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Football: Harvard Beats Yale - 35-6.
Football: Harvard Beats Yale - 35-6. Harvard wins the big 3 title and racks up its greatest score against Yale in 44 years. The Crimson turns the game into a rout, scoring three times in quick succession in the final period. College football highlights. Touchdown run with tired-looking defenders trailing. Fans in crowd, some with Yale pennants, some waving, smiling. Fumble and recovery. Al Cohen (?) among the players.
Chicago Crash: Plane Rams 5 Homes, 11 Die in Holocaust.
Not the best image quality - looks like RGB colors seeping through the B&W. Chicago Crash: Plane Rams 5 Homes, 11 Die in Holocaust. Eleven die in a holocaust of shattered houses and twisted wreckage when a cargo plane returning to Chicago's Midway Airport with engine trouble crashes in a residential neighborhood, just before dawn. Aftermath of airplane crash. Damaged or destroyed homes, automobiles. Uniformed firefighters. In an ominous shot, a plane flies low over the homes in this area.
News in Brief: 'George Washington' Sea Trials
Not the best image quality - looks like RGB colors seeping through the B&W. News in Brief: 'George Washington' Sea Trials The atomic sub 'George Washington' leaves Groton, Connecticut, for its first sea trials. The first films at sea of the new craft - America's first fleet ballistic missile submarine, designed to fire the Polaris missile. Admiral Hyman Rickover (?). Sub at dock, then plowing through the water (not submerged).
News in Brief: Shah's Fiancee Hailed In Iran
Not the best image quality - looks like RGB colors seeping through the B&W. News in Brief: Shah's Fiancee Hailed In Iran Dignitaries and well-wishers crown the airport to greet Farah Dibah, 21-year-old beauty who will wed Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi. She returns from Paris with 51 pieces of luggage, a trousseau fit for a queen. Young woman and others descend stairs to de-plane. Woman greets several people, kissing women on both cheeks and the men bowing to kiss her hand. Press photographers wait behind rope.
Football: Illinois Conquers Northwestern
Not the best image quality - looks like RGB colors seeping through the B&W. Football: Illinois Conquers Northwestern The fighting Illini shatter Northwestern's hopes for the Big 10 title and a Rose Bowl bid. Holding the Wildcats scoreless, Illinois scores once in every period, spearheaded by Johnny Counts and Bill Brown in a 28-0 scoring spree. College football highlights. People on field in formation of the letter i (only capitalized) for Illinois. Punt return, fumble, recovery. Touchdowns. Cheering crowd waving things. Scoreboard: Illinois 28, Visitors 0. Shutout, blowout.
25 Years Ago.
Image quality is not the best. 25 years ago (1934). A gold rush in Mojave, California has fortune seekers pouring in, recalling the fabulous boom of '49. Male Caucasian miners. Man's hands holding what might be gold.
25 Years Ago.
Image quality is not the best. 25 years ago (1934). And a showman's dream comes true, as midget weds fat lady - 38' high Jackie Glicken (?) and Mildred Lonti (?), who tips in at 425 lbs. The biggest blushing bride in a long time! Wedding ceremony. Large bride picks up her tiny husband for a kiss. Then the couple hugs (picture goes to black for a moment here). Unusual romance. Odd couple.
Getting Ready For Santa
Image quality is not the best. "In Hollywood, New York and London, pre-yule processions and preparations." Getting Ready For Santa
Personalities In The News: Rome, Pope John XXIII.
Image quality is not the best. Personalities In The News: Rome, Pope John XXIII. Pope John XXIII, shortly after celebrating his 78th birthday, performs the never-before-filmed rite of blessing the Lamb of God, a rare and sacred event that occurs only once in 7 years. Pope, surrounded by other clergy, performs religious ceremonial ritual that results in sacred relics blessed by the pontiff. Pope's brother and nephew apparently are present.
Personalities in the News: England, Churchill's Birthday.
Personalities in the News: England, Churchill's Birthday. Sir Winston Churchill celebrates his 85th birthday, and free men everywhere join in well wishes for the great statesman and leader of the west. Nighttime, Mr. and Mrs. Churchill, dressed up, greet Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip. Churchill posing by doorway. Downing St. sign. Churchill sitting in car, cigar in mouth. [Can't tell if any of this is new material; might be all library shots.]
