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Joint Efforts For Preservation of Peace
Same as catalog # 490003 Jumpy and out of focus, a bit fuzzy in contrast and imagery The leaders of sixteen western European nations banding together signing a pact for the political and economic union of western Europe help stave off chaos and communism. A vital step in preserving the peace. French foreign minister, Ernest Bevin and General Robertson affixes their name to the document representing the British - Americans occupation zones of Germany.
U.S. Subs Sail For Turkey
Shaky, out of focus, fuzzy in contrast and imagery Four long-range submarines, presented to the Turkish Navy under the US. Aid program, sail from the navy base with mixed crews on board. American skippers will command the craft on voyage to Turkey assisted by the American and Greek Navy.
Variety Clubs Give Award To Sec Marshall
Shaky, out of focus, fuzzy in contrast and imagery Headed by Chief Barker O Donnell and picture men from all over country, Variety Clubs hold convention. Harold Stassen is guest of group, which presents Humanitarian Award to State Secretary Marshall.
Mass Helicopter Flight
Shaky, out of focus, fuzzy in contrast and imagery Pilots and aircraft of the Navy's utility helicopter squadron two stage impressive maneuvers at air station. Amazing craft take off in formation, and thrill watchers below during mass flight. Good shot of a camera men taking professional pictures laying on the ground.
Filmdom Hospital Dedicated
Shaky, out of focus, fuzzy in contrast and imagery A picturesque country refuge, for the industry's sick and needy, is dedicated as motion picture country hospital. Diana Shore, Jean Hersholt, Robert Young, Shirley Temple and other stars attend ceremony.
Golfing with the Duke and Bing Crosby
Shaky, out of focus, fuzzy in contrast and imagery Famous names are guests of Robert R. Young at the re-opening of the Greenbrier Hotel. A golf match, featuring J. Arthur Rank, the Duke of Windsor, Bing Crosby and many top-notch pros, is the picture news of the gala opening. Comedy of errors as Bing hits his ball into the water hazard & takes off his pants to go in after it.
Instructional Swimming
Shaky, out of focus, fuzzy in contrast and imagery They learn to swim early out West at Sherman Oaks, three-year-olds stage a swimming meet, and prove adept at diving too. The small frys are Olympic champs in the making.
Bombed Cities Rebuilt Black Market Soars
Shaky, over exposed, fuzzy in contrast and imagery - DOS In Berlin, the war-damaged Anhalter Station, menace to safety, is blasted by skilled demolition crews. In Cologne, work of reconstruction on the famed Gothic Cathedral continues. While in Hamburg, thousands jam street cars and stadium to see soccer game, buy tickets on the black market.
Post War Train Wreck
Shaky, over exposed, fuzzy in contrast and imagery - DOS A soldier who pulled the emergency cord in order to get off near his home caused this shocking tragedy, in which scores died or were injured. Mail train plowed into rear to the stalled express.
NY's Youngsters Respond In A Big Way For Hungry Children
Shaky, fuzzy in contrast and imagery - DOS Thousands of American youngsters, some dredged in costumes of their ancestral homes, brighten Broadway in a monster parade, staged by the NY Committee - American Overseas Aid and The UN Appeal for Children. The children go all out to help the less unfortunate neighbors and the American children as always are heeding the call for help. American flags are waving in the hands of the children.
Prince Barnhart, Princess Juliana & Children Welcome Mrs. Roosevelt
Shaky, over exposed, fuzzy in contrast and imagery - DOS Royal greetings, gifts, and a University Dgree are conferred upon Mrs. Roosevelt, during her brief visit in Holland. Huge throngs hail the former US first lady, who receives a warm welcome.
Kenneth Hopkins Of Hollywood Designer Of Men's Hats
Shaky, fuzzy in contrast and imagery - DOS Kenneth Hopkins Of Hollywood Designer Of Men's Hats They're new and different and they're quite goofy. This array of mad millinery for mad caps, tossed together by Designer Hopkins, will give the gals a laugh for a change. We hope it's not the beginning of a new fad.
Honorable Retirement For USS Texas
Jumpy, rolling film, darkened images and dark in contrast. Image Quaility is inherit to the master. The U.S.S. Texas, historic veteran of many naval battles, becomes a Texas shrine, as impressive ceremonies attend warship's final resting place. Special basin, built with public donations, houses the famed battleship.
