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Millrose Games Mount Surprises
Melrose Games Mount Surprises. An upset victory in the 60-yard dash to a new record in the broad jump there's a hearty menu served up to fans at the Melrose Games. Three Russians compete and they all come through at the expense of American entrants. The Melrose Games taking place in Madison Square Gardens. Athletes running track. CUS - Sports spectators. MCUS - 60 Yard Dash, Sam Perry wins the 60 Yard Dash. MCUS - Pole Volt, A Frenchman gets a surprise, his pole breaks. At the bar being 16-ft. 1-in., John Welsey is the first man to clear 60-ft and 1-in. MS - Running the 880 a Russian wins by 5 yards. Valire Bullmure. MCUS - John Thomas pulls in a fine 7-ft 1-in high jump. The Russian Valire Bullmure jumps and clears 7-ft 2-in, clearly marking him the winner. MS - In the long jump the Russians win again by jumping 26-ft 10-in. MS - The athletes are running the 2 mile run is won by Bruce Kidd by 8 minutes and 41 seconds.
U.S. Test Nuclear Missiles - Titan II
The Titan II undergoes its first test at Vandenberg Air Force Base in a shoot from an underground pad. Air Force officials call the launching of the Titan a partial success despite the missiles destruction after launch. The Titan II launched from an underground bomb proof shelter, The missile is engulfed in smoke and fire. MS - The missile is air borne and seems to be doing well. It makes a turn and blows up, black smoke.
Records Fall At Track Meet
Records fall at the New York Athletic Club games in New York as Jim Beatty sets a new indoor record for the mile in 3:58:6. He has a battle with Tom O Hara who also finished under four minutes. In the high jump, Valerie Brumel of Russia sets a new indoor mark at 7 feet, 2 inches. AC games held in Madison Square Gardens. MS - Womens 60 yard dash, and the German girl wins. MS - Pole volt, as the athelete runs with the pole, goes up in the air, and just as he reaches the top, his pole snaps. MS - the next pole volter runs and makes the volt at 16 feet. MS - Mens 60 yard dash, Jerry Ashwood brings it home. MS - The Baxster mile, Jim Baytee wins and sets a new record, 358 and 6/10 a new indoor record for the mile. MS - Russia top high jumper takes the bar at 7 ft, he takes his second jumb and breaks his own record by 1/2 inch.
Good Neighbor: Venezuelan Head And Kennedy Confer
The Red Carpet is rolled out for President Romulo Betancourt of Venezuela, called one of the nation's best friends by President Kennedy. The President greets him on the White House steps as Mr. Betancourt begins a five-day visit in the United States. Outside shot of the White House. MS. President Kennedy and the First Lady (Jackie). MCUS - White house honor guards and the US Navy stand at review. MSOH - President Kennedy and Jackie walk down the stair to greet their guest. MS - President Kennedy, Jackie and President Romulo Betancourt of Venezuela. MS - Standing in a receiving line, Secretary of State, Dean Russ, Mrs. Kennedy and President Betancourt of Venezuela. MS - Presidents Kennedy and Betancourt of Venezuela.
Yesterday's Big Story - The Yalta Conference
Terms for Nazi Germany's unconditional surrender were set at the historic Yalta Conference in February of 1945. This was to be the last page of history written by the wartime president, Franklin D. Roosevelt. He made a report to congress on the meeting, obviously a very sick man. Six weeks later he died at Warm Springs, Georgia. Includes footage of Roosevelt's and Churchill's daughters attending the conference as aides. Roosevelt speaks of his polio. Roosevelt's last public appearance. Quote of "no repite... until unconditional surrender" Yalta, Crimea, Soviet Union A MCUS of Secretary of State Edward R. Stettinius Jr. and his British and Russian counterparts. MCUS - Winston Churchill disembarking from a plane. MCUS - President Franklin D. Roosevelt and unknown Russian Diplomat. (It could be Molotov) CUS - Roosevelt's daughter - Anna and Churchill's daughter. - Mary. Outside shots - Former Imperial Palace at Livadia, Yalta of Czar Nicholas. CUS - Gary Hopkins and Sir Anthony Eden. CUS - Prim Minister, Marshal Joseph Stalin. MCUS - The big three plus other diplomats sitting out at a large round table. MCUS - Prime Minister, Winston Churchill, US President, Franklin D. Roosevelt and Marshall Joseph Stalin. Washington, DC MS - Joint session of congress upon the return of President Roosevelt. President Franklin Roosevelt addresses Congress sitting down: "Mr. Speaker and members of the Congress. I do hope you pardon me for an unusual posture of sitting down, in a presentation of what I want to say. I know that you all realize that it makes it easier for me, in not having to carry about 10-pounds of steel around on the bottom of my legs and also because of the fact that I have just completed a 1,400-thousand mile trip." (Congress applause the President). "There will be no respite to these attacks. We will not resist for one moment until unconditional surrender."
