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Hopes For Truce High But Fighting Goes On
Same as catalog # 514851 Dull in contrast and imagery New concessions by the reds raise hopes for truce, but UN. Troops are assailed by the heaviest enemy attack in recent months. The mounting casualty roster is a grim back-drop to talk of armistice. Battle scenes. Dead on the ground. Injured men are treated. Helicopters lift the wounded to medical care. UN troops march. Men on tanks.
In New York The USS American Inventor Takes Food To East
Same as catalog # 514853 The first shipment of $15 million worth of food promised by President Eisenhower to starving East Germany sails, despite the Red Satellite's official refusal. MCUS - The USS American Inventor docked at port. MCUS - A crain lifting food supplies up on to the ship, a man sitting in a fork lifts waits. CUS - A sign reading ; First food relief shipment to East Germany by MSA. United States lines. SS American Inventor. MCU/LL - A bardge loaded with food and a ships craine is taking it and loading on to the USS Inventor. MLS - The USS Inventor leaving port.
Thousands of esat berliner's flock into the free west zone to buy fruit and milk
Same as catalog # 514855 Thousands of esat berliner's flock into the free west zone to buy fruit and milk, offered at special low prices, graphic testimony to the people's need. MLS - A crowd in East Berlin waiting for supplies. MCUS - East Germans standing in line to buy food. MCUS - Man holding a cup of milk and a little boy is drinking out of it.
Massachusetts Cape Cod And Two Dutch Princesses
Same as catalog # 514858 Holland's Royal Princesses vacation in the US. Close-ups of Princesses Beatrix and Irene on the tennis court with American friends. Establishing shot - Town of Cape Cod by the ocean. MCU/LL - The Dutch Princess with their American friends dressed in their tennis outfits. MCUS - Princess Beatrix, left and Princess Irene third from left. MCUS - The two Princesses with their host Mrs Stever, on the tennis court playing tennis. CUS - Princess Irene serving . CUS - Princess Beatrix and Princess Irene having an enjoyable afternoon.
California Boy Scout Jamboree
Same as catalog # 514860 Over 45,000 scouts, from all over America and around the world gather for the 3rd National Jamboree. Among the greeters, the movies' famed talking mule, Francis, welcoming the boy scouts to a never-to-be-forgotten seven days. Establishing shot - 25,000 boy scouts from across the nation and abroad are represented at this jamboree. CU/HS - Of smiling boy scouts. MCUS - Chill Wills walking with Francis The Talking Donkey, boy scouts are having the time of their lifes with this movie mule. MLS?LL - Boy scout tents
Native Dancer: Vanderbilt colt Caps Rich Arlington Classic
Same as catalog # 514861 Another triumph for Native Dancer. The big grey Vanderbilt colt romps home well ahead of the field in the turf classic for a spectacular finish. MLS - Horses coming out of a tunnel at the race track. MLS - No. 4, Native Dancer. MLS.- Horses coming from around the bend. MLS - No. 4, Native Dancer running all alone at the head of the pack. MLS - Native Dancer crossing the finish line.
Miss Universe Christine Martel Of France Wins Crown
Same as catalog # 514863 At Universal City, contestants from around the globe gathered for the 2nd Annual Miss Universe Pageant are guests of the stars at the Universal City Lot. Where the girls are introduced to Jeff Chandler, and Audi Murphy. The girls are treated to a luncheon with the stars, one of the contestants is chatting with Piper Lorie. Later, at Long Beach, the girls appear in evening gowns and bathing suits for the judging, and the coveted title is awarded to glamorous Christine Martel, of France. MS - Over the entrance to the Universal City Lot is a banner welcoming the contestants. CUS - Girls are in line to shake the hand of Jeff Chandler. MCUS - The girls surround Audi Murphy. MLS - The contestants for the beauty crown are lunching with the stars. CUS - Miss Panama and Piper Laurie. MCUS - Edward G Robinson passing out flowers to the gals. MCUS/LL - Girls are on the cat walk competing for the title, wearing their evening gowns MCUS - Girls are now walking in front of the audience in their bathing suits. MCUS - The winner is getting crowned, Miss Universe.
