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Weatherman Satellite In Orbit
Weatherman Satellite In Orbit Cape Canaveral, the tiros ii satellite is fired into a nearly perfect circular orbit around the earth. Fitted with two TV cameras, it broadcasts back pictures of the earth's cloud cover ever vast areas, for study by ground observers paving the way for a robot weatherman in the sky. Scientific equipment. Animation of satellites orbit around the earth. Key ground stations in California and New Jersey track Tiros. Radars. Meteorologists. Antenna Programmer. Data collection. Weather observation specialist.
Biggest Sub In Polaris Fleet
Biggest Sub In Polaris Fleet At Groton, Conn., Revolutionary war soldiers hold Marine Colors and American flag honoring revolutionary war hero 'Ethan Allan'. His name is now bestowed on the biggest and most powerful in the navy's nuclear fleet of Polaris-firing subs. "Ethan Allan' is launched. The new craft is the first designed to carry new longer-range Polaris missiles. A descendant of Ethan Allen christens submarine.
Mexico Parades In Honor Of Madero
Mexico Parades In Honor Of Madero In Mexico city, the nation's 50th anniversary celebration of the 1910 revolution is marked by the transfer of the remains of national hero Francisco Madero to the monument of the revolution, and by a giant, gala parade of sports clubs. Various sports represented. Parade marchers are dressed in sports wear. Gymnasts in the parade perform their talents by allowing members behind them to do a somersault over their backs. Girls march by doing flag routine. Banner reads Basquetbol. Groups of girls in basketball uniforms march and carry basketballs. Next group of girls are dressed in baseball uniforms, wearing baseball gloves and hats. Men behind them are dressed as baseball players as well and carry baseball bats with both hands in front of them doing a kind of exercise. Citizens in crowd. Boxers pass by some even boxing as they march. Volleyball is represented with two players walking and carry the full net, as others toss the ball back and forth over the net. Shot of float with gymnasts, doing exercises on the parallel bars. Cyclists walk with bikes in parade.
Twenty-five Years Ago
TWENTY FIVE YEARS AGO Mount Vesuvius went into eruption, opening up new craters and sending fiery rivers of lava pouring down its scarred slopes. Mussolini staged a massive show of military might in boastful defiance of league of nations sanctions. Mussolini on horse. A devastating sleet-storm paralyzed Atlanta, running up a damage toll of $2 million. Power lines iced over, branches filled streets, and man breaks icicles off the roof of his car. The princenton-dartmouth game is still remembered, not for the tigers' smashing 26-6 nor the weather, but because a happy Princeton fan decided to join them on the field. Man is escorted off the field.
Kennedy Kids Make News
KENNEDY KIDS MAKE NEWS Washington DC John f. Kennedy's children steal the headlines from the president-elect. On daughter Caroline's 3rd birthday, Senator Kennedy takes his proud, happy, and very frisky little girl to Holy Trinity Church, and Caroline captures the cameramen. She passes by holding on to her father with one hand and holding her doll in the other. After church she is still full of energy running ahead of her father, only to run back to check on her doll her father holds for her. Then, the president-elect goes on to the hospital to visit Mrs. Kennedy and his infant son, John F. Kennedy jr. CU sign 'ENTRANCE GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL'. Hospital. Kennedy.
Formosa Maneuvers
FORMOSA MANEUVERS Nationalist Chinese forces put on the greatest show of strength since being driven from the mainland. Chiang Kai Shek watches 60,000 men in amphibious maneuvers that dramatically demonstrate the defense strength of Formosa.
Macmillan Visits Pope John Xxi
Macmillan Visits Pope John Xxi Britain's prime minister Macmillan and foreign secretary Lord Hume arrive at the Vatican and are received by Pope John xxiii. Following two days of talks with Italian government officials in Rome. Guards.
Erie Mourns Heroes
Erie Mourns Heroes Eire mourns 9 soldiers slain in a Congo ambush while serving with united nations forces. In the solemn state funeral, the flag of the world organization for the first time drapes the caskets of soldiers fallen in its service, martyrs to peace. Cemetery. Gun salute.
ARMY- NAVY GAME
ARMY - NAVY GAME At Philadelphia, military cadets march onto field. One of the most stirring games in the history of the interservice football classic. Trailing 17-0 at half-time, army stages a fierce rally that closes the gap to 17-12. Then, in the closing minutes, a final drive stalls when a fumbled pitch-out costs army 14 yards, and a final desperation pass is intercepted on the goal line by navy's amazing Joe Bellino who runs the ball back 45 yards. Crowd shot.
Kasavubu Hailed In Congo
Kasavubu Hailed In Congo Leopoldville (Kinshasa), Congo Kasavubu Hailed, Lumumba In Hiding. Congolese president kasavubu receive a hero's welcome at Leopoldville airport on his return from a mission that won his government the recognition of the United Nations. He's riding high in popularity and prestige with his rival, deposed Premier Patrice Lumumba. In hiding.
