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General Clay Retires
General Clay Retires The President's representative in West Berlin is made an honorary citizen as he retires and is serenaded by the people. People lined up against barricades, wave hankies. Lucius Clay waving to crowds along side Mayor Willy Brandt. Shakes hands with the mayor and walks over to the crowd to greet them. Night footage, people hold flaming torches, with sign in shot that reads: Thank you Lucius O. Clay. CU sign. Lucius with bouquet of flowers.
Of Wooden Ships And Iron Men
Of Wooden Ships And Iron Men A three-masted training ship sails into New York harbor - the first German naval training vessel to visit the U.S. Since 1936. Beautiful shots of ship, Pan down from deck of full Mast. Naval cadets lined up on deck, we see Statue of Liberty in the Shot. WS Statue of Liberty. Coast guard boat, water spray welcome.
Sea Power: First Lady Names New Submarine
Sea Power: First Lady Names New Submarine Mrs. Kennedy wearing coat, gloves and hat, christens the newest of our Polaris-equipped nuclear submarines the USS LAFAYETTE - named for the Frenchman who contributed so much to the American revolution. Mrs. Kennedy and officials seen walking towards submarine. Large crowd of onlookers. Jackie seems to get splashed by the champagne. Submarine traveling down slipway, navy sailors saluting.
Kennedy Says U.S. Has Role In Negotiations
Kennedy Says U.S. Has Role In Negotiations Addressing the convention of the united automobile workers, the President says that his office has the duty to take part in wage and price rise negotiations. Kennedy seen walking, carrying hat and portfolio towards jet propelled helicopter. Kennedy boarding aircraft, soldier follows him aboard. CU Presidential seal on aircraft. Helicopter takes off, Washington Monument in distance. UAW meeting, United Auto Workers. Kennedy positions microphone, crowd of people who attend meeting hold signs, looks more like a political convention. UAW logo on wall. Natural audio of Kennedy's speech: "As long as the United States is the great and chief guardian of freedom, all the way in a great half circle from the Brandenburg Gate to Vietnam. As long as we fulfill our functions at a time of climax, in the struggle for freedom. Than I believe it is the business of the President of the United States to concern himself with the general welfare and the public interest. And if the people, feel that it is not, then they should secure the services of a new President of the United States." Men standing on platform with Kennedy applaud him, and Kennedy waves to crowd.
Space Setback: New Missile Blows Up
Space Setback: New Missile Blows Up The mighty Centaur, the first U.S. Hydrogen-powered missile (ICBM ?), explodes on its maiden flight - a new setback in the space race. Footage of launch and flight, then explosion! Nice footage of rocket on launch pad, ignition and lift off. Rocket in flight, then malfunction! Rocket engulfed by smoke and flame, explosion fills screen. Camera captures piece of debris falling and crashing into the sea.
100,000 Fans Turn Out For Cup Final
100,000 Fans Turn Out For Cup Final England's great sport - the cup finals - (British football) draws the usual capacity crowd to see their 'world series'. Pan crowded Stadium. Energetic crowd. Queen Elizabeth escorted to seat. Goal. Slow motion shot of player shooting the ball between the goalies legs. Another shot behind goalie of goal. Penalty goal. Queen Elizabeth handing cup to player and congratulating him.
Spills Mark Outboard Race
Spills Mark Outboard Race These new England motor-boat skippers let nothing dismay them as they bounce their water bugs around with aplomb. Hydro-planes. Man in sweater looks through binoculars. Race, driver ends up in water. Two women, each looking through their own binoculars. Man and woman both wearing sunglasses. Winner holds up trophy.
Crisis In Laos:---U.S. Fleet On Alert
Crisis In Laos:---U.S. Fleet On Alert Units of the seventh fleet have been sped to the waters off southeast Asia as the situation in Laos becomes more critical. Red rebels, breaching the ceasefire, push 100 miles south, driving 2,000 royal troops across the border into Thailand. Shots of combat and refugees. Aerial of four naval carriers. Animated map of Laos. Mountains with clouds. Laos troops cross over bamboo / suspension bridge across river. CU soldiers, camouflage. Refugees board plane. Aid, bags loaded in trucks. Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara with Military officials.
