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Globetrotters In New York.
Globetrotters In New York. For a New York benefit, the Harlem Globetrotters put on their usual hilarious show, with Meadowlark Lemon, Wilt Chamberlain and company breaking up the audience with their inimitable basketball buffoonery. The Harlem Globetrotters playing a benefit game against the Philadelphia Stars at MSG. Great TLS's of their renowned hardcourt hijinks. MS of Roy Campanella (neckbrace) sitting in the audience. Young men (one smoking cigarette) in audience applaud. Other spectators look on, some smile, laugh. Funny out-of-bounds play. Basketball hits referee and he falls down. Pratfall.
Reds Spurn Chiang Bid To Ease Tensions
Reds Spurn Chiang Bid To Ease Tensions The Communist artillery attack on the offshore islands of the Quemoy group continues unabated, following Chiang Kai Shek's renunciation of the use of force to re-win the mainland. Meanwhile, U.S. supplies continue to pour into Formosa itself. Quemoy Crisis. Ship with the words Ocean Eva on side; men secure the ship, tying rope to a post. Unloading cargo. Asian men in coolie hats move cargo, roll some of it on a cart into a building (warehouse?). Exterior views of damaged buildings and vehicles. Ground to air view of airplane in flight. Parachutes open, falling from plane in flight.
Queen Of Greece.
Queen Of Greece. Queen Frederika of Greece, accompanied by two of her children, arrives in New York. She'll go on to visit President and Mrs. Eisenhower at the White House. News in brief. Large passenger liner at dock. Young-looking woman, well dressed, walks among people. Press, cameramen, photographers. Flash goes off as this woman, flanked by a young woman and young man, smile. They smile for the camera, too.
German President.
German President. President Heuss of West Germany visits England, the first German chief of state to do so in 41 years. Despite the cordiality of Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip, the popular reception is cool. Train pulls into station (train has Union Jack and another flag -- German? -- painted on front). Queen and Prince waiting on platform. Older man in top hat climbs off train, removes his hat, shakes hands with Elizabeth, then Philip, both of whom smile warmly. Other nicely dressed ladies look on. Elizabeth and the man walking. Caucasian crowd looking offscreen. Prince Philip climbs into the royal carriage. Carriage with the royal couple and their visitor pulls away; Prince Philip salutes.
Motor-bike Hill Climb
Motor-bike Hill Climb The national hill climbing championships at Modesto, California, offer one of the most thrilling motorcycle competitions to come along the pike. Handle bar jockeys battle their way up a steer and steep canyon wall in a desperate effort to reach the top. Sports. Man in a white beret waves checkered flag with great enthusiasm. Great shot - man riding uphill is thrown backwards off his motorcycle, which flips over, and rider slides/rolls down the steep hill. More wipeouts, spills, bloopers. Pretty funny. One rider successfully crosses the finish line. Others get almost to it and then lose control. Checkered flag man again, another man in referee-type striped shirt next to him, looking downhill.
Twenty-five Years Ago
Twenty-five Years Ago Twenty-five years ago today, an election year like today, and the great names then are still magical. The 'little flower' Fiorello Laguardia routing Tammany in New York. Al Smith donning the feathered bonnet of the 'happy warrior'. A new gold rush as federal buying pushed prices up, revived the old boom towns of Colorado..And Ohio buzzed with excitement at its own gold strike. Inventors are at their most active, and zaniest. Among them, the 'flying windmill' which never quite got off the ground, the 'flying flapjack', which did, and the dazzling dymaxion car, terrific even by today's standards! Urban street scenes, night, neon signs lit up, crowds outside. Cheering, celebrating crowds. Man shakes hands with various others, talks to camera (no audio). Native American Indian man in full headdress talks with a few Caucasian men in hats. Another Indian man places a feathered headdress on one of the white men; the man smiles, others around him smile and clap. Fairly deserted Western landscape, sparsely populated structures in distance. Man in hat, eyeglasses, and great big mustache using a pickaxe. Man shows off a rock to the camera. Mining activities with various sorts of machinery, equipment. Hand hold a pan with what looks like dirt in it (gold?). Funny flying machine, The Grey Goose, is pushed along on the ground. Another funny aviation invention -- looks kind of like half a flying saucer -- takes off and flies. Funny-looking long automobile with only one rear wheel, driving, spinning around a man on street, parallel parking.
