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Epsom Derby: 16-1 Irish Entry Wins Turf Classic
In perfect derby weather, fifty-year old jockey Charlie Smirke piloted an 18-1 Irish colt named Hard Ridden through a field of favorites to win his fourth derby a Epson Downs in the running of the 179th mile-and-a-half classic for three-year-olds. It was the second straight derby victory for Hard Ridden's owner Sir Victor Sasoon. And the very first for an Irish-bred-trained horse since 1907. Inside Epson Down and the throngs of racing fans in attendance. MS - Ladies walking around with these huge feathers on their hats, Pearlies. MCUS - Street sign, Epsom Downs. MLS - A parade of cars on the race track. MS - Queen Elizabeth I and Prince Philip in the back ground. LOHS - Epson Downs and throngs of racing fans, jam packed. CUS - Princess Margaret CUS - Queen Elizabeth II. CUS Queen Mum, Elizabeth I. MLS - The race horses come on to the track and they are lining up with no assistance of a starting gate. MLS - Horses are running neck to neck as they make it around the bend some horses move up at the rail. CUS - Queen Elizabeth II and Queen Elizabeth I heads turning to the left as they watch the running of the race. CUS - Horses hoofs as they race. MLS - Horses running around the bend and Hard Ridden moving up. MS - No #15 Hard Ridden out in front and he is the winner by 5 1/2/ lengths. MCUS - The two Queens and one Princess don't look too happy about the race results.
DeGaulle Acts: Plans Reforms After Tour Of Algeria
In Algeria mass crowds line the route of DeGaulle who returned who returned to power as a result of the crisis they figured with their near rebellion. Not all of the hopes of the 100 million Frenchmen were realized when DeGaulle received his six month blank check from the assembly. But the personal prestige of the General is amazing. The crowd is still with him in spite of his appointments of moderates to his cabinet. His tour to win support for his program is triumphal under his symbol of the Cross of Loraine. Now is the moment many hope that will signal a start of a solution to France's 3 1/2 year old Algerian struggle with Moslem Nationalist. DeGaulle's plan integration with Algerians 9 million Moslems with 1 million French has full political input greeted by the colonials than less than enthusiasm. Later Moslem extremist denounced it as un-acceptable. But DeGaulle's personal popularity is shown everywhere on his tour, is enough to establish government power. The Committee of Public Safety is ordered to disband, DeGaulle himself, will act as Minister for Algeria. First step for achieving stability for France is achieved. Throngs gather and line the street's of Algeria 100 deep. MCUS - General Charles DeGaulle riding in an open convertible waving to the Algerians wearing a military uniform. MS - People throwing ripped up pieces of paper on DeGaulle as he passes by and they stand on their balconies. Camera shot from balcony - Motorcade parade with Charles DeGaulle. Ground up - French Air Force flying in formation of the Cross of Loraine. MOHS - Algerians and Frenchmen holding up the Flag of France. MLS - General DeGaulle standing in front of microphones. CUS - General DeGaulle holding up his arms. Camera panning - Throngs of Algerians and Frenchmen. MCUS - A little girl walks up to General DeGaulle and gives him a kiss on the cheek and a hug. MS - French and Algerian military holding back the crowd of cheering people and DeGaulle supporters. MLS - General DeGaulle at the top of a stair case on a building holding out his arms to the people. OHSL - Throngs of DeGaulle supporters cheering and applauding.
The USS Independence
At Brooklyn, Naval yard, the Super-Carrier, The USS Independence, is christened. The largest (Russia take note) most powerful warship ever put to sea. She will carry 100 supersonic jets. Brooklyn Naval Yard and you see the new super-carrier, The USS Independence. MCUS - The stern of the boat (back) has patriotic flags draped on the back. MS - Throngs of well wishers and people who are curious about the size of the Independence.. MS - Camera panning shot of the huge craft. MS - People standing at the bow (front) of the USS Independence. MCUS - Mrs. Thomas Gates, wife of the Secretary of the Navy Christianing the ship with a bottle of Champaign. MLS - The stern, (back) and starboard (right side) of the USS Independence.
