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West Tops East In All-star Basketball
West Tops East In All-star Basketball In N.B.A. East-West All Star basketball at Detroit, Mich., the west is winner, sparked by Pettit and Elgin Baylor. Score: 124-108. Despite some brilliant play by Bob Cousy. Bill Russell (?). Highlights from basketball game. Tip-off. Lay-ups. A few nifty-looking plays, almost like tricks the team from Harlem would do. Fans react in the stands.
Roundtable Sets Record At Santa Anita
Roundtable Sets Record At Santa Anita Roundtable sets a new turf record in the mile and a quarter on grass at Santa Anita. Cantering home by 6 lengths while carrying an amazing 132 pounds! The top money winning horse increases its earnings as well. Willie Shoemaker (?). Horse racing. Horse with no. 2 on it wins. Crowd, spectators.
Deny Rocket Lag. Successful Launching Of Atlas Missile
Deny Rocket Lag. Successful Launching Of Atlas Missile. At Cape Canaveral, Florida, an Atlas ICBM makes a perfect take-off from its launching pad, lending credence to President Dwight D. Eisenhower's statement that the U.S.A. is not lagging in missile development. Scenes show assembly lines of successful Thor and Jupiter missiles exhibiting precision workmanship and skill. Exterior building, says "...Missile Plant, Chrysler Corporation." Seen are a large number of intermediate range rocket weapons now in production. Sign, "Closed Security Area." High-tech factory. Press reporters and photographers. Missile outside. Night launch.
News in Brief. Crowd Coaxing Carnival
News in Brief. Crowd Coaxing Carnival At Viareggio, Italy, the annual carnival is larger than ever this year. Gay. Gala. Gaudy! Scenes of boisterous merrymakers with exuberance plus are dominated by mammoth floats and figures from fable and fantasy that have become Viareggio's trademark. Parade with very elaborate floats with lots of moving parts and characters.
New York Welcomes Argentine President
New York Welcomes Argentine President An estimated crowd of 300,000 line lower Broadway as New York City warmly welcomes President Arturo Frondizi with the traditional ticker tape parade down Broadway to City Hall. Man waves from open convertible. Photographers scramble for pictures as two men shake hands (Frondizi and the NY Mayor?).
News in Brief: New York City, Rail Strike Hits Commuters.
News in Brief: New York City, Rail Strike Hits Commuters. A strike of Long Island railroad engineers halting travel on the railroad serving hundreds of thousands of commuters causes quick traffic snarls, as buses and highways are jammed. Shot of hands holding up newspaper with headline, "Strike Ties Up LIRR!" Empty Station at Union Hall Street. Empty railroad tracks. People waiting to get onto bus. Roads packed with bumper to bumper traffic (heavy traffic, congestion).
General Douglas MacArthur's Birthday
General Douglas MacArthur's Birthday General Douglas MacArthur, in mufti, observes his 79th birthday at his home in the Waldorf Towers, New York. He slices a five-star (huge) birthday cake to the strains of a military band from Washington. He is surrounded by friends and former members of his staff. Congratulations pour in, one from his friend and former assistant, President Dwight D. Eisenhower. Man in military uniform hands Mac a piece of paper.
March Of Dimes. Celebs in Fashion Parade for Charity.
March Of Dimes. Celebs in Fashion Parade for Charity. Celebrities from Jimmy Durante to Helen Hayes aid the National Foundation's fight on crippling diseases by parading half million dollars worth of the latest spring creations. It's America's no. 1 fashion show. The annual March of Dimes is its beneficiary. Runway, catwalk. Maggie MacNillis (?), Arlene Francis (?) in polka dot dress, Joseph Cotton (?), Claudette Colbert (?), Charles Boyer (?), Celeste Holme. Guests applaud. Durante with the poster children.
Monte Carlo
Monte Carlo The most scenic and the most hazardous automobile event on the calendar is the 2,000 mile Monte Carlo rally which tests the skill and cunning of 330 drivers. In this competition, which is climaxed by a drive over the Alps no less, the race is to determine the winner of pre-calculated speed. And the drivers are forbidden to exceed speed limits. Its an incredible adventure of endurance - testing man and machine to the maximum. Auto race. Winding mountains roads. Some POV shots from inside cars, some shots of individual driver at wheel. Day and night. Day view of Monte Carlo (?). Dunlop sign. Handshake.
Independence. First Sea Trials For Super-carrier
Independence. First Sea Trials For Super-carrier The U.S. Navy's newest aircraft carrier Independence starts her first sea trials down New York's East River. Tugboat workers, still on strike, helped the 'Independence' out of the Brooklyn Navy Yard and down the river. The carrier clears the Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridges by tilting its hinged mast. Huge ship. Some views of skyline in background.
BRITISH BATTLE WEATHER
BRITISH BATTLE WEATHER As Britain gropes its way through a classic 'pea-soup' fog, the worst in years, researchers speed up work on a new electronic weather forecasting reporting system. Traffic cop in fog. Man struggles to walk against wind. Rain scenes, man in raincoat. Interiors, early computer technology (?), control panel. Woman drawing weather-related map. Women fight wind and slide apparently on ice - ouch! Weather blooper of sorts.
SOVIET COMMUNIST CONGRESS
SOVIET COMMUNIST CONGRESS In a seven hour address, Red Premier Nikita Khrushchev boasts to the thousands of delegates in attendance that Russia has the ICBM on mass production basis. Exterior of city (Moscow?). Applause and ovation. Khrushchev speaks at podium, gestures, smiles a little -- doesn't look like such a bad guy in these pictures.
