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Priceless Art: Mona Lisa Loaned to United States by France
Priceless Art: Mona Lisa Loaned to United States by France-One of the most famous ladies the world has ever known has arrived in the United States. She is La Gioconda, or more familiarly, Mona Lisa.
Sports Review Of 1962 - World Series: Yankees Win Over Giants
In the sports world, 1962 was a year of new record-breakers and old champs - a year of heroes and goats -- a year that offered everything, most of all some thrill-packed moments. World Series: Yankees Win Over Giants The season was highlighted by a National League playoff and then the Giants met the Yankees. Chuck Hiller, a Giant rookie made the first National League, 4-run homer in World Series history, but the Yankees went on to win. Players run bases to home plate, congratulate home run hitter. Empty stadium in the rain, flooded seats. Players run onto field, congratulate each other.
Sports Review Of 1962 - Horse Racing: The Triple Crown
In the sports world, 1962 was a year of new record-breakers and old champs - a year of heroes and goats -- a year that offered everything, most of all some thrill-packed moments. Horse Racing: The Triple Crown "Decidedly" came from behind to nose out four horses including "Admiral's Voyage" and "Ridan" and win the Kentucky Derby. In the Preakness, "Greek Money"' dueled "Ridan" to the wire and came out on top. The third leg of the Triple Crown - the Belmont- "Jaipur" beat "Admiral's Voyage" in a photo finish.
Sports Review Of 1962 - Golf: US Open Title
In the sports world, 1962 was a year of new record-breakers and old champs - a year of heroes and goats -- a year that offered everything, most of all some thrill-packed moments. Golf: US Open Title A new star flashed across the pro golf horizon as Jack Nicklaus won the U.S. Open Title. Arnold Palmer was not to be counted out, however, and he broke the record in winning the British Crown.
Sports Review Of 1962 - Yacht Racing: Americas' Cup
In the sports world, 1962 was a year of new record-breakers and old champs - a year of heroes and goats -- a year that offered everything, most of all some thrill-packed moments. Yacht Racing: Americas' Cup President Kennedy was among the spectators as the U.S. "Weatherly" trounced the Austrialian challenger "Gretel" for the Americas' Cup.
Sports Review Of 1962 - Track & Field
In the sports world, 1962 was a year of new record-breakers and old champs - a year of heroes and goats -- a year that offered everything, most of all some thrill-packed moments. The U.S. lost a top track star when Frank Budd injured himself in the AAU 100-meter dash. Al Oerter set a world mark in the discus throw, while other world marks were: Dallas Long, shot put and Hal Connolly, hammer throw. The great mile race run saw Jim Beatty of Los Angeles win in the stretch. The first four men to finish all broke the four-minute mile. Russia's Valeri Brumel set a new high jump.
Sports Review Of 1962 - Basketball: Cincinnati Defeats Ohio State
In the sports world, 1962 was a year of new record-breakers and old champs - a year of heroes and goats -- a year that offered everything, most of all some thrill-packed moments. Basketball: Cincinnati Defeats Ohio State Cincinnati defeated Ohio State to take the basketball title for the second year in a row.
Sports Review Of 1962 - Skiing: World Championship slalom run.
In the sports world, 1962 was a year of new record-breakers and old champs - a year of heroes and goats -- a year that offered everything, most of all some thrill-packed moments. Ski Slopes From the bleachers to the ski slopes, sports fans were served a lavish memu.
Royal Portrait: Princess Margaret Dances With Folk Group
Princess Margaret Dances With Folk Group Britain's Princess Margaret, noted in court circles for her love of the dance, takes part in a festival in London. The Queen's sister proves that she reigns as an exponent of folk dancing. Musicians, people in traditional costumes.
Shanghai Refugees
Shanghai Refugees The desperate defense of Shanghai came to an end and refugees poured by the thousands into foreign settlements seeking food and shelter. This was a horrible preview of what War was to become. Very upsetting image of crippled refugee crawling down street. Military soldier hits boy with stick (abuse). Food relief, refugees holding out hats and umbrellas trying to catch food being thrown from truck. Tragic. Horror. Starving.
Rose Bowl
Rose Bowl California met Alabama in the Rose Bowl and 90,000 thrilled to a one-man offense in Vic Bottari who sparked a California victory with two touchdowns.
1937 - Snow Storm - Buffalo, NY
The worst storm in a decade paralyzed upstate New York, with Buffalo bogged down under nearly two feet of snow. Cars moving as heavy snow falls. People walking in and shoveling deep snow. Snow covered street car in motion. People walking in and shoveling extremely deep snow.
Rose Bowl: So. California (USC) 42 Wisconsin 37
Rose Bowl: So. California (USC) 42 Wisconsin 37 Just about all offensive records in the 49-year history of the Rose Bowl are broken as the Trojans down the Badgers. But not without a fright. Wisconsin scores 23 points in a wild last quarter and almost catches up with the number one ranked team. Male cheerleaders.
Cotton Bowl: L.S.U. 13 Texas 0
Cotton Bowl: L.S.U. 13 Texas 0 75,000 in Dallas see Louisiana State meet the Texas Longhorns. Lynn Amedee is all over the gridiron for Louisiana as he recovers his own kicks, passes for touchdowns and kicks field goals as LSU wins. 13-0. Fumble play.
Sugar Bowl: Mississippi 17 Arkansas 13
Sugar Bowl: Mississippi 17 Arkansas 13 Glynn Griffing plays some sweet football in his final game for Mississippi as he sparks their victory over Arkansas. The Razorbacks manage to tie up the game twice but they can't compete with Griffing as Mississippi wins. 17-13.
