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New Space Triumph
New Space Triumph Astronaut Scott Carpenter becomes the fourth U. S. Airman to probe outer space and the second to orbit the earth in a flight that is fraught with drama that has the world waiting an hour for news of his safe landing. Footage of Carpenter getting suited up, CU of Carpenter wearing helmet. Carpenter walks to van. Launch pad, Aurora 7 (Mercury Seven). Carpenter exiting transfer van. Pan elevator as it rises to the top. Astronaut climbs into capsule. Press outside, from all over the world gather to get a glimpse of the launch. Men (reporters) on telephones. Large telephoto lens. Newsreel cameraman from all over the globe. Journalists, photographers, press. Newsreel camera man from Mexico (El Mundo En Marcha written on camera). Weather man wearing headphones in front of display board of flight. Reporter's with 'Go Scot Go' written with tape on his back. Ignition, launch. Separation. Animation of capsule in flight and orbit. Voiceover of report from Carpenter. CU gloved hand on controls. More animation. Interior of control room with NASA personnel. After three successful orbits, his rockets do not fire properly and he lands 250 miles beyond the target area. With no radio contact, there is no way of knowing he is safely down. Animation of parachute and capsule. Scene from ship of ocean view -shaky. Sailors on deck of ship look out at sea with binoculars. Military airplane pilot, POV from inside plane, air force rescue men are put into action, jumping from plane to rescue Carpenter. View of plane above and parachute jumper. Capsule in water with Carpenter escaping from the hatch. CU Carpenter relaxing with feet up on table, various views.
Mussolini Anniversary
Mussolini Anniversary Mussolini addressed a rally to mark the 15th anniversary of his rise to power. A few years later he was lynched. Pan massive crowd. Low angle of Mussolini at podium.
Aviation Phenomenon
Aviation Phenomenon In the pre-jet age the Army had a fighter plane that was a phenomenon of its time. 300 miles an hour, able to carry a crew of five, this plane was truly a wonder plane. Various shots of plane in flight.
General John J. Pershing
General John J. Pershing General John J. Pershing returned from a European trip. He is seen here sitting on a couch with a man dressed in military uniform.
Speed Trap
Speed Trap An inventor in Portland, Oregon, invented a hook for police cars to capture fleeing speeders. Device clamps onto car bumper, with attached cable. Police car chasing car, attaches clamp, and stops pursuit. Police officers jump out of car, with guns drawn. Two men (criminals with arms raised) with arms up in the air (reach for the sky).
New Animated Map Is Plane Safety Measures
With airport traffic constantly increasing on the world's skyways the search is always on for new safety devices. This is a map in front of the pilot with a traveling pen that pin-points just where he is. A duplicate map is animated in the control towers. London, England Looking over the parking area of the London Airport. MS - People sitting out-side a restaurant watching the planes coming and going. CUS - British European Airways plane sitting on the tarmac. CUS - Skyways of London plane. MS - Trans Canada plane taking off. CUS - Two pilots in a cock pit looking at a new mapping device, or navigation device. MS - A antenna. CUS - Two traffic control men looking at a map print out indicating just where the plane in question is land its location. CUS - Pilot in cock pit. POV - Plane landing on the air strip. MS - A plane that's look's like a 'China Clipper' landing.
Students Spoof Science
Students Spoof Science They dedicate a new students' club in Delft, the Netherlands, and concoct an out-of-this-world chain reaction to set the wheels in motion and send a cyclist through the sealed door. Man on staged platform, sits at desk against the wall. People seated, audience. Man pulls lever, sets chain reaction in motion. Another man in helmet and suit waves and walks over to cycle contraption. Two men look on. Contraptions start in motion from liquid filled glass balls to roller skates the process is in motion, small radar in motion, man on covered bicycle, shaped like a rocket rides through paper covered doorway.
Space Hero: Nation Hails Carpenter
Space Hero: Nation Hails Carpenter The fourth U.S. Astronaut to probe outer space and the second to orbit the earth, Scott Carpenter, returns to cape Canaveral for the first of many roaring welcomes. He's welcomed by his mother, wife and children and then holds a press conference in which he elaborates on details of the flight. Carpenter hugged by wife, then by daughters. "Welcome Back Scott" banner. Carpenter seated in convertible with wife, escorted by police on motorcycles in procession. Carpenter waves to crowd. Tracking shot of little boy standing on wooden piling, holding large American flag, great patriotic shot. Women in audience applaud (clapping). Carpenter up on stage talking with John Glenn "Manned Spacecraft Center" behind, others present include Gus Grissom and Alan Shepard. Pin ceremony, Man pinning medal on Carpenter. Press conference. Carpenter seated between two other men, explains his opinion of the mission. Carpenter says (natural audio) "I understand the report came from Hawaii, that it was a tired and confused astronaut. If my opinion is worth anything to you, this is not true. I will admit to being pre-occupied. I would like to apologize for the concern I caused the people who watched the flight, for the concern in the control center. Had I known how concerned you were, I would have been concerned. But, I was not. The problem was in communications. My status was good throughout. And in many respects, this was as easy as a bus ride."
