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Mid-air Collision
A National Guard Air Jet and a Transport Plane collide over the state of Maryland. 12 Persons perish in the third mid air crash this year between military and civilian aircraft. Only the pilot of the jet survives because he parachuted to safety. Brunswick, Maryland country side and on the ground is the tangled remains of the planes. MS - Tail section of one of the planes. MS - Motor parts and twisted metal of one of the planes. MCUS - One of the planes propellers. CUS - Burned up book. MS - Another plane propeller. MCUS - Fuselage of the plane MS - Tail section of the Transport plane. CUS - Part of Military jet. MS - Investigators walking around in the field.
It's An Up-hill Climb.
In California, the Modesto motorcycle club tackles a 70 degree grade rising out of Ospital canyon 200 feet high. A tough assignment that makes for zip, snap and zing. View is looking down at the parked cars and the throngs of motorcycle enthusiast. MS - Top of the hill, referees and spectators. MS - From the bottom of the hill we have a cyclists pressing the pedal to the medal and he's driving up the hill, just as he nearly reaches the top of the hill his bike flips. MS - Another biker takes on the hill and he's moving at a pretty good speed, until... he reaches that one point in the hill climb and the bike flips. MS - This driver is doing everything right, right speed, he's holding on to the handle bars and transferring some of his weight to the front of the bike, and he makes it. But once he gets tot he top his bike his a bump, he bounces and he bounces right off the bike. MS - The last biker takes on the hill, and he even traverses a wee bit, kicking up a lot of dust. But before the dust clears you see his person rolling out of the dust storm he created and down the hill he comes and he is stopped by one of the spectators from falling any further.
Grand Prix Of Belgium - Race Tragedy
At the Grand Prix Spa-Belgium, a 131 mile cross-country race, tragedy stalks the path of pace-setting British auto racer Archie Scott-Brown, 31. His Listor-Jaguar skidded off the road, burst into flames causing his death. Grand stands filled with racing enthusiast. OHS - The cars take off from the starting line, you see the road lined with people and the cars winding around the country side road. CUS - Fans sitting in the stands bundled up to keep warm. MS - America's top contender Mastin Gregory and one armed Archie Scott-Brown of Scotland. MS - Rounding on the sixth lap, dueling for first place. MS - Scott Brown looses control, his car veers off the road, hits a sign, then his car goes down into a ditch in the road, drives out of that, and flips, rolls into a crowd of people and explodes into flames. The fire is way too intense and he is trapped in the car. By the time they rescue him it too late and Scott dies at the hospital. MS - The race goes on and it is won by the American - Mastin Gregory maintaining a speed of 122 MPH.
France Shaken: Gaullists Gain As Crisis Nears
Fooage is damaged. Horizontal scroll linens top and bottom of frames. The deepening political crisis of the fourth republic continues to be complicated by an international crisis. The Algerian revolt with its demands for the accession of general Charles de Gaulle to power, has made a meaningful move across the Mediterranean. With general Massu in command the island is quiet under the new regime. Actual fighting has again broken out in Tunisia. Between french troops quartered there and the tunisian forces that have blockading them ground shooting and bombing from the air. Tension soars to a dangerous pitch. Active revolt is within a hundred miles of metropolitan France. Corsica (birthplace of Napoleon) is controlled by committees of public safety. The railroad terminal in Algeria. Trains parked on the tracks. MS - Two French soldiers watching a dump truck with its back cab loaded with military men. MSOH - French troops with their army jeeps. MS - General Massu. WAOA - Throngs of Algerians pack the streets in demonstrations, holding up banners. MS - Crowds holding up the Cross of Lorain. MS - Outside the house of de Gaulle's country side retreat. MS - General de Gaulle being driven to his house of retreat, the driver drives on to the well wooded lined driveway and his aids close the iron gates. There is some newspaper photographers outside the gate.
America's First Atomic Power Plant.
