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Scores Die As Twisters Rip Midwest
Killer winds strike in the wake of spring's coming. Twisters rip across the Midwest, killing over 43, injuring hundreds, flattening entire towns in a great scar of destruction across fourteen states. The worst tornado damage in 36 years takes a bitter, heavy toll of the nation. Establishing shot - Piles of lumber and twisted metal in a heap that once was someone's home. MCUS - Two cars that the wind picked up and smashed together. MS -A sofa that survived somehow when it was blown out of a house now sits among the torn up lumber. MS - A house that was torn apart is barely standing. MS - Man in his house. Household things are thrown and upset all over the home. MS - A badly damaged jeep and car. MS - People going through their destroyed houses trying to find anything that is useable. CUS - Two men are putting two salvaged mattresses on top of his truck. Camera panning the pile of destroyed wood that once were homes.
Emerald Mine Bonanza
OUT OF FOCUS - FILM JUMPING High in the Andes an ancient emerald mine is resurrected by the slip of a mule's foot. The mine, operated before Columbus discovered America is now producing fabulous gems for milady. Looking down into the mine workers queue in line. CUS - Miners digging in the side of the pit finding emeralds. LS - Tops of the mountains surrounded by smoke or clouds. CUS - Miner putting the emeralds into a bag. CU - A gem expert examining the emerald for flaws. MS - Two models wearing bracelets with emeralds.
Golf Wykagyl Country Club
OUT OF FOCUS - SHAKING Gene Littler of California runs up an impressive 24-point score over a tough field of competitors to take the palm beach championship at the Wykagyl Country Club to pick up a $15,000 prize. Establishing shot - Ted Crowe blast off in the Round Robin for charity. MS - Gene Littler swings at the ball. MS - Sports enthusiast. LS - The golfing crowd following the golfers down hill. MS - Golfer swings at the ball. MLS - Mike Sucheck putting a golf ball. MS - Gene Littler wins this golf championship.
March Airforce Base Holds Judo Competition
OUT OF FOCUS - BREAK IN VISUAL FOOTAGE Ladies of the air force learn the manly art of self-defense the judo way. They toss their Japanese instructor around with the greatest of ease. Establishing shot - Japanese ladies. MS - American ladies in a Judo class with men as their instructors. MS - Judo instructor flips a student and in return the student flips him. MS - Woman student flips instructor. MS - Sports crowd. MS - Flipping goes back and fourth.
Cattle For Formosa
Counsel General Ti K Chang of Formosa accepts on behalf of Nationalist China a shipment of livestock donated by stock breeders of several western states for the rehabilitation and development of the island. 4 - pure bred goats 5 - thoroughbred cows and a few Rocky Mountain canaries. In all there are 78 head of livestock headed for a new life, but there is no complaints about the fodder from this sea going barnyard. Establishing shot - Ti K Chang and maybe a veterinarian checking out mules ears and shaking hands. CUS - The head of a bearded goat peering out from between a pair of legs. CUS - A cow is being lifted by a crane on to the ship. MS - Two animal handlers have their hands full trying to get a couple of mules aboard ship via the gangplank, finely they get the mules on board. MS - Pigs, huddled together. CUS - Goats. MS - Hay being piled aboard the ship. CUS - Mules eating hay.
President Hoover Breaks Ground For Boys Club
Former President Herbert Hoover breaks ground for a $100,000 unit of the Boys Clubs of America in San Mateo, at a ceremony attended by every youngster in town. The elder statesman dedicates the future to the youth of San Mateo and America. Establishing shot - A parade of boys down the main street of San Mateo. MS - Boys ranging in age from 5 and up wearing 'Boys Clubs' shirts marching in the parade. MCU - Sign "Future Home Boys Club Of San Mateo". LS - People of the community gather for the dedication of the boys club. MS - Former - President Herbert Hoover at the podium. MS - Town's people MS - President Hoover and a little boy ground breaking MS - Town's people applauding. MS - President Herbert Hoover surrounded by boys.
