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Ranger Hits Moon - Saturn Is Tested
Ranger Hits Moon - Saturn Is Tested The U.S. Conducts its most ambitious space schedule to date as a ranger capsule is landed on the moon and Saturn is successfully tested. The ranger's telemetry system fails, but scientists are elated with all other aspects of the flight. The mighty Ranger works efficiently as it 1,300,000 pound thrust engines are tested. Technicians finish last minute repairs. Ranger rolled to launch pad. Rocket on launch pad, palm tree in frame. Two workers wear hard hats, one wears sunglasses. Launch: ignition, structure pulls away from missile, lift off. Missile in flight, boosters flare. Launch pad hosed down after launch. Segway? CU Saturn rocket on launch pad. Technicians wearing white suits and hard hats work on last minute adjustments for Saturn. Man uses what looks like a large wrench to tighten. Workmen, technicians seated on side platform, all wear white suits and white hard hats. Three men, talking. narrator mentions - Von Brahn? Saturn lift off. Tracking shot. Flare.
Brighter Side of the News
Brighter Side of the News Read this SLOWLY: in Germany they've come out with colored tires that are electrically lit from the inside. Pink walls, anyone? Side view of car, dimly lit, man gets into car and tires light up. CU view of model / tire base / hub-cap? lights go on and off. Tracking shot as car drives past with bright tires.
This Is Who's Who At The Zoo
This Is Who's Who At The Zoo S-p-r-i-n-g is new arrival time at this German zoo as everyone from baby bison to baby tiger makes their debut. A polar bear stands on hind legs, waiting for hand out, feeding time for the seals, CU kangaroo, a trainer holds the kangaroos hands, (kicks up legs in the process). Trainer chased by baby camel, baby bison. Very cute baby goats, one black, one white. Ox? with baby. Woman feeding baby deer with bottle. Woman holds and feeds baby tiger. Family dog licks baby tiger. Zoo keeper brushes orangutan.
Kennedy Confers With Macmillan
Kennedy Confers With Macmillan The British prime minister and the President confer in Washington on the many problems facing the two western powers: Berlin, the possibility of a summit conference, the European common market and nuclear tests. President and Mrs. Kennedy greet the guests on the White House lawn. Helicopter landing with Washington monument seen in fg. Photographers. Macmillan and Kennedy emerge from helicopter. GV White House. Kennedy, Macmillan and other officials during talks. Low angle of White House. Kennedy, Macmillan, Mrs. Macmillan and Jackie stand outside on White House lawn. Two ponies (narrator mentions Caroline s pony "Macaroni") Kennedy walks with Macmillan outside. Press conference. Macmillan at microphone. Prime Minister Macmillan speaks very highly of partnership and cooperation with the United States stating, "It is the sense of partnership that being able to just meet and talk things over, as partners do, which makes the value of these meetings. And I'm deeply grateful to you, for making it possible. And I hope that this system will continue, for I'm sure that it is the basis of a cooperation between our countries, which has great value for the future of the world."
Fashion Parade: Hat Fashions.
Fashion Parade: Hat Fashions. Hat fashions from England range from the stunning to the staggering. Toppers to suit the entire range of milady's taste, suave or surrealistic. A group of women sit in a living room wearing black-and-white hats with black dresses (looks like a themed party). Then individual women model hats for the camera. A large dark hat made of transparent material, decorated with lighter-colored flowers - the hat is shaped somewhat like an Asian hat, very large brim. A cloche hat with ribbon through it. A hat made of white feathers. A "bamboo straw" hat (to some this might look like a lampshade gone awry). A "trellis hat" for Easter -- it looks like small fake birds nest in the hair while something like chicken wire covers them. Kind of odd.
News in Brief: Toy Fair in New York.
News in Brief: Toy Fair in New York. Toy fair in New York City showcases the latest in fun and games for the small fry, including the 'tumble tub' and a mechanical pitcher for young Mickey Mantles. Little girls sits, spinning, in a hollowed-out disc (the tumble tub). Then two kids sit in it and an adult spins them round. A real kangaroo is at the toy display (not sure why). Boy and girl play game called "Test Driver" (and narrator Ed Herlihy of course has to comment about "women drivers"). Boy attempts to bat balls pitched to him by machine.
News in Brief: Malaria Campaign In Washington, D.C.