Personalities in the News: Iran, The Shah and His Fiancee
Not the best footage quality. Personalities in the News: Iran, The Shah and His Fiancee Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi and his lovely young bride-to-be Farah Dibah pose in official films with the Queen Mother and Princess Shanez, daughter of the Shah by his first wife. The queen mother (?) first shields eyes from bright lights, then looks displeased, sitting there with arms crossed. Brighly lit chandelier. The engaged couple, he in a tuxedo, stand around at a party, apparently posing for photographers there.
Navy Torpedoes Army, 43-12.
Navy Torpedoes Army, 43-12. The annual inter-service classic turns into one of the most exciting upsets of this or any season, as the Tars, sparked by the pin point passing of Joe Tranchini and the sensational running of Bullet Joe Bellino, swamp the Kaydets, running up the highest score in the history of the game, 43-12! Army-Navy football game. Midshipmen, then cadets, march into the stadium, wearing long coats due to bad weather. Celebrities include Cary Grant and the Secretary of Defense Neil McElroy (?). Photographers take aim. Touchdowns. Crowd of midshipmen, some waving hats to celebrate. Cadet spectators cheer and some wave hats. Scoreboard. Interception.
Ike's Mission: States Goal of His Global Tour.
Image quality is not great. Ike's Mission: States Goal of His Global Tour. Just before departing on his historic visit to 11 nations, President Dwight D. Eisenhower states to America the goal of his unprecedented mission, to dispel the doubts lingering abroad as to America's good-will and peaceful intentions with all the prestige he has to muster. Press conference. Ike speaks (nat sound), not reading but improvising, so it's not a smooth speech. He says he wants to visit other nations to communicate the United States' goal of pursuing peace, and to prove that the U.S. is not aggressive and seeks no other nations' territory.
News in Brief: New York, MacArthur Gets Grid Award.
Image quality varies. News in Brief: New York, MacArthur Gets Grid Award. At the annual dinner of the National Football Foundation, General Douglas MacArthur emerges from his secluded retirement to receive the foundation's gold medal to the applause of a cheering array of gridiron immortals (hall of famers). People seated at banquet tables, large portrait (of Mac?) and U.S. flags behind them. Two men carry out a large trophy cup (VO calls it the MacArthur Cup). MacArthur stands at podium and says this honor moves him (nat sound).
News in Brief: Gates New Pentagon Chief.
Image quality is not the greatest. News in Brief: Gates New Pentagon Chief. Shortly before his departure, President Dwight D. Eisenhower is present as Thomas Gates is sworn in as new Secretary of Defense, succeeding the outgoing Secretary Neil McElroy. Ike and several other people gather round man who raises right hand and apparently takes an oath. Handshakes.
News in Brief: Paris, Refugees Torchlight Protest.
Image quality is not great. News in Brief: Paris, Refugees Torchlight Protest. In a solemn and dramatic protest against Red oppression in their homelands, refugees from Iron Curtain lands march by torchlight up the steps of Montmartre to the Sacre Coeur Church of Paris. Nighttime. People, including nuns, climb steps carrying torches, also wooden crosses with chains around them. Sign, "Liberty for Hungary."
Music Hall Award: Honor Cary Grant For "Operation Petticoat"
Music Hall Award: Honor Cary Grant For "Operation Petticoat" Cary Grant receives an illuminated scroll from the world's largest theatre, the Radio City Music Hall, on the occasion of the premiere of his newest film, Universal-International's 'Operation Petticoat' as the Christmas film of the famed showplace. Daytime exterior Radio City Music Hall with long line (queue) waiting. Marquee and poster for "Operation Petticoat." Cary Grant poses with Russell B. Downing (?), receiving honor. Grant smiles for the camera. Tilt down exterior Radio City Music Hall, day.
Sports: Chicago, Bowling Makes News.
Sports: Chicago, Bowling Makes News. In Chicago, Illinois, 192 top bowlers compete in the world's international match-game championships. And in Wilton Manor, Florida, Don Newport makes history with a 5 day and night kegling marathon, playing a skein of 1,000 games for the endurance championship. Bowling scenes (all men). Brunswick lane. Strike. Then, in another scene, doctor uses stethoscope to check on man lying down with thermometer in his mouth. Group of people applauding. Man holds bowling ball with the number "1000" written on it. He bowls a strike. A woman joins him and they kiss pretty passionately.
