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Korea: UN Offensive Gains On Front Below Seoul
Korea: UN Offensive Gains On Front Below Seoul Allied counter-thrusts press within 12 miles of Seoul following the capture of Suwon. Superior fire power and tank attacks spearhead the advance. Bitter cold and epidemics take their toll of the enemy as the dog get battles for strategic hills. MCU UN troops in a raging gun battle. MCU Cannons, tanks, riffles and bazookas firing. MCU Tanks rolling down the road with UN troops sitting a top the machine. MCU UN troops with rifles on their back walking through fields. MCU UN troops walking up hill. CU Two UN soldiers sitting on the ground taking a break from the battle that rages around them. MCU UN soldiers taking much needed naps, on top of gun mounts and one soldier leaning against a giant rock taking 40 winks.
The Collapsed Bridge
The Collapsed Bridge Charges of red sabotage are made in the provincial legislature. The bridge was inspected and repaired last year. When the bridge collapsed it dropped three cars into the icy water of the Saint Maurice River, out of the seven passengers only three were rescued. Establishing shot - Over look of the collapsed bridge. MLS Collapsed bridge, car laying up-side-down with half of it berried in the frozen lake. MLS Cars that were dumped off of the bridge and a hanging part of the bridge that did not break off. MLS The bridge and the big gap that fell apart. CU Detour sign. OHS Collapsed bridge. LS People walking on the frozen single file observing the bridge disaster. MCU Silhouette of the people walking on the frozen river.
Aircraft Carrier Tarawa Re-Commissioned
Aircraft Carrier Tarawa Re-Commissioned The aircraft carrier Tarawa, named for one of the bloodiest battles in the pacific, goes back into service at Brooklyn Navy Yard, as part of the general mobilization program. Establishing shot - Brooklyn Navy Yard with docked battleships. MCU Front view of the aircraft carrier, Tarawa. MCU Navy envoys with the name of the aircraft carrier in view. CU Navy Secretary Mathews and Admiral Badger shaking hands, turning the ship over to the new skipper - Capitan JH Griffin. CU Capitan JH Griffin with a big smile on his face.
Chinese New Year
Chinese New Year The Chinatown of New York not only celebrates its New Year with traditional fire-works, but witnesses a dramatic rescue of a mother and two children from a burning building.The parade stopped while the firemen rescued the children and as soon as the children were safe the parade started up again. Establishing shot - Chinese flags, and dancing dragons and fire crackers going off. CU Chinese man holding his hands over his ears (covering ears). MCU Fire engine and fire men and a ladder that goes to the fifth floor of an apartment building where there's a fire. MCU Two ladders with firemen on them. CU Firemen rescuing children from the burning apartment going backwards down the ladder. MCU The parade crowd watches the rescue.
Wrestling vs. Judo
Wrestling vs. Judo The great Japanese Judo expert squares off against Bobby Malakoff, Canadian Heavyweight Wrestling Champ. The results are somewhat confusing but always entertaining. There are 15,000 fans watching this match. Establishing shot - Great Togo, judo expert offers prayers to Buddha inside the wrestling ring. MCUS/OH The two start off by hitting each other. MCU Togo head ends up between the legs of Bobby Malakoff. MLS The photographers out-side the ring. MS Togo just standing there taking the punishment handed out to him by Bobby Malakoff. Togo grabs Bobby by the bottom of his legs and tosses him over the ropes of the ring. MCU The wrestling fans and a policeman. The referee disqualifies Togo for roughness and declares Bobby the winner of the match, raising his arm. Narrator makes dome racists comments about the Japanese competor.
Ride Em' Cowboy In Palm Springs
Ride Em' Cowboy In Palm Springs If a Cayuse has to fling you, it couldn't happen in nicer surroundings. But they land just as hard. The Wild West is Wild and Kicking. Establishing shot - Cowboys and Indians ride in the arena on horses and holding the American Flag. MLS Cowboy riding a bucking bull and he gets thrown off. MLS An ambulance picking up one of the injured cowboys. MCU Cowboy riding a bucking bronco and gets bucked off almost immediately. MCU Cowboy riding a bucking bronco with no saddle and he manages to stay on and ride it out. MCU A rider get bucked off and gets angry at the horse and ends up throwing dust at the horse.