Libya Rebuilds: Cleanup Begins After Quake
In the aftermath of Libya's most ruinous earthquakes, surviving villagers of the flattened city of El Mar search in the wreckage of their homes for the bodies of the missing and for whatever few possessions may be left. American and British soldiers set up hospitals and shelters for the victims. Aerial shot of the ancient city of El Mar, Libya. Showing the devastating damage left behind by the earthquake. MS - People going through the ruins of their homes. MS - United Nation's army digging with shovels and pick axes. CUS - A surviving baby calf. MS - Man walking with a cow. CUS - Man holding a child. MS - Temporary shelters put up for the survivors. MLS - Men and children stand together looking at the camera man.
Basketball Champs: Loyola Wins NCAA Tite
Sections of tape have some damage. In one of the fastest finals imaginable, Loyola's Ramblers take the NCAA basketball title from Cincinnati's Bearcats. In a amazing final spurt, the Ramblers come from behind to run the game into overtime, - then score their winning basket almost as the final whistle blows. Throngs of sports enthusiast crowd the stadium CUS - Logo on the floor " Finals NCAA 1963". MLS - Loyola basketball player bounces across the court and scores 2-points. MLS - Cincinnati blows it big chance of making a basket. MLS - Loyola is really cooking they get the ball work it down court and .... score, Yea! MS - The score is 54 to 54 and Loyola makes the first advantage and they put that ball just where it belongs, in the basket. The Ramblers win!
One-Man Gyro-copter
A one-man helicopter called the Gyro-Copter' is introduced in Florida as a possible boon to long distance fishermen. Easily maneuverable and carrying a load of 250 pounds (pilot included), it operates about as easily as an outboard motorboat, but with far greater range. The inventor of the Gyro-Copter getting ready to take it up and out to a fishing spot. MS - Igor sits at the controls of the copter drives it in the water a little bit and up he goes, he is air borne. Ground up shot - The Gyro-Copter flying maybe about 200 feet above ground. MS - The copter landing in a little scant of water, Igor cast his fishing pole in and catches a fish.
Pigeon Race Heralds Opening of "The Birds"
Pigeon Race Heralds Opening of "The Birds" Alfred Hitchcock's 'The Birds' opens on Broadway, and the Director with his new star Tippi Hedren, opens the cages for a 1,000 pigeons. They take off for home in the Alfred Hitchcock Homing Pigeon Handicap, celebrating the opening of the film. RKO Palace with a marquee "Alfred Hitchcock's - The Birds". CUS - Introducing, Tippi Hedren. MSOH - Tippi Hedren and Alfred Hitchcock. MS - Tippi and Alfred taking off cage covers of a thousand homing pigeons. The open the cages and the pigeons take flight. CUS - A picture of Alfred Hitchcock ".... and remember the nest scream you hear may be your own" . A artists rendition of Tippi Hedren screaming.
Aid To India: US Steps Up Arms Flights
With reports filtering in from India's northern border that Chinese Reds are again mobilizing, the neutralist nation is stepping up her airlift to remote outposts. C-130 cargo planes, loaned by the United States and flown by American pilots, are bringing food, weapons, fuel and other essentials to an air-strip high in the Himalayas, there, oxen and horses carry the supplies over treacherous mountain trails to the defense posts. India A nice shot of the Taj Mahal with a few people in the shot. MS India's military air field where air planes are being loaded with food and supplies. Aerial shot, the Himalayas. CU pilot flying a plane. Aerial shot looking down at the Himalayas. MLS plane flying against the Himalayas. CUS pilot and Co-Pilot. MS US Air Force plane landing. MCU India's military unloading the plane and some Himalayan inhabitants watching the proceedure. CUS native people of the Himalayas. MCUS the Himalayan tribe's people helping unload and load up with supplies.
