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Newsreels: 1946 Events At Home And Abroad
Newsreels 1946 stock footage documents world events, politics and war as well as sports, fashion and entertainment for the year of 1946. Our Public Domain Stock Footage newsreels cover every major world event, the not so major events, strides in technology, the lives of public figures, fads and trends. Newsreels 1946 is an incredibly rich resource of visual history that tells the story of the year 1946. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1946 (UE46011)
U.S. CARRIER HONORS BRAZIL
RIO – The new super-carrier, “F.D.R.,” arrives as gesture of good-will for the inauguration of Brazil’s new President Dutra. U.S. Ambassador Berle and former N.Y. Mayor LaGuardia attend the impressive ceremonies.
U.S. REPATRIATES KOREANS
JAPAN – 999 Koreans, pitiful victims of Jap aggression and slavery, embark on American LST for long, rough voyage back to their homeland. And 1001 arrive – for two babies are born enroute.
SCREEN STAR CHRISTENS BIG PLANE
SAN FRANCISCO – Ella Raines, lovely star of Hollywood, takes a swing with the proverbial champagne bottle as she christens the first Douglas “Skymaster” built since war’s end for commercial airlines.
RADAR INSTALLED ON FERRYBOAT
SEATTLE, WASH. – As navigation aid on busy and oft-times fog-bound Puget Sound, radar gear is installed on the “MS Kalakala,” one of the world’s first streamlined ferries. A war-time device now works for peace.
MOSLEM LEADER VISITS BOMBAY
INDIA – The Aga Khan, reputedly one of the world’s richest men and spiritual leader of two million Moslems, receives colorful welcome as he makes first pilgrimage to historic city in six years.
NEW ADJUTANT-GENERAL SWORN IN
WASHINGTON, D.C. – War Secretary Patterson and Chief of Staff Gen. Eisenhower look on as Major General Edward F. Witsell is sown in as the new Adjutant-General of the Army.
N.Y. PARIS AIR ROUTE INAUGURATED
NEW YORK – Dedicated to international peace, a huge TWA “Constellation” takes off on first scheduled commercial airline flight to Paris, after colorful dedication ceremonies at LaGuardia Field.
QUADS “DOLL UP” ON 7TH BIRTHDAY
GALVESTON, TEXAS – The four Badgett “Quads” – Joan, Jeraldine, Joyce and Jeanette – take over a local beauty parlor on their birthday. They have a fine time – but see what happens to the cutomers! |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1946 (UE46012)
“SNAKE” CLEARS MINEFIELD
BOWLING GREEN, VA. – Army engineers try out amazing “snake” devices that are used to detonate hidden mines. The dangerous gear (some of it rocket-propelled) can also be used in water.
TOWN PROTESTS UNO CHOICE
NORTH CASTLE, N.Y. – Aroused over selection of densely-populated residential area along New York – Connecticut border for UNO headquarters, local folk voice their opposition of town meetings. Their protests may postpone final decision.
UNRRA RELIEF AIDS EUROPE
CZECHOSLOVAKIA – Pitiful victims of war’s famine and suffering are seen in dramatic pictures showing Czechs receiving food, clothing and medical supplies from the UNRRA. It’s a worthy cause for all the United Nation.
SPONGE FLEET BACK ON THE JOB
TARPON SPRINGS, FLA. – The world’s greatest sponge fleet gets back on peace-time basis, as huge fleet sets sail for Gulf fishing grounds, where divers risk lives in shark-infested depths to harvest sponges.
JAP TROOPS MOVED FROM CHINA
TSINGTAO – As prisoners are rounded up prior to being shipped home to Japan, starving Chinese fight for food and struggle to pick up the threads of their meager lives, shattered by the war.
SAIL-SKATING IS WINTER THRILL
PINE LAKE, N.J. – It’s dangerous – it’s thrilling. Local champs of the silver blades hoist their sails and are off on a breath-taking round of thrills, reaching amazing speed in this novel Winter sport. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1946 (UE46013)
TUG STRIKE TIES UP N.Y.
