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Sports: Service Football.
Sports: Service Football. Coach Earl "Red" Blaik fields an almost brand new squad for football training and begins a reconstruction job. The prospective players run on West Point campus (US Military Academy), exercise, drill with Blaik present. At Annapolis (Naval Academy) Eddie Erdelatz has a somewhat easier job with a promising lineup. Navy football players pose for camera with numbers/letters on their helmets reading "1951 NAVY". Then the team runs toward camera. Players tackle dummies, run through other training drills.
Sports: Germany, Gymnastic Gems.
Sports: Germany, Gymnastic Gems. Star (male) gymnasts of Germany and Switzerland put on a breathtaking performance on the horse, parallel bars and horizontal bars. Gymnast "sticks" his landing.
Preakness Bold, Arcaro Up, Wins Seventy-Fifth Running
It's a small field but big thrills for jubilee running of the famed Preakness stakes, with Brookmeade stable's 'Bold,' with Eddie Arcaro Up, romping home by seven lengths to win rich purse. Establishing shot - People at the race track CUS - Alfred Vanderbilt CUS - Baseballs, Larry McNeal CUS - J Edgar Hoover MLS - Horses walking towards the starting gate MLS - Horses take off from the starting gate MLS - Bold is two lengths to the good and he wins No 5
Texas Tornado Takes Toll
Scenes of devastation in wake of freak twister that struck Texas town, luckily while children were still in school and most residents in storm cellars. Debris is literally wrapped around trees. Establishing shot - Complete destruction of buildings, a part of a roof Panning shot - What's left of a building, a door jam and part of a wall CUS - A smash up truck due to a falling building MCUS - A car MCUS - Part of a standing wall MCUS - Parts of fenders in a tree MCUS - Twisted metal on a telephone pole MCUS - Four women checking out what's left in a refrigerator that's been flung about MCUS - Part of a house MCUS - A woman and her dog on the roof that's landed in her front yard MCUS - Flattened building
Personalities - J Arthur Rank British Film Magnate
The 'Queen Elizabeth' brings j. Arthur Rank and Mrs. Rank for a visit in this country. The British film executive was delayed twelve hours by fog. Establishing shot - Luxury liner, Queen Elizabeth docks with a passenger list of celebrities MCUS - J Arthur Rank coming down the gang plank MCUS - Mr. and Mrs. Rank stand at the microphone (Mr. Rank comments - "Means a lot to be in America again. I'm looking forward to seeing all my friends. It's been a slow trip up the river but it's good to be here again")
Israel Leader On Coast, David Ben Gurion
David Ben-Gurion, the Prime Minister of Israel and the Infant Palestine republic, gets a warm welcome as he and his wife arrive on the coast. An honor guard and a enthusiastic crowd gather to greet his arrival. Establishing shot - Ben-Gurion getting off the plane coming down the entry stairs with his wife MCUS - Banner reading, Welcome David Ben-Gurion OHS - Mr. and Mrs. Ben-Gurion and other dignitaries walking away from the plane OHCUS - Throngs of people greeting, and applauding Ben-Gurion MCUS - Aviation school, pilots lined up standing at attention as Ben-Gurion is giving his inspection MCUS - Ben-Gurion speaking with some of the pilots. One hands him a book containing pictures and their planned activities
Diaper Derby For Dads
Mother looks on and laughs as dad competes for the title, diaper king of 1951. Many fathers have trouble pinning baby up, or down, but the winner may regret his excellence some early dawn. MLS - A long table on top of the table are babies attended by their fathers CUS - Father tries to pin the diaper on the baby but the baby is not cooperating, he keeps getting up MCUS - Mothers cheering on their husbands and babies who are taking part in the Diaper Derby CUS - Winning father - Bob Greenberg and a nurse puts a crown made of construction paper on his head CUS - Winning father, Bob, holds up the winning baby
White Water Kyaking In France
Kayak champs from four nations compete in a colorful white-water race on the turbulent Vezere River at Freignac. There's many an upset as the boatsmen navigate the rock-studded rapids. MCUS - Crowds gather at the banks and bridges overlooking the river MLS - An old world castle in the back drop MCUS - Kayaker coming down the turbulent water and over a little river fall MCUS - Two women in a canoe fighting the rapids MCUS - Canoe flipping over MCUS - Two guys in a canoe pass the camera MCUS - Two kayakers man the little water fall MCUS - One lone kayaker passes the camera
England Amusement Park Takes A Fancy Spin
One of the favorite Midway rides of the Festival of Britain is an amazing Centrifugal Rotor which spins so fast that the rider is pinned against the wall, hiss feet off the ground. Establishing shot - Throngs of people walking, smiling and enjoying the day at Midway Park in London OHS - People standing in the rotor getting ready for the thrills of their lives OHS - The rotor is spinning and the peoplke are pinned against the wall, what fun OHS - People are pinned against the wall as the rotor spins CUS - People lined up leaning over the railing taking in the sights of the people pinned to the wall
Frog Jumping Championship
Shades of Mark Twain! here's the annual frog jumping contest held on the locale of the famed story. There's an atomic-powered entry, but he's a dud, and the winner jumps over fifteen feet. MCUS - Three lovely ladies and a frog owner MCUS - In the middle of the frog arena is a lady with her frog MCUS - Lady in high heels and a pair of shorts, she prods the frog with her foot and the frog immediately hops off MCUS - Two guys try to get a frog to jump, in steps the judge with his cane MCUS - Another frog, another guy trying to make his frog jump, he succeeds, the frog jumps fifteen feet and they win the prize
News in Brief: 'Liberty' For Greek DP's.