Fooage is damaged. Blurry lines top and bottom The White House via remote control, the President ignites the flow of power from the Shippingport Atomic Power Station in Pennsylvania by waving a radio active wand. Feeding atomically generated electricity into thousands of homes. From on top of a hill the Shippingport Atomic Power Station. From ground level the out side of the plant. MS - The inside of the power plant. MCUS - Sign reading "Heart" Of The Atomic Reactor. MS - A turbine in the atomic power station that generates the power. MS - A test pump. MCUS - President Eisenhower at the White House holding a radio active wand that will start up the power plant, from 215 miles away. MCUS - Reactor Control Panel. MS - Two atomic technicians standing and operating the controls of the power plant. Lots of knobs, dials and gauges to keep a close eye on the operations of the plant.
Fifteen Million Dollar Oil Blaze
Fooage is damaged. Blurry lines top and bottom In Long Beach, California, an explosion of huge storage tanks of oil sets off an inferno. Fire rages out of control. Firemen are handicapped by failing water pressure. It is a desperate battle to bring the conflagration under control. The toll is heavy from the result of the explosion, 2-dead, 4-injured and 15 million dollars in damage. At the bottom of the screen there's a police car, truck and all that black thick smoke from the burning storage tank. MLS - Workers from the plant standing and watching the fire, in the distance you see the water spraying the fire. MS - The turblulance of the fire burning bellowing thick smoke. MS - Two firemen maning a fire hose. MS - The bellowing smoke and fire. MS - Plant employees watching the fire. LS - Thick black smoke rising above the plant buildings in the back ground..
Those Dazzling Days - The Roar Of Fashion
Fooage is damaged. Blurry lines top and bottom One of London s top couturiers looks forward several months, to the fall. Then turns back the clock two decades. Back to those tantalizing twenties....He exploits chemises, bangs, bangles, baubles, sequins and well, oh, my!! Trapeze style dresses, high bodice The two models look like their wearing wool blend dresses with a dropped waist line and a clasp belt low around the waist. MCUS - This model is wearing a wool suit, jacket to the waistline, single button and a little longer than 3/4 length sleeves. MCUS - Model is wearing a light colored woolen suit, with a little darker hat on her head. MS - These two models are wearing sparkling after 5:00 diner dresses, sleeve-less no defining waistline. MS - Two models are wearing evening gowns, one has a balloon dropped waistline the other one is straight cut, sleeve-less and sparkly.
Children's Fishing Derby
Fooage is damaged. In New Hampshire, over 3,000 kids jam a quarter-mile of river, well-stocked with trout. It's a whopper of a contest. There is not enough room to swim between the hooks so not many of the poor fish get away. A sign promoting the Children's Fishing Derby. MS - Throngs of kids with fishing poles.
Hollywood Park
Fooage is damaged. Irish-bred seaneen scores one of the major upsets of the season with Johnny Longden jockeying..... Defeating heavily Favored Round table by more than four lengths in the $108.300 Californian. Throngs of race fans. MS - Horses taken off from the gate. MS - No #5 and No #3 battling it out for the win. MS - Sports fans and a woman looking through binoculars. MS - No #5 horse wins the race, Shawnee-?
French Crisis: DeGaulle Star Rises As Government Topples
Fooage is damaged. President Coty, the man in the middle of so many French crises in the last five years, has asked general Charles de Gaulle to take over power. Re-emergence of General de Gaulle, who considers himself the savior of France might bring many changes and dangers. Aerial view throngs of Frenchmen and the Arc de Triomphe. MCUS - General DeGaulle exiting his car and shaking hands. MCUS Aerial - Throngs of Frenchmen and the Arc de Triomphe. MCUS - General DeGaulle wearing his military uniform walking down the street and shaking hands with the French people. In Algeria throngs of Algerian's protesting. and showing support for DeGaulle, Algerian army carrying riffles
Italy Elections.