Focus On Royalty: Princess Grace and Rainier Visit
Prince Rainier III of Monaco arrives in New York with his daughter Caroline for a six-week visit. His Princess, the former Grace Kelly, arrives four hours later with the heir to the throne, Prince Albert. They left immediately for Philadelphia, Grace's hometown and while there will celebrate their 7th wedding anniversary. New York, NY Prince Rainier disembarking the plane with his daughter Caroline and the nanny s. MS The prince poses for the cameramen with Princess Caroline who is holding a bouquet of flowers. MS Four hours later, Princess Grace is disembarking the plane with her son, Prince Albert. MLS Princess Grace stomps at the bottom of the stairs with Prince Albert and waves to the camera.
Big Top Capers: German Circus Stages A Thriller
With the regularity of a Black Forest cuckoo clock, the famed Circus Krone raises its big top each spring, for a new season of bringing thrills and laughs to Europeans. The clowns have a field day, but the tops in thrills is mounted by three lions riding horses. They get the lion's share of the applause, of course. Circus people erecting the huge circus tent. Low Aerial Shot, the circus tent erected and people going inside the German Big Top. MCUS circus animal handler crossing the street with a zebra. MCUS Elephants with their circus animal handlers walking down a busy street. MCUS herd of elephants performing under the big top. MS circus audience applauding. MS clown performing with clowns dressed in horse costumes. CUS clowns face. MSLU trapeze artist standing on a rocket ship that goes around in a circle. MS adult lions riding on the backs of horses.
The Tacoma Bridge Collapse
The Tacoma Narrows Bridge, dedicated in 1940 was the pride of the Northwest. Then the third longest suspension span, it came to be known as Galloping Gertie as it swayed in the winds sweeping up Puget Sound. Four months after it was dedicated those winds sent the bridge into a rhythmic dance of death - it literally shook itself to pieces. These pictures of the bridge's collapse have been acclaimed as some of the greatest ever filmed. After World War II a new bridge was built, but Galloping Gertie will be long remembered. Tacoma, Washington Looking down at the Tacoma Bridge. MS the bridge undulating. MLS caught in the center of the bridge is a Tacoma news paper man, Leonard Foxworth. MS Leonard Foxworth walking briskly to get off the bridge, he leaves his pet dog, Tubby to die. MS the bridge is really twisting and fluctuating all over the place. The bridge finely couldn't take the stress of twisting and undulating and falls into the water. POV - Ground level looking up at the broken apart bridge. Tacoma Bridge broke apart and collapsed to its demise on November 11, 1940 at 11:00 AM.
Fires Ravage East 350 Homes Destroyed In New York Area
Whipped by constantly changing winds, devastating fires raged from Maine to Virginia in a week-end of holocaust. In Bayonne, N.J., Five factories were destroyed; in Brooklyn firemen fought a fire in an oxygen plant. The worst fires, however, occurred on Staten Island, part of New York City, where it was a 24-hour battle before a hundred separate fires could be controlled. Half of New York's fire Equipment fought these blazes. Aerial shot a whole area is on fire, you can see the spray from the fire hoses. MCUS - Ground level, homes ablaze fire fighters fighting what looks like a loosing battle. Aerial shot - Brooklyn oxygen tanks engulfed in fire threaten to explode. MLS - Fireman standing on top of an extended latter with fire hose blasting water on the flames. MCUS - A house with its roof blazing with fire. MS - A A-frame home burning. MS - Tall grasses on fire. MS - Men and teenage boys digging trenches on the side of the road, they have bandana's tied around their faces to protect them from the smoke. MCUS - A house totally engulfed in flames. MS - A woman watches in shock as everything around her is on fire. MS - Aftermath of the fire where everything is burned to the ground. A car that is burned out. MS - Fire inspectors taking notes from a man who suffered the loss of everything he owned. MCUS - One woman comforting another older woman on her losses. MS - Mass destruction all over, in the mist of it stands a bathroom sink and a home that seems to be untouched by the ravaging fire.
Liberals Take Over In Canada
The Liberal Party moves in to head the Canadian Government as the new Prime Minister, Lester B. Pearson is sworn in and forms a new Cabinet. This ends the regime of John Diefenbaker. There was a special election to see if Canada would accept the United States Nuclear Weapons, Diefenbaker said no and Pearson said yes, therefore winning the election and becoming the new Prime Minister and he was also the first Canadian to win the Nobel Peace Prize. with his groundbreaking work at the United Nations and in international diplomacy, Pearson can safely be regarded as one of the most influential Canadians of the twentieth century Toronto, Ontario Outside shot of Canada's Government House. MCUS - Canadian Lester B. Pearson arrives to take over the reigns of government. CUS - The new Prime Minister, Lester B. Pearson smiling and shaking hands. MCUS - The old Prime Minister, John Diefenbaker, carrying his hat in his hand only with the slightest of a smile on his face, nodding and waving with his hat good-bye.
