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US Makes Good In Hemisphere Olympics - Pan American Games
US Makes Good In Hemisphere Olympics - Pan American Games Argentine, host nation to the first pan American Games takes the honors, as 2,000 athletes compete. The united states wins the pole vault and the 110-meter hurdles. MCU Argentina athletes are first to march in the opening ceremony parade. OHS The opening parade. MCU Guatemala marches by with an athlete holding the banner. MCU President and Madam Peron, Eva Peron receives a bouquet of flowers from the United States team. MLS A runner comes into the stadium bearing a torch. MCU A crowd of 75,000 jams the stadium. MLS 110 meter hurdles. MCU The winner Dick Adelcy of the United States. The Javelin Throw, Pole Volt, Bob Richards of the United States. MLS 100 meter dash, the runner from Cuba - wins.
Crime Probe: Senate Group Delves Into Gambling Racket
Crime Probe: Senate Group Delves Into Gambling Racket Key figures take the stand as Senator Estes Kefauver's committee delves into the New York phase of underworld activities. Virginia Hill, in whose home Bogey Siegel, West Coast racketeer was slain, leads a procession which includes Frank Costello, alleged Czar of the bookmaking empire. New York's Federal Building with pedestrians walking about. MCU Frank Costello walking towards the camera. Convicted book-maker Frank Erickson. A crowd of news photographers. Senator Kefauver of Tennessee. Senator Kefauver; What is your business? Senator Kefauver; We can't hear you Mr. Erickson. Erikson: Business? I have no business. I'm in jail. Senator Kefauver; What was your business prior of being convicted? Frank Costello; I object, your honor on the grounds it might incriminate me. MCU The star witness arrives Frank Costello arrives. MLS Frank Costello sitting down in front of the investigating committee. CU Frank Costello puffing on a cigarette. Senator Kefauver; You have a hundred thousand dollars in cash in that strong box? Frank Costello; I said, "I would not know" Senator Kefauver; The chair feels it necessary to advise, that any statement he makes is made under oath and subjects him to a charge of perjury and the committee does not feel that the witness is at this juncture, and passing on testimony at this time, answering the questions truthfully During this time of questioning there's a CU of Frank Costello. MLS Of the investigating committee. OHS Photographers and news men taking pictures of Virginia Hill. Senator Kefauver; Did you ever get any money from Costello? Virginia Hill: No Senator Kefauver; And ah, ever get any money from Meyer Lansky? Virginia Hill: I never got any money from any of those fell as. None of those fell as None of these that I been reading about and none of the one I knew they never gave me anything. Senator Kefauver: Not a penny? Virginia Hill: No. I don't even speak to ..., I mean. I meat that Charlie once and I don't even talk to him. Senator Kefauver: You don't like him? Virginia Hill: No MLS Investigating committee Frank Costello: Mr. -?-. All due respect to the -?-. I have an awful lot of respect for her. I'm not going to answer another question. I'm not under arrest and I'm gonna walk out. Senator Kefauver: I should explain to you what the legal system is.... You are under subpoena and if as I assume the chairman instructs you to in nay and answer questions. You will there by become guilty of contempt of this Senate Committee MCU Frank Costello leaves the room.
Sports: Brigham Young Tops Collegiate Basketball
Sports: Brigham Young Tops Collegiate Basketball The Brigham Young Cougars win a lopsided victory over Dayton University in the finals of the National Invitation Tournament. Minson of Brigham Young is named the most valuable player of the tournament. EST shot - The basketball players are on the court and the game is well on its way. MCU Minson steels the ball from the Cougars a long side shot to the basket makes a score. Dayton has the ball and shoots a basket. MS Fans jumping up and down cheering waving their arms in the air. MLS Brigham Young still has the ball, Jerry Rumby from Utah shoots and makes a basket. CU fans cheering (women are in dresses and the men in suits). MCU Mill Hutchens of BYU gets the ball and shoots a basket. MLS Cougars have the ball, lose it and BYU recovers, Minson has the ball, shoots and makes the basket. CU Minson grabs Coach Watts is hoisted aloft by his boys, they carry him on their shoulders.