Fooage is damaged. Horizontal scroll lines top part of frame. Italy holds it third parliamentary since World War II, more than 29 million cast ballets some 94%. They have a multi party system like France and the question is any light thinking party can coral enough seats in the Chamber of Deputies to keep the government stable. The Communist loose three seats and the Socialist gain nine. The ruling Christian Democrats gain 11 enough to command the majority with the aid of the other center parties. For President of Italy, Giovanni Gronchi 'business will continue as usual' in Rome. Banner reading "Partito Socialista Italiano". MCUS - Italian people reading election results posted on a wall. MCUS - Italians queue up to cast their votes. MCUS - Women walking into a poling place to cast their votes. MCUS - President Giovanni Gronchi casting his vote.
Unknown Soliders Military Cortege
Fooage is damaged. Large video drop out lines and instability Washington, DC., The Unknown Soldiers of World War II and of the Korean conflict lie in state in the capitol rotunda-prior to solemn and reverent interment at Arlington National Cemetery. Outside shot The White House, camera panning down. MS - US Army, Navy and Marines carrying the casket draped in the American Flag. MS - The Unknown Soldiers are laid in state in the White House Rotunda.
Samuel Cardinal Stritch
After a month of suffering. And at the time of his greatest honor in the Roman Catholic Church. The Beloved Prelate, was the first American-born priest ever summoned to Rome to be come a member of the Church's Governing Curia. Apparently he knew when the final moment had come. He raised the Crucifix in his left hand, blessed those at his bedside- and then died. His right arm was amputated. Outside shot of North American College in Rome. MCUS - Clergy walking into the building to pay their respects to Samuel Cardinal Stritch. MCUS - Italian guards, clergy and nuns. MS to MCUS - Samuel Cardinal Stritch laid out at rest. CUS - Profile of the Cardinal,. MS - Preist.
Helicopters Line
The Whirly Bird is again in the news as the largest commercially chartered helicopters, with capacity for 15 passengers, initiates a new air service between the Mid-Manhattan Sky Port and the three airports of the New York area.. Shuttling between city airports it can carry a ton and a half in freight. For the busy traveler it is a marvelous convenience. It's amphibious for good measure. The Whirly Bird is sitting on a pier. CUS - The Whirly Bird or 15 passenger helicopter. MCUS - Small crowd of business men gather around this new air bus. MCUS - Businessmen embarking on to the helicopter. MCUS - Inside the passengers are seated in their assigned seats. MCUS - The Whirly Bird is lifting off the pier. Aerial shot - New York s skyline. Aerial shot - Looking down on top of the helicopter and then the helicopter flying as New York's skyline as a backdrop
Classic Art Is A Unearthed By New Excavations
Image quality is not the best. Classic art is a unearthed by new excavations in Italy and Syria. The Italian Grotto of Tiberius is discovered to be a Treasure Trove of Sculpture. In Basra, Syria, a 20,000 seat stadium dating back to 200 AD. Is brought to recognition. The sea side at Sperlonge, Italy. MS - Excavators walking around by the entrance of a cave. MS - A long make-shift table with artifacts neatly stacked. MS - Archeologist looking at broken pieces of a statue. MCUS - Archeologist putting pieces of broken statues together. CUS - Archeologist holding up a huge sculpted hand. In Basra, Syria the seating area of an amphitheater. MLS - Archeologist walking and looking at the newly founded artifacts.
Amphibious Behemoth The LVTUX2
Near Seattle, Washington, the navy presents its newest Amphibious Behemoth - a 20,000 pound monster. Resourceful enough to carry the heaviest field equipment ashore. The LVTUX2 Landing Vehicle Tract Utility Experimental Model - 2. A huge monstrous Duck amphibious thing. MS - With naval personal aboard the Amphibious Behemoth makes it way into the water. MS - Naval personal aboard the thing is making its way through the water. MCUS - It lands on the other side of the water and drops it back gate and a big rolling tank makes its way out. MS - The LVTUX2 spewing out water from its bilge pumps, a lot of water.