News in Brief: Malaria Campaign In Washington, D.C. Dr. Milton Eisenhower (the president's brother) presents a million and a half dollar contribution from the U.S. to aid the inter-American campaign to eradicate malaria. Dr. Fred Silver receives the check.
Sports: K of C Games.
Sports: K of C Games. Knights of Columbus games at Madison Square Garden are highlighted by Tom Courtney's record pace in the 1000 yard run, and miler Ron Delany's 16th successive win on the boards. 60-yard hurdles, Charlie Pratt wins in a close race. Don Bragg pole vaults. Most of the athletes smile for the camera after winning, but Delany just stands there looking intense. (Maybe he was hoping to break the 4-min mark.) Alt spelling for search purposes: Ron Delaney.
Sports: SJC Handicap.
Sports: SJC Handicap. San Juan Capistrano Handicap at Santa Anita. 51,000 fans see Cornhusker (Corn Husker) run down pace-setting Spinney in the last few yards of the home stretch, one of the season's turf thrills. Spectators have newspapers on their heads due to rain. Race finish is shown, horse comes from behind to win at the last moments.
French Unveil New Missiles
French Unveil New Missiles France is making rapid progress in missile research and they show, for the first time, some of their newest defensive weapons. Defensive missile launch. Missile launcher being raised. Pan of missile. Zoom in of missile in position. Missile/flame, CU control panel, button being pressed, missile launched. Man wearing headset, seems to countdown launch and motions like he pressed button. Launch. Great shot - interior of control room with personnel. CU as another button on panel is pressed. Missile launch.
Pennies Battle Cancer
Pennies Battle Cancer The power of the penny! In Margate, England, they build a replica of their famous clock tower with coppers (pennies)----all for the cancer drive. Model of tower with "Help the Cancer Campaign" written on it. CU pennies which make up model of Margate Tower. Scenic shot of real Margate tower. Pan down tower. People clapping. Cricket player knocks down tower of pennies. Man scoops pennies and places into bag.
How To Succeed On The Parallel
How To Succeed On The Parallel The iron curtain nations compete in Prague in a preliminary meet that will lead the world championships in gymnastics next summer. Gymnasium with athletes doing routines on gym floor. A woman performs a routine on the parallel bars. Gymnastic event. Woman jumps over horse (vault).
Sit Down Strike
Sit Down Strike A quarter of a century ago strikes were widespread as labor sought recognition. An auto plant, a shoe factory, a newspaper office and a cannery were all the objects of a union drive. Men in Auburn, Maine and Kansas City take part in sit-down strikes. WS Warehouse. Strikers lined up outside Kansas City facility. Employees poke heads out of windows of factory, including man who drinks a cup of coffee. Shoe strike in Auburn, Maine brought out the national guard. Large building with cars parked, snowing. Soldier guards front entrance. National Guard soldiers marching down street. Side view of policeman ? swinging billy club as woman walks past. A Long Island Daily Press protest erupts in violence, picketers fight with police. Two men help injured man with bandaged head. Strikers return (including women) dressed in protective football gear. Sign reads "Cannery Workers on Strike - Join the Union". Crowd of striking workers. Cameraman wears helmet and face mask. Violence breaks out when strikers try to block entrance, truck driven by non-union workers. Strikers throwing rocks at truck.
Amphibious Vehicle
Amphibious Vehicle There's always been a search for an amphibious automobile and 25 years ago a west coast inventor had one that worked. Kids race after a mobile boat which can move on land and water, an ancestor to the duck of World War two fame. CU of wheels, looks like a tank. Powell mobile boat enters water. Swimmers out on lake platform, boat passes in background. Back on shore.
Grapefruit Mask
Grapefruit Mask There were inventory - and inventors..... Here's one who came up with an absolutely fool-proof anti-squirt grapefruit device. A man pulls a mask down from the brim of his hat to cover his face while he eats a grapefruit.
Royal Tribute To Dutch Queen
Royal Tribute To Dutch Queen Hundreds of thousands turn out in Amsterdam to cheer Queen Juliana and her husband, Prince Bernhard as they celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary. They make a colorful tour of the city and then preside at a reception attended by a large gathering of royalty. Police try to hold back crowds, children (kids) in front. Policeman seen actually pushing kids back. Queen and her husband step up into carriage. Crowds. Carriage follows with their four daughters, princesses waving. Overview of carriage and crowd. Exterior of building, lit up at night. Queen Elizabeth is escorted by the Shah of Iran Mohammad Reza Pahlavi. Procession of other Royal guests. Chandeliers. Prince Philip points to the camera, as we see the room full for a group photo? Fireworks. Reads 25, then 1937 and 1962 in firework display.