Britain Launches New Atom Sub
The nuclear submarine Dreadnought is commissioned by the British. A hunter-killer type it will not carry the Polaris missile. Great Britain Britain s first nuclear submarine is docked by a pier. CUS - S.101 Dreadnought. MCUS - The rear end of the submarine. The submarine cost 52 million dollars. CUS - Britain s flag. MCUS - Front view of the submarine. MS - Inside the nuclear submarine, a sailor looking at a torpedo tube. MCUS - A naval officer sits in front of all the dials and levers. MCUS - Another naval officer looking through a telescope. CUS - Sailors at the steering controls of the nuclear submarine.
General Douglas Macarthur Honored
General Douglas Macarthur Honored. The 83-year-old General has a chair of history named for him at Columbia University in recognition of his contributions to his fellow-man. General Douglas MacArthur is so honored. New York General Douglas MacArthur, at the age of 83, sitting at a long table enjoying a dinner in his honor. CUS - General Douglas MacArthur enjoying his dinner wearing a business suit. CUS - Mrs. Douglas MacArthur accompanying her husband on this joyous occasion. MS - Dinner guest and audience applauding the General. MCUS - General MacArthur holding his wife's hand both of them smiling.
Derby Test: 10 Hopefuls Vie In Wood Memorial
'No Robbery' steals the show in the Wood Memorial, a prep rate for the Kentucky Derby as he leads all the way. The odds-on favorite, 'No Robbery' will probably have heavy backing in the Run for the Roses. New York Over the head shot of horseracing fans jammed packed into the stands. MCUS - Horseracing fans. MSOH - Horses breaking out of the starting gate. MSOH - No Robbery is the horse in the lead as they take their first bend on the track. MSOH - As they come into the stretch No Robbery swings wider and wider loosing ground. MSOH - But the horse, No Robbery holds on to the lead running in the middle of the track and taking his nose to the wire. No #6 wins. MCS - Jockey sitting on the winning horse, No Robbery #6.
Key To Peace: Kennedy Says Laos Must Not Fail
The Seventh Fleet stands by in the South China Sea as the situation in Laos moves toward a climax. The Red troops broke a truce without warning and the West is gravely concerned. President Kennedy dispatches Averill Harriman to Moscow and says at his news conference that Laos must not fall or the Communists will over-run all of Southeast Asia. South China Sea, Vietnam Units of the Seventh Fleet in the South China Sea. MOHS - Naval aircraft carrier. MCUS - PT Boat 796. Aerial Shot - Country side. MS - Map of China, Viet Nam, Laos, Thailand. MS - President Kennedy standing at a podium. CUS - Viennese news men. President Kennedy voicing concerns against the Red's at his news conference. "It's important as a sovereign power people desire to be independent, and its also important because it borders the Mekong River and quite obviously if Laos fell into communist hand, it would increase the danger along the northern frontiers of Thailand with putting additional pressure on Cambodia and put additional pressure on South Vietnam with themselves would put additional pressure on Malaya. So I do accept the view that there's an inner relationship, in these countries, and that's one of the reasons we re concerned with maintaining the Geneva AccordS as a method of maintaining stability in SoutheEast Asia. It may be one of the reasons why others do not share that interest."
Decathlon Record: UCLA Champ Sets Mark In 10 Events
Chuan-Kwang Yang, a Senior in Physical Education at U.C.L.A. Wipes out the old Decathlon record in a meet at Walnut, California. The events include the 1,500-meter run, the 100 and 400 meter dashes, high hurdles, pole vault, javelin, discus, high jump, shot-put and broad jump. In chalking up 9,121 points, the amazing Yang won five events and added other points with fine performances in the other five. Los Angeles, California The students at UCLA working out on the sports field with coach giving directions. They are doing Jumping Jacks. CUS - Leg stretch. MS - Sports fans - college. MS - 100-meter dash. MS - Fans applauding. MS - 400 - meter. MCUS - High jump. MS - Long jump. MS - Shot Put. MS - High hurdles. MS - Discs throw. MS - Javelin throw. MS - Pole Vault. MS - 1500 - meter race. MS - At the end of all that Yang receives a throphy and he has a big smile on his face as he kisses the bald head of a man. More than likely a coach.