Vatican Ballot. World Awaits Choice Of Pope.
Vatican Ballot. World Awaits Choice Of Pope. Throngs fill Saint Peter's square awaiting the puff of smoke from within the Sistine Chapel signalling the selection of the new pope. Rare scenes from within the chapel show the college of cardinals as they begin their deliberations, sealed off from the outside world. The traditional signal results in confusion as an intended black 'fumetta' on the first ballot, emerges white, causing premature rejoicing. Crowds outside. Nun looking at magazine or booklet that shows yearbook-sized photos. Press, newsreel cameras aimed. Woman wearing white gloves looks through binoculars.
Casals Plays at U.N. Concert.
Casals Plays at U.N. Concert. 81-Year-old Pablo Casals takes part in a world-wide musical celebration of United Nations Day, ending his self-proclaimed exile from the concert world for this one occasion. Hailed as the world's greatest 'cellist, it's his first U.S. appearance since 1928. Gala global concert marks anniversary. Interiors United Nations. Symphony members applaud musician among them. Cello. Audience applauds, standing ovation.
Ottawa Rocked By Explosion.
Ottawa Rocked By Explosion. An unexplained explosion of terrific force rocks Canada's capital city, demolishing three buildings and gutting others, in the ordinarily busy downtown section. Countless lives were saved because the blast came on a quiet Saturday, but property damage mounts over two million dollars. People including firefighters walk among the truly amazing damage; buildings and cars destroyed, many broken windows. Prime minister of Canada (?)
Pitt Ties Army - 14-14.
Pitt Ties Army - 14-14. Army's unbeaten Black Knights are nearly upset by a terrific Panther rally as the Pitt eleven, trailing by 14 points, scores at the end of the first half, and riddles Army's defense in the second half for a real grid thriller. Sports. Football game highlights. Passing touchdown. Players in very muddy clothes. Cadets in stands wave hats as they cheer. Mike Ditka (?) receives pass. Double reverse play. Crowd of fans cheer, wave umbrellas. Spectators.
Garden State Stakes.
Garden State Stakes. The world's richest race, at Camden, is run in a torrential downpour. With Eddie Arcaro aboard, favored First Landing comes from behind for a sensational near-photo-finish, to become the world's richest two-year-old! Horse race in the mud. Spectators, crowd.
Cardinal Roncalli Proclaimed Pope
Cardinal Roncalli Proclaimed Pope Exultant throngs outside St. Peter's receive the signal from the cardinals' conclave in the Sistine Chapel that a new pope has been chosen. Elevated to the papal throne is Cardinal Roncalli, who adopts the name of John XXIII. One of his first acts, after giving his benediction on balcony to the rejoicing thousands, is a plea for peace. Habemus Papam. Smoke. Cheering crowd at night.
Queen Opens Parliament - First Films
Queen Opens Parliament - First Films For the first time ever on films, the opening of Parliament by the Queen. In London, acted out again is the dramatic tableaux that symbolizes Britain's successful fusion of all the pomp and splendor of monarchy with a democratic government, a resplendent tradition-rich spectacle. Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip (?) ride in fancy royal carriage. Interior, 2 men open doors to reveal the queen and prince, queen in her crown and royal glory - wow. Ceremont, ritual, pageantry. Queen speaks from throne (nat sound).
Quemoy Stalemate
Quemoy Stalemate. Under the harassment of an intermittent, off-again, on-again barrage by Communist guns, Quemoy goes stoically about its daily life, in which civilians are never far from their underground homes -- shelter from the rain of death that may come from the skies once more without any warning. News In Brief. Streets in town pretty empty except for chickens. Asian people emerge from underground tunnel (shelter?). Scenes of daily life for these Asian people, including children. Washing dishes.