Russian Cosmonaut In Capital
Russian Cosmonaut In Capital Gherman S. Titov, the Russian cosmonaut tours Washington with Colonel John H. Glenn, jr., his American counterpart. National Academy of Sciences building. John Glenn Jr. walks up stairs with Titov, press, photographers fill the stairs. Both men take seats at desk and register. Mrs. John Glenn ? Great paparazzi shot, press photographers. Lincoln Memorial. Glenn and others stand in front of Lincoln memorial.
Prince Goes To 'austere' School
Prince Goes To 'austere' School Prince Charles of England is attending a school in Scotland that is noted for its spartan life. GV of school, beautiful scenic shot. Prince Charles walks with Prince Philip outside school. They proceed to shake hands with gentlemen. CU Prince Charles, pan up to Prince Philip. Dormitory, one level building. Prince Charles, Prince Philip and other boys standing outside of Dormitory, then enter.
U.S. Gives Movies An Award
U.S. Gives Movies An Award On behalf of the Motion Picture Industry Eric Johnston accepts an 'E' from secretary of commerce Luther Hodges for the industry's work in increasing its foreign exchange. Banner with Letter E behind gentlemen, receiving award, men shake hands.
Wax More Popular Than Ever
Wax More Popular Than Ever The Bijou, a new wax museum with stars galore opens in Hollywood. From Valentino to Bogart, they're all here. Marquee The Bijou, pan down to wax statues of Laurel and Hardy, Frankenstein's monster, Rudolph Valentino, Humphrey Bogart as the skipper of the African Queen, Gary Cooper from High Noon, and the Marx Brothers are all on display. Three gentlemen talking one points to something off screen. Tourist pass Marx brother display.
Foster Mother Loses Tiny Tots
Foster Mother Loses Tiny Tots Here's Who's Zoo - Mrs. Bernard Gallagher, wife of the national zoo's keeper of the great apes has raised a chimp and a gorilla from birth. Now it's time for them to return to their home at the zoo. Woman taking clothes off clothes line, cu baby rubber pants and baby bibs. Baby chimpanzee gets into clothes basket and gorilla walks over. Chimpanzee tips over in basket. (funny) Mrs. Gallagher holds both animals in arms. CU dressing gorilla and chimp. Mrs. Gallagher puts gorilla in baby car seat and the chimpanzee on seat next to him. Chimp crawls over seat. Car drives away, we see Gallagher driving with baby gorilla in front seat.
Kennedy Sees Mighty Air Power
Kennedy Sees Mighty Air Power President Kennedy is guest of honor at a display of military air might at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida. Napalm saturation bombings, air-to-air skills and mid-air refueling are highlights of the show. President Kennedy s motorcade drives down base, surrounded by men in uniform running along side. Military crowd on bleachers? General Curtis Lemay (sp?) seated next to Kennedy, who is wearing sunglasses. Vice President Johnson attends, wearing sunglasses. Multiple aircraft fly-by, drop bombs. Pan down as bombs fall and explosion and black smoke fill screen. Nice shot, view from behind President Kennedy of field, we see what he sees. Low angle of aircraft re-fueling in mid-air. Air to air missile fire with drone plane, explosion.
Algerians Vote For Independence
Algerians Vote For Independence By a vote of 99.6% In favor, the Algerian people vote to end 132 years of French rule. This ends the seven-and-a-half year war of rebellion, but already rifts are developing among leaders of the new government. Two older men walk up to building, two younger men frisk them. People voting, cast ballots into box. Street scenes. CU flag. Crowd of people outside clapping (applaud).
Japanese Rail Disaster
Japanese Rail Disaster More than 150 people die in a three train crash near Tokyo. Most deaths are caused as a second train piles into two derailed trains. Wreckage, workers pass camera. Man uses blow torch. Interior of train car, wreckage. Shoes along with wreckage. Buddhist temple exterior. Coffins lined up in temple, men covering body? Two girls pray along side coffin. Twisted metal, disaster, destruction, wreckage.