Castro In Russia: Admits Regime Owes Its Life To Soviets
Cuban Premier Fidel Castro arrives in Moscow via Murmansk and is greeted by Chairman Khrushchev. The Russians are still trying to placate Castro after the missile pullout of last Fall and they turn out a huge crowd to cheer him in Red Square. Moscow, Russia An IL-18 airliner flying overhead escorted by Russian Mig Fighter Jets, carrying Cuban Premier Fidel Castro. CUS - Cuban and Russian Flags. MS - Fidel Castro disembarking from the airliner. MS - Fidel Castro walks up and hugs Chairman Khrushchev. CUS - Children cheering and waving balloons. MS - Motorcade parade down the streets of Moscow as Fidel Castro and Chairman Khrushchev are standing up in a convertible waving to the Russian people. OHS - Red Square jammed with throngs of political admires. MS - Huge portrait of Khrushchev and Castro. CUS - Fidel Castro wearing a Russian hat and his infamous military uniform. MS - Russian citizens waving cuban flags and smiling. MSLU - Khrushchev and Castro applauding the people,
Yesterday's Big Story - The Battle of Britain
The Battle of Britain began on August 8th, 1940, when the German Air Force tried to drive the English to their knees with a rain of bombs. Within ten months more than 50,000 bombs fell on London alone, plus thousands of incendiaries. The British shook their fists in defiance, took all that the Nazis could dish out, and, despite 30,000 casualties Londoners had the unquenchable spirit that triumphed over evil and sent Hitler to defeat. (blitz) London, England British convoys being attacked by the Nazis in the Atlantic Ocean. MS - Big anti-aircraft guns firing at the Nazi planes. MS - Buildings that were blown apart and on fire as a result of Nazi bombings. CUS - British children. Ground up - The explosions and a direct hit on a in the back ground. Evening shot, medium - Military fire wardens fighting the fires with hoses. Aerial shot - London in flames. 1,500 hundred fires were started by German bombs. Morning shot - The aftermath of the bombing of London by the Germans. CUS - Fire marshals, and a fast profile shot of Sir Winston Churchill over-looking the damage done by the German bombings. MCUS - Buses and cars burnt out and twisted steel left over from the inferno. CUS - Sir Winston Churchill walking and overlooking the damage suffered from the German bombings. CUS - British citizens showing thumbs up and smiling their survival of the German bombings.
Rockefeller Weds: Venezuelan Trip Follows Quiet Rites
New York's Governor Nelson Rockefeller and his bride, the former Mrs. Margaretta Fitler Murphy leave for a honeymoon in Venezuela after a quiet wedding in Pocantico Hills, New York. Immediate speculation is rife on how the marriage will affect Mr. Rockefeller's Presidential ambitions in 1964. New York, NY Governor Nelson Rockefeller and his bride, Margaretta Fitler Murphy waving to the cameraman and leaving for their honeymoon trip to Venezuela. Governor Rockefeller at the podium, his wife stands patiently in the background. "This indeed is a very happy occasion. Its my great honor and pleasure to introduce to you someone that some of you have been looking for, for quite a while, Mrs. Rockefeller. I'd just like to say to all of you, that we've found great happiness and we're looking foreward to sharing our happiness the rest of our lives. I know that some of you would like to discuss politics but I don't think today is the time and place to discuss it. There's plenty of chance for that subject and decisions another time." Margaretta, "Well I'm very happy that and I know that you will understand if I slightly overwhelmed at the moment." They both walk away from the podium, he pauses and waves to the cameramen. MS - They leave the building, walk down the ramp to embark on the "Jet Clipper Isabella" MS - Arm in arm the Rockefellers are standing the jet clipper getting ready to embark.
Queen Juliana Celebrates Birthday
The Queen of The Netherlands is serenaded by her subjects as she celebrates her 54th birthday with her husband, Prince Bernhard, and their four children. Flowers are deluged on the popular queen during the national holiday. The Netherlands External shot of Soestdijk Palace, Queen Juliana celebrating her 54th birthday standing on the steps with her husband, Prince Bernhard. MCUS - The four daughters of Queen Juliana and Prince Bernhard, Beatrix, Irene, Margriet and Christina. MS - A group of farmers present a 7 week old lamb to Queen Juliana, many other gifts are floral. MS - Throngs of Dutch people gather out-side the palace to celebrate the Queen's 54th birthday. CUS - Queen Juliana wearing sunglasses waves to her people.