NEW YORK – The nation’s biggest city is gripped by shut-down of business and amusement centers and millions are idle as fuel shortage arising from tugboat strike brings drastic action that lasts for 18 hours. Crisis passes and strike is settled.
CARDINALS-ELECT FLY TO ROME
American Archbishops Spellman, Stritch, Glennon and Mooney, and Bishop Tien of China, take off in “Star of Rome” for Atlantic crossing. In Rome, they will take part in colorful Consistitory rites that elevate them to high church posts.
AUTO GOES OUT THE WINDOW
PHILADELPHIA, PA. – It cost Eddie Potzell only about $350 worth of spare parts to make himself a “new” auto – but the big problem was how to get it out of Eddie’s garage. So he drove it out the window!
DOG CHAMPS ON REVIEW
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Many dogs have their day as champions of the canine world strut their stuff in the 70th annual Westminster Kennel Club fixture and vie for national honors. Chosen “best of show” is a fox-terrier.
BOBBI-CAR TAKES A BOW
SAN DIEGO, CALIF. – The latest in midget autos has a debut, as the “Bobbi-Car” goes on display. The novel vehicle has an 11-H.P. engine in the rear and has a cruising range well suited to limited budgets.
N.Y.U. CAGERS TOP NOTRE DAME
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Basketball fans get their “thrills” worth as two traditional rivals battle for sporting honors at Madison Square Garden, with the Violet “five” topping the South Bend “Irish” by a score of 62-58.
SUPREME COURT URGES BROTHERHOOD
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Justices Frankfurter and Stone lend their support to National Brotherhood Week, with special plea to all Americans to act and think with tolerance and understanding. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1946 (UE46014)
SHIP WRECKED IN ALASKA STORM
ALASKA – Dramatic first pictures of a liner “Yukon” foundering on reef in sever storm. Almost five-hundred passengers were removed to safety during daring rescue operations, although twelve lost their lives.
CARDINALS STOP OFF IN EIRE
LIMERICK – During their epochal flight from U.S. to Rome, where they received their red hats. Archbishops Glennon and Spellman, and Bishop Tien of China, are greeted by Prime Minister de Valera.
AUSTRIAN CROWN JEWELS RETURNED
AUSTRIA – Enough jewels to stagger the imagination, some priceless relies of history, are brought back to Vienna by U.S. Army officials after seizure from the Nazis. Austrian chancellor extends his nation’s thanks.
READY WARSHIP FOR ATOM TEST (Except New York)
BREMERTON, WASH. – The historic battleship, “Pennsylvania,” has small-calibre guns removed as the Navy begins getting the obsolete warship ready for the epochal atom-bomb tests in the Pacific this Spring.
“QUINTS” CROWN CARNIVAL QUEEN
NORTH BAY, ONTARIO – The Dionne Quintuplets, now quite grown-up young ladies, take part in Outfitters Carnival and help crown a pretty queen. Parades and Indian dances are features of the colorful Winter pageant.
“GIANTS” BEGIN SPRING TRAINING (New York only)
MIAMI, FLA. – Mell Ott and 51 members of his team turn out for Spring training and go through some snappy paces, with discharged servicemen stars swelling the ranks of the Polo Ground “nine.”
POPE PIUX XII THANKS UNRRA
ROME – In special rites at St. Peter’s, the Pope extends pontificial thanks to UNRRA officials for their part in helping alleviate suffering in war-ravaged Europe. It was Pope’s last public appearance before rites elevating new Cardinals.
PLASTIC PLAYBALL HELPS REDUCE
CHICAGO – An inflatable plastic sphere that can stand plenty of rough stuff and can even be used in a colorful water ballot, is the latest answer to taking off excess avoirdupois. The lassies show you how. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1946 (UE46015)
UNO DELEGATES BACK IN U.S.