Canadian Soldiers Join The United Nations Forces
Canadian Soldiers Join The United Nations Forces Part of six thousand reinforcements for the Korean battlefront set sail from Seattle, after training at Fort Lewis. The volunteers go aboard ship with spirits high. EST shot The Canadian soldiers are standing in a single file and as the camera pans a shot of the soldiers they wave. LS Of the ship with the soldiers standing at the rails and soldiers going up the gang plank with their riffles on their shoulders. MCU Camera panning the soldiers standing at the rails.
Cow Quadruplets Take Bow
Cow Quadruplets Take Bow Four of a kind is a full stall at the farm of Dana and Merle Coffee. A proud mama cow shows off her four offspring, two bulls and two heifers. It's one in a million. EST shot four calf s are facing the camera. CU Mother cow. MLS Mother cow feeding the calves. MCU The proud father cow. MLS Four farm hands sitting on a fence and the other farm hand is off to the right. Included in this shot is the mama cow feeding some of her babies. CU Brand on the cow of the ranch that own them. CU Mother cow and her babies.
Small Plane Landing Gear Is Replaced By Caterpillar Traction Gear
Small Plane Landing Gear Is Replaced By Caterpillar Traction Gear A small fliver-plane using caterpillar landing gear instead of the conventional wheels proves its worth during rigorous tests. Here's a little plane that carries its own runway. CU Single engine small plane is taking off. The wheels of the plane have been replaced by Caterpillar traction equipment. MCU The pilot shows just how useful the Caterpillar traction equipment is by going over rough and hilly ground. MCU The plane makes it to the air field and takes off.
Welcome Rome Tourist Police Assist Foreign Guest
Welcome Rome Tourist Police Assist Foreign Guest Special police are on duty in the holy city to help visiting foreigners. Linguists all, the handsome cops spear any language the visitor does, is ready to point out the places of interest. Establishing shot - The marching Roman Tourist Policemen. MLS Throngs of the tourist police marching through the old pillars of Rome. MLS Tourist police marching into the Vatican to get a Papal blessing. MCU Tourist policeman in the coliseum in Rome. CU Tourist policeman pointing where to go to some un-informed tourist. MCU A lady from Sweden asking for directions, she pulls out a pair of binoculars. CU The swedish tourist hands a flower to the policeman.
The Hand Is Quicker
The sleight of hand fraternity meets in new york to show what's new in the world of magic and the results, to put it mildly are startling. MCUS - Frank Garsha is showing off his slight of hand with his card tricks, looks like he's got a deck of 52 in his mouth MCUS - Another magician, Billbourn Christopher is accompanied by a police officer is impressed by the rope trick this magician right next to him MCUS - Phil Thomas does his nickle trick, by making a small nickle turn into a big nickle MCUS - Peter Hush is accompanied by a lovely lady, he put one sponge ball in her hand but when she opens it three sponge balls come out
Excalibur III, Capitan Charles F Blair
Captain Charles F. Blair swoops down to New York s airport, after having crossed the pole from Norway to Alaska in ten hours and then coming on to New York in another nine. MLS - Ground to air - Plane streaking along in the sky MLS - Throngs of people sitting in stands waiting to greet the pilot MLS - Plane being guided by one of the airports employees Ground up - Nice shot of the pilot, Charles F. Blair CUS - The name of the plain "Excalibur III MCUS - Charles the pilot hands off three thousand letters to be auctionsed off at the Damon Runyond Cancer Fund MCUS - His pretty wife gives the pilot a kiss while he holds his son
Cleveland Stadium - Hank Greenberg And Other Rookies
Billy Joe Davidson of North Carolina sets a record as he signs to pitch for the Cleveland Indians. Al Lopez has a big smile for the 17-year old who pitched a no hitter in semi-pro competition. MCUS - Hank Greenberg signs up a seventeen year old, Billy Joe Davidson CUS - Billy Joe pitching
Indianapolis Auto Classic
Averaging one hundred and twenty six miles an hour, Lee Wallard becomes the first driver in history to better the four hour make in the 500-mile Memorial Day Classic, and wins handily. MCUS - Large crowd of people at the race track MCUS - Drivers getting into their race cars and putting goggles on MCUS - The race cars are on their way racing MCUS - Leem Wallard winning the race averaging 126 miles per hour CUS - Race official waving the checkard flag CUS - Lee Wallard getting kissed by Loretta Young
Secretary Acheson Testifies At MacArthur Hearing
The seventh witness before the senate delving into the ouster of General Macarthur is State secretary Dean Acheson, who testified that our policy in Korea must be to keep the war from spreading. He also said our allies were disturbed by MacArthur proposals. Establishing shot - Secretary Dean Acheson getting out of a chauffeured limo MCUS - Acheson walking into the senate building in Washington MCUS - Senator Russell, chairman of the committee shaking hands with Acheson CUS - A brief shot of two photographers snapping pictures with flashbulbs going off CUS - Secretary Dean Acheson sitting at a desk giving his testimony (no audio) The secretary outlines the government's policy in Korea. [ That in adopting all possible means to prevent the spread of war and Russia's entrance as a belligerent. He tells the committee, America s allies are highly disturbed over the MacArthur proposals for ending the conflict and again urges a negotiated peace].
