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Orange Bowl
Orange Bowl A sell-out throng sees one of the most sensational scoring shows in bowl history as Alabama runs rampant against Syracuse. The New York Orangemen score once before the roof falls in. Final score-61-6. MLS - Show before the game MLS - Sports crowd MLOHS - Players in action
Indo-China: French Drive Reds From 50 Villager
Clinch marks, out of focus, flickering, dull in contrast and imagery Latest film from the fighting front in Indo-China, where the bitter struggle between the French and communist Viet Nan forces enters its 7th year. In a daring amphibious operation, the French land an attacking force behind the red lines. MLS - Military troops crossing a river MCUS - French military troops landing on the beach and marching with riffles on their shoulders MCUS - French soldier carrying a puppy in his arms Ground Up Shot - French military running across bridge with riffles on their shoulders and by their sides MCUS - A battle taking place with cannons MCUS - Wounded man on stretcher, leg amputated CUS - Interrogation of captured POWs CUS - Hands holding a letter COHS - Refugees CUS - Two children eating an apple
Mass Launching Of Homemade Missiles
Mass Launching Of Homemade Missiles At Camp A. P. Hill, Virginia, over 100 teenage rocketeers take over the firing range for a mass launching of their home-made missiles. It's all done with the nod of approval from the U.S. Army. And is a historic day for the youthful scientist and the nation's future space conquerors. Boys prepare their rockets, sometimes wearing masks for protection. Tech geeks. (Nerds.) Boy, wearing eyeglasses, sits behind barricade of sandbags, talking into telephone (his lips read "2, 1, fire!"). Various rockets launch.
FOREIGN PRESS AWARDS
FOREIGN PRESS AWARDS (Golden Globes) Movie stars at glamorous awards banquet. Among them: Cary Grant, Rock Hudson, Edward G. Robinson, Tony Curtis, Janet Leigh, John Gavin, Susan Kohner and Linda Cristal. Eddie Albert (?) presents award. Jane Powell (?) next to John Gavin, holding his award. Louella Parsons presents award to Rock Hudson (?). Flashbulbs pop from time to time.
Red Trawlers Searched
Red Trawlers Searched Another incident involving Red trawlers. This time in the Philippines. A fleet of 5 Russian fishing boats - suspected of doing their fishing in the waters of espionage. Security officers go aboard and search the vessel. Just to make sure the fishing is good. Boats with various people on board.
5,000 Mile Flight By Amateur Aviator
5,000 Mile Flight By Amateur Aviator Max Conrad, with status of amateur airman, completes his 50th flight across the Atlantic Ocean. He makes it in a light, single-engine airplane - non-stop, from Chicago to Rome. People run toward taxiing plane. Man crawls out, gets a lei of sorts (no flowers on it) placed around his neck. Press photographers, small crowd. Young woman kisses the man on the cheek.
Delany Does It Again
Delany Does It Again Ron Delany proves again he's king of the indoor mile. In a performance to remember against Hungary's Harrier Istvan (Rozy) Roszavolgyi in the Knights of Columbus games. It was the race of Delany's life and his record of 37 straight indoor races (31 miles) was never in such peril. For Delany didn't catch the splendid sprinter Rozy until the last ten yards which required the fullest stretch of effort. Says Roszavolgi of the man who defeated him: it was all done with muscle, style, and system. Running race. Crowd of men gather round and congratulate the winner.
Santa Anita Derby
Santa Anita Derby C. V. Whitney's unbeaten filly, Silver Spoon - with jockey Ray York in the irons - wins the $147,300 Santa Anita derby. Ryola Orbit was second. Fightin' Indian third. Silver Spoon looks like a sure-thing for the Kentucky Derby. Horse race. One spectator in the crowd jumps up and down, presumably urging on a horse.
President Eisenhower On Berlin. Rules Out Limited Troop War If Conflict Arises.
President Eisenhower On Berlin. Rules Out Limited Troop War If Conflict Arises. At his White House press conference, the President answers critics of his defense policies. His replies to questions are more than somewhat forceful and animated. Punctuated with anger. Once again he asks for steadiness of nerves and avoidance of hysteria. Ike speaks with reporters (nat sound), who take notes. Photographer aims his camera.
