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Trampoline Champions
Trampoline Champions In Germany, where the trampoline is becoming a national sports craze, a contest for the national championship sends over two dozen acrobatic types twisting and twirling through the air in a show of skill and timing that has the crowd, and the cameraman awhirl.
UPHEAVAL - Belgium Rocked By Strike, Riots
UPHEAVAL - Belgium Rocked By Strike, Riots Strikes and demonstrations by some 700,000 socialist union members in Belgium protest planned austerity measures caused by the nation's financial losses in the Congo. Strikers clash with police as transportation and vital services are crippled and the nation nearly paralyzed since the holiday season's start. Empty railroad yard. Stacks of Mails bags on dolly s.
Broken Tanker Reaches Port
Broken Tanker Reaches Port The stern section of the tanker Pine Ridge is towed into Newport news, Virginia. The ship broke in half in mountainous seas off Cape Hatteras, N.C., A marine tragedy in which seven seamen lost their lives.
Cold War Hot In Laos
Cold War Hot In Laos Newest hot spot in the cold war is Laos. Vientiane, capital city, is in ruins after a battle that ousts the reds continue to pour in military aid to the rebels, making this nation the hot spot of the cold war.
GRID CHAMPS - Eagles Down Packers, 17-13
GRID CHAMPS - Eagles Down Packers, 17-13 In Philadelphia, the hometown Eagles beat the Green Bay Packers 17-13 for the N.F.L. Football championship in a thrilling game sparked by Norm Van Brocklin's passing and the running of rookie fullback Ted Dean.
Twenty-five Years Ago
Twenty-five Years Ago The nation watches the fascinating progress of construction on the Golden Gate Bridge. Workmen, cables, etc. Ex-champ Jack Dempsey gets a prize-winning steer as a gift from an admirer. CU Jack Dempsey. Pulling steer. The Santa Anita season opens with the Christmas takes, a turf thriller won by top row in record time. Two women in hats. Willie Hopp is defeated in a classic match for the world's three-cushion billiards championship by Welker Aochrane. Audience clapping. Basketball shows how the game has changed as N.Y.U. Defeats California. A pretty 18-year-old girl wrestles a tiger, in startling scenes. She's unprotected, but trusts the gentleness of the giant cat she raised from a cub.
NEWS HIGHLIGHTS FROM 1960
NEWS HIGHLIGHTS FROM 1960
NEWS HIGHLIGHTS FROM 1960 Riots In Japan
NEWS HIGHLIGHTS FROM 1960 Riots In Japan Leftist opposition to the Japanese-U.S. Defense pact produces rioting for days on end, with fighting inside parliament itself. Rioters trying to pull down gate. Ike's visit must be cancelled but the pact is signed. Socialist leader Asanuma is assassinated at a public meeting.
NEWS HIGHLIGHTS FROM 1960 The Cold War
NEWS HIGHLIGHTS FROM 1960 The Cold War Secret reconnaissance of the soviet by American U2 jets is revealed when one is downed and its pilot, Francis Gary Powers, is tried in Moscow. Family in courtroom. Khrushchev uses the incident as a pretext to torpedo the summit meeting in Paris. Nikita Khrushchev thrusting fist.
NEWS HIGHLIGHTS FROM 1960 Historic U.N. Session
NEWS HIGHLIGHTS FROM 1960 Historic U.N. Session In New York, the greatest gathering of world leaders in nations. Dag Hammarskjold defies Khrushchev's threats. Mr. K. Shocks and startles delegates with his boisterous desk pounding. World leaders confer at a dizzying pace. Photographers.
NEWS HIGHLIGHTS FROM 1960 Lighter Side Of The News
NEWS HIGHLIGHTS FROM 1960 Lighter Side Of The News Royal weddings and V.I.P. Babies. Britain's Princess Margaret weds commoner Anthony Armstrong-Jones. King Bedouin of Belgium weds Spain's Donna Fabiola. Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip introduce little Prince Andrew. Japan's Prince Akihito celebrates the arrival of Prince Naruhito. The Shah of Iran Mohammad Reza Pahlavi rejoices at the birth of his first male heir. And President-elect and Mrs. Kennedy welcome John Fitzgerald Kennedy, Jr.