NEW YORK – American delegates to the United Nations Organization in London return by plane with high hopes for everlasting peace. Edward Stettinius, chairman of group, voices confidence in UNO
NEW AIRLINER CAN BACK UP
SANTA MONICA, CAL. – A new era in airline comfort and safety is ushered in with test flight of huge 56-passenger Douglas DC-6 luxury airliner. Prior to take-off, the craft demonstrates ability to back up on runway.
“OPERATION MUSK-OX”
MANITORA – Flames destroy base hut and two lives are lost as Canadian Army unit readies for epochal Arctic expedition. Planes drop supplies at way-points along 3,000 mile route of trailblazing polar trek.
FLOODS DEVASTATE BRITAIN
CHESHIRE – Damage runs into the millions and hundreds are homeless as heavy rains swell rivers and flood country side. Extent of devastation is shown in air scenes of desolated towns and ruined farmland.
THREE TRAINS IN CRASH
LONDON, ENGLAND – Twisted wreckage of three trains make it appear a miracle that no more than two persons lost lives in crash north of city. Wrecking crews have gigantic job of clearing the tracks.
PRINCE WEDS COMMONER
NEW YORK – It’s Wedding Bells for Prince Carl Johan of Sweden and his pretty bride, the former Kerstin Wijkmark, for whom he renounced a throne. Charming couple leave church for honeymoon in Southland.
“GLOVES” FINALS THRILL FANS
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Action and thrills, with plenty of knock-outs for the fans, keynote the final bouts in the Golden Gloves championships at Madison Square Garden, with scrappy youngsters slugging it out with vim, vigor and venom. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1946 (UE46016)
POPE ELEVATES CARDINALS
ROME – Thirty-two Archbishops and Bishops of the Catholic Church receive their Birettas, red hats, symbols of their new rank as Cardinals, during impressive ceremonies conducted by Pope Pius XII in St. Peter’s Cathedral.
FESTIVAL HAILS WINTER KING (Except Dallas)
ST. PAUL, MINN. – From the start of the gala float parade to the crowning of King Boreas the 9th, the city goes Jack Frost – conscious with a gang, as thousands watch the spectacular ceremonies.
“LONE STAR” HAS CENTENNIAL (Dallas only)
AUSTIN, TEXAS – The eyes of a nation are upon the “Lone Star” State capital, where Gov. Stevenson, joined by Gen. Wainwright and many other notables, leads the state in a colorful celebration of its 100th birthday.
CHINESE HAIL YEAR 4634 (Except St. Louis & Kansas City)
SHANGHAI – When it’s New Years in China, the Chinese celebrate it with Oriental pageantry and pomp. Countless thousands join in the festivities and follow the Dragon Dance and other rites through ancient streets.
NATIONAL AAU BOBSLED RACE (Except Los Angeles)
LAKE PLACID, N.Y. – There are quicker ways to break your bones and defy the laws of gravity, but bobsledding is one of the sure-fire ways of skirting around the edges – and the National A.A.U. Four-Man Championships will show you how – and why!
G.I. FAMILIES BACK IN HAWAII
HONOLULU – Reunion in Hawaii! Over 400 families of servicemen receive warm welcome from fathers and husbands as liner arrives from Mainland, reuniting families separated for years by the war.
‘KNOCKDOWN’ WINS $100,000 DERBY (Los Angeles only)
ARCADIA, CALIF,. – Leading all the way in a gallant bid for a Santa Anita Derby record, the Maine Chance Farm entry, brings his owner $94,680 as he romps across two lengths ahead of his stable-mate, Star Pilot.
‘BROWNS’ BEGIN SPRING TRAINING (St. Louis & Kansas City Only)
ANAHEIM, CALIF. – With a bevy of local lassies providing Vitamin “C” (oranges), and the sunshine providing the Vitamin “D,” Luke Sewell’s baseball charges romp through a little drill as they begin a promising season. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1946 (UE46017)
URGES FIRM FOREIGN POLICY
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Demanding that this nation be firm in its dealings with foreign powers, Senator Vandenberg, UNO delegate, says our foreign policy must be one which “says what it means and means what it says.”