Berne - Switzerland
Chiang Kai Shek Greets King Hussein
Chiang Kai Shek Greets King Hussein The King of Jordan, en route to the United States, stops off at Formosa - where he is enthusiastically received for an 8-day visit. King Hussein (?), in uniform, deplanes, salutes and shakes hands with Chiang Kai Shek (?), also in uniform. Crowds along side of road wave, seem excited. Black car with motorcycle escort drives past crowds.
'Spartacus' Star Honored
'Spartacus' Star Honored Work stops briefly on the set of Universal-International's multimillion dollar epic 'Spartacus' as star Kirk Douglas presents co-star Tony Curtis with the top award of Germany's leading screen magazine. Other famous members of the cast, including Charles Laughton, Peter Ustinov and Jean Simmons, watch approvingly. Brief shot of motion picture production apparently in progress. Kirk and Tony both speak (nat sound) in an award presentation staged for the camera. The trophy looks like a deer.
25 Years Ago Today
25 Years Ago Today More than 20,000 Americans - all creeds - assemble in Madison Square Garden, N.Y., to denounce the first anniversary of Adolf Hitler's rise to power. It's a bitter demonstration against Nazi tyranny. Large rally. People at podium -- one is Fiorello LaGuardia (?). Crowd applauding. Northern Italy suffers the terrors of four successive avalanches which brought appalling destruction in lives and property. Aftermath only - no avalanches shown. Men shovel lots of snow off of roofs. On the sunnier side of the scene: the world's billiard champions - with Welker Cochrane and Johnny Layton - masters of strategy and precision. They show us what is meant by the word champion. Two men make fancy shots. (This is a kind of table apparently with no pockets.) Spring training: the world champion New York Yankees. With diamond immortals 'iron man' Lou Gehrig, the Sultan of Swat, Babe Ruth himself and Manager Joe McCarthy. Members of press look on as the baseball team trains. Nonsense - the big business with small profits- the six-day bike races. Grueling grinding. With grotesque Runyonesque characters cheering from the sidelines. Indoor men's bicycle race. Competitor getting a shave, another eating a meal. Some falls and wipeouts and crashes.
Hawaii Is Voted Into Union
Hawaii Is Voted Into Union The territory of Hawaii is voted into the union as the fiftieth state, after some of the swiftest action by the U.S. Congress in years. Only the mechanics of admitting the state (some 2,000 miles from continental United States) remain. A two day celebration goes into high gear in Honolulu. Huge bonfires, aerial and offshore military pyrotechnics, and of course hula dancing in the streets. Gestures of gratitude over the prospective ending of territorial status for the islands of Hawaii. Hail! Hawaii, U.S.A. Hawaiian scouts (? - boys saluting). Children receive flags apparently designed for the occasion. Women delight the cameraman with hula dancing.
Three New Cardinals
Three New Cardinals Pope John XXIII bestows red hat upon three Cardinals whom he appointed last December but who were unable to attend at that time. The three new Princes of the Church are: Cardinal Fietta, Italy; Fernando Cardinal Cento, Portugal; and Jose Maria Cardinal Bueno y Monreal, Spain. 3 Cardinals kneeling, bent over hiding their faces as if in prayer. Roman Catholic ceremony.
9 Dead, 32 Injured When Navy Jet Explodes
Dull, faded in imagery and contrast Disaster strikes at the Aircraft Carrier Boxer. A sea of flame envelops the vessel when a landing jet fighter explodes. Before the crew can bring it under control, the flames force 65 sailors to jump over the side. Destroys 19 planes, injures 32, and kills 9. But major disaster is averted, and the boxer reaches port on her own power. MCUS - Sailors shown using axes to break up deck MCUS - Crew members have fire hoses trying to keep ammunitions cooled down to avoid an explodions MCUS - Chain of crewmen remove bombs, and artillery. MCUS - Destroyed planes are thrown overboard. Injured (dead?) man removed from area. LS aircraft carrier with planes lining deck.