Russians Show Sputnik III, Industrial Show
At Moscow s industrial fair - the Russians proudly exhibit a full-scale model of sputnik iii for all the world to see. Of course it is 100 times the size of the present American Sputnik! Moscow gardens with two people enjoying the fountain. MS - A crowd of people walking in Moscow Square. CUS - A full scale replica of Sputnik III. MS - Scientist and technicians stand and take in verbal tour of Sputnik III. CUS - The cone of Sputnik III.
Venezuela Tames 'Lost World'
In one of the world's most remote and rugged regions, Venezuela begins a vast building program. To tap mineral wealth. A hydro-electric dam and south America s largest steel mill are new under construction. Aerial of Venezuela' Colonie River. MS - Water falls, this area of Venezuela is so remote it is called the 'Lost World'. Aerial shot - Macadamia Dam. MCUS - Huge trucks removing smashed up rock from the basin of the dam. Aerial shot - Laborers building the dam. CUS - Welder. Aerial shot - Industrial plant.
The Belmont Sakes
Cavan, owned by Boston s Joseph E. O Connell, trained by Tom Barry, who comes from County Cork, Ireland, pulls away in the home stretch for his stunning upset in the Belmont Stakes. Pete Anderson was in the saddle. But towards the finish of the race Tim Tam - 3-20 favorite sustained an injury. A definite break in the seamoid bone (between ankle and hoof). So the injury to Timmy makes it a matter Throngs attend the largest Belmont Sakes Horse Race on record. MOHS - Racing gate with horses and mounted jockeys. MSOH - Their off and running , Tim Tam and Cavan are running neck to neck on the track. MLS - Rounding into the stretch it is a two horse race. Cavan leads by a length and Cavan is the first Irish horse ever to win the Belmont. Tim Tam comes in second and that's good because he had a broken bone between the ankle and the hoof.
Dallas Open A Four Way Play-Off
Sam Snead wins Dallas open in a Four-Way Playoff with John McMullen, Julius Boros and Gary Player. Sammy boy birdied the first hole in a sudden-death struggle to take $3,500 first money. Sam Snead teeing off with hundreds of golf fans behind him. MS - Julius Boros tees off. MS - John McMullen tees off. MLS - Sam lines up his ball a putts the ball and it goes exactly where it belongs, in the hole. MLS - Gary Player takes a short put and the ball goes in the hole. MS - Steve takes a 15 feet putt, and its for the money and he sinks it. MS - Gary Player misses a short putt and Sam Snead is the winner. MS - Golfers shaking hands people starting to walk around Sam Snead.
15 Die, 60 Injured: Twister Smashes Kansas Town
At least 15 are known to be dead and 60 injured in the wake of an El Dorado, Kansas tornado. Havoc is wrought to a 3-block wide, mile long area. Striking so swiftly and with such ferocity that some 250 houses were practically leveled. The shattered town and the aftermath of the tornado. MS - Night time a bull dozer pushing the remains of a home in a pile. MS - Dead people wrapped up in blankets laid out on a floor. Aerial shot - Every home is leveled except for a few that weren't touched by the tornado. MS - Car on the side of the road laying on its roof and rubble in the back ground. MCUS - The remains of a car that was tosses about and landed up-right. OHS - A demolished home and a tree that is really bent over.
MacMillian and President Eisenhower fly via helicopter from the White House to join Hopkins University in Baltimore.