CHINA HAILS WAR LEADERS
SHANGHAI – On their first visit to the city in nine years, huge throngs turn out to acclaim Generalissimo Chiang Kai-Shek and Madame Chiang, beloved leaders who led their country through difficult war years.
NOVEL MACHINE BUILDS HOUSE
LONGVIEW, TEXAS – One answer to the housing shortage is seen in the amazing “Tournalayer,” a house-building machine that rolls over the framework, pours the concrete, and does almost everything but put the water on the boil.
WHO’S WHO IN THE ZOO
CHICAGO, ILL. – Two new stellar attractions at the Brookfield Zoo – a fifty-pound baby “Hippo” and a baby Orang-outan. Both infants provide laughs for visitors with their amusing antics and amusing looks.
TROOPS GO SKIING IN JAPAN
SHIGA HEIGHTS, JAPAN – Homesick G.I.’s find relaxation and sport high in the Jap mountains, where they go on snow mobiles to limber up their ski legs and take a few spills on the way down.
RHYTHM ON ROLLER SKATES
NEW YORK – In a lilting and colorful ballet on roller skates, pretty lassies and nimble lads thrill a huge crowd at Madison Square Garden during the 3rd annual Infantile Paralysis Foundation benefit. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1946 (UE46018)
PRESIDENT BACKS RED CROSS
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The nation’s peace-time Red Cross Drive for $100,000,000 is keynoted by stirring appeal by Pres. Truman who urges all Americans to support worldwide humanitarian cause.
HIROHITO VISITS HIS SUBJECTS
TOKYO, JAPAN – On his first official tour since he renounced his divinity, Emperor Hirohito mingles with his subjects during an inspection of war damage in several areas hard hit by B-29 raids.
ON THE “HOUSING” FRONT
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Wilson Wyatt, National Housing Administrator, confers with Pres. Truman at the White House, as nation looks for solution of housing crisis.
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Gov. Thomas E. Dewey turns over to Mayor O’Dwyer leases to new emergency veterans’ housing projects, and first family moves in.
IT’S MARDI GRAS TIME!
NEW ORLEANS, LA. – In a spirit of gay forgetting, countless thousands pay homage to Hermes, mythical god of commerce and travelers, as gala floats take part in parade that marks the first Mardi Gras pageant in five years.
ICE-CAPADES FETE WINTER
ST. PAUL, MINN. – Graceful ballet and lilting rhythm provide thrills for huge crowd that sees colorful skating show, gay finale to city’s mid-Winter fiesta in which King Boreas crowns new skating king and queen.
URGES U.S. BACK FOOD DRIVE
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Former-President Hoover and members of special food committee meet with President Truman; Agriculture Secretary Anderson appeals to nation to eat less and help alleviate suffering abroad.
NEWS FROM TRAINING CAMPS
SANTA CATALINA, CAL. – The Chicago “Cubs” work out under guiding eye of Mgr. Grimm. (Chicago only)
SAN BERNADINO, CAL. – The Pittsburgh “Pirates” walk the plank of unknown waters of 1946 season. (Pittsburgh only)
FT. LAUDERDALE, FLA. – Billy Southworth blows whistle and Boston “Braves” pitch in to make it pennant year. (Boston only)
DAYTONA BEACH, FLA. – “Dem Bums” limber up as Manager Durecher surveys his Brooklyn Dodger ranks. (New York only)
MIAMI BEACH, FLA. – Ben Chapman puts his “Phillies” through the Spring training paces. (Philadelphia only)
ARMY DISPLAYS WAR TACTICS
FT. BENNING, GA. – Flame throwers, “napomb” attacks and other weapons that helped us win a war are revealed during “Good Neighbor” visit of Army officials from Mexico and South American countries. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1946 (UE46019)
TRUMAN CALLS ON CHURCHMEN TO SAVE WORLD FROM RUIN
COLUMBUS, O. – Addressing delegates to the Federal Council of Churches, the President says that the world needs a moral and spiritual re-awakening to save it from destruction and appeals to churchmen to provide leadership.