International Guided Missile The Snark
First films of the "Snark", Intercontinental Guided Missile that has already has flown as far as 2,000 miles. With rocket busters blasting the Northrop Snark heads out over the ocean. Once it reaches top speed the awesome missile drops its rocket boosters. The Snark is undergoing test flights and is capable of spanning vast ranges with deadly accuracy. Establishing shot - The Snark sitting on its launching pad. ML - The engines are ignited and the Snark lifts off. Once it reaches top speed the Snark drops it engine boosters. Air to Air shot - A jet plane flies along side of the Snark. Air to Air shot - The Snark cruising along.
Young America Medal
President Eisenhower presents the Young America Medal to 14-year old Patricia Ann Strickland of Atlanta, Georgia. For her courage in rescuing her mother from the flaming wreckage of a light plane 2 years ago. Establishing shot - President Eisenhower present an award to Patricia Ann Strickland, CUS - Certificate of Award. CUS - Of Patricia's mom. CUS - J Edgar Hoover, smiling. CUS - Young American Medal. CUS - Patricia Ann Strickland.
Masters Golf: Burke Overcomes 8 Stroke Lead To Win
Ken Venturi the amateur is four strokes up on his nearest competitor Cary Middlecoff. Going into the final round and 8 strokes behind Venturi going into the final round is Jack Burke Jr. Ken going into the final round of the Master Tournament with a four stroke lead, he fades in the finish as young Pro, Jack Burke Jr. rallies to win the coveted title by one stroke. A brilliant display of skill, and one of the most dramatic finales in sports. Establishing shot - Ken Venturi the amateur swings and hits the golf ball. CUS - Ken Venturi. MS - Cary Middlecoff is teeing off swinging at the golf ball. MS - Jack Burke Jr. 8 - strokes behind is at the tee. MS - Golf fans. Golf fans following the golfers. MS - Jack Burke Jr. swings at the ball out of the trap and puts his ball 4-ft. from the cup. He swings at the ball, it goes into the hole and he wins the game by 1-stroke. CUS - He is awarder the Green Master's coat from his fellow pros. and $6,000.
ChryslerTurbine Car Tested
New York to Los Angeles, the newest turbine automobile conquers all possible driving conditions and temperatures, and proves itself road-worthy. It boasts a light-weight efficient turbine motor with a low-heat exhaust, it's a major new feature. Establishing shot - A 1956 Chrysler Turbine four door passenger car. CUS - Dashboard of the car. CUS - A gage, to measure the heat in the turbo. CUS - Of something under the hood of the car. CUS - A woman kneeling by the back of the car and holding up a silk scarf by the exhaust system. MCUS - Two men are in the car one is driving and the other one goes in the back seat. MCUS - Car is traveling down the street. MCUS - Turbo drives up to a building in Los Angeles. MCUS - George Hubner designer of the car receives a kiss from two starlettes.
Automatic Bowling Pin Setter
In Roselle, New Jersey, There's sad news for pin boys, for this mechanical genius does everything, sets pins in any number and returns the ball to the bowler. Establishing shot - The bowling ally's automatic pin setter. [Brunswick]. MS - Back of bowler throwing a bowling ball. CUS - The pins he knocked down. CUS - After the bowling ball is thrown how it is handled by the automatic pin setter. MS - Bowlers bowling. CUS - How the pins are handled after their knocked down. MS / Front view - Bowlers throwing their balls down the alley and the balls knocking down the pins.
Lady Matador, Bertha Trujillo
Who said the weaker sex? twenty-six-year-old Bertha Trujillo is knocked down four times by the bull, and when rescued from goring wants to go back for more. She gets an ovation from Colombia s bullfighting fans. The lady matador, Bertha Trujillo is walking out into the bull ring, tipping her hat. LS - Throngs of bull fighting enthusiast. MLS - Lady Matador holding a cape and the bull is charging it. MS - Bull knocks Bertha down. MS - Bull is chasing Bertha and she just makes it over a small protective wall. MLS - Bertha is jumping up and down, bull is digging his hoof into the ground. The bull charges Bertha and head butts her off her feet. She lays on the ground without moving. She gets up. MLS - Bertha is caught by the bull's horn but she is not gored by it. The bull pushes her fallen body with his nose and almost steps on her. Once again she is down on the ground with out moving. MLS - Other matadors go out into the ring to give her assistance in getting up and out of the ring. She is well bruised but nothing serious. Bertha wants to go back into the ring but she is held back.
