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Spacemen's Ordeal.
Spacemen's Ordeal. At Wright Air Development Center, Ohio, tests of new space suits put volunteers through an ordeal of acceleration, vibration and temperature tests - possibly worse than space flight itself! Some of these experiments look like mild torture devices. Scientists operate equipment. Men in early space suits.
'Mynah Nuisance'.
'Mynah Nuisance'. In England, an interview with a talented but noisy mynah bird that cost its owner nearly $150.00 For 'maintaining a nuisance'. In an aviary with 21 other feathered friends, Mr. Mynah gives 'em all the bird. Bird whistles. Ext. house. Funny sign: Please Refrain From Calling The Bird. The bird, coaxed, makes many different sounds (sometimes mimicking human sounds). One sounds like a catcall.
Coronation Of Pope John XXIII.
Coronation Of Pope John XXIII. In ceremonies of ancient and medieval splendor - the like of which has rarely been seen in modern times, the triple-tiered crown of the Roman Catholic Church is conferred on Pope John XXIII - before a throng of over a quarter of a million, outside the great basilica of St. Peter's. Vast huge crowd. Clergy. Nuns. Pope on balcony. Church bells ring (picture and audio).
Wartime Heroes: Churchill, De Gaulle, Meet
Wartime Heroes: Churchill, De Gaulle, Meet In Paris, Sir Winston Churchill and General Charles Degaulle meet for the first time in 14 years, as Degaulle confers France's most exclusive honor, the order of the liberation, on Sir Winston. A stirring reunion between two great leaders and allies whose differences were many and bitter, but are now mellowed by the passage of the years. The two leaders shake hands. Churchill inspects troops. De Gaulle pins something on Churchill, the two men kiss cheeks. Guards in shiny helmets with swords. The leaders' wives (? - Mrs. Churchill and Mme. DeGaulle ?).
Near-catastrophe At Idlewild.
Near-catastrophe At Idlewild. A merciful coincidence of timing averts fiery catastrophe as a cargo plane runs wild just before take-off at Idlewild Airport, careening across the busy field towards the bustling terminal building, to be stopped only 20 feet short by hitting a passenger liner, only a few short minutes before it was due to begin loading! Firefighters amid wreckage of airplane (or two), spraying what is probably foam. The white stuff is all over the place, even on some of the firemen.
U.S.S.R. Marks Anniversary.
U.S.S.R. Marks Anniversary. In Moscow, the Soviet celebrates its 41st anniversary, the anniversary of the 1918 revolution that put the Bolsheviks in power, with a parade that is surprisingly 'low-key' - staged with notable lack of emphasis on military might, and markedly underplaying the usual red propaganda themes. Parade in Red Square, marching. Rather large balloons are released. Spectators, including one man with still camera.
Army In Hair-breadth Win Over Rice
Army In Hair-breadth Win Over Rice Favored Army meets Rice at Houston, and playing in 77 degree heat, the Cadets almost wilt completely, but with the score tied 7-7, they stop a Rice drive on their own 9, and rally with an aerial attack culminating in Joe Caldwell's 64-yard scoring pass to Pete Dawkins. Bill Carpenter (?). Bob Anderson (?). College football. Nice touchdown reception under tight coverage. Blocked field goal attempt.
Twenty-five Years Ago
Twenty-five Years Ago Twenty-five years ago today! U.S. rocket experimenters launch the world's first liquid fuel missile. Its fuel tank explodes on overheating, but they're not discouraged. (This portion looks like ordinary men, amateurs, conducting a private science experiment.) Wiley Post flies around the world solo in 8 days, to receive New York's traditional hero's parade with tons of confetti and miles of ticker tape. Another birdman hero of the day, Colonel Roscoe Turner, blazing coast to coast in 10 hours and 5 minutes! Speed kings whose greatness survives - Sir Malcolm Campbell driving his Bluebird racing car to a new record on the sands at Daytona Beach - Gar Wood piloting his mighty 5,000 hp. Miss America X to his 8th successful defense of speedboating's coveted Harmsworth trophy. Pilot climbs out of plane, night, with crowd around. Man being honored in ticker tape parade wears eye patch. Smiling pilot with gear including goggles (up on his forehead) and the hat with ear flaps. Speeding car on beach, speeding boat in water.
