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2 Dead, 4 Missing In Avalanche
Shaky, blurry dull in contrast and imagery Tragic scenes as rescuers bring back the bodies of persons killed when a snowslide on Mt. Baker engulfed a student climbing party. Four are still missing in the disaster, worst in many years. MS of Mount Baker, rescue party hiking up snowy mountain, horrible scene as multiple hikers are sent plummeting down the hill after one loses their footing. Quick shot of hikers on top of ridge. Man wearing head-set (radio), rescue workers carry empty stretcher up mountain, various clips of hikers, man pulls horse that carries dead avalanche victim.
Star Gazers Seek To Solve Age-Old Riddle Of Mars
Shaky, blurry dull in contrast and imagery - DOS New Jersey take note! New Yorkers aren't afraid of our nearest planet, and show great interest in it as it comes near the earth! WOW!! it's only 36,000,000 miles away! Professor Lowl one of our immanent astronomers believes that intelligent life exists on mars. Franklin institute astronomers display a painting of mars, showing the canals some believe to be signs of life! Man using pointer on map of planet, men look through telescope. Aerial image rising from earths surface towards space, edited transition into crater surface of planet. Planet rotating, special effects, science fiction type material.
2 Party Leaders In Same Boat
Shaky, blurry dull in contrast and imagery - DOS The SS. Manhattan sails with an amusing array of politicians, of both parties. Postmaster Gen'l Farley, Republican Committee Chairman Hamilton, Congressman Fish, and John Roosevelt traveling with his mother Eleanor Roosevelt. It should be a rough trip!
Press Photographer Awards
Press Photographer Awards DO NOT USE - still photos The opening shot of this story shows flash bulbs going off, cameras are set up in rows. Maybe nine cameras in all. Governor Dewey makes awards to prize winners among New York s "Top Press Photographers in the 14th Annual Exhibit." A photographer is standing next to his award winning baseball picture. Governor Dewey is looking at all the award winning pictures set up and showcased in a room. The last shot is a very sad shot of a little boy crying over a dog that's laying dead.
Mardi Gras Carnival
Mardi Gras Carnival Brazilians pull out all stops as they give themselves over to revelry in their annual carnival. There's a big parade going on with decorated floats, people in costumes, dancing on the floats and in the street. Many happy people join in and take part in this happy celebration. This is their yearly Mardi Gras Carnival just before Lent.
School For Umpires / Play Ball!
School For Umpires / Play Ball! Under the gentle tutelage of Bill McGowan, aspiring baseball arbiters learn how to call 'em or else dodge pop bottles. As the instructor speaks all the further umpires sit and listen attentively, wearing their white shirts, black ties and black hats. All the further umpires going through the motions of - Safe! - Out! - Ball One. The baseball team starts to play and the umpires take their places, calling the shots. CU shot of the umpire instructor chewing a wad of chewing tobacco.
Social Notes At Marineland
Social Notes At Marineland Noses or so should we say flippers are counted in the census, after which it is time for lunch and a porpoise will stand on his tail for tasty fish. Diver in the fish tank feeding the fish. The species listed on a under sign in the tank are, sharks, barracuda, stingray, moray eel, turtle, grouper, tarpon trigger etc. CU of a turtle face, and the full body of the turtle. It looks like the diver is taking count because he's making a mark besides the species that are in the tank. Over head shot of the pool at Marineland with dolphins jumping and splashing. MCU of a Dolphin jumping then going underwater. MS of Dolphins heads popping out of the water.
Autos Blessed In Quaint Rites
Shaky, blurry dull in contrast and imagery Colorful religious scenes at St. Christopher Church, as hundreds of motorists and kiddies on their bicycles come to receive a blessing from the Patron Saint of Travelers. Exterior of church with bicyclists riding past, priest blesses riders, statue of St. Christopher with the christ child. Priest blesses cars with holy water.
Papoose Beauty Show The Hit At Indian Pow Wow
Shaky, blurry dull in contrast and imagery - DOS A baby show with cute Native American youngsters, some on their cradle boards, is the highlight of a colorful Tribal Pow-Wow at the Chemawa School. Women, children and infants in native attire, mother and baby, CU smiling baby.