86th BIRTHDAY GREETINGS TO SIR WINSTON
86TH BIRTHDAY GREETINGS TO SIR WINSTON CHURCHILL An avalanche of gifts and congratulations showers in on Sir Winston Churchill's London home. Son Randolph exiting car. Lady Churchill thanks well wishers waiting outside the house, and we see the 100-pound birthday cake which is magnificently decorated with famous Churchillian symbols. Cornucopia. Cameras and equipment lined in front walk. Churchill not present. Voice over states that Churchill was out of bed for the first time in 2 weeks after breaking a small bone in his back.
On The Other Side
On The Other Side Highlights of the classic Moscow circus now performing in Paris, include some extraordinary equilibrists, stunning stunts on stilts, and an incredible musical elephant, with a nose for novelty.
International Hair Do Contest
International Hair Do Contest An international hair do contest at Versailles produces astounding coiffures by wizards of comb and brush that make the ghosts of Madame pompadour and dewberry pale by comparison. Hair raising sights. CU bald man with opera glasses or binoculars. Girl with spider web in hair.
Skiing In Central Park
Skiing In Central Park Ski-jumping in Central Park, before the first snow of the year! On an 18-foot high ramp, and artificial snow, a score or so of junior jumpers score a gotham 'first', and have a whale of an afternoon in the bargain. wipe-outs. Little boy skis through hoop.
Football
FOOTBALL The San Francisco 49ers upset the NFL champion Baltimore Colts 30-22 in a seesaw battle before 60,000 at Baltimore. In the last minute and a half, a lateral pass brings victory out of defeat for the 49ers. Crowd shot - from stadium seats.
Saving Bonds for Christmas
Saving Bonds for Christmas June Allyson urges Americans to buy U.S. Savings bonds -perfect gifts for Christmas or any special occasion. June dressed in robe, in interior of family room, places Christmas gift under Christmas tree. She says, "And Merry Christmas to all of you."
Lumumba Seized
Lumumba Seized Leopoldville (Kinshasa), Congo Dramatic scenes of ex-premier Patrice Lumumba following his capture, he is returned to Leopoldville to face strong-man moutu. Manhandled and insulted by his paratroop captors, Lumumba remains a dangerous figure as his pro-red followers threaten secession and new chaos from their stronghold in oriental province. CU of hands tied behind back. Forced to eat speech.
Students Riot In Caracas:
STUDENTS RIOT IN CARACAS Pro-castro students take arms and clash with police and army units in Caracas, for a week of trial by violence for the democratic government of Romulo Betancourt. Bus in middle of abandoned street. Burning bus. Firemen. Army units.
Archbishop Of Canterbury Visit
Archbishop Of Canterbury Visit The archbishop of Canterbury, primate of England, arrives in Rome for an historic visit to Pope John xxiii. It's the first meeting between an archbishop and pope since 100 years before Henry viii broke with the church of Rome.
Sandra Dee, Bobby Darin Wed:
Sandra Dee, Bobby Darin Wed: Actress Sandra Dee and singer Bobby Darin, idols of American teenagers, arrive in Los Angeles for a brief honeymoon following their surprise wedding, their engagement was announced after filming in Rome of u-i's new film 'Come September' in which they co-star with Rock Hudson and Gina Lollobrigida. United plane taxing, with ground attendant directing. Photographers. Newly weds exiting plane.
Ucla Rips Duke, 27-6:
Ucla Rips Duke, 27-6: Duke spelled out in stands by fans. UCLA welcomes Duke on its first west coast visit in 21 years. Bill Kilmer. Bobby smith picks up 23 yards. Cheerleaders and stadium fans.
Green Bay Blasts Bears 41-13:
Green Bay Blasts Bears 41-13: In pro football, clearly Soldier Field (voice over states Wrigley Field) , the Green Bay Packers' Paul Horning runs wild against the Bears, accounting for 23-points with two touchdowns, two field goals, and five conversions, bringing his season scoring mark to new league record and carrying the Packers to a three way tie for the league lead with a 41-13 victory.
KENNEDY AND IKE - Confer On Changeover
KENNEDY AND IKE - CONFER ON CHANGEOVER At the White House, President Eisenhower and President-elect Kennedy meet to discuss the transfer from one administration to another, and the problems the nation will face in months ahead. A momentous meeting, in an atmosphere of cordial informality. Photographers. Cameramen. Ike sits next to Kennedy during 3 hour conference. Kennedy shakes hands with President Eisenhower. Reporters taking notes. Kennedy at microphone with press, and praises the President.
Easter Fashion Preview
Easter Fashion Preview Ten leading milliners join for a showing in New York of spring hats. The rolled brim is a popular feature in the dazzling array, a show brimming over with fashion, previewing the Easter Parade!