Essex Restored Battleship
Essex Restored Battleship Two carriers, the 'Essex' and the 'Bon Home Richard' are taken out of mothballs and refitted for active duty. Both flattops have be rebuild and modernized and now they are capable of carrying Atom Bomb carrying planes. MLS The two aircraft carriers, The "Essex and Bon Home Richard". MLS Military high brass navy walking up the gang plank. MLS Navy men in attendance to hear Fleet Admiral Nimitz speak at the re-dedication of the two ships.
Lumberjacks, Trees and Saw Mills (Deforestation)
Lumberjacks, Trees and Saw Mills (Deforestation) The land of volcanoes develops a logging paradise. A new industrial program is launched in hitherto untapped forest areas where giant trees fall before the woodman's saw and axe. This is one of the largest logging operations in South America previous undeveloped forest in Chile. This country has one of the oldest stands of trees in the world (1951). These immense and valuable wood lands cover 1/4 of the nations land surface and launch a new industrial program. Chile's hills covered with rich thick forest. MCU Two lumberjacks chopping away with axes on a tall old tree. MCU Two lumberjacks with a large hand saw, sawing on a tall old tree. CU Maybe the boss of the crew where a workman is point up at a tree you hear the shout "Timber". Next shots are of trees falling. MCU Lumber trucks loaded with the carcasses of trees. CU Two lumberjacks getting the lumber off the trucks. MCU A large trunk of a tree getting cut into lumber.
Ski Jumping Meet At Fox River Grove Illinois
Ski Jumping Meet At Fox River Grove Illinois Ski jumping brings out the fans for one of the big meets of the season. Norse Hill at Fox River Grove in Illinois, 45th International Championship sponsored by the Norse Ski Club. MCU Large crowd of people turned out to see the Ski Championships. MLS First ski jumper takes the first run overall a good jump. MLS The skier from Norway wins the meet with a beautiful long jump and an excellent landing. MLS Of skiers who don't do so good on the landings. The jumps end up being crashes. MLS Skier takes the jump and has a bad landing, people run out to help.
Lull Marks Fighting Awaiting Truce Order
Lull Marks Fighting Awaiting Truce Order The strange inactivity along the central front, where American patrols have struck deep into communist lines, puzzles the world capitals. Is it another Chinese build-up? Observers wonder, as united nations forces continue control of Wonju and other vital frontline towns. While United Nations diplomats seek a solution for a cease fire order in Korea. A stale mate develops along a narrowing front below the 38th parallel. The white suited ground troops plunge back through the snow to Wong Ju and make their best gains since the fall of Seoul. The repeated patrol trust under General Clark Ruthner keeps the enemy off balance. Refuges captured and questioned by military intelligence that the Chinese and North Korean Reds have withdrawn several miles north of Wong Ju. Establishing shot - Foothills of North Korea. MLS US army dressed in snow camouflage fighting suits. MCU White suited ground troops walking towards the camera. MCU General Clark Ruthner and army aid. Captured refugee and being held and questioned by United Nations military man holding a riffle. US army Jeeps driving in the mud in the foothills of Korea. US army Jeep driving up a hill. US military men driving in the cab of a truck in the foothills of Korea.
Well Heeled Gem Smugglers Held By US
Well Heeled Gem Smugglers Held By US Nearly a million dollars worth of illicit diamonds, concealed in the shoes of air travelers, have been seized by customs inspectors. Well heeled, two criminals are brought to heel by alert inspectors. Customs inspectors also reveal how gold was secreted for smuggling out of the United States for delivery for gold hungry black market countries. MCU Customs shows how diamond smugglers hide diamonds in their shoes. MCU Diamonds found in wedgies or platform shoes of a woman from Belgium. CU Inspector opens a suit case and shows how the gold was hidden on the sides. MCU Alleged woman smuggler being walked by a police woman into a court room for arraignment. CU Mrs. Hoffman the smuggler being assisted into a pannel truck (United States Marshall).