New Red Threat To Berlin.
New Red Threat To Berlin. Khrushchev's [Krushchev, Khruschev, Kruschev] demand that the Western powers get out of Free Berlin, uniting it with East Berlin under Red rule, revive memories of the 1947 Berlin blockade. As the western powers affirm their readiness to keep West Berlin free, scenes show the free section of the city as a cultural and economic oasis in dramatic contrast to the run-down, bedraggled Red half of Berlin. Traffic, pedestrians, traffic cop (?), woman pedestrian in fur coat. Comparatively wealthy West Berlin, comparatively poor East Berlin. Damaged buildings. Street sign: Unter den Linden.
Hussein Escapes Nasser's Jets.
Hussein Escapes Nasser's Jets. On a flight to a European vacation, King Hussein's personal airplane is attacked by six Soviet-built Migs of the Syrian Air Force, but he escapes back to Jordan and to safety. A melodramatic episode that shatters the apparent truce between Hussein and Nasser. Motorcade with lots of motorcycles in front of black car. Man (King Hussein?) exits car, shakes hands with men in military uniform. Hussein (?) smiling from front window/ windshield of small airplane.
Priest Wins Nobel Peace Prize.
Priest Wins Nobel Peace Prize. In Belgium, the Reverend Georges Pire, a Dominican priest, continues the work of rehabilitation of refugees and displaced persons as a flood of congratulations pours in on the occasion of his winning the Nobel Peace Prize -- over $41,000 that will go toward continuing his cherished cause. Clergyman in office setting at desk, looking through pieces of paper (probably notes of congratulations).
Fashion Parade.
Fashion Parade. A fashion outing up in Central Park - presenting new coats, with emphasis on fabrics, woolens to be exact - a profusion of plaids, with bulky mohairs, boucles, tweeds, and a myriad of stunning new American weaves to attract the eye and to beautify the wearer. Women models. Plaids. These women wear gloves.
Ski Season Starts.
Ski Season Starts. German ski-birds are jumping for joy with the first snow of the season settled on the slopes. Muscles may be a little stiff- but it doesn't show as they 'schuss-boom' happily by. Sports. Skiing. Ski jumping (not too high, looks fun). Pretty scenery for the skiers.
Jersey Joe Walcott Works Out To Maintain Heavy Weight Title - Marciano, Train
Dull, faded in imagery and contrast Heavyweight Champion Jersey Joe Wolcott and champion Rocky Marciano flex their muscles, in preparation for upcoming title bout. CUS- Joe Wolcott chopping wood, then seen walking with toddler. CUS- Joe ties boxing gloves onto the child as they sit on the porch. CUS- Joe smiles at camera. MCUS -Rocky Marciano jogs in front yard. CUS- Rocky carries pails of water to house. CUS-A shirtless Rocky Marciano pretends boxes in front of newsreel cameras. Great footage of Rocky punching fists towards camera.
Women's Amateur Golf
Dull, faded in imagery and contrast Mrs. Jacqueline Pung of Honolulu wins the women's amateur golf tournament in Portland. She's the first Hawaiian ever to win the title. Spectators, crowds. CUS - Jacqueline Pung tees off CUS - Shirley McFedders tees off MLS - Golf Fans following the lady golfers CUS - On the 36th green Jacqueline Pung wins, she sinks her ball as her caddy holds the golfing flag CUHS - Jacqueline smiling MCUS - Golf fans give Jacqueline Pung a big hand of applause, she gets so touched and emotional she crys
Adlai And Ike: Candidates Make Bid For Farmers Vote
Dull, faded in imagery and contrast Eisenhower and Stevenson address the same audience, only a few hours apart, at the national plowing contest. The Presidential aspirants are vying for the vitally important farm vote, going directly to the grass roots to do it. Long Shot - Crowd massed together. CUS General Eisenhower shaking hands with a woman CUS Kids, boys wearing WWII General Army Helmets, and their all smiling CUS General Eisenhower sitting at the table of Mr. and Mrs. Snow owners of the farm MLS Throngs of people come out to the farm to see Eisenhower CUS Tractors pulling open air trailors with people sitting on them MCU Tractor tilling up the soil CUS - Farmers CUS General Eisenhower standing on a tractor with a farmer MLS Thousands of farmers standing in the open field A short time later Governer Stevenson arrives on a open air trailor being pulled by a tractor. MCUS Governer Stevenson shaking hands with the farmers CUS Governer Stevenson posing for pictures with the Snow's on their front poarch CUS Farmers gathered on the Snow's farm to see Stevenson one lady has a hat with a lot of flowers on it MCUS Stevenson sitting at the Snow's dinner table. All are smiling Long Shot Thousands of farmers gather on the Snow's land
