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Regulus II Tested.
Regulus II Tested. Off Point Magu, California, the U.S. Navy test-fires its new Regulus II guided missile weapons system, from the deck of a ship modified to duplicate that of the latest nuclear guided-missile submarine. Men operate equipment in control center (sign says Control Center). Caucasian man talking into headset. Launch.
The Schuman Plans Goes Into Effect
Dull, faded in imagery and contrast The Schumann Plan goes into effect, as the assembly of the European coal and steel community meets for the first time. At this historic occasion, work begins on a draft plan for a European Federation. CUS - Delegates of France, Italy, West Germany CUS - Delegates from other countries MLS - Inside a French governmental building where all the delegates take their places getting ready to work on a draft plan for the Federation of Europe
Full Military Honors For General Mathew Ridgeway
Dull, faded in imagery and contrast NATO Chief General Matthew Ridgeway visits our middle eastern ally, Turkey, with his wife. He inspects troops and armored units, discusses defense progress with military leaders. MCUS - General Mathew Ridgeway shaking hands with a Turkish high ranking official. MLS Mrs. Ridgeway coming out of a military plane. Turkish Generals lined up to shake the hand of General Mathew Ridgeway. MCUS Gen. Ridgeway riding in a jeep inspecting Turkey's army, two Turkish military men standing in the opening of a tank, holding the Turkish flag. MCUS Gen. Ridgeway inspecting Turkish tanks.
Air Force Eleven Beats Marine - Football
Dull, faded in imagery and contrast Quantico marines and air force 'Generals' meet on the gridiron in traditional clash. Former Michigan State star Al Darow leads the 'Generals' in an upset victory over favored Marines. Score, 14-6. Register Now So You Can Vote in November. - Public Service Spot. MLS - Air Force vs. Marines, face each other as the game begins MCUS - Air Force high brass MCUS - Al Darow has the ball and he passes MCUS - Marine high brass in the stands MLS - Al Darow could not find any of his receivers open so he ran the ball himself, gaining 54 yards MCUS - Fans in the stands, smiling and clapping MCUS - Al Darow runing the ball in for a touchdown
25 Years Ago Today
25 Years Ago Today. Then as now, people were turning out en masse for the big events. Among the crowd-pulling sports highlights of 1933, on the turf, Equipoise, winning the Hawthorn gold cup (horse racing), spectators with binoculars; the Boston Marathon with a newcomer scoring an upset victory over Clarence Demar, even then a veteran! Denny Shute and John Goodman, battled on the greens for the mythical 'world's championship of golfdom'; baseball's most valuable player was Carl Hubbell, who pitched the N.Y. Giants to the World Series; in the Rose Bowl, a Howard Jones-coached USC power-house with Aaron Rosenberg (?) mauled the Pitt Panthers 35-0. Football players run at camera, low angle. Louis Meyer roared to victory in the Indianapolis 500-mile auto racing classic, at a sizzling 104 mph. Dramatic car crash. Man waves checkered flag. And in the prize ring, heavyweight champ Primo Carnera mixed it up with Jo-Jo, king of Australia's fighting kangaroos. Boxing.
Big Three In Accord At Paris.
Big Three In Accord At Paris. Meeting in Paris, preliminary to the annual NATO sessions, the Big 3 foreign ministers confer with West Germany's Brentano taking part. They reach agreement on the basic issues raised by Soviet Russia's ultimatum on West Berlin. The free nations stand united. John Foster Dulles (?), other men walk up stairs past photographers. Interior, men sit at long tables.
Nobel Prize Winner.
Nobel Prize Winner. In Oslo, Norway, Father Pire, the Belgian priest who won the 1958 Nobel Peace Prize for his work aiding displaced persons, receives the $41,000 award. King (?) and Princess (?) exit car, King tips top hat. Award ceremony, audience. Photographers snap pictures of priest and presenter, flashbulbs go off.
Parakeet Circus.
Parakeet Circus. In Holland, a parakeet circus with almost as much action as a human 'big top', including high wire walkers and daredevil motorcyclists!! It's a real bird of a show. Trained birds also lie in miniature cribs or beds as if sleeping, then get up, startled, at sound (effect) of alarm clock ringing.
Polish Hoop-de-do
Polish Hoop-de-do. Polish teen-agers abandon the national polka and mazurkas, for mass hoop-twirling sessions set to American-style jazz. Teen or young woman, bare midriff, among those using hula hoops. Stunts using hoops on arms, legs. Humor, comedy as fat man tries. Audience reactions, laughter, smiles. Newsreel cameraman operating camera wiggling his hips.
Season's Greetings From Embassy Tots
Season's Greetings From Embassy Tots In the nation's capital, one of the most delightful traditions of the holiday season is observed as the youngsters of the Washington Diplomatic Corps assemble for a program of season's greetings to the nation. Cute. Little kids from different countries, some in national costume, speak into microphone to wish Merry Christmas and Happy New Year (nat sound). From Norway, "Free China," Iraq. Then a group of children on stage sing some of "Silent Night".
Giants Beat Browns
Giants Beat Browns In Yankee Stadium, the New York grid Giants meet the Cleveland Browns. A tie will clinch the division crown for the Browns. They lead 10-3 in the fourth period. A Giant touchdown isn't enough - it only ties the score. But as time runs out, Pat Summerall splits the uprights with a 49-yard field goal kick to win the game and assure the New Yorkers of a play-off berth. Professional football game. Frank Gifford (?). Spectators in crowd are bundled up.