News In Brief: Armed Forces Open House
News In Brief: Armed Forces Open House It's 'Open House' around the nation as the armed forces play host during armed forces week. At Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland the kids take over --- and it's a ball for all concerned. Kids climb on tanks and audience watches air show. A man in a jetpack is propelled into the air. Boys sit on tank gun, dangle feet. Kiddies all over tanks. Kids ride in open truck. Paratroop display, young woman goes for ride across cable. POV of soldiers waiting to catch her on the other side. Soldiers catch her. Amphibious assault vehicle open door and cute little kids dressed in helmets and life vests storm out from the vehicle, one really cute black (African American) little boy. Blue devils stunt work. Two planes fly side by side, one upside down. Little girl plugging her ears. Pilot ejection, Floats down with parachute.
Home Is The Sailor
Home Is The Sailor The Coast Guard icebreaker 'Eastwind' returns to Boston, after duty at the South Pole. There's a lot of joyful reunions for husbands and fathers. Sailors are welcomed home with kisses from girlfriends and wives. Nice shot as ship comes into dock, and back view of a man who holds little girl in his arms. Sailors line deck. Family members waving to loved ones. Little boy who wears a sailor hat waving, very cute. Sailors leaving ship. Sailors kiss sweethearts. Father with two kids kisses one. Husbands kiss wives. Family including sailor hold sign that reads: Welcome Home Daddy, his two kids kiss each cheek. Young father with child. Bearded sailor kisses girl. Re-union, romance, love, homecoming.
Boys Club
Boys Club It was an era of social change and Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt inaugurates a new boys club. Pan building, Banner, Boys Club Metropolitan Police D.C. Dedication. Group of young black (African American) boys look into camera.
Council Closes: Pope John Presides at Last Session
Council Closes: Pope John Presides at Last Session Two thousand Cardinals, Bishops and other prelates hear the Pope say that he has "heard the voice of the whole Catholic world" during the Ecumenical Council which adjourns until next September. Interior of cathedral with assembly gathered.
Mine Disaster: 37 Trapped By Explosion
Mine Disaster: 37 Trapped By Explosion Rescue workers labor for days trying to save men trapped by an expolision deep in a Pennsylvania mine. The blast caved in the ventilation system and hope was abandoned quickly after the first bodies were found. CU Salvation Army truck. Miners, rescuers pass camera. Family members seated in room, waiting (sorrowful). Rescue workers.
Now Hear This! Italians Unveil Talking Chimp
Now Hear This! Italians Unveil Talking Chimp There are a pair of chimpanzees in Rome who have I.Q.'S that have scientists climbing trees..... One dances a nice twist, while the other says m-a-m-a distinctly, with no Italian accent. Chimpanzees dance with a woman, play patty cake, and say "mama." Women and chimp kiss on lips at end.
U.s. Troops In Asia
U.s. Troops In Asia By air and sea, United States Marines land in Thailand -- the first contingent of 4,000 U.S. Troops to be deployed along the border of Laos where the reds broke the cease-fire. Side view of aircraft carrier. Soldiers board helicopters aboard aircraft carrier, good footage of helicopters lined up on deck and taking off. Flagger ? man giving pilot signals on flight deck. Two helicopters in flight over ocean. Helicopter landing in Laos.
End Of Hope: Hong Kong Forced to block Refugees
End Of Hope: Hong Kong Forced to block Refugees With the crown colony bursting at the seams authorities are forced to turn back 2,000 Chinese a day who attempt to flee red china. WS Hong Kong. Overview busy area, with people. Tracking shot of refugees. Crown colony buildings. Closed area sign in Chinese. Border crossing point, with army truck full of civilian men. Soldier escorts refugees back to border. View of their feet as they walk back to the border, some without shoes. Refugee man carries open umbrella.
Royal Nuptials: Princess Weds Spanish Heir
Royal Nuptials: Princess Weds Spanish Heir Princess Sophie of Greece is cheered by tens of thousands as she rides through the streets of Athens on her way to wed Prince Juan Carlos, an heir to the Spanish throne. Royal carriage pulled by six horses travels down street past camera. Princess Sophie waves to crowds, interior of coach shows Sophie seated with her father. Princess Sophie waves from stairs with brides maids lining her gown (extremely long train). The happy couple wave to the crowds. Princess Grace (Grace Kelly) and Prince Ranier of Monaco are seen getting into car. Crowns of union ceremony at second church service, interior family and guests. Man holds two crowns over their heads during service.
