dodgers hits the ball for a double and it bounces off the wall in center field. MOHS - Ball is pitched and a Yankee manages to get a home run from his hit.The next day. Crowded stadium. MOHS - Dodgers hit the ball and score a homerun, leading 2 to 0. CUS - Baseball fans. The ball is pitched and it is hit by a Dodger. The Dodgeers at this point lead 2-games to 0.
Washington Spotlight
It's a busy few days in Washington for President Kennedy. First he greets Haile Selassie of Ethiopia, here on a state visit. The Emperor has ruled since 1916, before the President was born. Then he signs the armed services pay-raise bill that will add a fourteen percent increase to the pay of men in uniform. The same day he hears Defense Secretary McNamara and General Maxwell Taylor. Washington DC Medium shot of the outside view of the White House. Emperior Selassie and President Kennedy, a White House photographer in the background. President Kennedy walking through the halls of the White House with Emperior Selassie and entourage follows. President Kennedy signing the Armed Services pay-raise bill. General Maxwell Taylor and Defense Secretary McNamara.
Yesterday's BIG Story - French luxury liner Normandie
The great French luxury liner Normandie arrives in New York on her maiden voyage with a new Trans-Atlantic record. It's the gala debut of an ill-starred vessel. Four years later war broke out and she was tied up in New York. Later, the Navy began to convert her to a transport and she caught fire. Despite heroic efforts of New York City firemen, she capsized at her pier. Salvage New York, New York
President Signs Nuclear Treaty
The limited nuclear test ban treaty becomes official in the White House Treaty Room - the same room where the peace protocol was signed to end the Spanish-American War. In the presence of official witnesses and congressional leaders, the president hails the agreement with Russia with a note of caution, calling it the first fruit of hope. Washington DC Outside view of the White House, Spring time. Inside shot - White House Treaty Room. MCUS - In the presence of official whiteness, off to the right of the screen is Senator Humphrey from Minnesota. MCUS - President Kennedy sitting at a desk with pen in hand and signing the Nuclear Treaty. President Kennedy, "If this treaty fails it will not be our doing, and even if it fails we shall not regret, that we have made this clear and honorable national commitment to the cause of man's survival. For under this treaty we can and must still keep our vigil in defense of freedom. But this treaty need not fail. This small step towards safety can be followed by others longer and less limited if also harder in the taking. With our courage and understanding enlarged by this achievement let us press onward in quest of man's essential desire for peace. As President of the United States and with the advice and consent of the Senate, I now sign the instruments of ratification of this treaty." Senator Humphrey from Minnesota is to the left side of the screen and Vice President Johnson is in the first row to the right of the screen. President Kennedy used 17 pens to sign the treaty and now he's handing them out to the Senators as keepsakes.
Illinois 10 - Northwestern 9
Michigan invades the Champaign home grounds of Illinois for a clash that's a cliff-hanger all the way. Northwestern goes out in front with a pass play and then misses the conversion attempt- and day, that proves the big, big point of the day. Illinois gets a touchdown and the extra point and both teams make field goals. But that one kick meant the difference. Final score: Illinois 10 Northwestern 9 Champaign, Illinois Overview look at the football field and the fans in the stands. MSOH - Illinois and Northwestern are both on the playing field. MS - Tom Myers throws a 29 yard pass and puts Northwestern out in front. MS - There's a fumble on the Northwester conversion attempt. MOHS - The ball is passed by the Illinois quarterback to Ron Fern and he in return passes the ball 32 yard field goal pass. MS - The fans in the stadium is going crazy. MLS - The kicker kicks the ball for another point. Northwestern is ahead 9 to 7. CUS - Scoreboard, Illinois 10 Visitors (Northwestern) 9
The Dodgers! Yanks Go Down In Four Games
Film has some damage. The Dodgers take the Yankees in four straight games and while there may be no joy in New York - there's bedlam in Los Angeles. In the third game Junior Gilliam is brought home by Tommy Davis for the only score of the game and Don Drysdale goes on to silence the mighty Yankee bats. In the final game Frank Howard homers to put the dodgers ahead and Mickey Mantle comes back to tie it up with another. Los Angeles, California 56 thousand fans jam the stadium in Los Angeles, California. MOHS - Tommy Davis slams a ball and scores. MS - Dodgers at bat the next day and he hits and scores. Dodgers are leading. MOHS - Yankees hit and scores a homerun and the game is tied up. Mickey Mantle pitches two strikes and one pop up. The Dodgers win the pennent.