National Water Ski Tournament
Dull, faded in imagery and contrast Thrills, chills, and spills at the tenth national water ski tournament. Dare-devil maneuvers see the skiers out of the water as much as in it. Aqua-lovelies and flying outboards add to the excitement. Group of women water-ski in formation, two men water-ski barefoot. Water-skiers, ramp. Even a boatman gets in the action, taking his speedboat for quite a ride. Wipeouts, falls, stunts, etc. CUS - Lovely ladies 9 or 10 in a row being towed by a boat as they water-ski MLS - Two guys skiing bare foot MLS - Up and over the ski ramp, turning in mid-air MLS - A little speed boat takes on the ramp, up and over MLS - Young guy takes on the ramp with his skies on and in mid-air decides to make it a dive
Flash Floods Devastate England's Coastal Resorts
Dull, faded in imagery and contrast Flash floods devastate coastal resorts. Villages destroyed, 7 missing, and 24 dead, after nature's torrential fury strikes. OHLS - The resort area where the once peaceful West Lynn River overflowed its banks causing erosion and taking homes off their foundations CUS - The damage caused by the West Lynn River taking off the fronts of houses exposing what's left of the bedrooms MLS - Some of the village people walking in disbelief seeing what can be salvaged MCUS - More damaged homes MCUS - A car that was pushed around by the waters ending up in a tangled mess LS - More homes and business that were damaged by the raging river MLS - The damage and mess left behind on one of the streets
The Skyblazers Team Of 4 Aerobatic Jet Aces
Dull, faded in imagery and contrast The Skyblazers, team of 4 aerobatic jet aces return from Germany, demonstrate their daredevil art at 500 mph. Diamond formation ? Four pilots stand together for group photo. Various fly-cover s. Cute shot of 3 soldiers, one is an African American G.I. - all turn heads from right to left as planes fly over. CLS - Jet, and throngs of people to admire this amazing flying machine MCUS - Four pilots who man the jets in the Skyblazers MLD - Four jets taking off from the tarmac POV Ground to sky - The four jets doing precession flying MLS - Through the clouds you see the moon as the Skyblazers are about to fly past it MLS - Three guys who belong to the ground crew are enjoying the show as they watch the jet fighter pilots fly by CUS - Three military men sitting and watching and as the jets fly by.....their heads turn in unison
Marine Major William Barber Receives Medal
Dull, faded in imagery and contrast Marine Major William Barber receives the Medal of Honor for extraordinary heroism in Korean fighting. His 3 year old son momentarily steals the spotlight when ceremonies begin. Truman pins medal on Barber and congratulates him, shakes his hand. Barbers family including daughter and son stand by President Truman. CUS - Major William Barber standing by President Truman with his hand on his son's head CUS - President Truman awarding Major William Barber the Medal of Honor MCUS - Camera panning the children of Maj Barber
John Foster Dulles Leaves Hospital
John Foster Dulles Leaves Hospital Secretary of State John Foster Dulles leaves Walter Reed Hospital for another brief and leisurely drive thru Rock Creek Park. He stops at his home for a visit with his pet poodle, Pepin. Pepin has a slight cold, said Mr. Dulles. Exteriors, Walter Reed General Hospital. Car pulls up and Dulles (?) exits. A few members of the press are on hand, including one man operating a newsreel (?) camera and one with a microphone.
Vertical Veronique
Vertical Veronique Trim, slim Veronique, a French research rocket, soars 112 miles upward from the Sahara. It's one in a series of launchings to study the upper atmosphere. An enlightening glimpse of a member of France's successful rocket program. Men make preparations for the launch, adjust equipment, etc. The rocket takes off.
Six-wheel 'Runabout'
Six-wheel 'Runabout' A new Swiss truck is demonstrated in Germany. A double-jointed chassis affair with a six wheel drive. It can climb a barrier higher than its front wheels. And can conquer just about any terrain it encounters. The unusual vehicle is shown traveling over rough terrain (climbs over what looks like a chunk of concrete), water, and snow.
Canada Downs U.S.S.R. In Hockey
Canada Downs U.S.S.R. In Hockey At Prague, Czechoslovakia, Canada's Belleville McFarlands win the world amateur ice hockey championship. Canada scored 21 goals and allowed seven in its five games. One of Canada's goal getters was Pete Conacher, one of several former professionals who augmented the Belleville team. It was Canada's 18th world title in 27 competitions and the second in a row. Hockey highlights. Male spectators watch, cheer. Winning team's players celebrate, congratulate one another.