Ike's Mission: First Leg of Peace Tour.
Ike's Mission: First Leg of Peace Tour. Ike begins his epic three continent peace tour in Rome. Pelting rains for most of his stay keeps crowds to a minimum but President Dwight D. Eisenhower's visit has considerable impact. In extended consultations with Premier Segni and other leaders, paying homage at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and in audience with the Pope, the President's intensive agenda of consultation and ceremony sets a pattern for the remainder of his historic trip. Airplane lands, press cameramen take aim, Ike deplanes (Presidential seal visible), people behind him might be his son John Eisenhower and daughter-in-law Barbara. Handshakes, greetings, reviewing troops. U.S. flag flying at rainy airport. Motorcade passes umbrella-laden crowds along street. Wreath-laying ceremony. President and guests meet with Pope John XXIII. Motorcade on sunny day, Ike waves hat to crowds. Group of smiling clergymen applaud Ike. Ike climbs steps to presidential U.S. Air Force plane and tips his hat in farewell.
Riviera Floods: Hundreds Die As Dam Bursts
Riviera Floods: Hundreds Die As Dam Bursts Near Cannes on the French Riviera. The world's thinnest dam proves unequal to the burden of a river swollen by torrential rains. It breaks and a wall of water smashes down the valley of the Reyran River, bringing havoc and desolation. Aerial of river and dam. Aerials of flooded landscape, including derailed train cars. More destruction and damage in the aftermath of the flood.
Grid Fracas: Mob Storms Field As Giants Top Browns 48-7
Grid Fracas: Mob Storms Field As Giants Top Browns 48-7 The New York Giants win the pro Eastern Conference championship in a awesome display of gridiron power as they down their arch rivals the Cleveland Browns, 48-7, but their brilliant showing is far overshadowed by the frenzied mob of fans that storms the field when there are still 113 seconds left to play. The 20-minute fracas is the worst in any sports arena in many years. Yankee Stadium (?), full. Both football teams run onto field. Frank Gifford is playing for the Giants. Receiver catches difficult pass -- funny gestures by referee as he signals the receiver had possession. Gifford scores. Morrison (?). MS spectators cheering, excited. Interception is run in for touchdown. Bob Mitchell runs a long way to score for Cleveland. Scoreboard with holiday greetings. Crowds rush onto the field and look like they're trying to tear down the goalposts. Crazy fans. Chaos. Policeman (?) steps in to break up a fight between two men.
Zindabar! Ike Acclaimed On Tour's Asian Swing
Zindabar! Ike Acclaimed On Tour's Asian Swing President Dwight D. Eisenhower receives overwhelmingly enthusiastic popular receptions. Arriving in Ankara to begin a 17-hour visit, he is cheered by hundreds of thousands, and throughout his intensely busy 17 hours, in a city in festive array, he receives warm demonstrations of friendship. Airport with flags including U.S. flag. Ike deplanes and shakes hands with two men. Crowds lining streets wave flags (U.S. and...Turkey?). Motorcade travels under an arch with the words "Peace Without Security Is No Peace." Travelling shots include building with Ike's likeness on it (banner?). Nighttime, words "Turks Trust Ike" in lights. Ike leaves again - banner at the airport reads, "Take Our Love Back Home, Ike." Wow. Quite a welcome.
News in Brief: Popcorn Stuffing.
News in Brief: Popcorn Stuffing. Popcorn not for eating but for stuffing packages to prevent breakage of fragile and delicate lamps in an innovation at a New York plant. Hundreds of pounds are popped daily, to protect the product and delight the packers. Popcorn pours from machine. Worker scoops it for packing and eats some. Factory scenes, men work manufacturing and packaging lamps. Unusual; creative; innovative.
News in Brief: Hydrofoil On Volga.
News in Brief: Hydrofoil On Volga. Russian engineers run a radical craft down the Volga - no doubt startling the legendary boatman. It runs almost completely out of the water, on hydrofoils, at speeds of 50 M.P.H. Big enough to carry 150 passengers, it's a local sensation. Rather large craft travels skimming the surface of the water. View over shoulders of crew.