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Newsreels: 1954 Events At Home And Abroad
Newsreels 1954 stock footage documents world events, politics and war as well as sports, fashion and entertainment for the year of 1954. 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 1954 is an incredibly rich resource of visual history that tells the story of the year 1954. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1954 (UE54071)
MOST POWERFUL ATOMIC TEST REACTOR:
IDAHO – The A.E.C. unveils the world’s most powerful nuclear test reactor. An awesome demonstration of radiation intensity high lights glimpses of the creative research being done amid a maze of futuristic technology.
JET HELICOPTER SETS SPEED MARK:
CONNECTICUT – The Army’s newest helicopter – boasting jet power and the first retractable landing gear – streaks to a new speed mark of 156 m.p.h. as inventor Igor Sikorsky looks on.
BUFFALO CALF IS NEW G.I. MASCOT:
GERMANY – Full military honors greet Allen T. Geronimo, as he arrives from Allentown, Pa. The 100-pound baby buffalo will join the 510th Tank Battalion as mascot.
STARS SHOW “BLACK SHIELD OF FALWORTH”:
UNIVERSAL CITY, CAL. – On the set of ‘The Black Shield of Falworth,” Janet Leigh, Barbara Rush and other stars of the new U-I film hit model modern styles inspired by the picture’s medieval setting and costumes.
NOTRE DAME GRID PREVIEW:
SOUTH BEND, IND. – Coach Terry Brennan looks over this year’s grid prospects for the Irish. Last year’s sparkplug, quarterback Ralph Guglielmo is on hand, with a large turnout of old talent and new hopefuls – a bright outlook for Notre Dame.
SHOOTING THE RAPIDS:
AUSTRIA – Top continental canoeists and kayak champs shoot the rapids. International competition of white-water wizards on the turbulent River Enns produces plenty of thrills and spills.
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1954 (UE54073)
1,268 DEAD IN ALGERIAN EARTHQUAKE:
ALGERIA – The worst earthquake in 40 years devastates one of North Africa’s most fertile regions. Hardest hit is the modern town of Orleansville. In all, at least 1,268 died in the 12 second tremor, thousands more were injured and tens of thousands are left homeless.
MISS AMERICA CROWNED:
ATLANTIC CITY – 50 Miss America hopefuls are narrowed down to ten – then four – then one in the suspenseful finals of the beauty pageant. The lovely winner – California’s Lee Ann Meriwether.
SARDINES BY THE MILLIONS:
CANADA – A fish story with a difference, in the Bay of Fundy, where the tiny sardine is big business. Over 600 million a year are harvested by fisherman who practically swamp their dinghies, loading them to the gunwales with huge loads of silver fish.
HURRICANE EDNA SWEEPS COAST:
Hurricane “Edna” sweeps north just 12 days after “Carol’s” foray – and although toll is light in comparison, damages mount into the millions, and at least 18 are dead in the wake of gale winds and torrential rains.
49ERS DOWN RAMS IN PRO GRID TILT:
LOS ANGELES – 84,000 see the San Francisco ‘49ers tangle with the hometown Rams in a pro grid exhibition – a see-saw struggle all the way, with the ‘49ers Y.A. Title outstanding as they edge the Rams, 28-27.
CABINET MEETS AT SUMMER WHITE HOUSE:
DENVER – Cabinet members and military advisers fly to join the President at the Summer “White House” for top-level discussions of communism at home and abroad.
PENNSYLVANIA WEEK PROCLAIMED:
HARRISBURG – Governor John S. Fine proclaims “Pennsylvania Week,” calling for its statewide observance for the 9th year.
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1954 (UE54074)
GERMAN REARMAMENT SOUGHT BY STATESMEN:
The statesmen of the free West search for an acceptable formula for German rearmament. Britain’s Anthony Eden stops at Bonn, on a nine-nation tour of Europe’s capital’s for talks with Chancellor Adenauer, and U.S. Secretary of State Dulles leaves on a flying trip to Germany and Britain.
AIRPORT INSTALLS CARRIER BGEAR:
ST. LOUIS – Emergency landing arrestor gear, used on Navy carriers, is installed at a commercial field for the first time. A “Banshee” jet tests the new safety device.
LATEST IN SWIM STYLES:
BEVERLY HILLS – The new look in bathing suits – sleek and supple, with curvaceous cuties stealing attention from the beach wear they’re modeling. An interesting outlook for the beaches next year.
