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Tyler Drives U.S. Sled To World Championship
Tyler Drives U.S. Sled To World Championship At St. Moritz, Switzerland, the climax of the world's bobsled championship. It's Art Tyler's cool precision driving in a tricky and treacherous race that brings the U.S.A its first 4-man bobsled championship crown since 1953. Italy's sled was second. West Germany's entry came in third. Other team members are Gary Sheffield (?), Tom Butler (?), and a third man. Newsreel cameraman. Team hugging after race.
137,000 Belgian Miners Strike
137,000 Belgian Miners Strike A labor upheaval of major proportions besets Belgium as every one of the 137,000 of the nation's miners strike in sympathy with 6,000 thrown out of work when the government closed six unproductive mines. Unrest spreads rapidly, with strikers and sympathizers storming the streets in protest. Communications are cut. It takes heavy police detail to deal with the angry mobs. Barricades. Large crowds. Banners including skull and crossbones. The main visible conflict is when fire hoses are sprayed to disperse the protestors.
Return Of A Renaissance Master
Return Of A Renaissance Master Toronto, Ontario Long regarded as lost, a 5 x 13 ft. canvas by Tintoretto is delivered to a Toronto art gallery. The early 15th century work of art hung for centuries, unrecognized as a treasure in a country home in Ireland. Painting shows Christ washing his disciples' feet. Nicely-dressed people (some in tuxedos) come and look at the painting.
Kremlin Visit. Macmillan Talks With Khrushchev A Fizzle.
Kremlin Visit. Macmillan Talks With Khrushchev A Fizzle. "British Prime Minister Macmillan goes to Moscow hopeful of 'breaking the ice' on the East-West issues. After a ten hour stretch of talks and with no hint to Macmillan, Khrushchev erupts into a blistering anti-west surprise speech in which he turned down a western proposal for a 'foreign ministers' conference. Khrushchev wants a summit conference. President Dwight D. Eisenhower says the west won't give an inch on Berlin. The Cold War is reaching zero." Khrushchev shakes hands with men, photographers in background. Nikita, Macmillan (?), and other men sit at table and talk. No angry speeches are shown.
Cyprus Settlement Hailed
Cyprus Settlement Hailed Three years of bitter exile ends for Archbishop Makarios - leader of the Greek Cypriots. In London he is cheered as he prepares to return to the Mediterranean island where 508 Britons and Cypriots lost their lives in four years of civil strife. The island is to get its independence within a year as the result of an agreement signed by British, Turkish and Greek leaders along with Makarios who will likely be the first president of the Republic of Cyprus. The archbishop (?) makes his way through peaceful, quietly celebrating, somewhat adoring crowds.
Spring Silhouette, Sweet Success
Spring Silhouette, Sweet Success-New "New Look" Shown in Paris. Pierre Balmain's spring '59 collection brings the best fashion news in years. Most of the new styles flatter and define figures neatly with no distortion of bosom, waist or hips. Women model upscale outfits. Several shots of torsos to highlight their curves. Feminine.
Korean Front: Stars Entertain As B-29's Blast Reds
Korean Front: Stars Entertain As B-29's Blast Reds B-29 bombers hammer Pyongyang, the devastating conclusion to a 24-hour aerial assault that reduces all military targets to rubble. Great footage of bombers taking off, dropping bombs, and aerial footage. Meanwhile, on the front lines, a Hollywood troupe entertains G.I.'S, despite pouring rain. Nice shots of soldiers with cameras, smiling in audience. GIs clapping, etc., at least one African American (black) soldier in audience. Lucky soldier gets a kiss from Joy Windsor (?). Women military seated in audience. Man does slapstick performance / stunt show, doing backward somersaults in character.