MacMillian and President Eisenhower fly via helicopter from the White House to join Hopkins University in Baltimore. For Commencement Exercises at which the leaders of the free world receive honorary degrees. At the White House President Eisenhower and Prime minister MacMillian walk out on to the White House lawn there a helicopter waits for them. MCUS - Both men embark on to the helicopter. MS - The helicopter takes flight and becomes air born. MS - The helicopter landed in Baltimore and the two men disembark from the helicopter. MLS - At the Commencement Exercises thousands of people attend. MCUS - Mr. MacMillian and President Eisenhower wearing a cap and gowns. MS - Mr. MacMillian receives an honorary degree 'Doctor of Law' from Dr. Milton Eisenhower, College Dean and President Eisenhower's brother. MSOH - The graduates applauding. MS - President Eisenhower also receives honorary honors.
New Weapons For The Infantry Are Tested
New weapons for the infantry are tested at Aberdeen, Maryland. At the army's proving ground, the multi-purpose standard rifle and machine gun combine to replace 7 earlier weapons as demonstrated by their power. A soldier is demonstrating the new standard rifle with an interchangeable barrel. MCUS - Soldier laying on his stomach shooting a file. MCUS - Another soldier has a rifle in his hands that's a M-14 and when he pulls the trigger, it fires automatically. MCUS - A soldier is standing by the new M-60 sub-machine gun that's on a stand. It has three interchangeable barrels the M-60 takes the place of three earlier guns.
Coast Guard Demonstration Of A Whirlybird
Tow-Bird is the word for the newest adjunct of the versatile whirlybird. Outside Boston harbor the coast guard shows how small craft can be towed to port at 18 MPH by chopper-tug. The Whirlybird flying over the Boston Harbor and fly s and hovers over a small craft at sea, manned by the US Navy. MCUS - One of the Coast Guard men drop a line to the boat below. MCUS - It's a tow - cable and the two sailors tie the tow line to the bow (front) of the boat. MCUS - The Tow-Bird starts pulling the boat about 15 knocks an hour. MS - As the helicopter pulls the boat the sailors are steering the boat.
S-Bahn Totaly Uncared For And Unsafe
Rickety railroad a blotch on the 12-year rule by the reds in east Germany. The 'S-Bahn' network - serving all Berliners - is in sorry shape. Commuters must risk their lives on rides over unsafe tracks and dilapidated rolling stock. This must be an old train station that gone to pot, fallen bricks and debris all over the place. CUS - Sign "Berlin Lehrter Bahnhof' MS - The area and track are just littered with bricks and other garbage. CUS - The Un-kept railroad tracks, and rotten railroad ties. MS - An old steam engine making its way down the tracks. MS - Railroad tracks, some are missing. MOHS - Passenger train rolling down the tracks. CUS - Railroad ties missing, track missing tall grass has grown over the space between the tracks. MS - Deserted train depot.
Sad Sacks Ladies Lipstick League Baseball Team
It used to be in baseball softball the sack used to be the base runner tagged but no more. The figure concealing Chemise has moved over to the field of sports, in the lipstick league. And while so far the trend is limited to the Sad Sacks, once a thing like this gets started. You will never know where it will end. The girls designed and made their own new uniforms. Shorts and a slip over sack with a pleated short skirt. Perhaps to make up for the baggy top they left lots of leg showing. With the fans the league has scored a hit and no error. The backs of the girls on the baseball team is shown then they turn around and put on lipstick. MCUS - The girl umpire is putting on her vest. MCUS - Camera pans from the ankles to the mask on her face. MS - All the girls are lined up sitting on a long bench. MS - They all get up and run on to the field and start to play ball, But the voice over is more interested in the style of the uniforms instead of the game. MS - One of the girls hits the ball and it looks like it might be a home run.
Cliff-hanger Excitement In Cavalry School
Cliff-hanger excitement marks proficiency tests at Spain s cavalry schools. Here the riders take their mounts down a 100-foot embankment. A grueling grind in the test horse and horseman. Students in the Cavalry School put their skill and control of their horse to the test. MS - The hill is very steep as the riders take their horse's down. MLS - Not too many make it down, about half way down they fall off their horses. MS - Cabalry officers and parents watch their children take on the task of getting down the hill. MS - One horse has his front legs stretched out and the horse is sitting on his rear end and begins to slide down the hill, The horse picks up speed and his body twist and the horse and rider go down. No one is getting hurt. MS - The last rider and his horse has complete control and are doing a great job getting down the hill,.
