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Tokle Memorial Ski Jump
Tokle Memorial Ski Jump Some of the finest jumping in many seasons at bear mountain marks the 1961 torger tokle memorial ski jump, as sub-zero temperatures coat the slope with slick ice. Art tokle takes the trophy for the fifth consecutive year.......Wipe out. Binoculars.
Boating News
Boating News National boat show opens in New York City, with thousands of winter-bound yachtsmen and landlubbers, too, flocking on board to see a vast array of dreamboats of the future, including combination helicopter and outboard boat, and of the present, super-deluxe $86,000 cabin cruiser.
Hydrofoil Speedster
Hydrofoil Speedster In Holland, a new hydrofoil craft that skims above the surface at some 30 knots is tested. It will go into service in Ecuador.
Chic Canine Coiffures
Chic Canine Coiffures In Amsterdam, Holland, dogs double up with their fashion conscious owners at the hairdressers, emerging trimmed, curled, and primped in the height of fashion. And the pooches seem to love it, turning up their noses at out-of-style dogs on the street. Tail wagging. Hairdresser touches up hairdo on dogs.
Garmisch Ski Meet
Garmisch Ski Meet Soviet skier Kiba Tzakadze takes top honors in the first big ski meet of the year on the big Olympic slide at Garmisch. Germany's Helmut Recknagle takes second place with well nigh perfect form. It's superb competition by seventy top jumpers from all over Europe.
Woman Log Rolling
Shaky, dull and dark in contrast and imagery Marietta Terrill s strip-tease on a whirling log, delights spectators at the sportsman s' show at the coliseum. Marietta gets dunked. This takes place at the Sportsman Show in Chicago.
Gandhi Fast Brings Amity
Shaky, dull and dark in contrast and imagery The prospects of Hindu-Moslem amity seem closer at hand, as Idia's famed spiritual leader ends his fast. Gandhi is seen only lying down. The intense emotional reaction of relieved followers is shown in these films. Delhi, India
STORM TOPPLES RADAR TOWER, FEAR 28 DEAD
STORM TOPPLES RADAR TOWER, FEAR 28 DEAD A vast air-sea search scours the angry waters of the Atlantic east of new jersey, following the collapse of a storm-battered radar tower with 28 aboard. Scenes show the search, which raised hopes when sonar detected faint tapings, and life aboard one of the string of towers which provide early warning radar protection for the eastern seaboard. Early scenes show when tower was first built. Men in mess hall or cafeteria surroundings. Medical team dispatched. Helicopter rescue. Aircraft carrier. Oil rig tower.
Royal Wedding In Norway
Royal Wedding In Norway In a setting of a gleaming snowscape, Norway's Princess Astrid, popular first lady of the land, marries a commoner, Johan Martin Ferner, in a ceremony attended by many notables including Princess Margaret and Anthony Armstrong-Jones.
Fashion Focusses On First Lady
Fashion Focuses On First Lady New York's fashion week, which brings together buyers and writers from all parts of the country, focuses on the tastes and preferences of the new first lady, and on the man who knows them best, designer Oleg Cassini who reveals sketches of some new creations for Mrs. Jackie Kennedy. Designer sketches.
Russians Top U.s. In Gymnastic
Russians Top U.s. In Gymnastic Russia's team of champion Olympic gymnasts competes with an American team at Penn state university, and the soviet stars repeat their dazzling performances of the Olympics to walk off with honors.
Twenty-five Years Ago
Twenty-five Years Ago One of the grimmest winters on the record books scourged the nation. A record sleet storm hit the sunny south, centering on Atlanta, GA. Power lines and telephone poles iced over. Gale winds and 20-below temperatures brought the arctic to Chicago's loop. Pedestrians running along, trying to stay warm. Record ice jams in the Delaware and the Niagara gorge beset Trenton, N.J., And Lewiston, N.Y. The ice-bound fishing fleet harbored at Boston. Ice covered boats and rigging. Breaking off ice. And Toledo and Sandusky dealt with arctic temperatures and blowing snow drifts. Cars stuck in snow banks, plows. In Ethiopia, Emperor Haile Selassie went to the front to personally lead his forces against Mussolini's legions.
WHITE HOUSE - Ike Meets Kennedy, Bids Press Farewell
WHITE HOUSE - Ike Meets Kennedy, Bids Press Farewell President Eisenhower and his successor John F. Kennedy confer in the White House with key members of their respective cabinets. Earlier, Ike holds his farewell press conference bidding goodbye to members of the press corps who've covered the White House beat during his administration. Kennedy sits next to Eisenhower, talking. Press taking pictures in room. Press stand outside. Kennedy speaks to newsmen. Cameras. Kennedy commenting to press. Reporters taking notes. Eisenhower walking into press conference to say goodbye to press members. Reporters. Ike holds hands up waving as he exits room.
Elephant Roundup
Elephant Roundup In the Indian province of Mysore, it's round-up time, with dozens of villagers and tame elephants in a days-long tussle with wild tuskers, driving the untamed pachyderms into man-made compounds where they'll be broken into service. Elephants crossing river.