Eva Peron Dies - Argentina Mourns Wife Of President
Dull, faded in imagery and contrast, DOS The nation mourns the death of its first lady, glamorous wife of President Peron. In Buenos Aires, hundreds of thousands of her followers gather before the ministry of Labor Building, where her body lies in state. Born in obscurity, the one-time radio actress rose to power with the nation's strong man. People lined up in the street and in the rain, cover their heads with newspapers. LS - Throngs of people in attendance for the funeral of Eva Peron OHS - People standing in line to view her body and bid her farewell MCUS - People coming out of the Labor Building where Eva Peron lies in state MLS - A portrait of Eva Peron MLS - Throngs of people standing in the rain
French Ocean Liner Flandre Arrives In NY Harbor
Dull, faded in imagery and contrast, DOS The French Liner Flandre arrives after an ill-starred maiden voyage marked by engine failure and other troubles. She's towed to her berth-the final indignity. Skipper shakes hand of John Coleman? MS - French ocean liner, the Flandre MS - The bow of the boat lined with passengers CUS - Ships crew lowering the anchor MS - The Flandre being pulled by a tug boat and two other tug boats at her side CUS - Passengers at ship's rail looking on MLS - The Flandre sailing with smoke coming out of her stack and the back drop of New York City
'Imitation Of Life'
'Imitation Of Life' At the Screen Directors' Guild Theatre, a gala preview of Universal International's new film version of 'Imitation of Life' brings author Fannie Hurst (?) in person as well as stars Lana Turner (?) -- looking glamorous, John Gavin (?), Dan O'Herlihy (?) and brilliant newcomer Susan Kohner (?) with John Gabriel (?) among the star-studded audience. Ext. building with klieg lights. Arrivals. Ross Hunter (?). Natalie Wood and Robert Wagner. Adoring fans clap.
Batter Up! It's Spring Training
Batter Up! It's Spring Training Pittsburgh Pirates - last year's wonder team - show added strength with the acquisition of Smoky Burgess, Don Hoak and pitcher Harvey Haddix. Sure-fire ingredients for a pennant winning team. Sign, "Welcome to Terry Park, Winter Home of Pittsburgh Pirates." Danny M (?), apparently their manager. Bob Friend (?). Bob Skinner (?). Variety of spring training activities.
Chicago White Sox
Chicago White Sox American League challengers of Yankee dominance. With hurling from Early Wynn, Billy Pierce and Dick Donovan, and Earl Torgeson, Al Smith, rookie Jim Collison expected to supply batting strength. White Sox players run onto field past low-angle camera. Al Lopez (?). Spring training warm-ups include pitching and batting.
Crash at Sea
Crash at Sea "Entering New York harbor - fresh from a $3,000,000 modernization job - the American export liner Constitution slices into a tanker, the Jalanta, five miles southeast of Ambrose lightship. Just 22 miles off Manhattan. There were no casualties. But plenty of damage due to fog." Aftermath pictures, showing the damage to both ships (at dock).
FREIGHTER CONQUERS FROZEN ST. LAWRENCE RIVER
FREIGHTER CONQUERS FROZEN ST. LAWRENCE RIVER Canada hails a pioneering maritime feat. The Danish freighter Helga Dan is the first ocean transport ever to challenge the frozen St. Lawrence and reach the port of Quebec City in mid-winter. Ships in icy water. Bow (?) of ship plowing through and breaking up the ice. Crew members perform various tasks including man using Morse Code key; man in uniform looking through binoculars. Ship at snowy dock.
8 Die When Snow-laden Roof Collapses
8 Die When Snow-laden Roof Collapses 7 Children, all under 12 years of age, and their instructor, lost their lives as the arena roof weakens and gives way during games. All were members of the 'pee-wee' league of Canada. Onlookers, cranes, equipment at the scene of the collapsed building. No dramatic action is shown.
Bon Bonnets For Easter
Bon Bonnets For Easter In the picturesque setting of an ancient monastery - under Miami sunshine, a preview of spring hat styles forecasts the Easter parade. Emphasis is on the gay, light and bright, flimsy and feminine. Flowers galore.....With no place for gimmicks or novelties. Just beautiful eye-fillers. And so - to the ladies, a hatty Easter. Models show off hat fashions. (Note: The models are on the grounds of what is called an ancient Spanish monastery; however, not much of the building is shown.)
