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Fashion Parade
Fashion Parade In these days of high taxes, many of Britain's stately homes and castles have been opened to tourists, but Highclere Castle has been moved a step further as a high fashion show brightens its gray, cold walls. WS castle with trees. Models gathered along staircase. Women in audience clapping, applaud. Fashion show. Model wearing brocade dress with waist coat. Model walks down staircase wearing chic cocktail dress, complete with wide brimmed hat and long feathers. Model parades gold brocade dress and jacket. Model wearing embroidered jersey evening gown, with long flowing train. Model wearing black tulle evening gown. Models lined up in room wearing fashions (looks like it could be used for a formal occasion)
Milton Rackmil Honored By Movie Pioneers
Milton Rackmil Honored By Movie Pioneers The motion picture pioneers, those associated with movies for more than 25 years, honor the President of Universal Pictures as "the Pioneer of the Year". His 88-year-old father is on hand as Mr. Milton R. Rackmil receives a plaque and tells the pioneers that the movies are going forward to greater heights of leadership. Also present are Rock Hudson, Gregory Peck, Alfred Hitchcock, Ross Hunter, Bobby Darin, Tony Randall, and Herman Robbins. Milton Rackmil gives speech upon receiving his award (natural audio).
Atoms For Peace
Atoms For Peace A touch of a button and 7,500,000 cubic yards of Nevada desert are blown skyward. Part of Operation Plowshare the nuclear explosion is set off to demonstrate the part the Atom could play in digging harbors and canals at a fraction of the cost of conventional methods. WS Shot of atom bomb explosion. Aerial view of large crater left in the ground by the blast. Slow motion footage of explosion.
Death Of A Queen
Death Of A Queen The Queen who ruled the Netherlands for 50 years is dead at 82. Wilhelmina, who abdicated in 1948 in favor of her daughter, was a woman noted for her iron will and determination, Dutch virtues that her subjects held in high regard. Early film footage of Wilhelmina in motor car, along parade route. Wilhelmina exits car, waving (royal wave) to crowd. WS Massive crowd. Royal family waving from balcony. Wilhelmina seen on balcony giving three cheers, acknowledging youth, her daughter to take over rule. Wilhelmina kisses her daughter on the cheek. CU older woman in crowd, grasps her mouth, choked up, emotional, sad. Old woman holding handkerchief to chin.
Empire Games
Empire Games The Australian city of Perth plays host to the 7th British Empire and Commonwealth games (Empire Olympics) and 50,000 jam into Perry Lakes Stadium for the opening ceremonies, with Prince Philip representing the queen. WS pan of Perth, Australia. Zoom out from crowd. Prince Philip standing in moving motorcade, passes the camera waving. Crowd seated, mostly if not all are wearing hats. CU spectators wearing hats and sunglasses. Cameraman with film camera, focusing ? Ceremonial release of two thousand pigeons. Woman diver, jumps off diving board into water, underwater view of her entering the pool. Underwater view as she swims to the service. Male diver, jumps backwards, dives and enters pool. (underwater view) Back view of female diver as she jumps off diving board into pool.
Twenty-five Years Ago
Twenty-five Years Ago A quarter-of-a-century ago the Japanese were moving in on Shanghai to mop up the city after a siege of 75 days. This was a preview of the war yet to come. Refugees poured into the international settlement to escape shells and bombs, for now the civilian was exposed to war for the first time. Refugees fleeing with belongings, man in uniform carrying child. Three planes fly overhead, bombings, city under fire. Man carries child in basket. Man tends to wounded, injured women and children. Troops marching, dead and dying in streets. Troops, soldiers march past camera. CU Soldier looking through binoculars. Warehouse barricaded, japanese flag raised above warehouse. Truck full of soldiers being taken to camps, crowds cheer in streets.
The Army-Navy Game
The Army-Navy Game Navy sinks Army for the fourth year in a row. 34 To 14. Roger Staubach sparks the middies with two touchdown carries and passes for two more. 100,000 People jammed Philadelphia Stadium for the game, with President Kennedy tossing the coin at the kick-off (and staying as neutral as an ex-Navy man can......) Back view crowd of navy men wearing white hats. Plays from game. Woman standing, jumping up and down amongst crowd. CU President Kennedy as he walks over and switches sides at half-time. Crowd of army cadets. Navy members in crowd do a kind of side to side choreography with their hats, in sync. Crowd mingling below, after game.