In Commission: Saratoga, Mightiest In World Joins The Navy
Brooklyn Navy Yard-the new USS. Saratoga, biggest, most powerful vessel ever built, is commissioned in full-dress ceremonies. With a four-acre flight deck, a complement of 100 super-sonic jets and a crew of 3,500, the colossal flat-top is the greatest one-ship concentration of sea power in all history. Establishing shot - The USS Saratoga docked. CUS - USS Saratoga CVA - 60. CUS - Captain Robert Stroll is in command. MLS - Inside an area somewhere in the ship. Lots of people milling around. MS - Enlisted sailors quarters, one sailor sits on a bench. MS - A flight deck hydraulically operated. Many people on the hydraulic deck. MS - Throngs of people and sailors walking about the decks. LS - Throngs seated waiting for the dedication to start. Ground to air - Naval jets flying above the USS Saratoga. MLS - Throngs of sailors waving at the camera. MS - A docked USS Saratoga.
Mt. Etna Erupts Comes Alive Again
Mt. Etna erupts, after years in which the historic Mediterranean landmark lay dormant. The snow-clad peak springs into fiery life. Molten lava and howling blizzard menace the photographic party that climbs the rim of the great crater. Establishing shot - At the summit of MT. Etna there s snow on the ground and smoke bellowing up from the crater. MCUS - Guides standing at a safe distance watching Mt. Etna spilling out smoke and spitting out cinders and molten lava. CUS - Man with binoculars watching, he's one of the guides. CUS - Mt. Etna's crater opening spurting and spitting out molten lava. MCUS - A howling blizzard takes place on Mt. Etna as two photographers are threatened by the weather. MCUS - Mt. Etna really increase of the activity of shooting out more molten lava.
Stock Exchange Fire In Vienna
Stock exchange fire in Vienna destroys one of the Austrian capital's 80 year old architectural landmarks, a venerable structure with which is lost much of a fine art collection. The fire blazes out of control through the night, searing a gap in the heart of the city. Establishing shot - Austrian firemen holding a fire hose fighting the blaze. MS - For a window you can see fine works of art burning and sparks flying around inside the building. MS - A crowd has gathered to watch in horror the fire engulfing the Stock Exchange. CUS - A firefighter wearing protective gear carrying a fire hose. MS - Inside the Stock Exchange the fire burning. MS - A door way and the beautiful wood work around the door burning. MS - Police carrying out works of art. MS - A crew of firefighters on top of the roof. MS - Camera shooting the inside of the Stock Exchange and the destruction of the fire. Fire is still burning and plenty of smoke billowing.
The Winners Of The White House Photographers Contest
White house photographers hold their annual contest for their best pictures of the year-and presenting the grand award is their number one subject, Ike himself, beaming at the winning snap of him in typical fishing attire. Establishing shot - President Eisenhower shaking hands with one of the winners of the White House Photographers Contest. Bob Shultz in sports. MCUS - President Eisenhower and Al Muto in his candid glimpse of Vice President Nixon. MCUS - President Eisenhower and Jack Lawrence who won in the personality division, a picture of General Ridgeway and son. MCUS - In the Feature Division, Dick Dorsey and President Eisenhower admiring his picture. MCUS - James MacNara won in the pictorial category. MCUS - Best picture of the year, President Eisenhower in his golfing attire - head shot. MS - All the White House photographers standing with the President and their award winning pictures.
Six Couples Wed Simultaneously
Six couples wed simultaneously in Blenheim, Ontario. Four daughters and two sons of farmer Leo Dorsser are married in a six-way ceremony, with the entire town-population 3,000-on hand to cheer the newlyweds. Establishing shot - Outside of the church, winter day. MCUS - One junior bride, six brides to be, walking down the sidewalk on their way to the church. CUS - Brides walking into the church. LCUS - Three priest join six couples in wed-lock. MS - Couples leaving the church and a crowd is gathered outside to greet them. MS - The father, farmer - Dorsser and his wife. MS - The brides and grooms sitting down at the reception getting ready to eat. Closing shot.