KID STOWAWAY COMES HOME:
NEW YORK – The liner United States enters port bringing Eugene Hart, the 11 year old stowaway, back to his mother’s arms, after the adventure in which he left home with fifteen cents and wound up in England.
QUEEN VISITS SCOTS GAMES:
SCOTLAND – Queen Elizabeth and Duke Philip – Highland dress – attend the Braemar Gathering. 20,000 cheer on the contestants in highland dances and such traditional Scot sports as throwing the caber.
OUT OF THE MUDDLE:
DETROIT – A dramatic animated display points the way for America to get out of the traffic muddle. Model cities and highways revolve and slide aside to contrast old with new – an impressive glimpse of a hopeful future for the nation’s motorists.
HIGH WIRE ARTISTS THRILL MIAMI:
MIAMI – Germany’s daredevil aerialists, the Zugspitzartisten, perform their thrilling high-wire act 16 stories above city streets for charity – motorcycle riding, breath taking balancing feats – and to wind-up, the spectacular “slide for life.”
GOVERNOR KNIGHT APPEALS FOR HOSPITAL FUND:
CALIFORNIA – Gov. Knight appeals for support of the motion picture industry’s campaign to aid the will Rogers Memorial Hospital.
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1954 (UE54075)
U.S. DIPLOMATS SEEK NEW DEFENSE ACCORD:
GERMANY – Secretary of State Dulles arrives on flying visit to confer with Chancellor Adenauer on West German rearmament with the frame-work of European defense pacts.
ROME – Deputy Undersecretary of State Robert Murphy arrives from talks with Yugoslavia’s Marshal Tito reportedly hopeful of achieving Yugo-Italian accord on the trouble-spot of Trieste.
PET LENDING LIBRARY:
SAN JOSE, CAL. – Happy kids flock to take advantage of a unique library that lends pets – pets to suit any taste – from hooting owl to cuddly hamster.
SWIM FOR SURVIVAL:
ATLANTA, GA. – Georgia Tech’s swimming coach Fred LaNoue demonstrates “swim for survival” techniques with the aid of some youngsters who plunge into the pool bound with their hands tied behind backs – and come up laughing.
NEW FASHIONS FOR THE FALL:
NEW YORK – An appealing display of fall fashion finery, a full wardrobe, ranging from day wear through tea and cocktail dresses to fabulous evening gowns – one valued at a mere $5,000.
PENDLETON RODEO:
PENDLETON, ORE. – The annual Pendleton Round-up, classic of Western sport – with bucking broncos and bull-dogging events carried out by top rodeo performers – and a rip-snorting round-up of rough and tumble livestock. A thrill a second.
GEORGIA TECH TRAMPLES TULANE:
ATLANTA, GA. – Powerhouse plays, bullet passes and long runs add up to a resounding 28-0 defeat of Tulane as Georgia Tech runs wild, in a spectacular opener for the college grid season.
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1954 (UE54076)
U.N. ASSEMBLY BARS RED CHINA ADMISSION:
Highlights of the U.N. General Assembly’s opening session. The Duchess of Kent is among the international celebrities present as Secretary of State Dulles and Ambassador Lodge successfully move to bar Red China’s admission. Chosen as Assembly President is the Netherland’s Dr. Eelco VanKleffens.
WORST PARIS FIRE SINCE WAR:
PARIS – A burning grain warehouse menaces a nearby school and hospital as 16 fire brigades battle the conflagration. Total damage of the 2? hour blaze exceeds 500 million francs.
SKIN DIVERS IN NEW OIL SEARCH:
GULF OF MEXICO – Science mixes with aquatic adventure as skin divers search the sea bottom for marine plants and animals that may lead to new oil finding methods. Porpoises and exotic tropical crabs are among the fauna they don’t bring to the surface.
EDISON MEMORIAL DEDICATED:
WEST ORANGE, N.J. – In ceremonies honoring Thomas A. Edison as founder of the motion picture industry, a plaque affixed to a replica of his original studio is unveiled.
DEMPSEY, FIRPO IN RING AGAIN:
ARGENTINA – At Buenos Aires’ boxing festival honoring Presidnet Juan Peron, Jack Dempsey and Luis Firpo – old foes – are reunited in the ring as President Peron presents each a medal.