Wheat Sale: US To Sell Grain To Soviet Bloc
At his news conference President Kennedy makes the announcement that the United States will sell surplus wheat to Russia and her satellites. The $310,000,000 purchase will be from tons in storage while at the same time benefit the U.S. Balance-of-Payments Deficit. A parade of combines harvesting the wheat somewhere in the Mid-West. MS - The combine transferring the wheat into an open bed truck. MS - A huge pile of harvested wheat. MCUS - A truck unloading the harvested wheat. MCUS - Wheat unloading into the hull of a cargo ship. MCUS - President Kennedy standing at a podium. President Kennedy, "This transaction advertises to the world as nothing else could, the success of free American aquaculture. That demonstrates our willingness to relieve food shortages. To reduce tensions and to improve relations with all countries and it shows peaceful agreements with the United States which serves the interest of both sides, are far more worth while course than a course of isolation and hostility. In short this particular decision with respect to sales to the Soviet Union, which is not inconsistent with many smaller transactions over a long period of time, does not represent a new Soviet - American trade policy. That must await the settlement of many matters, but it does represent one more hopeful sign, that a more peaceful world is both possible and beneficial to us all."
Storm Disaster: Haiti and Cuba Swept By Hurricane
Reports remain meager from isolated sections of both Haiti and Cuba as the two island nations assess deaths and damage as Hurricane Flora swept over their countrysides. The death toll in Haiti is estimated at 4,000 and it is feared the Cuban toll will be as gruesome. No shots of Cuba as Castro will not allow them. Haiti Aerial shot of a very flooded town and the aftermath of damage done in Haiti. Aerial shot - People standing among their damaged village. MS - Three men in cleaning up the branches of a fallen tree. Aerial shots - Buildings that are completely destroyed.
Convicts Ride High, Wide And Handsome
Inmates of the Texas prison at Huntsville stage their annual rodeo that draws thousands of outsiders to the penitentiary. It's their day to shine and the convicts stage a thrilling show. Huntsville, Texas The cowboys (prisoners) ride out into the open field. MLS - Camera pans to the prisoners dressed in white or yellow watching the Rodeo. MS - First convict comes out of the gate riding a bucking bronco. MS - The next contestant comes out on a bronco and does not stay on to long. MS - This guy riding this bronco does not stay on to long. MS - Cowboy comes out on a Brahma bull and its a pretty good ride. MS - This Brahma is a dark brown or black and mean, the cowboy convict does not stay on long at all.
So. Methodist 10, Air Force 0.
The Air Force Academy is toppled from the unbeaten ranks by an inspired SMU eleven. A blocked kick leads to an SMU field goal and a recovered fumble sends them on the way to the game's lone touchdown. The underdogs come out on top: SMU 10, Air Force 0. Dallas, Texas The marching band is in the middle of the football field and the formed the letters USA. MLS - Football fans. MSOH - Two teams face each other, the punt is blocked and SMU recovers the ball and scores a touchdown and the field goal is good.
Dam Toll 1,800 -Towns Wiped Out In Night Of Horror
In one of the most horrifying disasters of modern times a flood in northern Italy takes 1,800 lives. A great wall of water was sent over the Vajont (Viaont) Dam by a landslide that poured from Mt. Top. The wall of water roared down the valley of the River Piave and wiped out towns and hamlets. In the Village of Longarone, for example, 80% of the inhabitants died in the cataclysm. Vajont Dam, Italy The aftermath and damage left behind after a flood of water broke loose from the walls of the Vajont Dam. MS - A shot of the dam's retaining wall. CUS - An artist illustration on how a land-slide plummeted down the side of the mountain, over the wall of the dam and flooded and destroyed towns and took life s. MLS - Rock breaking apart from the mountain. MS - The River Piave flowing with lumber from homes and other household items. MCUS - The twisted remains of railroad tracks. MS - Survivors standing and just looking at the river flowing with lumber and other thing once valued by the people. MS - Italian military assisting in the rescue operation. MCUS - Rescue group carrying away a dead body. MCUS - Three bewildered men looking in disbelief. CUS - Another dead body carried away. CUS - A little baby that survived. MCUS - USA Army helicopter assisting in the rescue and distributing supplies. MS - Italian army carrying away a dead body. MCUS - Damaged buildings MS - A mass of bricks and lumber where building once stood
Brown 35 - Giants 24
The Cleveland Browns meet the Giants in New York in a game that decides the first place pro standing in the Eastern Division of the NFL. The New Yorkers run into a giant-killer: Jimmy Brown. He makes tissue-paper of the giant line - there's no stopping the great man. He takes a screen pass for 72 yards and a touchdown then gives a brilliant example of broken field running as he scoots 32 yards New York, New York Long the football fans sitting in the stands and the camera zooms in for a tight shot of the fans. MS - The Giants stay in the game by picking up 4-yards, then comes back and picks up a first down. MS - Jim Brown is passed the ball, it is caught and he runs the ball for 72 yards and picks up a touchdown. MS - Frank Gifford has the ball he fumbles it and the Cleveland Browns recover. MS - The Cleveland Browns has no place to throw the ball so he runs the ball himself and picks up 11- yards. MS - Jim Brown gets the ball and he dodges and weaves on the field scoring a touchdown, and the Brows win 35 to 34.
