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Space Triumphs: Probe Venus: Stars Studied
Space Triumphs: Probe Venus: Stars Studied A 180,000,000 mile odyssey began at Cape Canaveral last August when Mariner Two was sent off to a rendezvous with Venus. Now, 109 days later, the trip is a resounding success as the satellite send back signals are evaluated. Meanwhile, two men go aloft in "Stargazer" a balloon that rises 80,000 feet for an atmosphere clear view of the stars. Two astronauts seated inside capsule. Two men looking straight up toward the sky. Animation of stars and crescent moon.
"To Kill A Mockingbird" - Hailed as New Hit
"To Kill A Mockingbird" - Hailed as New Hit The first showing, a private one of "To Kill A Mockingbird" brings acclaim of the screen translation of the American folk classic. Star Gregory Peck, authoress Harper Lee and other celebrities attend the showing in Hollywood. Also present: Natalie Wood, Warren Beatty, Rock Hudson, Marilyn Maxwell. Exterior of Directors Guild of America building at night. CU poster 'To Kill A Mockingbird - Preview'. Harper Lee with director Robert Mulligan, Mrs. Mulligan and producer Alan J. Pakula. (Vince Edwards ? Cheri Nelson ?) Gregory Peck with his wife and Rock Hudson and Marilyn Maxwell. CU Gregory Peck.
How To Barrel Your Way To A Championship
How To Barrel Your Way To A Championship They hold the annual Barrel Jumping Championship at Grossinger's in New York and the brother of the long-time champion comes through to take the title by clearing 16 barrels in one huge leap. Many competitors are unable to make the jump and wipe out, spinning across the ice. Crowd shots, people applaud (clapping) wearing winter hats, gloves etc. Winner with # 16 barrel and trophy.
The Packers Win Western Football Title
The Packers Win Western Football Title The Green Bay pro team battles its way to a meeting with the New York Giants for the world championship as they down the Los Angeles Rams-20 to 17. Dull crowd shot. Interception pass. Packer player running, touchdown. Referee with arms in the air.
Allied Summit: Kennedy Meets With MacMillan
Allied Summit: Kennedy Meets With MacMillan The two heads of state face two critical problems as they meet in the Bahamas. They discuss the "Skybolt" air to ground missile that has proved an expensive failure to the United States. This was a weapon that Britain was counting on, but the two leaders decided that the "Polaris", a highly successful missile could be substituted. New trouble in the Congo is another key matter on the agenda. Air force One taxiing. President Kennedy exits plane, walks down steps carrying hat in hand. President Kennedy greets older man and woman, photographer holds up camera in frame (press). Kennedy and MacMillan, shake hands. WS resort with palm trees. Press, journalists wear straw hats and sunglasses walk past camera. Presidential motorcade pulls up, man (secret service) gets out from front seat and opens back door for President Kennedy, who exits the car. CU photographer lens, pan another photographer with camera. Press, newsreel cameras. President Kennedy and Mr. MacMillan stand together outside for photo op.
Cuban Prisoners: Food & Drugs Readied for Castro
Cuban Prisoners: Food & Drugs Readied for Castro Cargo planes converge on an airport near Miami loaded with medicine and food which Castro has demanded before he will release 1,100 men taken in the Bay of Pigs invasion. GV United Airlines plane in BG with trucks loaded with boxes on tarmac. Men unload boxes. Forklift driving towards plane, propeller. Man wearing red cross pin on shirt. Forklift with full pallet of boxes. (box reads C.R. Bard, Inc., Since 1907 Hospital and Surgical; medical supplies).
60 Inch Snowfall: Europe Lashed by Winter Storm
60 Inch Snowfall: Europe Lashed by Winter Storm Gales with hurricane force and smothering snow storms have swept Europe from Scandinavia to Italy. In the French Alps wind whipped snow stranded tourists, disrupted food deliveries and contributed to a score of deaths. People trudge through snow, wind blowing snow. Small dog huddled by fence, covered in snow (helpless). Icicles on building. Cars lined up on plowed road. Men digging car out, cars covered by snow drift.
Priceless Art: Mona Lisa Loaned to United States by France
Priceless Art: Mona Lisa Loaned to United States by France-One of the most famous ladies the world has ever known has arrived in the United States. She is La Gioconda, or more familiarly, Mona Lisa.
Sports Review Of 1962 - World Series: Yankees Win Over Giants
In the sports world, 1962 was a year of new record-breakers and old champs - a year of heroes and goats -- a year that offered everything, most of all some thrill-packed moments. World Series: Yankees Win Over Giants The season was highlighted by a National League playoff and then the Giants met the Yankees. Chuck Hiller, a Giant rookie made the first National League, 4-run homer in World Series history, but the Yankees went on to win. Players run bases to home plate, congratulate home run hitter. Empty stadium in the rain, flooded seats. Players run onto field, congratulate each other.
Sports Review Of 1962 - Horse Racing: The Triple Crown
In the sports world, 1962 was a year of new record-breakers and old champs - a year of heroes and goats -- a year that offered everything, most of all some thrill-packed moments. Horse Racing: The Triple Crown "Decidedly" came from behind to nose out four horses including "Admiral's Voyage" and "Ridan" and win the Kentucky Derby. In the Preakness, "Greek Money"' dueled "Ridan" to the wire and came out on top. The third leg of the Triple Crown - the Belmont- "Jaipur" beat "Admiral's Voyage" in a photo finish.