URGES U.S.-ANGLO ALLIANCE
FULTON, MO. – Winston Churchill, Britain’s war-time leader, makes an historic appeal for Anglo-American alliance and says that joint action is necessary to prevent another war. Speech is highlight of Churchill’s tour with Pres. Truman.
CARDINALS BACK FROM ROME
NEW YORK – Huge throngs greet Francis Cardinal Spellman at LaGuardia Field upon his return from historic Consistory rites in Rome and jam Fifth Avenue as he arrives at St. Patrick’s Cathedral.
CHICAGO – Cardinal Stritch, another American honored by Pope Pius XII, returns by plane for colorful reception by his flock.
SOLDIER LIFTS A TANK?
ENGLAND – Of course, the tank is made of rubber and weighs only a few pounds, but you’ll be amazed at these novel “decoys” with which the British fooled the Luftwaffe during the war.
GOLDEN GLOVERS DISH IT OUT (Except St. Louis, Washington, Chicago, Detroit and New Orleans)
NEW YORK – Scrappy amateurs exchange “professional” wallops, and the knock-outs come hard and fast as the Golden Gloves Eastern finals come to a thrilling climax before a tense crowd of 19,000 boxing fans.
PERON LEADS IN ARGENTINA
BUENOS AIRES – Despite U.S. opposition, Argentina’s “strong man” appears certain victor in peaceable elections that bely the belligerent course of this South American nation’s internal affairs.
ON THE BASEBALL “FRONT”
ORLANDO, FLA. – The Washington “Senators” swing into high gear as “Big League” season draws near. (Washington only)
ST. PETERSBURG, FLA. – The St. Louis “Cardinals” limber up in Spring training camp and hope for pennant year. (St. Louis only)
PASADENA, CAL. – The “White Sox” show plenty of pep as Chicago’s American Leaguer’s whip into shape. (Chicago only)
LAKELAND, FLA. – The World Series champs of 1945, the Detroit “Tigers,” show they’ll be in there pitching in 1946. (Detroit only)
PANAMA – “Joe” DiMaggio and fellow “Yankees” give local fans a treat in the Canal Zone. (New York only)
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1946 (UE46020)
FIRST PICTURES – PACIFIC ISLE WAITS ATOM BOMB!
BIKINI ATOLL, MARSHALL ISLANDS – The scene for “Operation Cross-roads” – the tiny crescent shaped island where the special atom-bomb tests will soon be held – shows natives leaving for new homes and advance crews readying site for historic blast.
TRUMAN BACKS LOAN TO BRITAIN
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Calling the loan a “cornerstone in the world’s structure of peace,” Pres. Truman says the proposed loan to Great Britain is good business and should help create jobs in the U.S.
FILM STARS RECEIVE AWARDS
HOLLYWOOD, CAL. – Screen notables attend colorful presentation of “Oscars” at 18th annual awards by Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Winners include Ray Milland, Bob Hope, and others.
THE SANTA ANITA HANDICAP
ARCADIA, CAL. – Charging into the lead in the stretch, War Night wins the $136,000 race in a sensational four-horse photo finish that provides fans with the thrill of the racing season.
IT’S ALL DONE ON PORPOISE!
MARINELAND, FLA. – It’s news for tourists when the famed aquarium re-opens, and it’s news when man feeds porpoise under water! After replenishing the huge collection, it’s time for lunch!
CHARRO DAYS FIESTA HELD
BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS – The Rio Grande Valley’s most colorful event is the Charro Days Festival, replete with parades and exhibitions in Old World style. (Dallas only)
“RED SOX” HIT TRAINING STRIDE
SARASOTA, FLA. – Manager Joe Cronin sends his Boston Big League aces through their paces. Ted Williams, Rudy York and others appear in top form as season opener draws near. (Boston only) |
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