Tornado Hits Connecticut Town
Tornado Hits Connecticut Town Roaring in almost without warning, a tornado rips through Waterbury, causing damage estimated at upwards of a million dollars. More than 300 homes and other buildings were wrecked in the one-minute storm. Damaged houses, trees down, destruction, aftermath. Two National Guard men talking. Damaged homes. Station wagon among rubble. Wrecked car with bricks on top of it, sheriff walks past camera.
New Coventry Cathedral Dedicated
New Coventry Cathedral Dedicated A new edifice rises on the ashes of the Shrine that was leveled by Nazi bombs during World War II. Queen Elizabeth is present as high church dignitaries consecrate the New Saint Michael's. GV cathedral. Parishioners (church members) walking in front of cathedral. CU statues on wall, St. Michael, the arch-angel. Royal trumpeters play fanfare, Queen Elizabeth walking into cathedral. Princess Margaret is present, with the Earl of Snowden. CU painting of Christ. Mass in progress. CU gold cross.
The Bumpy Road Of Youth
The Bumpy Road Of Youth The small fry take on bucking broncos, in California as they fall just like grown-ups. It's a junior rodeo with a down-to-earth atmosphere. Two boys riding horses are flag bearers in the parade to open event. Children (looks like all boy band) play instruments in marching band, complete with uniforms and capes. Drummers pass camera. Crowded bleachers at rodeo. Cowgirls and cowboys go for quite a ride. Cute shot of two little boys in crowd wearing cowboy hats. Lots of falls from bucking calves. One boy just makes it out of the pen, and falls off into the dirt (funny).
Wall Street Puzzle: Market Recovers After Big Slump
See also catalog # 87658 Wall Street Puzzle: Market Recovers After Big Slump The financial heart of the nation - wall street - gives the specialists and the small investor a few bad moments as the stock market goes into its worst decline since 1929 and then- bounces back! Reasons for its action are as numerous as the expert opinions. Street Sign "Wall Street." Busy trading floor, and exterior view of Wall Street. Pan down Wall Street, pedestrians walking about. CU Broad St. sign. Balding man with glasses reads newspaper and wipes brow (forehead) with handkerchief. Shot over mans shoulder. CU Stock Exchange exterior. Interior of stock exchange, buying and selling. Traders on floor. GV busy trading floor of stock exchange. Pedestrians walking on street, traffic on street in front of Stock Exchange.
European Refugees Flee Algeria
European Refugees Flee Algeria As violence continues in the French colony refugees by the thousands flee to Europe and to safety. Building with smoke. Two men, civilians try to put out fire with fire hose. People exiting plane, walk down stairs. Captain ? carries baby carrier. 'Air Algerie' on stairs. Refugees, woman with children carry suitcases across tarmac. Passenger liner. Interior as people board ship. Ship with passengers on board, fleeing Algeria. Boy carries dog aboard. Two soldiers assist old (elderly) woman.
Earth Orbit Ends In Colorado
Earth Orbit Ends In Colorado Commander Scott Carpenter lands back on the campus of the University of Colorado as he is given the degree he missed in 1949. Carpenter, wife and son? in motorcade on parade route. Carpenter waves to crowd. Patriotic shot of people waving small American flags. Carpenter awarded silver platter, which his wife holds up as the crowd cheers. Mrs. Carpenter wearing hat and sunglasses, kisses Commander Carpenter.
Unions Show Their Products
Unions Show Their Products In Oregon, the AFL CIO unions show the consumer the goods that they produce under a free economy. Including an old crank movie projector. Secretary of Labor, Arthur Goldberg shaking hands with members. Audience at exhibit. Ribbon cutting ceremony. Movie Unions.
The 500-mile Classic
The 500-mile Classic Indianapolis Motor Speedway sign. Hundreds of balloons are released into the air to kick off the races. Massive amount of balloons fill sky. Nice footage from race. Spectators behind netting as cars race by. Crowd rises to their feet. Four car pile-up, with no injuries. Nice panning of fence line with young boys smiling at camera. Roger Ward, first in 1959, second in 1960 and third in 1961, has the winning habit as he cops the Indianapolis auto classic in record time and wins $125,000.00.
Royal Pageant: Troop The Color
Royal Pageant: Troop The Color Resplendent in tricorn hat and tunic aboard her horse 'imperial', Queen Elizabeth takes the salute of the cold stream guards to mark her official birthday and the ninth anniversary of her coronation. Horse Guards Palace. Scenes from ceremony. Queen Mum and Princess Anne in carriage. Queen Elizabeth saluting. Soldiers marching, Scots Guards. Queen Elizabeth riding side saddle on horse. Trooping the color. Royal Family waiting at Buckingham Palace, Queen Mum and Prince Charles are seen.