UN Forces Continue Steady Drive On Seoul
UN Forces Continue Steady Drive On Seoul General Ridgeway s hard-driving 8th army continues its relentless surge on Seoul, the South Korean capital. As tanks and infantry units press forward, airpower in the guise of speedy F-86 Saber Jets makes the advance easier for U.N. Forces by blasting communists entrenched along the fluid front. MCU Military trucks and tanks continue on their trip on the way to Seoul, Korea. MCU Top UN commanders confer. MLS UN military planes taking off. Aerial Shot - Military planes concentrating on destroying enemy supply lines. Aerial Shot - Plane firing rockets and hitting red targets. Low aerial shot - Military plane dropping napalm bombs. MCU Railroad station that was bombed and the ghastly array of dead laying about.
UN Forces Drive Reds Back To 38th Parallel
UN Forces Drive Reds Back To 38th Parallel North Korean's Surrendering and American GI s As united nations forces take the offensive, operations reach the mop-up stage as fleeing red scramble for the thirty-eighth parrallel to form a new defense line. Prisoners by the thousands fall into allied hands. Fleeing reds also leave behind them their arms and ammunition. CU American soldier looking through gun sight. MS- Soldiers watching attack rockets bombarding the enemy. MLS The hill of Korea. MCU Soldiers walking in front of tank. CU Fox hole with a machine gun. CU North Korean prisoners walking with hands on head. MCU American soldiers standing at attention, inspection, receiving accommodations from Lieutenant General Matthew Ridgeway.
Prison Rodeo
Prison Rodeo Billed as 'bad men vs. Bad cattle,' the prison rodeo at Huntsville penitentiary provides plenty of thrills for the inmates, when their buddies try their luck at riding bucking' broncos and rampaging' steers. MCU Prisoners being brought in to the arena. MCU Guard house, Prisoners sitting in bleachers, MLS cameraman, MS Bucking bronco horses.
Korea: Red Given Choice of Surrender or Defeat
United nation troops under the sanction of the general assembly, press forward to end once and for all threats of aggression from Korean Reds. As they advance they find ghastly evidence of atrocities in which retreating communists slaughtered twenty thousand south Koreans, including countless women and children. Passenger ship carrying wounded American Soldiers. MCU Wounded American Soldiers coming down the gang plank with the help of other American Soldiers. MS American soldier with a party hat on his head, laying on a stretcher being carried off the ship and put in an army ambulance. MLS United Nations in session. OHS South Koreans in exodus. MS American soldier looking up at two pictures hanging on a wall, Joseph Stalin and Chiang Kai-shek. CU South Korean beating the living day lights of a captured North Korean. Bodies, The living looking for their loved ones amongst the dead.
Miss America Hailed
Miss America Hailed It's a triumphant homecoming for Yolanda Betbeze, winner of the nation's top beauty contest at Atlantic City. Mobile turns out en masse to give a favorite daughter a royal welcome. MCU Urban Alabama, MCU Miss America wearing her crown escorted out of her hotel. CU Miss America pennants, MCS to MLS Miss America in a convertible waving to the crowd, MLS Miss America sitting on a thrown on top of a float in a parade MLS Fireworks display. MCU- Miss America walking under a Marine's sword bridge. MLS Miss America standing with a large bouquet of flowers.
Korea: Allies Press Northward As Seoul Is Liberated
Jumpy, blurry, faded and dull in contrast and imagery Korea: Allies Press Northward As Seoul Is Liberated Street fighting rages as Mop-Up Operations continue in the Korean capital, while United Nations Troops cross the 38th parallel to carry the fight to the Communists and eliminate war potential. MCU American troops go through a war torn Korean town. MLS American and South Korean soldiers are running with guns in hands passed some burning buildings. POV Inside a gutted building looking out the window at the carnage and destruction hat has taken place in Korea. LS Soldiers running in an open field. MCU A South Korean shooting off his assault riffle, CU Four soldiers carrying a wounded victim on a stretcher, MCU An army tank passes a burning building. CU Korean prisoners getting fed their one bowl of rice. MCU Military truck and tank pass by a burning building, Soldiers marching down the street with riffles ready to fire. CU of a destroyed army tank. CU Soldiers sleeping.
Tokyo Students Riots
Jumpy, blurry, faded and dull in contrast and imagery Tokyo Students Riots Three thousand students of Tokyo University demonstrate violently in protest over the alleged purge of red teachers. Police drive them back to their campus after a struggle. Students carrying banners. MLS Police arrive on top of a flat bed truck, MLS/OHS Pandemonium breaks out, pushing and shoving and some of the students are getting beaten up. MLS Students are locked out of the University grounds behind some iron gates.