General Eisenhower And Family
General Eisenhower And Family West Point, New York General Eisenhower returns to his alma mater, after a whirlwind tour of pact nations in Europe, to rest and prepare his report for congress. His wife and grandchildren meet him. MCU Military plane taxis on the tarmac carrying General Eisenhower and his family. A tired General Eisenhower exits the plane. MCU Mamie Eisenhower and the two grandchildren greet General Eisenhower. MCU The General, Mamie and his two grandchildren walking away from the plane.
French Premier Visits Capital
French Premier Visits Capital Prime Minister Ren Pleven of France arrives in New York, en route to Washington. At the capital he is greeted by President Truman, with whom he will conduct talks on Atlantic Defense Pact measures. MCU Prime Minister Rene' Pleven of France takes a little bit of a stumble going down the stairs from the plane. MCU From the back Prime Minister Rene' is greeted by Ambassador Bonnai and President Truman they all shake hands. CU Of the face of Prime Minister Rene'.
USS Aircraft Carrier Boxer Operation Blood
USS Aircraft Carrier Boxer Operation Blood Seven hundred and fifty members of the Aircraft Carrier Boxer donate blood to a mobile bank, for the help of comrades in Korea, from which they have just returned. San Francisco Naval Shipyard. Aircraft Carrier Boxer docked. Nurses waving to the camera standing next to the mobile blood truck. MCU Nurses are in the infirmary of the ship taking blood from the volunteer sailors. CU Nurse doing the procedure of blood taking from a sailor. CU The collected blood. MCU Sailors and a smiling nurse holding a sign the reads; San Francisco Naval Shipyard USS Boxer - Operation Blood.
Britan Sets Mile Mark
Britan Sets Mile Mark England's Roger Bannister defeats America's two best milers, Don Gehrmann and Fred Wilt, in the Pennsylvania relay mile. Bannister of England sets new meet record. Establishing shot - Throngs of people in the stands cheering on their most favorite miler. MCU The runners take off to run their mile. Roger Bannister takes the lead in the race. MLS Fans in the bleechers. MCU Runners are running around the turn and Bannister is holding on to the lead. MLS Bannister crossing the finish line by 15 yards.
Lassies Limber Up It's Baseball Season
Lassies Limber Up It's Baseball Season The all American pass time, baseball brings out the All American Girl Baseball Team in Alexandra, VA. Two teams are working out - The Fort Wayne Daiseys and the Racine Bells. MLS The girls come running on to the field throwing down their bats. Their all running around in a circle and as they do that the pitcher keeps pitching balls. MCU Dotty Schrouder is getting her hair fixed in pig tales. MLS The ball is pitched and the hitter bunts the ball. Girl runs in for a score. Girl baseball player attending to the wounds of another team mate.
MacArthur - General Testifies At Senate War Committee
MacArthur - General Testifies At Senate War Committee World interest centers on the senate as gen. Douglas MacArthur arrives to begin his momentous testimony on the Pacific crisis. The session is held behind closed doors, after cameramen have completed their pictures of the historic proceedings. Establishing shot - Douglas MacArthur arrives at the Senate Building. MCU Picket signs are knocked down by a police officer and he takes them away from the protestor. MLS Senate Building and traffic. MLS Throngs of photographers and senate members. MCU Military men bringing in maps. MCU General MacArthur and Vice President Barkley and Senator Charles William Tobey. MCU Senator Bridges. MCU Senator Russell. CU General MacArthur in military dress. Five police officers guarding the hearing behind closed doors.
Fifth Air Force Saber Jet - F-86 Lands
Fifth Air Force Saber Jet - F-86 Lands Captain James Jabara of Kansas, ranking American jet pilot in the Korean theatre of operations, returns to his home base after his latest battle with Russian Mig's over the Yalu River. Captain James Jabara is a jet plane ace of the Korean war. Establishing shot - The F-86 lands. The pilot throw open his hatch and is taking off his oxygen mask. He is greeted by his fellow pilots, shaking his hand.