News in Brief: 'Liberty' For Greek DP's. Dramatic scene of joy and freedom as 32 Greek immigrants, newly arrived, touch their first American soil at Bedloe's Island, home of 'Miss Liberty' (the Statue of Liberty). In their heart-felt joy they kneel down to kiss the earth. The displaced persons wave as they sail toward New York. The new immigrants cross themselves, kiss the ground, and eat hot dogs. Very American!
Fabulous Fur Fashions.
Fabulous Fur Fashions. Pretty models and fabulous furs in a big town setting. In a style parade presented by Variety Clubs International, milady gets an alluring glimpse of what may be around the corner for Christmas. Women model furs in rooftop show; many are wearing hats and gloves. A few wear swimsuits, which is quite incongruous with furs.
Sports: 'Jersey Joe' Wins Title.
Sports: 'Jersey Joe' Wins Title. It was a long, hard road to the heavyweight title for Jersey Joe Walcott, but the finally made it, in his third meeting with the champ, Ezzard Charles. VS boxing match, fans in audience. Man tends to Charles's wounds. MS Walcott.
Sports: Bull Fight In Spain
Sports: Bull Fight In Spain. Action, suspense and excitement in the bull ring, where one matador taunts el toro in dismal defeat, but where a second comes to grief on the horns of a dilemma. VS Spanish spectators, including nicely dressed women, applauding the dramatic work of one matador (who seems pleased with his work). Then another matador slips and falls (bullfighting blooper), becoming a nice target, and about a dozen men rush in to distract the bull and rescue the man.
Iran Oil: Harriman Offers New Solution in Dispute.
Iran Oil: Harriman Offers New Solution in Dispute. The arrival of U.S. global trouble-shooter Averill Harriman stirs hopes for peaceful settlement of the Iranian oil crisis. Despite Communist threats and agitation, Harriman is believed near accord on basic troubles between Iran and Great Britain. Harriman disembarks plane, shakes hand with Ambassador Grady (?). Harriman visits the Shah. Iranians demonstrate, marching in streets. Mounted police break up the rally and people flee. Harriman meets with the prime minister of Iran (Mossadegh?).
Shirley Williams Queen Of Citrus
Shirley Williams Queen Of Citrus The city plays host to the forty ninth of the state's tribute to its citrus crop. Beautiful girls and colorful fruit entries make it a spectacular affair. Establishing Shot - Beauty queens on stage and one of the gal's is getting crowned as the queen. MCU Audience applauding approving of the selection of the queen. MLS A harp made of oranges, the queen and three other girls. CU Of the queen, Shirley, pretending to play the harp made of oranges and raisons. MLS A display of oranges set out by the boy scouts. MCU A replica of the first Fair Building nearly 60 years ago. MLS The United Nations logo made up of oranges. MCU Patrons Of Husbandry logo sign made up of oranges with moving shaking hands.
American Motorcycle Association Contest
American Motorcycle Association Contest The hot rods of motorcycle gather to burn up the hard-packed sands. Lots of spill and lots of speed. EST- Motorcycles going around the race track. MLS Motorcycles establishing their places in the race. MCU A racer taking a turn and loosing it and falling with the bike. MLS Another racer misses the turn and goes over the berm. MCU A biker almost loosing it instead he just spins around. Biker comes around the turn and goes right into the berm kicking up a lot of dirt and finely falling. No 7 biker spills some gas and starts a fire. A biker get taken away in an ambulance. MLS Bikers going on with the race around the track the Atlantic Ocean in the background.