United Nations Day Marked By Film Industry
Jumpy, blurry, faded and dull in contrast and imagery United Nations Day Marked By Film Industry MCU One man whose name is Mr. Johnson addresses another man in glasses. "As a token of the motion picture observance of the United Nations day on October the 24th. I have the pleasure to present to you, this newsreel of the UNITED NATIONS flag." The other man expression of gratitude: Mr. Johnson I would like to thank you very much for presenting to me a copy of this film, which is a magnificent gift and I can assure you that I will be very glad to see at the earliest convenience. Now in this connection I say that they do believe that the motion picture industry has a grave mission to perform in helping to promote the aims of the United Nations, and to bring the world closer together in a straight partnership and gimmick. Thank you very much Mr. President
Soap Box Derby
Jumpy, blurry, faded and dull in contrast and imagery Soap Box Derby The soap box derby rage spreads and Danish kids add some new wrinkles to the event, sporting mustaches and toppers. MCU Judges checking the youngsters wheels on his soap box car. CU One boy with a top hat and handle bar mush staff. MLS The race is on and down the hills goes the cars, MS One boy is driving a wagon, MLS of the cars and the crowds. MCU The winner is crowned and he looks like a little guy.
Sports - Gymnastic Champs
Jumpy, blurry, faded and dull in contrast and imagery Sports - Gymnastic Champs The best gymnasts in Germany-and they are very good, display their talents at the National Championships. A girl steals the show. A male gymnast goes over the pummel horse with a spectacular somersault. MCU Girl on the parallel bars, MLS young man working out on the bar.
Oklahoma Takes Texas 14 To 13
The sooner maintain a slim one-point lead in the last few minutes of play, as Texas misses a desperate chance for a punt. Football teams run on to the field. MLS Quarterback passes the ball the receiver carries it down to the 15 yard line. MLS Play is replayed and this time the carrier scores a touchdown MLS - Fans in the stands clapping and cheering. MLS The other team has the ball, the quarterback passes the ball to the receiver and he carries it in for a touchdown. MLS Fans in the stands cheering. MLS Quarterback passes the ball it is passed on to the receiver and it is carried to the 10 yard line. MLS Replay of quarterback passing the ball and the receiver carries the ball in for a touchdown. MLS Fans cheering, MLS The ball is passed on to the quarterback and he fumbles the ball but he manages to carry the ball 5 yards.
Notre Dame 13 Over Tulane 9
Notre Dame 13 Over Tulane 9 Notre dame rallies to avert another upset by taking Tulane into camp by a score of 13 to 9. Coin toss between Notre Dame and Tulane, shot of the football fans. MLS Tulane receives, Notre Dame passes the ball to the wide receiver and it is caught. MS On the three yard line 1st and down, the quarterback carries it in for a touchdown. MLS Quarterback passes the ball to the wide receiver and it is intercepted and the other guy takes off with the ball and almost reaches mid field. MLS Quarterback passes the ball and his wide receiver catches it and carries it in for a touchdown.
California Edges UCLA 13 To 7
California Edges UCLA 13 To 7 The golden bears have the fight of their lives as they run into Los Angeles tartar, but manage to eke out a last minute victory. Football fans. OHS Quarterback passes the ball and it is caught by the receiver on the 40 yard line. MLS Quarterback hands off the ball to the receiver and he scores a touchdown. MLS Football fan, football is passed off to the quarterback and he takes the ball and throws it to the receiver and he makes it to 34 yard line. MLS Quarterback passes the ball to the receiver and he makes it to 1st and goal. MLS Football fans MLS Quarterback passes the ball to the receiver and he makes the touchdown. MLS Football fans cheering. MLS The quarterback passes the ball to the receiver and he carries the ball to 1st and goal. MLS Quarterback has the ball passes it off to the receiver and he scores.
Korea: UN Forces Advance Under Air Cover
Korea: UN Forces Advance Under Air Cover Late films from the fighting front in Korea! under cover of round-the-clock air attacks on red positions, United Nations forces advance slowly against stiff resistance put up by north Koreans and their new allies, the Chinese communist 'volunteers.' U.S. Marines win new ground during stubborn fighting. Meanwhile, behind the lines, red prisoners receive sanitary measures to prevent diseases. MS United Nations forces firing their weapons toward the Manchurian Border. CU Soldiers going into a town that's still burning. MCU Soldiers going into another town with their weapon on their shoulders, riffles at their sides. MCU Soldier riding a bike, cigarette hanging out of his mouth. MLS Soldiers with their weapons and the town in back of them is on fire. MCU Aerial shot of jet planes unloading their weapons, machine gun fire, and rockets on the North Koreans. MLS Thousands of red prisoners in a camp getting some sanitary measures given to them to prevent diseases.