Air Show: R.A.F Shows Might In Review For Queen
Same as catalog # 514868 The Royal Air Force-passing in coronation review for Queen Elizabeth. The so-called 'junior service' sums up its jet-age achievements with an impressive array of aircraft flying overhead in spectacular formation. Establishing shot, long - Air Force men on the tarmac marching in a military review. MCUS - Queen Elizabeth and Prince Phillip saluting the RAF. MCUS/L - RAF men standing by their parked planes. MLS/OH - Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip inspecting more than 300 parked planes. Ground to air shot - Planes in formation flying over head, huge Lincoln bombers. Ground to air shot - Grand jet Meteor Fighters Ground to air shot - Gambia Jet Bombers. MCUS - Queen Elizabeth, Prince Philip and their entourage. Ground to air shot - RAF giant New Victor Bomber.
President Eisenhower And President Hoover On White House Steps
Same as catalog # 514870 President Eisenhower poses on white house steps with ex-pres. Herbert Hoover, who will head up new commission to recommend government reorganization. MCUS - President Eisenhower and former President Hoover pose on the White House Steps, shaking hands. MCUS - White House staff standing behind the Presidents.
Camera Close-Up: Spectacular Scenes Of Flight Research
Same as catalog # 514869 Hi-speed cameras record spectacular scenes of flight research-deceleration tests, rockets firing, and bomb dispersion patterns-at air force flight test center on desert. California, Murrock Air Force Test Center MCUS - Cameraman adjusting his cameras. CUS - Slow-mo a rocket driven sled blowing up on the track. CUS - Ultra slow-mo scenes of a rocket launching. CUS - A multiple rocket launcher hurls forth a cluster of missiles, but the missiles rip the rocket launcher apart and blows up.
New Marine Assault Boat
Same as catalog # 514871 The leathernecks demonstrate the latest vehicle for amphibious warfare, a reconnaissance boat that inflates in thirty seconds, can navigate in heavy seas or fast running rivers. Establishing shot - Soldiers around this new type of amphibious reconnaissance boat that inflates. CUS - Soldier pulling a pin and the boat inflating. CUS - Five soldiers carry the light weight inflated boat into the water. MCUS - Of the soldiers in the water with two different kinds of inflatable boats. CUS/OH - A lone soldier in the boat making tight circles showcasing maneuverability.
New Jersey: Car Of Tomorrow Test Model
Same as catalog # 514872 Amazing model auto which passes other cars, or stops to avoid collision, all by electric impulses, is tested at research center. Tomorrow's driver will be able to sit back and relax. A scaled down car with a ventriloquist dummy sitting behind the wheel of the car with a cigarette hanging out of its mouth. MCUS - Two of the designers lifts up the hood (bonnet) of the car. MCUS - The car is turned on by a switch and the car follows a metal strip that's been placed on the floor. MCUS - It appears that the dummy is driving the car.
Treasury Department US Savings Bonds - Barbara Stanwick
Same as catalog # 514876 Screen star Barbara Stanwyck makes moving appeal for all Americans to invest in savings bonds. Sitting behind a desk, Barbara Stanwyck addresses the movie audiences. "Friends I'm glad were all here where I can talk to you personality about something we all know is important. I needen't tell you that savings is a vital part of our national security and of our countries too. When I save it is to do two things, I can save where I know it is safe and its value can only go in one direction. Up. Naturally for these reasons I save United States Savings Bonds. It's the only investment I know of where you absolutely cannot loose. Anytime you have to cash a bond for an emergency. You get every penny back that you put in, plus interest. And when you hold the bonds to maturity you get back four dollars for every three you invested. You never have to check the market page to see how your doing, you know. Your entitled to know your savings are safe and secure and earning extra dollars for you as time goes on. Get what your titled to. Save regularly with United States Savings Bonds. It's easy, save before you spend. You save what you cant loose and your banking with Uncle Sam. Thank you." Movie note; Produced with the cooperation of the Motion Picture Industry and shown by this theatre as a public service.