Finals Of The Eastern Golden Gloves
Finals Of The Eastern Golden Gloves As usual, the finals of the Eastern Golden Gloves finals pack dynamite and action. It takes a camera to record the lightning kayos. (KO, knockout) EST Boxing ring with two boxers and a referee. CU One boxer in light trunks the other is in dark trunks, they are swinging at each other. MCU Floyd Patterson of New York and John Gibson of Segues. CU Patterson does an outside loop over his opponent. MCU Patterson is in the dark trunks and he is really whaling on Gibson. Sports fans. Michael May and Don Lee tangle in the heavy weight division. CU May's knocks out Lee as he falls to the mat. MCU Sports fans. May's is declared the winner.
Rescue: Spanish Town Relieved Snowbound 50 Days
Rescue: Spanish Town Relieved Snowbound 50 Days Two Spanish towns are relieved after being snow-bound for 50 days. For six days and nights, a truck convoy pushes it way through towering drifts to reach the beleaguered towns. Food is brought to the half starved residents. Establishing Shot - Snow covered land and homes in a small town. MLS Three people shoveling snow in a courtyard. MCU A procession of people carrying snow shovels on their shoulders. A dozen people shoveling out a road. Men pulling a truck by tractor with supplies of food. Approximately eight men pushing a truck with supplies. MCU Truck barely making it through the snow to bring in food. MLS A truck convoy bringing in supplies. MCU A truck carrying men in its bed. MLS Throngs of village people jumping up with joy and relief that they are finely freed from the imprisonment of the snow. MCU Men with heavy sacks of food on their backs.
Stranton Griffis Is Received By People In Madrid
Stranton Griffis Is Received By People In Madrid After a lapse of several years, Stanton Griffis receives a royal welcome from the citizens and officials of Madrid as he arrives to present his credentials to Generalissimo Franco. The new United States ambassador, Stranton Griffis, is honored by an enthusiastic turn out of Madrid citizens upon his arrival to present his credentials. The Moorish Guards presents a striking spectacle as the parade moves to the national palace. Friendly crowds greet the new envoy along the way. He is accompanied by military and other officials of state. The procession halts at the national palace for Mr. Griffin s entry. Establishing Shot The Moorish guard dawn traditional garb as they march down the streets of Madrid. MCU Military on horseback. Mr. Griffis can be seen through the window of a horse drawn coach he is riding in. MCU Citizens of Madrid standing at curb side cheer on Mr. Griffis. MLS Parade halts. MCU Members of poetical gather at the palace to greet and accompany Mr. Griffis. MCU Generalissimo Franco shaking hands welcoming the party. It is expected that Spain will form part of Western European bastion against communism.
New Submarine The K-1
New Submarine The K-1 It takes sub to catch a sub. The navy launches its K-1 especially to search out and destroy enemy underwater craft. It has all the latest developments in electronic detection equipment. Establishing Shot - Shipyards. MCU Photographers being lifted in a basket to the top of the submarine. MCU The widow of Commander Willis Manning Thomas christens the new submarine. MCU The submarine is sliding down the ramp down into the water. MLS Spectators watching the launching of the new submarine. MCUS The K-1 gently floating on the water, side view.
Japan: National Police Reserves
Japan: National Police Reserves The newly formed national police reserves undergo rigorous training on the Iisland of Hokkaido. In deep snows they undergo forced marches to bring them to a peak of physical fitness. Establishing shot: Japanese police patrol. MLS Japanese police marching in snow. CU The reserve officer in charge shouts out commands. MCU Of the police reserves running at a slowed down jog. MLS The police reserves training in the snow covered wooded area. Aerial view - The Reserve Police unit running out of the wooded area.
Press Photographers Of NY Select Queen
Press Photographers Of NY Select Queen The news lens hounds meet to pick their favorite and, as usual it's a tough job with the parade of lovelies. But when it's all over they're still lovely. MCU All the contestants walk on to the stage. CU An older woman who is dressed in a gay 90's bathing suit. CU Winner of the beauty contest is Jane Wester a pretty dark haired girl. CU The Gay 90's bathing suit woman holding an umbrella. CU Jane Wester, the winner of the beauty contest holding a photographers camera, wearing a man's hat, takes a picture.
Animals In The News
Animals In The News Dachshunds should come from Bavaria, nicht wahr? These ambulating sausages put on a show of their own. Then there is the baby camel in New York s Central Park, you'd walk a mile to see. A baby polar bear in Nuremberg proves to be one of the prime wrestlers of the day. MCU Over a dozen Dachshunds are on the steps of a home. MCU A long haired Dachshund sits up. A mother Dachshund and her four puppies. A Bavarian village and a parade of people with their dogs. New York, NY CU A mother camel and her new born baby. A baby polar bear at the Central Park Zoo. Germany MCU Polar bears in their pool, someone tosses a fish. CU Baby polar bear sucking on a bottle. Head zookeeper or vet powders the baby bears stomach and is holding him. Baby polar bear on the ground. Two baby polar bears playing, wrestling.