World Championships - Figure Skating
World Championships - Figure Skating At Colorado Springs. Two American collegians, David Jenkins and Carol Heiss, repeat as singles champions in the world figure skating competition. David Jenkins glided away with his third straight men's title. Miss Carol Heiss, 19-year-old junior at New York University, breezed to her fourth straight women's title. The young Americans turned back challengers - 14 men from nine countries and 15 women from eight nations. Jenkins (?) skates wearing tuxedo. Audience applauds. Judges (?) jot notes. Heiss performs. Press photographers on the ice snap pictures of three women on platforms for first, second, third.
Yankees' Spring Training
Yankees' Spring Training Practice time at St. Petersburg, where the New York Yankees have their sights set on another pennant winning season. There's plenty of reason for confidence - with the Mantle mounting to top form. Yankees players run onto field; Casey Stengel (?) talks to them. Whitey Ford (?), Yogi Berra (?), Hank Bower (? SP?), and other players train.
Successful Pioneer IV
Successful Pioneer IV "The first made-in-America planet, Pioneer IV clicks with perfect precision. It passed the moon and moved toward its permanent orbit around the sun. The 13.4-pound package of instruments passed within 37,000 miles of the lunar surface - forty-one hours after launching from Cape Canaveral, Florida." Sign, "Army Ballistic Missile Agency." Launch pad. People, some wearing hard hats, make preparations for launch. Nighttime launch of the Juneau (?), which is carrying the Pioneer IV. Animated sequence shows the rocket in space progressing through other phases, and the payload proceeding on its way and past the moon.
GROWING CONCERN OVER BERLIN DEADLINE SET BY REDS
GROWING CONCERN OVER BERLIN DEADLINE SET BY REDS Concern increases throughout the world as the U.S.S.R.'s zero hour on free West Berlin nears. At Leipzig, Germany, it's a cool and indifferent crowd that listens to Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev as he starts a 4-day visit to East Germany. He declares the U.S.S.R. will stop at nothing to gain their objective. But Khrushchev is a man of vacillating words. In Washington, D.C., President Dwight D. Eisenhower reiterates the West's intentions of defending the freedom of West Germany. The President rules out general mobilization and cautions against hysteria over Russian tactics. Crowd waves flags and applauds. Khrushchev claps, gestures, talks at microphones. Crowd releases helium balloons into the air. Eisenhower speaks to reporters at press conference (nat sound).
Dodgers -- Spring Training
Dodgers -- Spring Training At Vero Beach, Florida, the spotlight is on the re-appearance of Roy Campanella. Still confined to wheelchair but wearing the uniform of coach consultant. Roy boy aims to help the Los Angeles team to better than seventh position this year. Dodgers do jumping jacks. Roy (?) talks with Walt Alston (?). Many individual players are featured in their exercises and training.
At Bradenton, Florida, Braves Spring Training
At Bradenton, Florida, Braves Spring Training Manager Fred Haney puts the National League champs, the Milwaukee Braves, through their paces. The Braves' stars are looking forward to another World Series and a chance to settle with the New York Yankees. Absence of 2nd baseman Red Schoendienst is a heavy hindrance to realizing the goal. Bob Rush (?), Johnny Logan (?), Hank Aaron (?) and others are shown.
Golden Gloves Eastern Champion
Golden Gloves Eastern Champion In the 135-pound match of the mid-eastern Golden Gloves championships, at Madison Square Garden - its Vince Shomo, a New Yorker, who scores a TKO over North Carolina's Darrell Powell. It's a scorching, buzz-saw attack. With the Shomo star on the ascent! Boxing match in front of large crowd. 2 photographers lean on the edge of the ring, waiting for good shot.
Bowl Games - Rose Bowl
Clinch marks, over exposed, dull in imagery and contrast Vice-President elect Nixon is grand marshal of the tournament of roses parade, preceding the annual grid classic. Over 100,000 see Southern California topple Wisconsin, 7-0, for the first defeat of a big ten team by the west since the current series began. MCUS - Nixon and his wife, Pat riding in a convertable CULS - Floats, the American Flag in flowers, the queen, girl sitting on top of the world, viking ship MCUS - Football players running on to the field MCUS - Cheerleaders MCUS - The backs of the other football players running on to the field LOHS - Sports crowd MLS - Football players in action