'Thor' Firing Opens New Missle Center
'Thor' Firing Opens New Missile Center First films of the Air Force's new missile center, Vandenberg Air Force Base. Missile launch. Control room.
The Golden Gate Is A Low Bridge
The Golden Gate Is A Low Bridge Floating platform finds the Golden Gate is a low bridge. Tugboats surround what looks like four towers and move them along under the bridge.
New Ice Star.
New Ice Star. On the rink at Garmish, films of charming Marika Kilius, West German skating star being groomed for the Olympics and for international fame. Marika does a dance specially for the camera. Female figure skater training, a male coach or choreographer or trainer correcting her position. Spectators, some wearing ice skates, in bleachers. Figure skating (good clip for performance).
Atlas In Orbit
Atlas In Orbit Radios Ike's Message of Peace to World. Launched from Cape Canaveral, a giant Atlas ICBM soars aloft to bring U.S. scientists bountiful prestige. It is the largest satellite yet evolved - with its 8800 lb. bulk - and the first one ever self-guided into orbit. The amazing Atlas broadcasts a tape recording by the President, Dwight D. Eisenhower. A goodwill message to the world in the pioneering testing of an incredible new space communications system. Buildup to launch includes launch pad, men in control room, view of loudspeakers against cloudy sky, pushing of a button. Nighttime launch. Early satellite dish (?) or radio receiver (?). Sky with moving clouds. Top of Empire State Building. Home with antenna on roof. Family gathered, looking at something (probably radio). Ike sitting in an office, press around him. He seems to be listening. Radio.
Toro Terrorizes Terero
Toro Terrorizes Torero At a charity bullfight event in Madrid, el toro throws away the script in his appearance against Dominguin. He is one of Espana's great matadors and an unorthodox rough-house performance is given. Generalissimo and Mrs. Franco (?) among spectators. Bull turns on matador, butts him with his head. It takes many people to get the bull off of him. Then matador pushes against bull's forehead with one hand. Funny, blooper.
Giants Shut Out Browns: - 10-0
Giants Shut Out Browns: - 10-0 At Yankee Stadium, the N.Y. Giants play unbeatable professional football against the Cleveland Browns in the playoff for the eastern grid championship. As the line holds Cleveland powerless, Triplett, Frank Gifford and Conerly click in a razzle-dazzle double-reverse touchdown play, followed by Pat Summerall's field goal kick, for more than enough to win. Exterior Yankee Stadium. Fans bundled in winter clothing. Alex Webster (?).
Pope John Visits Prison.
Pope John Visits Prison. Tradition Totters As Pope Blesses Inmates. Pope John XXIII visits Rome's Regina Coeli Prison. It is an intensely emotional experience for the 1500 inmates as the pontiff prays in the prison courtyard and then goes among the prisoners with his characteristic warm humor and deep humility. It is one of the outstanding events on a calendar of grueling activities the Pope has maintained since his elevation to the papal throne. Convicts, some behind bars, applaud. Pope visits man in bed (hospital?), man kisses pope's hand. Overhead shot as Pope climbs into car (he's visible through sunroof).
News in Brief. De Gaulle Calls For Austerity.
News in Brief. De Gaulle Calls For Austerity. President-elect Charles de Gaulle pays a call on his superior and predecessor, President Rene Coty, shortly before announcing the devaluation of the Franc and a stringent austerity program. Woman and DeGaulle exit car, walk past many photographers (press, journalists). Handshake between De Gaulle and another man (Coty?).
Dublin Tigers.
Dublin Tigers. Four abandoned tiger cubs, raised by collie foster mothers, make their debut in the Dublin Zoo, and charm and captivate every Irish heart - despite the cubs' orange-and-black color scheme. Spectators. Cubs drink milk from baby bottles. Man holds cub, which is petted by children. Cute.
Sports Highlights Of 1958.
Sports Highlights Of 1958. Some of the top sports thrills in a year of excitement!
Nkrumah Meets Nehru.
Nkrumah Meets Nehru. Prime Minister Nkrumah of Ghana is greeted by Nehru as he arrives for a state visit to India. Airport. The African nationalist leader receives a cordial reception from Indian leaders and African students, some in traditional (?) clothing, some waving flags, some with drums. The Prime Minister of Ghana gets garlands or flowers (leis) piled around his neck till he can barely see. Indians and Africans lay a wreath.
Colts Top Giants 23-17 In Sudden Death
Colts Top Giants 23-17 In Sudden Death In Yankee Stadium, the National Football League championship turns into a classic contest as the Giants come from behind in the second half to lead 17-14. Then- with just 7 seconds left to play, the Colts' Johnny Unitas masterminds a sensational downfield drive that culminates in a score tying field goal- sending the game into overtime. The Colts rampage downfield, sparked by Unitas' brilliant effort. Spectators, including women fans, cheer (staged?). Fumble. Ticker tape (?) falling in stadium. More of crowd, one African American man seems to be waving to camera. Scoreboard (says Longines) with tie score, 17 to 17. People rush onto field at game's end.
Castro's Triumphant March In Cuba
Castro's Triumphant March In Cuba Havana cheers provisional President Urrutia, while rebel leader Fidel Castro completed his triumphant march across the island - jubilantly hailed in every town and hamlet. The bearded, cigar-smoking Castro has become a living legend in the role of hero. Enthusiastic throngs rush to see and viva the man who overthrew the Batista dictatorship. Street scenes, guerrillas with weapons. Men and women sitting on a tank wave to camera. Urrutia (?) speaking at microphones. Crowds applaud, cheer, wave as Castro travels by. Castro speaks and gestures.