Hula Hoops Flip Continent
Hula Hoops Flip Continent. The hottest thing since rock 'n roll, recalling the medieval St. Vitus' dance epidemic, the hula hoops conquer the continent, from bourgeois German businessmen to bohemian French ballerinas, chicks who are really hip to the hoops! Hula hoop users include men standing on rooftop and chimney (!); young children; housewife or homemaker; obese man in office; pretty young women. Funny; humor; sexy.
Browns Rip Cards.
Browns Rip Cards. In Chicago, a spectacular display of powerhouse precision by the pros as the rampaging Cleveland Browns, and the gamely fighting Chicago Cardinals, rip off a spectacular series of scoring plays. The Browns' massive Jimmy Brown stars, scoring 4 tds, as the Clevelanders win - 38-24. Football game highlights. Run from one end zone to the other - very long touchdown. Neat handoff while player is in process of being tackled.
Japan Debates Rearmament.
Japan Debates Rearmament. Japan's 'national defense force' parades through Tokyo on Armed Forces Day as debate rages over a statement attributed to Premier Kishi, by a U.S. newsman, that Japan's 'no-war' constitutional clause should be repealed. Military band marching. Neat abstract-looking shot of soldiers marching. Women in uniform march. Tanks with Rising Sun emblem on side.
Homage To The Pope.
Homage To The Pope. Members of the sacred college of cardinals make their adoration to Pope John XXIII, robed in crimson for the first time since the death of Pius XII. This is the third and final obeisance called for by canon law on the accession of the new pontiff. News In Brief. Pope on throne. One cardinal is helped up the stairs to the Pope. Sign of the cross.
Logging In The Clouds.
Logging In The Clouds. More than a mile above sea-level, loggers on Formosa begin work in huge forests of ancient cypress trees, many centuries old. Under unique conditions, nationalist China builds a new industry to help feed the island's 10 million. Asian men saw giant trees. Timber! Tree falls. Train pulling logs.
Fashion Parade.
Fashion Parade. On a river boat near Hamburg, Germany, against a scenic backdrop, a collection of fetching frauleins model furs for winter, with emphasis on mink, and on new softly flowing lines that belie the warmth of the luxurious new coats and jackets. Last shot shows older man (skipper of the boat?) surrounded by beautiful women. He hugs them.
LSU Tops Old Miss.
LSU Tops Old Miss. At Baton Rouge, LA, the Louisiana State Tigers, top-ranking nationally, battle a traditional foe, Mississippi in a game that's hard-fought every second. The Tigers win a big one- 14-0. Football game highlights. Quarterback runs in for touchdown. Crowd looks rather well-dressed.
'New' Irish Blast Navy.
'New' Irish Blast Navy. In Baltimore, Notre Dame reverses earlier form, as working from a new wing-t formation and clicking with powerhouse precision, the Irish maul a game sailors' eleven, 40-20 - Navy's worst licking in years. College football game highlights. Sports. Scoreboard ND 7, Navy 6. Long running TD after kickoff. Several touchdowns.
Elections: Democrats, G.O.P. Eye 1960
Elections: Democrats, G.O.P. Eye 1960 In the wake of sweeping Democratic victories throughout the nation, the greatest since the 1930s, both parties reappraise the presidential timber for 1960. In California, one of the nation's most powerful Republicans, Senator William Knowland, is returned to private life. In New York, the sole G.O.P. triumph is also the most spectacular personal triumph of the day- the victory of newcomer Nelson Rockefeller over incumbent governor Averill Harriman, by over a half million votes. Crowds waving. Politicians in various settings. Pat Brown (?). John F. Kennedy stands among crowd, talks to reporters, press. Also, JFK with Jackie Kennedy and Edward Kennedy (?) amid a crowd, smiling. Police officers among crowds. Man blows kisses and waves to crowd.
Anti-mine Rocket.
Anti-mine Rocket. The Marines demonstrate the newest, and one of the most effective anti-mine devices yet - a launcher from which a rocket carries a length of 'line charge' out ahead, to trigger all mines in the area. News In Brief. Big water explosion. Amphibious military vehicle drives up onto beach.