The Bermuda Tattoo
Bermuda Tattoo, a traditional British army ceremony, is highlighted by signal corps cyclists staging a thrilling show, featuring phenomenal feats of skill and courage-huge motorcycle pyramids, and riding through flaming hoops for a fiery finale. Establishing shots -Arrival of the General John Whittle, Bermuda's Governor and Commander and Chief signals the start of the Bermuda Tattoo. MS - Army personal on motorcycles driving fast and jumping off ramps. MS - The drivers of the motorcycles crossing each other's path going a good speed. MS - One man driving a motorcycle and a human pyramid made up of police officers. 8 total including the driver of the bike. MCUS - Six bikes lined up with officers kneeling on each other's shoulders forming a different kind of pyramid. CUS - An officer sitting on the front tire fender, driving his bike backwards. MLS - Two bikers jump through covered hoops. CUS - A fiery finale, where the officer drives through a mass of fire.
Olympic Gymnastic Try-Outs
Olympic gymnastic tryouts in Philadelphia, combined with AAU championships, bring together outstanding competitors in the difficult events, staging a top-notch show while vying for a berth on the team that will represent the US in Australia.
Supersonic Bail-Out
Ultra-slow-motion cameras record supersonic bail-out tests during which an instrument-laden dummy is ejected from the cockpit attached to rocket sled travelling over 700 mph. Establishing shot - The Supersonic Convair nose section is mounted on a rocket sled and its sitting on a track. MCUS - Military puts in a dummy for a new series of supersonic bail out test. MLS - Slo motion captures the supersonic nose of the Convair ejecting the dummy.
New Look In Submarines
The navy unveils a new look in undersea craft, with testing of 'Albacore,' embodying radical changes in hull design. Despite being smaller than conventional subs, the hull shape allows more living space for the crew. Establishing shot - The top of the Albacore with Naval Officers standing in an open hatch. MCUS - The Albacore in open sea with a dirigible above it. POV - From the open hatch the back of the submarine. MLS - The Albacore submersing. MS - Inside the submarine with an officer turning dials and talking into a microphone. CUS - Three Naval Officers piloting the submarine. MCUS - Two sailors playing a game. Aerial shot - The Albacore is completely underwater only the periscope is sticking out of the water. MLS / Aerial - Submarine's hatch is sticking out of the water. Aerial shot - The submarine.
US Jet Planes: Go To Airforce Of The Netherlands
New wings for NATO seeped wings Thunderstreaks, first line jet fighters join the Dutch Airforce. Replacing older models American make jets which of now have become obsolete. The new jets can double as ground support or tack craft. Defense Minister Staff accepts the first of 200 Thunderstreaks from American ambassador Freeman Mathews. Establishing shot - Jet planes lined up on the tarmac. MLS - Defense Minister Staff and Freeman Mathews. MCUS - Planes taking off into the sky with the Dutch insignia. Ground to air - The Thunderstreaks flown by the Dutch Air Force are in flight formation.
Prince Ranier Arrives In New York City
Prince Ranier of Monaco arrives in New York, and is met at veteran's hospital. It's rumored the handsome prince, Europe s most eligible bachelor is visiting America to seek a wife. While in America Prince Ranier purchased a new American car, 1955 or 56, Chrysler Imperial Crown four door sedan. Establishing shot - Prince Ranier looking over his brand new 1955 or 1956 Imperial Crown Chrysler. MLS - Prince Ranier pulls up to the Veteran's Hospital. CUS - Prince Ranier handing out lighters bearing his crest as Christmas presents. CUS - HS - Prince Ranier smiling at the camera. Closing shot.
Ski Birds Take Off At Bear Mountain NY
Winter is official at Bear Mountain Park. The snow is artificial but the trills are real the annual Togar Tokel Ski Jump. Establishing shot - Skiers walking up hill with their skis. MCUS - Skier gets ready and skis down the long jump ramp. He almost made it. MLS - Another Tokel, Kim, cousin of the famed Art Tokel does not do too well on this trip, falls. MCUS - Art Develin of the Lake Placid Snow Birds and he does very well and he is also one of the Olympic hopefuls. MLS - Throngs of people lining the jump as they watch the skiers. MCUS - Art Tokel, Togar's brother, good jump - bad finish. MLS - A Canadian ski jumper does very well jumping 164 feet. Closing shot