Sports Review Of 1962 - Golf: US Open Title
In the sports world, 1962 was a year of new record-breakers and old champs - a year of heroes and goats -- a year that offered everything, most of all some thrill-packed moments. Golf: US Open Title A new star flashed across the pro golf horizon as Jack Nicklaus won the U.S. Open Title. Arnold Palmer was not to be counted out, however, and he broke the record in winning the British Crown.
Sports Review Of 1962 - Yacht Racing: Americas' Cup
In the sports world, 1962 was a year of new record-breakers and old champs - a year of heroes and goats -- a year that offered everything, most of all some thrill-packed moments. Yacht Racing: Americas' Cup President Kennedy was among the spectators as the U.S. "Weatherly" trounced the Austrialian challenger "Gretel" for the Americas' Cup.
Sports Review Of 1962 - Track & Field
In the sports world, 1962 was a year of new record-breakers and old champs - a year of heroes and goats -- a year that offered everything, most of all some thrill-packed moments. The U.S. lost a top track star when Frank Budd injured himself in the AAU 100-meter dash. Al Oerter set a world mark in the discus throw, while other world marks were: Dallas Long, shot put and Hal Connolly, hammer throw. The great mile race run saw Jim Beatty of Los Angeles win in the stretch. The first four men to finish all broke the four-minute mile. Russia's Valeri Brumel set a new high jump.
Sports Review Of 1962 - Basketball: Cincinnati Defeats Ohio State
In the sports world, 1962 was a year of new record-breakers and old champs - a year of heroes and goats -- a year that offered everything, most of all some thrill-packed moments. Basketball: Cincinnati Defeats Ohio State Cincinnati defeated Ohio State to take the basketball title for the second year in a row.
Sports Review Of 1962 - Skiing: World Championship slalom run.
In the sports world, 1962 was a year of new record-breakers and old champs - a year of heroes and goats -- a year that offered everything, most of all some thrill-packed moments. Ski Slopes From the bleachers to the ski slopes, sports fans were served a lavish memu.
Royal Portrait: Princess Margaret Dances With Folk Group
Princess Margaret Dances With Folk Group Britain's Princess Margaret, noted in court circles for her love of the dance, takes part in a festival in London. The Queen's sister proves that she reigns as an exponent of folk dancing. Musicians, people in traditional costumes.
Shanghai Refugees
Shanghai Refugees The desperate defense of Shanghai came to an end and refugees poured by the thousands into foreign settlements seeking food and shelter. This was a horrible preview of what War was to become. Very upsetting image of crippled refugee crawling down street. Military soldier hits boy with stick (abuse). Food relief, refugees holding out hats and umbrellas trying to catch food being thrown from truck. Tragic. Horror. Starving.
Rose Bowl
Rose Bowl California met Alabama in the Rose Bowl and 90,000 thrilled to a one-man offense in Vic Bottari who sparked a California victory with two touchdowns.
1937 - Snow Storm - Buffalo, NY
The worst storm in a decade paralyzed upstate New York, with Buffalo bogged down under nearly two feet of snow. Cars moving as heavy snow falls. People walking in and shoveling deep snow. Snow covered street car in motion. People walking in and shoveling extremely deep snow.
Rose Bowl: So. California (USC) 42 Wisconsin 37
Rose Bowl: So. California (USC) 42 Wisconsin 37 Just about all offensive records in the 49-year history of the Rose Bowl are broken as the Trojans down the Badgers. But not without a fright. Wisconsin scores 23 points in a wild last quarter and almost catches up with the number one ranked team. Male cheerleaders.
Cotton Bowl: L.S.U. 13 Texas 0
Cotton Bowl: L.S.U. 13 Texas 0 75,000 in Dallas see Louisiana State meet the Texas Longhorns. Lynn Amedee is all over the gridiron for Louisiana as he recovers his own kicks, passes for touchdowns and kicks field goals as LSU wins. 13-0. Fumble play.
Sugar Bowl: Mississippi 17 Arkansas 13
Sugar Bowl: Mississippi 17 Arkansas 13 Glynn Griffing plays some sweet football in his final game for Mississippi as he sparks their victory over Arkansas. The Razorbacks manage to tie up the game twice but they can't compete with Griffing as Mississippi wins. 17-13.
Orange Bowl: Alabama 17 Oklahoma 0
Orange Bowl The fans squeeze the last drop of excitement out of the Orange Bowl as Alabama rolls over Oklahoma. Here, too, there's a star as Joe Namath passes the Crimson Tide to a 17-0 victory. Crowded stadium. Marching band on field (no motion).
Congress Opens: 12 Senators Join 88th Session
Congress Opens: 12 Senators Join 88th Session The 88th Congress convenes in Washington and faces a busy session. There are some new faces on Capitol Hill, among them are twelve new Senators. They are sworn in by Vice-President Lyndon Johnson before taking up their new duties. Among them is Edward "Ted" Kennedy, the third brother in the national political arena. House Speaker John McCormack calls the session to order. Vice-President Johnson seen with hand raised (taking oath, swearing in) Members including Ted Kennedy with hand raised. Ted Kennedy shakes hands with Vice-President Johnson. Interior view of Congress in session.