Maple Leaf Gardens In Toronto
Shaky, dark and fuzzy in contrast and imagery - DOS 'Wild Bill' Longson retains his wrestling title but both he and his opponent, Bill Watson of England, end up outside the ring and are counted out. Until then, Watson demonstrates some amazing holds.
Motorcycle Race In The Mud
Shaky, dark and fuzzy in contrast and imagery The 'Mud Run' one of the goofiest, gooey-est races on record, is run around a rugged course, mud-covered, and through a mound of puddles that stall some of the constants, the winner is unrecognizable.
Rail Strike: US Seized Roads At Eleventh Hour
Jumpy, flashing, out of focus in contrast and imagery As the zero hour for the threatened railroad strike approaches, the government moves quickly, seizing the rods in an 11th hour effort to head off a tie-up. Last-minute parleys between two opposing factions fail. Seizure notices are posted. Army secretary Royall urges nationwide cooperation, as entire nation awaits final outcome of dramatic events. Good scenes of men around a table negotiating, very heated negotiation. Royall speaks: "The President has today given to me, Secretary of the Army. Responsibility for the control & operation of the railroads of the country. It is obvious that this task can not be successfully performed without the full cooperation of railroad labor, railroad management and the entire public I expect all that cooperation from all our citizens".
Policy: Marshall States Stand on Russia
Jumpy, flashing, out of focus in contrast and imagery Denying any idea of US. Talks with Russia to end the 'Cold War, State Secretary Marshall tells news conference that the Soviet must seek peace through the Untied Nations. He says our discussions indicated no US. Aim for bi-lateral talks.
Churchill Addresses Delegates Forming Congress of Europe
Jumpy, flashing, out of focus in contrast and imagery Same as catalog # 490005 Britain's famed war leader delivers an impassioned plea for unity and concerted action to delegates of the congress of Europe. Princess Juliana and other key figures attend. Churchill gets rousing reception from the Dutch. Churchill Addressing Delegates: "It must be all for all, Europe can only be united by the heartfelt wish and vehement expression of the great majority of all the people and all the parties in all the freedom loving countries no matter where they dwell or how they..... We can not aim at anything less than the union of Europe as a whole and we look foreword with confidence for the day when that union will be achieved". Churchill faces the crowd with his right arm raised giving the peace sign.
Palestine: New Jewish State Formed Amid Strife
Jumping, out of focus in contrast and imagery First pictures of the battle for Haifa, which the Jews won after two-day siege, highlight the dramatic turn of events in the holy land. Jews now fight Arab attackers closing in on five sides. War damage, refugees, bodies in the streets, soldiers search people in the streets.
U.S. Recognition Of 'israel' Is Announced
U.S. Recognition Of 'israel' Is Announced U.S. Recognition of 'Israel' is announced to United Nations delegates, still dead-locked over plans for truce.
Princess Elizabeth Visits France
Jumpy, flashing, out of focus in contrast and imagery The city's gayest social event since the Liberation-the four-day visit of Princess Elizabeth and her consort, the Duke of Edinburgh. Thousands cheer the royal couple, hear Princess Elizabeth make gracious speech in French.
Celebs In Capital Golf
Jumpy, out of focus in contrast and imagery The annual 'Celebrities Golf,' starring big names of politics, sports, radio and the movies, draws big crowd despite the rain. Attorney General Clark, Senator Taft, Bing Crosby and others play in charity benefit.
Citation Wins Preakness
Jumpy, flashing, out of focus in contrast and imagery Citation, winner of the Derby, does it again. The calumet farm's great 3-yr-old wins the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico, with Eddie Aarcaro up to make it two-up-and-one-to-go for Racing's Triple Crown. Citation had easily swept the 1948 Triple Crown, his winning margins in the three races totaling seventeen lengths.
New Israel State Fights For Its Life
Shaky, blurry and dark in spots in contrast and imagery DOS Having set up a new state called Israel, the Jews in Palestine are now fighting for survival. Ceremonies setting up new state are shown, and also bitter struggle for control of Jaffa, which the Jews captured form the Arabs. Egyptian planes raid Tel Aviv. Jews kept in a holding area camp. Jews boarding a boat and standing on deck as ship docks. Shots of dead Jews or Arabs that were killed. Shot of a Jewish flag and soldiers standing at attention. The British mandate to govern Palestine ended after the war, and in 1947 the UN voted to partition Palestine. When the British officially withdrew on May 14, 1948, the Jewish National Council proclaimed the State of Israel. US recognition came within hours.