Mermaid Millinery
Even the most nautical nymphs hate to get their hair wet. But like to have a glamour look at all times. So- from Florida comes a fashion flash about some chic, bathing caps. Featuring bandannas and beau-catching bows. Three bathing beauties rush out on to the dock and up to a supply area and are handed bathing caps. CUS - Model is wearing a bi-colored cap with extra material hanging down in the back secured with a bow. CUS - This model is wearing a white cap with flowers attached. CUS - This is in a turban style with a wide ribbon like tie in the back. MS - The three bathing beauties take to the skis in the water and the caps are protecting the hair from the sun and water.
DeGaulle Takes Power
A turbulent march of events as the fourth republic nears a climax in this worst post war crisis. 125,000 demonstrate in mid week in the heart of Paris against General Charles DeGaulle. On this same day Premier Pflimlin won a vote of 408 to 165 in favor of his proposed reform and then resigned. The vote seemed far less than it seemed. And there was no confidence that the government could deal with the looming threat of civil war. His resignation left DeGaulle more than ever a 'key figure' in this ordeal of France. General DeGaulle faces an awesome array of problems that beset the French nation and the world looks hopefully to the war time hero to open the door to a new - France. France in the 169 years since the storming of the Bastille, has been twice an empire. Thrice under kingdom rule. Once a Nazi-supported dictatorship. Four times a republic. A new and fateful turning has finally come to France. Her fourth republic, a sorry chronicle of confusion and dissension is starting on a new course under the leadership of aloof, inscrutable, mystical General Charles DeGaulle A demonstration takes place in Paris against General Charles DeGaulle. MOHS - A lot of demonstrators are carrying home made signs reading, ' Vive La Republique' MS - Throngs of protesters marching with a large banner reading 'Vie La Republique'. MSOH - Former Premier Mendez Fence as he spear heads the group of protestors. Some of the group consist of uninvited Communist and Socialist. LOHS - Throngs of demonstrators marching together looking like little ants. MS - The focal of interest shifted to the Presidential Palace, men waited around the clock. President Ren Coty argued that Charles DeGaulle was the one figure with prestige and strength to bring France out of crisis. MOHS - Hundreds of Newsmen holding their cameras and standing on top of cars. MS - Nighttime and the French people cheering for DeGaulle took to the streets of France. MS - Arc de Triomphe. MS - President Rene Coty walking with General DeGaulle. LSOHS - France's National Assembly. MOHS - General DeGaulle standing at the podium speaking.
In Honored Glory Interment Of 2 Wars' Unknown Soldiers
Solemn ceremonies in the nation's capitol mark the entombment of the Unknown Soldiers of World War II and of the Korean heartbreak - in Arlington National Cemetery. President Eisenhower confers the Medal Of Honor, America s highest award for valor, on each of the soldiers, highlighting the Memorial Day observance. Three religions held services, Roman Catholic, Protestant and Jewish. A solemn cortege moves from the Nations Capital to Arlington National Cemetery bering In State the caskets of the Unknown Soldiers. MS - More than 100,000 gathered along the funeral route. President Eisenhower: "On behalf of a grateful people. I now present medals of honor to these two unknowns who gave their lives to the United States of America." (President Eisenhower places the medals on top of the American Flag draped coffins, the band is playing music. MS - President Eisenhower lays a huge wreath at the base of the tomb.
Tragedy Mars Indianapolis Auto Classic
The 42nd 500-mile classic is marred by tragedy. Pat O Connor, 29, native of north Vernon, Indiana loses his life in the crash at the northeast corner of the speedway track in a 15-car collision. Ed Elisian, 31, whose faculty judgment caused the collision has been barred from further auto racing in the united states. Arizona cowboy, Jimmy Bryan, 29, driving the only car of the first seven that miss The main gate to "Indianapolis Motor Speedway" with throngs of racing fans entering. CUS - A Pair of hands holding and showing off the Indy 500 program books, May 30, 1958. Over-view shot - The track and racing fans. OHSL - Pace car with the race cars following. MNS - Group of fans sitting behind a fenced in area sitting on top of a car. MLS - Cars coming around the bend and one driver looses control of the car and it rolls and flips. MS - Camera man taking pictures have to move out of the way quickly or get run over by an out of control race car. MS - Flames being put out on one of the race cars, by the fire department, the driver Pat O'Connor 29 - dies. MS - Somber fans in the stands. MS - Newsmen. MCUS - A referee flags the checker flag and the winner is Jimmy Bryan, age 29. His car one of the seven lead cars was one of the few to escape the pile up. MCUS - Jimmy receiving the cup and a kiss.