Domenico Modugno: U.S. Greets Creator of World's No. 1 Hit Song.
Domenico Modugno, composer and singer of the world's number one song hit, Nel Blu Dipinto Del Blu (Volare), arrives in New York to be greeted by fans; predominately women and children. Airline plane on tarmac at New York International Airport. Exterior, airport terminal building. Passengers disembarking from plane, descending stairs. Tail of airplane. Domenico Modugno disembarking plane; shakes female flight attendant's (stewardess) hand; slides down railing of stairs; greets excited fans with signs welcoming him to the United States; Modugno with crowd; greeting children in airport; signing autograph for a woman while smoking a cigarette; male Decca Records executives present Modugno with large gold record.
Moon Shot. 1st Lunar Rocket Attempt A Failure.
Moon Shot. 1st Lunar Rocket Attempt A Failure. Failure at Cape Canaveral in the first attempt to reach the moon with a 4-stage rocket. The space vehicle blows up after 77 seconds in flight - even before the 1st stage burns out. Cameraman. Rocket blasts off, goes up, explosion.
Formosa Clash.
Formosa Clash. Nationalist China rushes supplies to its offshore bases of Quemoy and Matsu to meet threats of intensified Red activity, as overhead, Nationalist and Communist jets clash. Crew in action on ship, on shore.
Nantucket Crash.
Nantucket Crash. [Audio only. Video image is just a white screen.] A twin engine airliner crashes on Nantucket Island. With 34 aboard. Only 300 yards from the island's airport. 22 die on impact, another later dies from injuries in the tragic accident.
R.O.K. Anniversary
R.O.K. Anniversary Mass patriotic observances in Seoul marks the tenth anniversary of the Republic of Korea. Vast crowds cheer as Rhee calls for reunification, and reviews R.O.K. (Republic of Korea) and U.S. (United States) forces. [White screen for part of clip, then scenes of children in stadium with many people in the stands]
Sea Dragon Launched.
Sea Dragon Launched. At Portsmouth, N.H., The U.S.S. Sea Dragon, America's newest and most powerful, and best equipped atomic submarine, is launched. A worthy companion for her pioneering sister subs. Sign or plaque says (SSN584) Keel Laid 20 June 56 Launching Date 16 Aug 58. Woman tries to christen sub but it pulls away.
Soap Box Derby.
Soap Box Derby. Scaled down thrills on the inclines at Akron, where small contestants from many foreign lands and from all 49 states - Alaska included, of course - vie for the grand championship. Winner in a photo finish- Muncie, Indiana's James Miley! Parade, crowds, cheering, applause. Boys, children, fun, competition, recreation. Title: Sports.
'Triton' - Biggest A-sub, Launched
'Triton' - Biggest A-sub, Launched At Groton, Connecticut, some 35,000 are on hand for the launching of Triton, America's eighth and by far the largest nuclear submarine. Almost the size of a light cruiser, the huge but sleek hull is an awesome sight as it slides down the ways into the Thames. Woman christens the sub.
News In Brief New York
News In Brief. New York. The U.S.S. Enterprise, carrier of World War II, leaves Brooklyn Navy Yard on its last cruise, headed for the scrap heap. Big ship. U.S. flag in several shots. Final voyage.
Alpine Floods.
Alpine Floods. Angry weather harasses the Alps, bringing death and devastation on a shocking scale. From Italy's Simplon Pass to the Austrian province of Styria which is inundated in the worst catastrophe of the sort in Austria's history. Some aerials. Flooding. Wrecked homes. Destruction. Mud. Men in boots trudge through mud. (natural disaster)