Leaders For Peace
Leaders For Peace Annapolis, Colorado Springs and West Point are the scenes of graduation ceremonies that commission 1,675 officers in our armed forces. After years of grinding study, middies, air force men and army Cadets get their coveted parchments. President Kennedy addresses the class at West Point, while Vice-President Johnson does the honors at the air force academy and Secretary of the Navy Fred North attends another ceremony. Air Force cadet saluting, then receiving diploma from Vice-President Johnson. President Kennedy attends ceremony, and speaks to graduates. President Kennedy flubs up speech, stutters. Kennedy receives honorary member of the class of '62, and receives class ring. Graduates throw their caps up into the air.
First Chinese Refugees Arrive
First Chinese Refugees Arrive The Eng family arrives in Chicago, the first Chinese admitted to the U.S., Under emergency immigration laws to allow refugees to enter the country and find asylum from communist overlords. Night footage, plane taxing on tarmac, man (flagger?) guiding plane. Eng family exits Northwest plane and enjoy an American meal. Pork chop on plate, pan over to French fries. Someone pours boy a cola (soda bottle).
Traffic Dodger - Auto Takes to Water
Traffic Dodger - Auto Takes To Water Street traffic, cars pass camera, woman seen in car waving to camera. Old man fishing by shoreline. Well, this amphibious auto can detour around via lake or stream, but still presents the same old parking problem. Cars drive pass fisherman, and drive into the water. Cars cut through a lake to avoid busy city streets. Three cars in water. Wake from back of car. Car seen back on land, pulling into parking spot in parking lot.
Kennedy Asks Economic Cooperation
Kennedy Asks Economic Cooperation In a commencement address at Yale University, President Kennedy asked for peace between government and business and together 'to meet the authentic problems of our time'. The President spoke after receiving an honorary degree. Kennedy wearing honorary robe, is made an honorary doctorate of Law. President Kennedy (natural sound) speaking says: " It may be said now, that I have the best of both worlds. A Harvard Education and a Yale Degree." Nice shot of male audience clapping (applauding). After Kennedy finishes speech, he takes his folder and walks from the podium.
Unrest In Spain
Unrest In Spain A military parade marks the 23rd anniversary of the Spanish revolution, but as Franco reviews the troops the country is seething with unrest. Tanks, trucks, and soldiers make up this military parade. Aerial view of parade. Military officials.
Happy Birthday! Universal Pictures
Happy Birthday! Universal Pictures The oldest motion picture company in the world, Universal Pictures, marks its Fiftieth Anniversary (50th) with a nostalgic glance at the past and an ambitious look at the future. Universal 3 tiered birthday cake. Footage of Thomas Edison standing in room. Illustration of woman viewing kinetoscope. A flip book of still pictures that form a moving picture when flipped quickly, image is a scantily clad woman wearing only a bra (brazier) and panties exercising. A scale-model of Edison's Black Maria, the first movie studio. Poster of Charlie Chaplin in the film "Dumb Waiter" and "The Absent Minded Janitor". Poster "Bill Hart's Best - You'll Like It!" Coin being placed in machine. William S. Hart - clips from cowboy film. Great footage of Kinetoscope, interior, showing the inner workings of images being flipped. Man smiling as he looks into kinetoscope. Clip from the film "Hiawatha". Behind the scenes, shots of movie production. Charles Bickford with lion and an outtake of the lion biting his ear. CU film camera during shooting. Aerial view of Universal Studios. Will Hayes presents award, Cecil B. Demille, Mary Pickford and Will Rogers are also present for the celebration. Overview of banquet tables. Studio heads De Mille and Jessie Lasky ?. Mea Robson? Binnie Barnes. Carole Lombard, William Powell, and Clark Gable are all on hand for a film premiere. Jack Oakey. Jack L. Warner. Marquees for "Spartacus," "Back Street," John Gavin, Anna May Wong. "Flower Drum Song," posters, and stars from film Nancy Kwan, James Shigeta and Miyoshi Umeki. "Come September," "The Pajama Game," and "Lover, Come Back." Doris Day getting out of car, Tony Randall, John Saxon, Ross Hunter, Lana Turner, Sandra Dee, Bobby Darin all arrive for premieres. Rock Hudson is honored at a German festival as outstanding. box-office favorite. Cary Grant smiles into camera, Tony Curtis, Janet Leigh, Kirk Douglas, and Princess Margaret attend Spartacus film premiere in London. Spartacus poster. British Police (bobbies) in London holding back fans. Cary Grant helps cut birthday cake.
Nixon Wins California Primary
Nixon Wins California Primary Former Vice-President Nixon is successful in the first step of his political comeback as he wins the Republican nomination for Governor of California. WS of California freeway with moderate traffic. Richard and Pat Nixon arrive at polling place and cast their ballots. Mr. & Mrs. Nixon exit separate polling booths at the same time. Press, photographers. Nixon drops ballot into ballot box, Pat follows and casts her vote. Nice LS of the San Francisco Golden Gate Bridge, where his opponent is placing his vote. Governor Brown and wife (Edmund "Pat" Brown).