BAHNHOF BLASTED
BAHNHOF BLASTED Since 1871 a West Berlin landmark, the Bahnhof is dynamited to rubble. The classic facade of the war-scarred railroad station crumbles. Its the end of a great structure which had been inactive since 1950. Scenes of the structure in its glory, in ruins. Man in hard hat uses jackhammer (?). Man in hard hat pushes lever to detonate explosives. Explosion, demolition.
India's Republic Day
India's Republic Day With pride and pageantry, India celebrates Republic Day. In New Delhi, a V.I.P. guest-spectator, the Duke of Edinburgh (aka Prince Philip), watches the colorful parade. Later he visits India's great Bhakra Dam, a massive engineering achievement. The Duke talks with men including Prime Minister Nehru. Parade. Prince Philip puts on a hard hat. Scenes of dam, flowing water.
52nd Annual Millrose Games.
52nd Annual Millrose Games. At New York's Madison Square Garden, the Millrose meet brings multiple upsets. In the exciting track and field competition Paul Winder tops Olympic dash champion Bobby Morrow in the 60 yard event. Don (Tarzan) Bragg pole-vaults to a new indoor mark, 15-6 1/2, for a Garden record. And in another first, Boston University's 17-year-old freshman, sensational John Thomas, clears high jump bar at seven feet, setting world record for indoor mark. Athletes shown include Caucasian and African American men. Some slow-motion high jumps. Thomas (?) celebrates, receives handshakes and congratulations. The thrill of victory.
Air Disaster. New Prop-Jet Crashes in East River; 65 Die
Air Disaster. New Prop-Jet Crashes in East River; 65 Die Lockheed Electra Turbo-jet Crashes. The nation's newest, turbo-prop airliner, in service just less than a month, falls into East River with 72 aboard. The airplane, inbound from Chicago, missed its approach in foul weather, taking a life toll of 65 people killed. Lucky survivors tell of the harrowing experience. Among them a brave boy of 8. Night, firefighters and police officers (?) carry dead bodies. Exterior, institutional-looking building. Doctors and nurses tend to patients. Young boy in hospital bed, looks sad. Injured survivor (a hero) tells story to reporters (nat sound). Tragedy.
Fashion Parade
Fashion Parade. Fashion Fancies. Returning curves to their proper place is the latest edict from the fashion salons. Top Italian couturier's show their spring-summer collection in the Fitti palace of Florence. They echo the French preference for the return of normal lines. With emphasis on femininity. Models on runway show off hats, and dresses, some with giant bows in back. Audience looks on. Elegant, feminine.
Speed Skating Championships
Speed Skating Championships Lake Como, at St. Paul, is the setting for the national speed skating championships. For both male and female. Thrills, close to clover, are provided in every category. With topnotches Jeanne Omelenchuk and Kenny Bartholomew defending their titles against formidable contenders. First, children race. Some competitors fall; woman falls and buries her head, sliding in shame. Each winner smiles for the camera.
Titan Launched. 1st Test of Newest ICBM Is Successful.
Titan Launched. 1st Test of Newest ICBM Is Successful. Perfect Performance, Maiden Flight. At Cape Canaveral, the first test of the 'Titan', America's newest intercontinental ballistic missile, is a beauty. The 90-foot, 2-stage ICBM meets the test without a flaw. Launch pad preparations. Daytime launch.
Mayor Willy Brandt
Mayor Willy Brandt West Berlin's mayor arrives in Washington, D.C. He is in the United States for a month long visit. Mayor Brandt brings a message of courage from his harassed city. Brandt (?) deplanes (Eastern Air Lines is on the airplane), shakes hands. Reporters and photographers in group. Brandt speaks at microphones (nat sound).
News in Brief: Ike Backer Asks Honest Convention
News in Brief: Ike Backer Asks Honest Convention Senator James Duff of Pennsylvania, one of General Eisenhower's leading backers, airs the squabble in Texas over separate delegations and says the American people want a fair convention, not one rigged by corrupt methods. Senator Duff stares at the camera while the narrator gives intro, then holds up a political button and says, "This is a button I have just received from Texas. They want an honest convention. Every Republican wants an honest convention..." He speaks at first somewhat stiffly, then passionately.
Miss Universe: World Beauties Here for Coveted Crown.
Miss Universe: World Beauties Here for Coveted Crown. A world of beauty from many parts of the world converge on this country, selected to represent their countries in the coming Miss Universe contest at Long Beach, California. The pretty lassies from many lands will vie for the world beauty crown, and for chance to star in films. Each representative brings a gift from her country, Miss South Africa (who is white) steals the show by bringing a baby lion cub. CU lion cub. Contestants exit airplane, pose for cameras; some are dressed in national costume. The lassies arrive at the home of New York City's Mayor Impellitteri; they hand gifts to Mrs. Impellitteri, his wife. More shots of young women posing.
U.S. Sea Queen: "United States" Gets Gala Welcome in N.Y.
U.S. Sea Queen: "United States" Gets Gala Welcome in N.Y. The S.S. United States puts into New York, her home port, after the first shakedown cruise for America's newest, biggest, fastest, and most luxurious passenger liner. Vessels crowd the harbor to welcome the new Atlantic blue ribbon contender, in the biggest reception in the port's history. Sailor with back facing camera, stands on deck next to American flag waving to the S.S. United States in port. Various shots of ship coming in, greeted by fireboats spraying water. Mayor Impellitteri of New York greets ship's captain. Boats and skyline.
News in Brief: Shriners' Convention
News in Brief: Shriners' Convention Thirteen thousand nobles of the mystic shrine parade down the Orange Bowl's touchdown lane. Garish garb, grotesque floats, fun and hilarity birghten the evening for hundreds of thousands, kids and grown-ups alike. Men march in "Arab" garb. Clown feeds a small pig from a baby bottle. Unusual event.