Orange Bowl: Alabama 17 Oklahoma 0
Orange Bowl The fans squeeze the last drop of excitement out of the Orange Bowl as Alabama rolls over Oklahoma. Here, too, there's a star as Joe Namath passes the Crimson Tide to a 17-0 victory. Crowded stadium. Marching band on field (no motion).
Congress Opens: 12 Senators Join 88th Session
Congress Opens: 12 Senators Join 88th Session The 88th Congress convenes in Washington and faces a busy session. There are some new faces on Capitol Hill, among them are twelve new Senators. They are sworn in by Vice-President Lyndon Johnson before taking up their new duties. Among them is Edward "Ted" Kennedy, the third brother in the national political arena. House Speaker John McCormack calls the session to order. Vice-President Johnson seen with hand raised (taking oath, swearing in) Members including Ted Kennedy with hand raised. Ted Kennedy shakes hands with Vice-President Johnson. Interior view of Congress in session.
Priceless Smile: President Leads Mona Lisa Tribute
Priceless Smile: President Leads Mona Lisa Tribute President Kennedy, Mrs. Kennedy and Andre Malraux, French Cultural Affairs Minister, lead a VIP reception to the first United States exhibition of the Mona Lisa. Next day the lady with the enigmatic smile draws a first day crowd of 10,000 people who file by - four abreast. Jackie Kennedy wearing strapless evening gown and elbow length gloves. President Kennedy speaking at podium (nat sound). Exterior National Gallery of Art. Long line of people lined up outside National Gallery. CU sign "Mona Lisa". Crowd of people looking at Mona Lisa painting, marine stands next to painting, guarding priceless artwork. CU Mona Lisa. Group of young African American boys file past camera.
Hungary Exodus: Dramaic Scenes Of Night Dash To West
Dramatic scenes on the Austrian border as Hungarian refugees cross to freedom. Under the cloak of darkness, they inch across a log spanning a 14 foot canal. In early dawn, they dash across marshland to safety in Austria. At the rate of 6,000 a day, they arrive to swamp relief facilities. Establishing shot - In the dark men startles a log spanning 14 fee across. One man makes it across and receives help from the Austrians. MLS - Refugees hiding in the marsh stand up when the all-clear signal is given. MS - A father is carrying his little boy on his shoulders as he makes his way through tall grass. MS to CUS - Austrian guards shouting encouragement as the Hungarian's cross the border. CUS - An entire Hungarian family crosses the border, father, mother, children and maybe grandparents. CUS - Mother holding her little girl's hand. CUS - The face of the little girl. OHSM - Throngs of refugees.
Freak Blizzard
Parts of New York, Pennsylvania, and Ohio are virtually paralyzed by early storms. Whole communities are isolated. Emergency stores are carried to east Springfield, Pa., By helicopter. Establishing shot - Snow covered town and food supplies are delivered by a helicopter. MCUS - Men are carrying supplies to the helicopter and loading it up. Helicopter lifts up and fly s away all loaded up. Aerial shot - Snow covered town. Aerial shot - Looking down at a highway at a complete stand still. MLS - Man is shoveling a path the snow is at least 3 feet deep.
Dutch St. Nick
Saint nick makes his traditional entry into the city on horseback, drinking a glass of mulled wine and signaling the start of one of the national feast days for half a million children and parents. Establishing shot - Santa sitting on his steed and drinking a large glass of mulled wine. Aerial shot - St. Nick riding his horse and streets are lined with a holiday crowd. CUS - A carousel float with ducks. CUS - The holiday crowd, moms, dads and children. MCUS - St. Nick riding his horse down the center of town. CUS - Mother and her child. MCUS - A float with a big Teddy Bear sitting on it. CUS - Small child. MCUS - St. Nicolas riding his horse his staff in hand waving to the children in the crowd. MS - Marching band.
Strong Man In The Circus
Tonisko the strong man stars in a Spanish circus, performing amazing feats of strength and balance with one arm, high over the ring. A breath-taking, unbelievable performance. Establishing shot - Tonisko is holding on with one arm from a hanging chain. MCUS - He turns himself around and puts his other hand in a grip, slowly pulling himself up very slow. MCUS - By one hand up in the air, Tonisko spins himself around and round. MCUS - He stops spinning and spins the other way.
Global Freeze: Storms Paralyze US And Europe
As the United States suffers its fifth freeze of the winter, the thermometer flirts with zero as far south as Alabama. People outside on city streets bundled up in warm coats. On the streets of Chicago people are really bundled up. As their waling you can see the steam coming out of their mouths. MLS - Chicago sky line and a good piece of Lake Michigan frozen solid with ice. View of Chicago across a frozen Lake Michigan. The Prudential Building and several others are visible. Bridge over the Chicago River and view of Marina City in the winter.
'Ozo' Wins Prix D'amerique - Trotters
'Ozo' Wins Prix D'amerique. Europe's richest Trotting Race goes to 'Ozo', a 5-year-old French mare who is a Champ in every rippling muscle, she's challenged at the finish by "Oscar RL", but she goes on to win a chance to compete in New York next April. Throngs have gathered to attend the richest Trotting Race. CUS - In the viewing stands all you see is men and a sea of hats. MLS - The horses are off and running. MS - Horses are finding their spots and they are running neck to neck. CUS - Racing fans faces, All men and one woman. MLS - Ozo (a beautiful horse) is in the lead. MCUS - No #15, her tail flying almost in the face of the jockey. MLS - It's Ozo and Oscar RL trotting neck and neck down to the wire and it is Ozo who keeps her trot and wins.