Israel's Chief Million New Yorkers Welcome Ben Gurion
David Ben-Gurion, Prime Minister of the infant republic in Palestine, receives a warm welcome from millions of New Yorkers during parade and ceremony at city hall. Ben Gurion is here in Brooklyn where he married a Brooklyn 35 years ago. The Prime Minister is here to open up a five hundred million bond drive for economic and rehabilitation purposes in Israel. MLS - Prime Minister Ben Gurion riding in an open convertible, throngs of people are lined up on the sidelines MCUS - Israeli sailors troop the colors of Israel and carry rifles on their soldiers as they march in the parade CUS - People lined up on the parade route LOHS - The throngs of people that are gathered together MLS - People crowed together CUS - Mayor Vincent Impellitteri extends a scroll an official greeting from the city of New York to Ben Gurion CUS - Mayor and Ben Gurion holding the scroll, both men are smiling
Forest Fires Blaze Rages Over Jersey Coast Area
Thousands of acres of rich woodland are destroyed by wind-swept forest fires near Atlantic City. Fourteen fire companies combat inferno that razes several homes. Weeks without rain made the woods extremely dry and vulnerable to fire. Property loss is high and the destruction to natural resources is extensive. Establishing shot - A forest completely engulfed by fire MLS - A rural area of homes that are near the burning forest MS - Fire engines coming down the road with firemen ready to do battle with the fire MLS - Firemen manning the fire hose MCUS - A burning home MLS - People fighting the fire and others are stunned at the intensity of the blaze MCUS - Man shoveling dirt on the fire MCUS - A burning tree ablaze with fire
Navy Scuttles Army 14 - 2 1950 Major Upset
Navy Scuttles Army 14 - 2 1950 Major Upset Underdog Navy puts on a thrilling exhibition of fight to scuttle the cadets and break a 28-game winning streak for the West Pointers. Bob Zastrow, the Annapolis Quarterback sparked the Middies attack for two touchdowns. MCU Army cadet corp twenty-four hundred strong marches into Philadelphia's stadium. MCU Thirty four hundred Middies march into the stadium. CU Army man sitting on the mascot the mule. MLS Army and Navy going on to the field. MCU President Truman flipping the coin. MS Middies cheering in the stands. MLS Army quarter fumbles the ball and Navy recovers. MCU Navy passes the ball and they make the first down. MLS Navy throws the ball and it is caught. MLS Quarterback finds a hole and sneaks through to score a touchdown. MLS Fans and the midshipmen jumping and cheering with joy. MCU Navy has the ball and QB passes the ball, it is caught for another touchdown. MLS Army has the ball, it is thrown for a touchdown but Navy intercepts. OHS Cheering Middies in the stands, Navy Won! MS Of Navy's coach Erni Frdelatz being carried on the shoulders of the Middies. MCU Two Navy men ringing the Victory Bell. MS The throns of fans outside the stadium.
War Or Peace? Britain, US Strengten Ties In Korean Crisis
War Or Peace? Britain, US Strengthen Ties In Korean Crisis As more and more Chinese reds force the U.N. Forces back in retreat, and cut off some units, Britain and the United States act to strengthen their historic ties. While American and British troops fall back in Korea, President Truman and Prime Minister Attlee meet in Washington, to take a stand against any appeasement and to re-affirm the bonds that link. National press club forcefully points up the alliance. River in Korea. MS Manchurian border with a soldier directing the evacuation. MLS Military vehicles driving down a road. CU US soldiers in the back of a flat bed truck waving at the camera. MLS Tug boat pulling refugees in a boat. MLS Korean refugees walking on railroad tracks. MCU Refugees walking on a road and sitting on the sides of the road. In Washington DC: MLS President Truman, Prime Minister Atlee, George C Marshall and Secretary Dean G Acheson. OHS Truman, Atlee, Marshall and Acheson. Prime Minister Atlee at the podium. Prime Minister Atlee Addresses The People: "Our two countries, are two of the leading countries in the United Nation. Now we're engaged in a great adventure The adventure of peace. Believing that if we are going to base peace on a sure foundation, we must resist aggression, we are together with others seeking by our action in Korea to assert the rule of law. While forces are fighting alongside yours and you may be certain that in fair or foul weather, where the stars and stripes fly in Korea the British flag will fly beside you."