France: White Water Kayaking
Same as catalog # 514875 In swirling waters of Vezere River in France, top European kayak champs get a rough going-over in the raging rapids. MCUS - The kayakers are getting into their kayaks and ready for the race. MCUS - The race starts as the official on the megaphone starts the race. CUS - Kayakers paddling his kayak into the white water of the river. MCUS - A contestant in a kayak is fighting hard to hold his kayak upright in the turbulence of the water. MCUS - One kayak goes over the small falls, his kayak is up side down. MCUS - A kayaker is fighting his way walking through the water to the shore as his kayak is sweaped down stream.
Truce In Korea
Same as catalog # 514886 First films of the ceremonies that ended three years of bitter conflict in Korea. At Panmunjom, communist and UN. Delegates sign the truce in the newly built 'Peace Pagoda'. General Mark Clark also signs, at a nearby camp behind the lines-making official the historic agreement. The signing of a truce agreement by UN. And communist negotiators marks an end to 3 years of bitter combat. The red aggressors hold less territory than before their troops marched, but the cost to both sides has been fearful. Neutral observers arrive to oversee the armistice, as in Washington, President Eisenhower formally announces the truce to America, and counsels against over-optimism. Establishing shot - High brass come together for the signing of the truce. MCUS - UN military man looking over papers. CUS - Other UN military standing in a group looking at down at papers. MCUS - UN military standing around and at ease. In Washington DC, President Eisenhower, sitting at his desk addressing the people of the United States. "We have won an armistice on a single battle ground, not peace in the world. We may not now relax our guard or cease our quest. Throughout the coming months during the period of prisoners screening an exchange and during the possibly longer period of a political conference which looks toward the unification of Korea. We and our United Nation allies must be vigilante against the possibly of untoward developments. And as we do so, we shall fervently strive to insure that this armistice will. In fact bring free peoples one step nearer to the goal of world peace."
Solemn Ceremonies On Governors Island
Same as catalog # 514887 Ceremonies posthumously awarding the Silver Star medal to Sergeant Raymond Taylor are a grim reminder that for many, the truce came too late. First army commander, General Withers A. Buras presents the posthumous Silver Star Medal to the mother of Sergeant Raymond Taylor. Establishing shot - The family of a slain soldier standing on a lawn on Governors Island, New York. CUS - Mother, Father and fianc e. CUS - General Buras presenting the Silver Star to the mother.
Holland's Air Force Celebrates It's Fortieth Year
Same as catalog # 514888 Spectacular films of the western nations' mightiest fighting planes, on review as the Dutch air force marks its 40th year. Establishing shot - Dutch air fore flying their planes in formation of a number 40. MS - Throngs of people sitting in the stands to witness this news worthy event. G to AS - Four jets flying in formation. G to AS - American Titantic B-46's. MCUS - Military brass. MCUS - Hawker Hunter jet sooms past the camera. LS - A rabbit running across the tarmac. G to ASLL - Hawker Hunter climbing in altitude. G to AS - American B-47s flying in formation
Spain: Running Of The Bulls
Same as catalog # 514889 Pamplona's annual mid-summer madness, as the men lock horns with the bulls, en route to the ring, in a mad dash through the streets. Establishing shot - Bulls are let out of the holding area. MOHS - Looking down at the street, you see the crowd running and the bulls in hot pursuit. Crowd is running from the bulls, some men are knocked down and injured. MCUS - Bulls running past the camera. MLS - Bulls are running into the arena, trampling over men. CUS - Matadors trying to bring a bull down. OHMS - Crowd of men going into the arena.