SPARTACUS - Capital V.I.P.'s Hail Washington Premiere
SPARTACUS - Capital V.I.P.'s Hail Washington Premiere In the nation's capital, dozens of V.I.P's, including U.S. Senators and ambassadors from 30 nations attend the Washington premiere of U-2's 12 million dollar screen epic, 'Sparatacus'. Senators and ambassadors alike turn out for premiere. Pan up to cast list - stars names: Kirk Douglas, Laurence Olivier, Charles Laughton, Peter Ustinov, Tony Curtis. Pan to 'SPARTICUS' title. MS outside theater.
Golden Gloves
Golden Gloves The first round of eliminations of the golden gloves, and three fast-paced bouts in which every decision is reached within a minute of the first round. Blazing action in the squared circle, as amateurs prove they can sling leather with the best. Opponent falls on back. Referee has "Golden Gloves" written on back of uniform.
INAUGURATION
INAUGURATION Kennedy Sworn in, New Era Begins. A dazzling two and a half days that mark the beginning of a new era for the nation under the leadership of the first President born in the twentieth century. GV White House. John F. Kennedy settles into office as the 35th president of the United States, the youngest man and the first roman catholic ever elected to the office. Kennedy sits in chair, writing at desk. Scenes show highlights of the ceremonials and celebrations in the capital as Mr. Kennedy takes office, starting with his smiling reception by Mr. Eisenhower at the White House. Capital as vice-president-elect Lyndon Johnson and Mr. Kennedy are sworn into office. Then, with Mrs. Kennedy looking proudly on, John F. Kennedy delivers his brief but stirring inaugural message. After lunch, the official party moves to the White House to review the thrilling three and a half hour Inaugural parade. Drill teams. That night, President Kennedy makes the rounds of five gala inaugural balls.
1ST CONFERENCE
1ST CONFERENCE Kennedy Tells Press Reds Free U.S. Airmen. John f. Kennedy holds his first news conference, the first Presidential press conference ever broadcast 'live' to the nation. President Kennedy breaks the dramatic news that the Soviets has released two American rb-47 fliers shot down near Russia last July. Kennedy answers questions.
India Hails Queen Elizabeth
India Hails Queen Elizabeth India greets Queen Elizabeth as she arrives for the first visit by a British sovereign in half a century. Elizabeth and Philip change shoes for sandals. And places wreath. Over a million hail Elizabeth and Prince Philip in their procession through New Delhi. Later, in Jaipur, she and Philip experience an elephant ride, in the style of the ancient mogul emperors.
Twenty-five Years Ago
Twenty-five Years Ago Britain mourns King George V, who passed away just a few months after his silver jubilee celebration. Scenes show the pomp and splendor of the jubilee, the grief-filled funeral observances, King Edward the VIII, the royal family. And in America, notables paying tribute at Washington Cathedral include Mrs. Roosevelt, Vice-President Garner, chief justice Hughes, and secretary of state Hull. Lines of mourners. Veterans of World War One sign up for bonus'. Baby Bond Bonus Bill passed. Rejoice as a new bonus bill becomes law, flocking to government offices to sign up for the bounty. Pens used in signing are passed out to heads of organizations. Tulsa - anti kissing law. 3 minute deadline for fare-well kisses, policeman looks at watch. Knocks on window of car with couple kissing in front seat. Man gets out of car. Another couple kissing, sign on back of car reads: Just Married. Cop next to car, man waves him away. Car drives off, cop takes off his hat and scratches head.
State Of The Union - Kennedy Addresses House And Senate
State Of The Union - Kennedy Addresses House And Senate In his first State of the Union message, President Kennedy warns a joint session of congress of times of trial and of peril ahead for the nation, pointing to an economy 'in trouble' and grave perils abroad. Congress on feet, applauds.
Saga of Santa Maria Continues
Saga of Santa Maria Continues The hijacked Portuguese cruise ship 'Santa Maria', taken over by an armed band of rebels against the regime of Premier Salazar, nears port in Brazil after negotiations with the U.S. Navy and the Brazilian government, to free some 600 passengers held as hostages. Ship. Re-union of hostages and family. Reporters interview.
TEXAS PREMIERE - 'Tomboy and the Champ'
TEXAS PREMIERE - 'Tomboy and the Champ' Universal - International's new release, 'Tomboy and the Champ', filmed in Texas, has a gala premiere in Houston, marked by a motorcade from the town of Katy, where the movie was filmed in large part, an all-out civic celebration in Houston. Sign reads: KATY - CITY LIMIT - POP. 1076. CU Hand locking store front door. Sign - 'Lets All Go" - "Katy Day" School Bus motorcade drive down street. Marquee - ''Tomboy and the Champ" with crowds outside theater entrance. Bunting on Marquee. Rex Allen fires gun. LOEWS theater sign above marquee. Candy Moore.
Top European Ski Birds Compete
Top European Ski Birds Compete Europe's top alpine skiers compete on one of the continent s most challenging downhill courses. Winner of hotly contested match is French Olympic star guy perrilat. Falls, wipe outs, bloopers etc.