France Is Shaken Internally By Oil Refinery Explosion
Dull, faded in imagery and contrast 6 Die, 23 are seriously wounded, as an oil refinery explodes. 15 Are still missing after the devastating blast. Disaster. MLS - Nighttime shot of fire MLS - Nighttime, you can see fire hoses sculling out water and firemen trying to contain the fiery infernal CUS - A clock showing the time the heat from the fire hit it making that time stand still MLS - The twisted steel frame of the building the rest of it was gutted by the fire MLS - Firemen standing inside the the steel frame of the building, still smoking from the fire
President Truman Addresses The President's Committee For Employment
Dull, faded in imagery and contrast President Truman addresses committee for the aid of handicapped, urges greater job opportunities, and honors a leader in the program. MCUS - President Truman standing at the podium CUS - Men and women MCUS - President Truman is presented with a hand tooled desk set, he shakes the hands of the men that presented him that gift in behalf of a handicapped craftsman CU of desk set with Presidents initials MCUS - A man in a wheel chair holding his little girl, Betty CUS - President Truman presenting an award to Mills S. Josephson, president of the Paraplegic Manufacturing Company of Chicago, all of whose employees are disabled
$100,000 International.
$100,000 International. At Laurel, Maryland, the $100,000 international, with entrants from seven nations, including the U.S.S.R. The race is between front runner Tudor Era of the U.S., and Australia's Sailor's Guide. Tudor Era crosses the wire first, but is set down (disqualified) for bumping Sailor's Guide and the Aussie entry takes the rich purse. Horse racing. Race track. Russian ambassador (?) dining, in silhouette against windows. Race in progress. Very excited spectators. Scoreboard.
Campbell Sets New Mark.
Campbell Sets New Mark. Donald Campbell, streaks to still another speed mark in his jet-hydroplane, Bluebird. A spectacular feat by a king of speed. Record-setting. Very fast boat. Men with piece of equipment that looks like a cash register, but it's outside and pertains to this event so it's not. Two men smiling, arms around each other, mugging.
Chiang Visits Seventh Fleet.
Chiang Visits Seventh Fleet. With the Quemoy crisis cooling off, Generalissimo Chiang Kai Shek visits the mighty U. S. seventh fleet to observe maneuvers - - an impressive demonstration of naval and air power that is a morale-booster for our allies. And- a grim warning to foes! Helicopter lands on deck of ship; Chiang (?) gets off, shakes hands, inspects men. Planes take off from deck.
Berlin Answers Red Threat.
Berlin Answers Red Threat. West Berlin responds to the newest Communist threat by stockpiling food and staple supplies. Mindful of the blockade of 10 years ago. Meanwhile, 4,000 persons demonstrate in protest to a pro-communist rally. Heavy equipment moving stuff. Men standing in and shoveling grain (?). Truck pulls out. Sign says No Pictures Will Be Taken on the Autobahn, and then pan to truck traveling on the road (funny and ironic if that road IS the Autobahn). Police with helmets (gently) restrain crowd.
Queen Launches Largest Tanker.
Queen Launches Largest Tanker. In Quincy, Mass., Queen Frederika of Greece launches the largest tanker ever built in the U.S.: the 'Princess Sophie', named for her daughter who is also present at the launching. Crowds, including U.S. and Greek (?) flags, signs welcoming the queen. Queen and her two children (?), photographer in bkgd. Christening.
Fashion Parade Reviewed By Princess
Fashion Parade Reviewed By Princess At Blenheim Castle, ancestral home of Sir Winston Churchill, fashionwise Princess Margaret sees a showing of the latest line by Yves St. Laurent, head of the house of Dior. Nice est. shot of castle with tree branches framing. Yves (apparently) is there in person. One model curtsies to the princess.