Congress Repeals Movie Tax
Same as catalog # 514890 Congressman Noah Mason, sponsor of a bill to repeal the 20% tax on movie admissions, comments on the passage of his bill, which now awaits presidential action. Establishing shot - Washington, DC the White House. MCUS - Noah Mason walking down the steps of the White House. CUS - Noah Mason sitting at his desk explaining what the repeal of the tax will mean. This bill in the next 12-months will save 5-thousand theaters in the small towns and cities of our nation from closing their doors due to high cost in taxes. The removal of this tax will not threaten treasury revenues. My studies have indicated that the treasury in all probably gain revenue rather than loose it by keeping the theaters open. I applaud the house and senate leadership for their foresight in leading the way for the relief of business. I am confident this is the first step in restoring a sound American economy under this administration."
Chimp Beats The Heat
Same as catalog # 514891 Jerry the chimp beats the heat with a romp in a backyard pool. Unlike most chimps, Jerry likes the water-and there's fowl play when he drags in Mary, a duck that doesn't. CUS - Jerry filling up a little swimming pool with a hose. CUS - A very wet Jerry. MCUS - Jerry on his back with his feet sticking up in the swimming pool. CUS - Jerry moving himself around in the pool on his back having a monkey ball. MS - A duck comes into the picture. MCUS -Jerry takes Mary the duck by the neck, and drags her into the pool. CUS - Mary the duck is trying to get away from that crazy monkey Jerry. MCUS - Mary the duck gets away. CUS - Jerry taking a swimming pool shower and sticking the shower head in his mouth.
Truce Signing: First Films Of Korea Armistice
Same as catalog # 514892 First films of the ceremonies that ended three years of bitter conflict in Korea. At Panmunjom, communist and UN. Delegates sign the truce in the newly built 'Peace Pagoda'. The Chief Delegate General K Harrison enters 'The Peace Pagoda". It was under the General's leadership that the truce negotiations came to a successful climax. General Mark Clark also signs, at a nearby camp behind the lines-making official the historic agreement. The Armistice becomes official - The fighting is over. Now the cold war begins. At Mung Sang base camp General Mark Clark affixes his signature to the Armistice Agreement. MLS - Signing of Armistice at Panmunjom. MCUSL - United Nation Honor Guard is at hand standing at attention outside The Peace Pagoda. MCUS - General K Harrison entering 'The Peace Pagoda'. MLS - The communist delegation. CUS - Armistice Agreement. CUS - Actual signing of the Armistice Agreement. MCUS - General Mark Clark signing the agreement. CUS - General Mark Clark holding up the pen that he used to sign the Armistice Agreement.
Good Samaritan: US Food Arrives For East Berliners
Same as catalog # 514893 Over 200,000 east Germans defy red threats, and cross the iron curtain into west Berlin, as the first parcels of fifteen million dollars worth of US Food for the starving red satellite are handed out. Establishing shot - American freighter SS American Inventor docking in Hamburg. MCUS - Crain hauling up stacked boxes of food. MCUS - Throngs of people walking in the streets of Hamburg. MLS - People queue in line for food. Back shot - Throngs of people packed like sardines in the street. MS - Some German people laying on the grass because they fainted.
Monsoon Hits Japan Killing 684 People
Same as catalog # 514894 For the second time in a month, Japan is stricken with floods. Monsoon weather spells disaster-over a thousand dead is the grim total. U.S. Planes drop food and supplies to mitigate the disaster. MLS - Flooded village. MCUS - A lone man looking over the flooded valley and homes. MCUS - People in a boat evacuating. MCUS - Japanese people evacuating their village walking down rail road tracks. MS-Camera panning - Devastated area. Aerial shot - US military men doing air drops out of a plane of food and supplies. Aerial shot - Japan's country side, isolated areas.
Germany: A Homemade Armour Car
Same as catalog # 514895 In West Germany, a group of Czechs show a home-made armored car that outwitted Czechoslovakia s harsh frontier guards. In it, they rolled right past a border post and into freedom, without a shot being fired! MLS - A home-made Armour coming out of the woods. CUS - Claude Ulick the man who built the machine. MCUS - The Armour car, two men and a little boy on top, one of the men hands off a little girl and the little boy to a woman standing on the ground. Another woman standing off to the left of the vehicle. MCUS - The two families posing for the camera.