Snow Control: Army Guns End Slide Menace
Snow Control: Army Guns End Slide Menace Canada is enlisting modern science in combating an ancient enemy. Gunfire blasts avalanches before they can roll down on the trans-canada highway. (Narrator states they're in Glacier National Park) Beautiful scenic, mountain range, snow capped mountains with low clouds or fog in valley. Mounds of snow along side of road, to protect highway from possible avalanche. Cross-country skier passes camera, trees and mountains in background. Snow patrol skier. Army men load cannon, howitzer. Man gives signal to fire cannon. Side view of cannon firing. Explosion on side of mountain. Man made avalanche.
Palmer Takes Texas Golf
Palmer Takes Texas Golf Arnold Palmer is on his way to becoming one of the biggest money winners in golf history as he captures one tournament after another. At Fort Worth, Texas, however, it takes a playoff round before he wins. Spectators walking on green. Palmer taps ball for a hole in one. Palmers turn again, this time it just teeters at the outer surface of the hole, giving the other opponent the advantage. Another player teeing off. Crowds. Cu of golf club being wiped with rag. Palmer teeing off. People clapping. Palmer shaking hands with opponent. Arnold Palmer holding large trophy.
President On Move In New York
President On Move In New York Even while running for the Presidency, Mr. Kennedy hardly put in a busier weekend than this one in New York City. First, he dedicates a new apartment cooperative, (Gov. Rockefeller pats Kennedy on back) erected by the Garment Workers Union; then he is honored at a $1,000 per person rally that wipes out the Democratic party deficit. Huge birthday cake is carried in by two chefs. Finally, he goes to the people for his medical care bill as he addresses an overflow rally in Madison Square Garden. Elderly audience, shot of two old women seated. CU Kennedy for President button on a African American man's lapel. Kennedy at podium giving speech (no audio of speech) banner behind him, all we see is "Senior Citizens - Golden". Elderly (Senior citizens) folks clapping.
Laos Tinderbox: Country Quiet; US Troops Alert
Laos Tinderbox: Country Quiet; US Troops Alert Contingents of U.S. Marines land in Bangkok to bolster U.S. Forces in Thailand, bringing to 5,000 the number of men the U.S. Has deployed to Thailand in the Laos Crisis. The country is quiet as optimism is expressed that a new coalition government can be formed. Military men depart from ship, wearing helmets and carrying rifles. Marines, three stand together talking, two (white) Caucasian and one African American (black) wearing helmets. Air force Plane taking off down runway, with military men present, helicopters carry supplies in nets.
The Richest Harness Race Of All
The Richest Harness Race Of All Ten horses compete in the messenger stakes with $170,000 in prize money. 'Andora's dream', hitherto undefeated, is outpaced by 'lehigh hanover' who pays his backers 71 to 1. Crowded stadium at night. Horses trotting to starting line. Harness horse (number 6) and rider in spotlight on track. Number 7 horse and rider seen in spotlight. Start of race. Back view of crowd looking on. Horse (number 10) comes from behind and wins race. Scoreboard. Winning horse and rider in spotlight.
Records Fall In West Coast Meet
Records Fall In West Coast Meet 40,000 People jam the coliseum in Los Angeles for the 22nd annual relays and see records topple in the discus, shot-put and the mile run. Peter Snell, the New Zealand sensation, sets a new American mile mark of 3:56:1. Good crowd shots, at night. Discus athlete. Shot-put throw, ball rolls, two judges with tape measure. Beginning of Mile run, athletes at line, judge with gun in shot, fires gun. Runners on track. Winner smiling.
The Preakness
The Preakness In a story-book finish, 'Greek money' battles 'ridan' down to the wire in the 86th preakness and just noses out the favorites to win $135,000 top money. Crowds, middle aged balding man with binoculars. Horses run out of gate, at start of race. Great shot of horses on track running towards camera. Man in hat, fans himself with his newspaper. Horse 'Greek money' in winners circle with floral blanket, man tries to steady horse.