Tito Visit: Yugoslav Chief Woos the U.S.
With a foot in both the Communist and Western camps, President Tito of Yugoslavia is welcomed to the White House by President Kennedy. This is an informal ten-day visit to the U.S., but the marshal is given the red carpet treatment. Washington DC President Kennedy walking whit his entourage. MS - President Tito disembarks from a limo. MS - Marine corps standing at attention. MCU - President Tito and President Kennedy. MS - President Kennedy standing with President Tito and his wife and his sister Eunice Scriver.
New German Leader: Erhard Succeeds Retiring Adenauer
Konrad Adenauer steps down as West German Chancellor after 14 years that saw the nation rise from ruins of World War Two to a position of incredible prosperity. He is succeeded by Ludwig Erhard who was Economics Minister - 'architect of German recovery.' West Germany Chancellor Adenauer among a huge crowd of well wishers.CUS - Ludwig Erhard smoking a cigar. MS - Chancellor Adenauer stands before a crowded Vunderstag bidding farewell. MOHS - The Vunderstag applauds Chancellor Adenauer.
News Briefs: First World's Fair
The initial structure at the 1964 New York World's Fair to make its bow is the heliport-restaurant. It boasts a landing field for quick trips to the ground and sky-high restaurants that gives a sweeping view of the fair grounds New York, NY The first completed building at New York's World's Fair is open at the airport and sitting in front of it is a heliport MS - A passenger helicopter landing, Governor Richard Hughes of New Jersey and Governor Nelson Rockefeller of New York disembarking. CUS - The Governors get a panoramic view of the grounds below them from the top of the building which houses a posh restaurant and exhibition hall. CUS - Robert Moses and Governor Rockefeller. MS - Inside the posh restaurant people sitting down enjoying a fantastic meal.
'Sunshine Bus' Transports Kids
A custom-built coach for crippled children is presented to Mayor Wagner by Henry H. 'Hi' Martin, Universal Pictures Vice President. The movie company bought the bus and gave it to the Variety Clubs to donate to a rehabilitation center. It is specially equipped to care for crippled kids on their way to circuses, sports events and the like. New York, NY Outside New York City Hall and a man takes al little boy in a wheel chair out of a van. CUS - Sunshine bus donated by Universal Pictures for the Institute of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. MCUS - Henry High Martin, Vice President of Universal is kneeling down speaking with a little handicap boy, and Tony Randal is next to him. MS - Mayor Robert Wagner of New York and Dr. Howard A. Rush. MS. Crowd of people watching and joining in this event.
"IKE" Celebrates 73rd Birthday
The former President is guest of honor at a birthday dinner in Washington as Mr. Eisenhower marks his milestone. Barry Goldwater is present to put an end to rumors of a feud as IKE cuts a giant cake. Washington DC President and Mamie Eisenhower walking among a crowd of people, applauding. MS - President Eisenhower standing on stage with his wife waving. OHS - Round tables all set up for an elaborate dinner party and celebration. CUS - Barry Goldwater of Arizona sitting at a table. MS - President Eisenhower is going to cut his three tier birthday cake. CUS - Mamie Eisenhower eating what looks like chocolate cake. CUS - President Eisenhower eating his piece of cake.