3-ton Statue Baffles Critics
Shaky, blurry dull in contrast and imagery - DOS Epstein's huge stone statue of Adam has the English art world agog! Some like it-and some don't! The reasons why opinion is divided can be seen on observation! But don't blame us!
World-Famous Chefs Vie With National Dishes
Shaky, blurry dull in contrast and imagery - DOS An exhibit that will make your mouth water! The international chef's food show at the world's fair, a culinary masterpiece of artistic meats and pastries, made by famous international food experts.
Foreigners Ringed By Steel In Rigid Japanese Blockade
Shaky, blurry dull in contrast and imagery - DOS Dramatic first pictures of the blockade of the British concession by Japanese troops, with the universal cameraman defying arrest inside and out of the barricaded areas where Britons are virtual prisoners. Meanwhile, white Russians are organized to aid Japan.
27-to-1 Shot Wins Futurity
Shaky, blurry dull in contrast and imagery - DOS 25,000 Turf fans see the juvenile outsider, Andy K., Lead all the way in the $47,000 Arlington Futurity to score a thrilling upset over favored two-year-olds. Marogay finishes second.
16,000 Fans At Colorful Rodeo
Shaky, blurry dull in contrast and imagery - DOS Thrills and spills in a wild west setting! The annual 'Frontier Days' buckaroo! Featuring a bang-up exhibition of bronco and steer riding. The cowboys show plenty of ways to bounce!
Bomber Spans US In 9 Hours
Shaky, blurry dull in contrast and imagery - DOS A new 22-ton 'Flying Fortress' lands after a flight from California in 9 hours and 14 1/2 minutes, a new record! Major Ulmstead commands the trip, held in connection with the Army Air Corps' 30th Anniversary.
'Pro' Grid Stars In Training
Shaky dull in contrast and imagery - DOS With the football season just around the corner, the Washington Redskins, 1937 Ppro' Football Champs, prepare for their first game, with the college all stars, as the team's 40 members go through exhaustive drills.
Dealer Finds $50,000 Postal Stamp
Shaky dull in contrast and imagery - DOS A philatelist's dream come true! warren dubois, local stamp expert, finds an 1861 one-cent rarity while looking through an old collection, and whoops for joy when he discovers how much it is worth $50,000.
Water Skiers Stage Thriller
Over Exposed - Shaky dull in contrast and imagery - DOS Summer sun looks down on colorful and thrilling aquatic scenes as nautical enthusiasts, behind fast boats, stage daring stunts, including a tricky riding trio and hurdle jumping.
US Navy Divers Reach New Depths In Helium Helmets
Shaky, dull in contrast and imagery. Over-exposed in spots Chief machinist mate William Badders, Deep Sea Expert, using a new oxy-helium helmet developed by the navy, breaks existing marks by withstanding pressures of 223 pounds-equal to a dive of 500 feet, in a specially-built tank!
Paddling Water Vehicle At The Lake - Gazook!
Shaky, dull in contrast and imagery Everything that floats is now a boat! The latest in goofy craft is a "Gazook", two inflated inner tubes attached to a metal frame and away you go, in an amazing ride with paddle-wheel or a small outboard motor.
Costumed Tots Strut In Annual Baby Parade
Shaky, dull in contrast and imagery - blurry The 32nd annual 'Kiddies' Contest gets off to a colorful start as hundreds of versatile youngsters appear in a novel pageant. Elizabeth Arrison, 9-months-old, gets the nod from the judges and a big loving cup. Costumes include little boy in cardboard plane with 'Corrigan' written on the side (Wrong Way Corrigan - pilot), and hula girl wiggling her hips.
The World Of Sports - Quintuplen Sports Event
Shaky, dull in contrast and imagery Cross country runners pit their skill and stamina in an unusual contest-a quintuplen sports event - foot - bicycle - climbing obstacle - under boards and swimming race. Hot competition with a wet finish that leaves the winner cold!
2 Die, 49 Hurt, In Subway Crash
Shaky, dull in contrast and imagery Two persons are killed, and scores hurt, when a southbound local runs into a stalled train. Emergency crews fight their way into the wreckage with blow torches to save the injured.
Eyston's Car Does 347 MPH
Shaky, dull in contrast and imagery Captain George Eyston, British holder of the world's land speed record of 312 M.P.H., Hits a 6 mile-a-minute clip in an amazing trial run, but its unofficial because the electric timing device failed to function.