U Thant Named: Full Term As UN Secretary-General
U Thant Named: Full Term As UN Secretary-General The United Nations votes to fill one of the highest posts in world diplomacy---that of Secretary-General of the world body. In a rare show of unanimity they vote 109 to 0 the acting Secretary-General into a full term. WS United Nations building and flags. UN Logo or seal on wall. Voting taking place.
New Super-plane: To Europe In Three Hours
New Super-plane: To Europe In Three Hours The airliner of the future. Britain and France sign a pact to finance a $300,000,000 super-sonic jet that will cross the Atlantic between breakfast and lunch! It will carry 100 passengers and fly 1,400 m.p.h. at an altitude of 40,000 feet. Model of super sonic jet. Representative from both countries sit down and sign pact. Men shaking hands.
Churchill At 88: Global Greetings for Sir Winston
Churchill At 88: Global Greetings for Sir Winston Congratulations pour in from the great and humble as England's great wartime leader observes his 88th birthday. He is confined to his home but comes to the window to greet people gathered before his Hyde Park Gate residence. Sir Winston the indomitable! Postman (mail man) taking bundles of letters out from truck. Press, news cameras filming. Mrs. Churchill accepts bouquet from little girl in straw hat and shakes the hand of a little boy wearing a riding cap. CU birthday cake, turning. Winston Churchill at window.
Pontiff Tells Throng Illness Is Over
Pontiff Tells Throng Illness Is Over Crowds in St. Peter's Square cheer Pope John XXIII when he makes his first appearance since he was stricken with anemia. The Pontiff was stricken in the midst of the Ecumenical Council, but now displays some of his old vigor. Crowd gathered outside of Vatican. Pontiff waving from window. Man looking through binoculars. CU nun wearing glasses. Nuns and faithful make the sign of the cross, and the pope blesses the crowd.
Scientists Study World Weather in North
Scientists Study World Weather in North Men from McGill University take elaborate reading on Axel Heiberg Island in the Canadian Arctic to make long-range weather forecasts. They can tell from the movement of glaciers whether future weather will be warmer or colder. Pan glacier. Aerial view glaciers, pov from plane, part of plane seen in shot. Two men hikers walking away from camera, towards glacier. Man climbing out of tent, the opening is circular, just big enough for him to squeeze out of. Scientists take measurements, run tests, experiments.
U.S. Youth Wins Polish Violin Competition
U.S. Youth Wins Polish Violin Competition Charles Treger becomes the first American to win the Wieniawski competition as he is acclaimed over eleven other finalists. From the midwest, Charles is 27 and an associate professor of music. Well dressed audience applauding (clapping). Violinist performing with symphony orchestra, conductor. CU conductor directing orchestra. Violinist bowing after performance. Enormous floral bouquets carried to stage.
The Fashion Parade
The Fashion Parade These are the hats to go with the coming stream-lined hair-dos. Perky is the word for the toques and berets that lend added charm to the chic woman. There's nothing like a new hat for a gal's moral. Three women models seated on park bench next to light pole. All three wearing hats and coats. CU models wearing hat fashions. Model wears velvet snood beret. Various Cloche hat styles.
Sports World Series Of Rodeo
Sports World Series Of Rodeo Ninety of the top money winners compete in the National Finals Rodeo. These are the champions, but you can bet your last roundup that the horses and bulls handle them like any ordinary mortal---bounce 'em right off. Arena with horses parade. Cowboy on bronco. Riders bull riding. Rodeo clowns.
President Tours: Kennedy Inspects Nuclear Bases
President Tours: Kennedy Inspects Nuclear Bases The S A C Post in Omaha and the 'Project Rover' center in Los Alamos are visited by President Kennedy. At S A C he presents a plaque recognizing the flights made during the Cuban crisis. At Los Alamos he sees the steps accomplished in developing nuclear power for rockets to outer space. Vice President Johnson seen with President Kennedy and officials. Newsreel cameras. Traveling shots past Los Alamos site. President Kennedy seen wearing sunglasses.