June Week: Big Moment For "Future Brass"
Colorful graduation ceremonies at Annapolis Naval Academy and West Point, West Point, New York. The most memorable day in the lives of the future Admirals and Generals. At the Naval Academy President Eisenhower presents the diplomas...And catches one at the Midshipmen's caps! at West Point, Defense Secretary Neil McElroy addresses the graduating class. General Garrison H. Davidson superintendent of West Point gives out the diplomas as Secretary of Defense, Mac Roy looks on. Outside view of West Point in Annapolis, Maryland. MOHS - The West Point graduation class of 1958. MS - President Eisenhower walks on the stage. MS - President Eisenhower presenting diplomas personally to the graduates. MLS - The traditional explosion of joy as, Annapolis Naval Academy's 899 hats fly s into the air. MLS - Military Academy at West Point, West Point, New York 570 graduate from the core of cadets. MS - West Point cadet walks on stage to receive his diploma. MCUS - West Point cadets applauding. MCUS - West Point graduating cadets throwing their hats in the air. Military Academies Commencements
Weeping Petrillo Bids Farewell
James C. Petrillo, who says it is doctors orders steps down from his effective and sometimes vociferous 18-year resign over the powerful American Federation of Musicians. A wave of protests is sent up against his leaving the post and the farewell is turned into a mournful moment. With a lump size of a grapefruit lodged in his larynx, and clutching a tear-drenched handkerchief, Jimmy finds himself bidding an emotionally tearful farewell. Friends and colleagues march into the farewell dinner carrying signs bidding Jimmy good-bye. CUS - Jimmy Petrillo looking on at his friends. MCUS - Signs reading; "We're For Jimmy" - "Jimmy We Need You" - "We Want Jimmy". Jimmy C Petrillo's farewell: "I say good-bye. Still I gotta go. Just can't break away from one another, can we? Without looking at tears, I'm sure you don't mind, my few tears."
Samuel Cardinal Stritch Buried.
Samuel Cardinal Stritch buried with a final and formal sacred ceremony and informal human affection. Members of the Hierarchy, Government and Civic Leads and prominent persons from all walks of life are present in capacity-filled holy name cathedral. The Mayor of Chicago, Richard J. Daley, Secretary of Labor James P. Mitchell representing President Eisenhower, Senator Arthur Bidwell. Inside Holy Name Cathedral, Samuel Cardinal Stritch lays before the alter in the final funeral Mass. MS - The priest celebrating the funeral Mass for Cardinal Stritch. MOHS - Procession of priest carrying the casket of Cardinal Stritch.
Preisdent Greets Theodore Heuss
Some vertical rolling and large video drop out lines Aboard President Eisenhower's personal plane the Columbine, West German President - Theodore Heuss arrives in Washington from a visit in Ottawa, Canada. The 74 year old Dr. Heuss is the first German Chief of State to visit America. He will spend 19 days visiting the US. Landing of President Eisenhower's plane, the Columbine. MS - Dirrerant branches of the military stand for review from the German visitor. MCUS - Dr. Theodore Heuss disembarking from the Columbine, President's personal plane. MS - President Eisenhower greets Dr. Theodore Heuss and they shake hands. MS - Secretary of State Dulles also greets and shakes hands with Dr. Heuss. MS - President Eisenhower and President Heuss reviewing the troops.