Football: Texas 28, Oklahoma 7
The Sooners of Oklahoma would have sooner stayed home after the Texas eleven began to rip them apart. The underdog team from the big state runs wild as they hog-tie their arch-rival. Dallas, Texas The football field with the band and football players running on to it, in the background throngs of fans. WSL - Football fans. MS - Dallas has the ball and runs it 14 yards. MS - Dallas runs the ball for 7 more yards. MS - Texas scores a touchdown. MS - The Sooners have the ball and run it 8-yards. MS - Texas scores another touchdown. MS - Oklahoma had the ball and fumbles and Texas recovers the ball. MS - The quarterback from Texas runs in the ball for a touchdown and the final score is 28 Texas - Oklahoma 7.
Campaign: Truman and Stassen Fire Opening Guns
Image is dark and jumpy. Campaign: Truman and Stassen Fire Opening Guns Pres. Harry Truman fires the opening guns in the 1948 political campaign. H/a LSs large crowd gathered in square for Labor Day celebration. MS President Harry S. Truman speaking to crowd: "I'm more than happy to join in this Labor Day celebration. I'm more than happy to be present when the AFL & CIO are marching together in the interests of the welfare of the country's citizens. If you get an administration & a Congress unfriendly to labor, you have much to fear & you better look out. I believe that a strong & free labor movement constitutes a tremendous force for preserving our form of government. A free & strong labor movement is a bulwark against communism. To remain strong & free you must have a friendly administration & Congress. If the congressional elements that made the Taft-Hartley law are allowed to remain in power & further encouraged by the election of a Republican president, you men of labor can expect to be hit by a steady barrage of body blows. And if you stay at home as you did in 1946 and keep these reactionairies in power, you'll deserve every blow you get."
President Truman Visits Texas
The campaign swings into high gear, with the presidential candidates leaving California and heading in opposite directions. President Harry Truman gets a big welcome in Texas, where he has breakfast with "Cactus" Jack Garner. Meanwhile, Governor Thomas Dewey swings north, corraling votes in Oregon and Washington. MSs President Harry S. Truman riding in convertible, being presented with long-haired lamb by supporter. TLS/CUs President Truman visiting the Alamo. LSs crowds gathered in Austin, Texas. MSs President Truman with former House Speaker Sam Rayburn on presidential campaign train. LSs crowds gathered to support Thomas Dewey. MSs Thomas Dewey waving to crowds from convertible.
Truman Pledges Fight For Peace
Addressing cheering thousands at Convention Hall, President Harry Truman sees 'dead hand of reaction' as leading nation to war, and pledges himself to work for amity. LS/TLSs crowds outside and inside convention hall. MS President Harry S. Truman speaking to crowd: "The United States is the hope of the world b/c we are a free people and b/c we are prosperous. When these freedoms begin to be cut down and when our great prosperity begins to wane under the dead hand of reaction, then our chances of leading the world to peace will surely be weakened. Peace is the goal of my public life. I'd rather have a lasting peace in the world than be President of the United States."
Erin Go Burr!
Jumpy, grainy, dull in contrast and imagery Tommy Bruen from Ireland, hotel employee in the Laurentians, goes swimming in a hole in the ice at Lac Des Sables. Tommy's not crazy, exactly, he likes it, but astounded by standers think the hole is in Tommy s head, not the ice.
Golden Gloves At Ridgewood Arena
Jumpy, grainy, dull in contrast and imagery - DOS Slam-bang action and excitement feature the preliminary bouts of the Golden Gloves at Ridgewood Arena. Sub-novice class hopefuls put on bang-up bouts, with knockouts bringing the clashes to abrupt and thrilling conclusions.
Berlin: Airlift Increased As Russia Vetoes Parley
Berlin: Airlift Increased As Russia Vetoes Parley As Berlin marks 100 days of the blockade, with the airlift speeded up as the answer to the red blockade, the crisis continues. In Paris where the United Nations deliberates the crisis, Dr. Jessup states the U.S. position, and a Soviet veto stalls the parley. World peace hangs in the balance. German & English VO. LS/TLSs four engine propeller U.S. bombers flying over Berlin. MSs German buying newspapers at newsstand, reading paper. Nice cocked angle LS row of flags, Eiffel Tower in BG. TLSs international delegation deliberating. CU U.S. Ambassador Phillip Jessup. TLS Dr. Jessup speaking: "The Soviet government, using the harsh instrument of the blockade, has indeed chosen a strange way in Belrin to live up to its agreement to democratize German political life. Thanks to the air bridge and the support given to it by Berliners the Soviet government has not succeeded in it purpose."