Midwest Digs Out: 3 Feet Of Snow Blankets Ohio
Midwest Digs Out: 3 Feet Of Snow Blankets Ohio The first severe snow storm of the season, spawned by frigid Canadian winds, paralyzes sections of the Midwest and eastern states. Traffic, of course, was the first casualty and hundreds had to be rescued. More than 50 deaths are attributed to the snow. Cleveland Corporation Limit sign. Street corner, pedestrians cross street including man carrying tire. People gathered at bus stop, snow mound. Two people try to push car, stuck in the snow.
Space Triumphs: Probe Venus: Stars Studied
Space Triumphs: Probe Venus: Stars Studied A 180,000,000 mile odyssey began at Cape Canaveral last August when Mariner Two was sent off to a rendezvous with Venus. Now, 109 days later, the trip is a resounding success as the satellite send back signals are evaluated. Meanwhile, two men go aloft in "Stargazer" a balloon that rises 80,000 feet for an atmosphere clear view of the stars. Two astronauts seated inside capsule. Two men looking straight up toward the sky. Animation of stars and crescent moon.
"To Kill A Mockingbird" - Hailed as New Hit
"To Kill A Mockingbird" - Hailed as New Hit The first showing, a private one of "To Kill A Mockingbird" brings acclaim of the screen translation of the American folk classic. Star Gregory Peck, authoress Harper Lee and other celebrities attend the showing in Hollywood. Also present: Natalie Wood, Warren Beatty, Rock Hudson, Marilyn Maxwell. Exterior of Directors Guild of America building at night. CU poster 'To Kill A Mockingbird - Preview'. Harper Lee with director Robert Mulligan, Mrs. Mulligan and producer Alan J. Pakula. (Vince Edwards ? Cheri Nelson ?) Gregory Peck with his wife and Rock Hudson and Marilyn Maxwell. CU Gregory Peck.
How To Barrel Your Way To A Championship
How To Barrel Your Way To A Championship They hold the annual Barrel Jumping Championship at Grossinger's in New York and the brother of the long-time champion comes through to take the title by clearing 16 barrels in one huge leap. Many competitors are unable to make the jump and wipe out, spinning across the ice. Crowd shots, people applaud (clapping) wearing winter hats, gloves etc. Winner with # 16 barrel and trophy.
The Packers Win Western Football Title
The Packers Win Western Football Title The Green Bay pro team battles its way to a meeting with the New York Giants for the world championship as they down the Los Angeles Rams-20 to 17. Dull crowd shot. Interception pass. Packer player running, touchdown. Referee with arms in the air.
Allied Summit: Kennedy Meets With MacMillan
Allied Summit: Kennedy Meets With MacMillan The two heads of state face two critical problems as they meet in the Bahamas. They discuss the "Skybolt" air to ground missile that has proved an expensive failure to the United States. This was a weapon that Britain was counting on, but the two leaders decided that the "Polaris", a highly successful missile could be substituted. New trouble in the Congo is another key matter on the agenda. Air force One taxiing. President Kennedy exits plane, walks down steps carrying hat in hand. President Kennedy greets older man and woman, photographer holds up camera in frame (press). Kennedy and MacMillan, shake hands. WS resort with palm trees. Press, journalists wear straw hats and sunglasses walk past camera. Presidential motorcade pulls up, man (secret service) gets out from front seat and opens back door for President Kennedy, who exits the car. CU photographer lens, pan another photographer with camera. Press, newsreel cameras. President Kennedy and Mr. MacMillan stand together outside for photo op.
Cuban Prisoners: Food & Drugs Readied for Castro
Cuban Prisoners: Food & Drugs Readied for Castro Cargo planes converge on an airport near Miami loaded with medicine and food which Castro has demanded before he will release 1,100 men taken in the Bay of Pigs invasion. GV United Airlines plane in BG with trucks loaded with boxes on tarmac. Men unload boxes. Forklift driving towards plane, propeller. Man wearing red cross pin on shirt. Forklift with full pallet of boxes. (box reads C.R. Bard, Inc., Since 1907 Hospital and Surgical; medical supplies).
60 Inch Snowfall: Europe Lashed by Winter Storm
60 Inch Snowfall: Europe Lashed by Winter Storm Gales with hurricane force and smothering snow storms have swept Europe from Scandinavia to Italy. In the French Alps wind whipped snow stranded tourists, disrupted food deliveries and contributed to a score of deaths. People trudge through snow, wind blowing snow. Small dog huddled by fence, covered in snow (helpless). Icicles on building. Cars lined up on plowed road. Men digging car out, cars covered by snow drift.