NEWS HIGHLIGHTS FROM 1960 Disasters
NEWS HIGHLIGHTS FROM 1960 Disasters Earthquakes wreck a Moroccan resort town, devastate the nation of Chile and send destructive tidal waves racing across the pacific. Hurricane Donna rips the Caribbean and the Atlantic coast. Two airliners collide in midair and fall on New York city in the worst air disaster in history. New York's largest disaster force is called out to fight the holocaust on the super-carrier Constellation.
NEWS HIGHLIGHTS FROM 1960 Presidential Election
NEWS HIGHLIGHTS FROM 1960 Presidential Election After a grueling campaign, Senator Kennedy wins the Presidency by one of the narrowest margins in history over his opponent Vice-President Nixon. The youngest president-elect ever will soon assume office from the oldest man ever to occupy the post. Kennedy shakes hands with Eisenhower. Nixon and Pat greeting supporters.
U.S. Breaks Relations With Cuba
US Breaks Relations With Cuba Fidel Castro stages the biggest military parade ever seen in Cuba, featuring modern weapons from Russia. Shortly after the martial celebration of the 2nd Anniversary of his regime, Castro demands a drastic cut in diplomatic relations by President Eisenhower.
THREAT TO PEACE-World Watches Laos Fighting:
THREAT TO PEACE-World Watches Laos Fighting: An anxious world watches the fighting in Laos between communist rebels and pro-western government forces, as America charges massive Soviet aid and Russia admits airlifting supplies. Burning buildings.
Bowl Games
Bowl Games ORANGE BOWL - President-elect Kennedy in stands with sunglasses on. See the Missouri Tigers battle Navy. Holding Navy star Joe Bellino down most of the way, the Tigers claw to a 21-14 victory.
MISSISSIPI AND RUGGED RICE CLASH BEFORE 83,000 AT Sugar Bowl:
MISSISSIPI AND RUGGED RICE CLASH BEFORE 83,000 AT Sugar Bowl: New Orleans. Old miss scores early and despite a rice rally, the rebels clinch the game 14-6.
Rose Bowl
Rose Bowl At Pasadena, Washington's underdog huskies, brilliantly quarterbacked by Bob Schloredt, topple top rated Minnesota, 17-7. Stadium crowds.
Cotton Bowl
Cotton Bowl 74,000 In the cotton bowl at Dallas see the duke blue devils battle from behind to edge out Arkansas in a squeaker, 7-6. Pan stadium. Players running onto field. Band members in stands. Scoreboard.
ALGERIA BALLOT - De Gaulle Triumphs in Key Referendum
ALGERIA BALLOT - De Gaulle Triumphs in Key Referendum In France and Algeria, millions go to the polls, to vote on De Gaulle's proposals to solve the Algerian crisis. Despite massive abstentions by the right-wing opposition, and by Moslem nationalists, the votes in favor of De Gaulle's plan add to a clear majority, less than the resounding vote of confidence he sought, but sufficient to be a clear mandate in his favor. Voters in lines. Young man comes out from booth, old man drops ballot in box. De Gaulle goes into booth to vote. Photographers. De Gaulle shaking hands with gentleman.
The Future of Africa
THE FUTURE OF AFRICA Neutralist leaders of five African nations including Egypt's Nasser, Nkrumah of Ghana, and King Mohammed v of Morocco with Algerian rebel leader Ferhat Abbas also present, meet in Casablanca to map joint action for common goals in the future of the continent. Yacht.
Adenauer Marks 85th Birthday:
Adenauer Marks 85th Birthday: West German chancellor Konrad Adenauer celebrates his 85th birthday with a show of stamina amazing in a younger man. After a day that includes family observances, military review, and an hours-long reception line, Adenauer emerges on a balcony still standing, still smiling and still going strong! Lit candles spell out 85 on silver platter. With grandchildren.
Ships Collide In Bosporus
Ships Collide In Bosporus In the Bosporus, just off Istanbul, maritime disaster and tragedy as two tankers collide. Fire and explosion send flaming oil spreading over the busy seaplanes, engulfing a Turkish passenger vessel anchored nearby. At least 61 die as all three ships are destroyed.
Upset Victory In Barrel Jumping
Upset Victory In Barrel Jumping At Grossinger, New York, long time barrel jumping champion Leo Lebel fails in his bid for his 7th consecutive championship. Jim Waldo of Portland, Oregon, makes a spectacular 16 barrel leap to win the 1961 championship.