NEWSMEN HOME FROM RED CAPTIVITY:
NEW YORK – Newsmen Richard Applegate and Donald Dixon arrive in New York, after 18 months of Red Chinese imprisonment. After reunion with his parents, Dixon tells what it’s like to be free.
FILM STAR GOES ON JEEP HOLIDAY:
YAKIMA, WASH. – On location for the filming of his story, “To Hell And Back,” Audie Murphy – America’s most decorated combat veteran and U-I star, takes time off to join the “Ridge-runners” in the daredevil jeep jockeys annual cross country jeep-a-thon.
FESTIVAL HAILS GRAPE HARVEST:
SAN FRANCISCO – FESTIVAL HAILS GRAPE HARVEST:
SAN FRANCISCO – Lodi’s 17th gala Grape and Wine Festival reaches a climax as Gov. Knight crowns pretty Maxine Ownsby the Queen. Then, the first grape juice of the season is started in the time honored way – by foot.
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1954 (UE54077)
PRESIDENT DEDICATES DAM, VISITS WESTERN STATES:
President Eisenhower dedicates McNary Dam, newest of the Army Engineers’ multi-purpose river projects, and flies to Los Angeles to continue his campaign through the West with an appearance at a mammoth Republican rally in the Hollywood Bowl.
DUTCH PARLIAMENT OPENS:
HOLLAND – Amid traditional pomp and pageantry, Queen Juliana opens the new session of the States General – a stirring ceremony.
TODDLER TOGGERY:
ALLENTOWN, PA. – Fashions for the bib and bottle brigade, featuring some dapper diapers – not by Dior – but the last word in toddler toggery. Plaids, polka dots, even a flying saucer motif.
LARGEST PLASTIC BOAT SHOWN:
FORT EUSTIS, VA. – A new plastic boat, of unique honeycomb construction, is tested. The 10-ton craft is the largest of its sort – versatile and unsinkable.
NOTRE DAME DOWNS TEXAS, 21-0:
SOUTH BEND, IND. – The Fighting Irish open their season, with Ralph Guglielmi starring in three touchdown plays to give new coach Terry Brennan a smashing victory over Texas.
INDO-SHINA REFUGEES FLEE REDS:
INDO-CHINA – Refugees continue to flee Red-held territory. Over a quarter of a million have been shipped Southward by French and U.S. Navy vessels – their faces dramatically testifying to the ordeal they leave behind.
MICHIGAN TOPS WASHINGTON, 14-0:
SEATTLE – The Michigan Wolverines defeat a stubborn Washington Huskies team with thrills and excitement on field continuing even after the final whistle blows.
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1954 (UE54078)
TYPHOON TOLL PASSES 1,000:
JAPAN – Grim scenes of the aftermath of Japan’s worst typhoon since 1938, which capsized a train ferry taking a toll of over 1,000 – and wreaked added havoc ashore, burying dozens in landslides, and destroying hundreds of homes.
PROTEST TROOP WITHDRAWAL:
KOREA – Mass demonstrations protest withdrawals of U.S. and U.N. troops, demonstrations that reportedly have drawn Washington criticism. Thousands of students take part in the march.
HUNTING DOG TRIALS:
ITALY – Champion setters and pointers from all over Europe vie for honrs in international field trials. With keen noses and well trained form, the sporting dogs unerringly track their quarry.
“HORSE NIGHT” AT THE DRIVE-IN:
CALIFORNIA – “Horse night” at the drive-in. An enterprising theatre manager sets up oats and rye on the rocks and invites the equine crowd in for a special showing of U-I’s short subject, “Stallions On Parade.”
PARACHUTE CHAMPION SHOWS STYLE:
FRANCE – Parachute champion Sam Chazat demonstrates split second judgment and iron nerves with a thrilling free fall from a mile high plane, opening his chute only at the last minute.
RHODES’ PINCH HOMER WINS SERIES OPENER IN 10TH:
NEW YORK CITY – A thriller-diller finish to the opener of this year’s World Series, as the Giants and Indians go into the last half of the 10th tied 2-all. Dusty Rhodes’ breaks it up, slamming a homer with 2 on base, and that’s all for the day.
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1954 (UE54079)
GIANTS SWEEP SERIES!
Highlights of the 1954 World Series as the N.Y. Giants defeat the Cleveland Indians for the National League’s first four game sweep in 40 years! Dusty Rhodes’ booming bat sets the pace for the dazzling action as the Giants rack up a memorable Series.
KOREAN TROOP PROTESTS CONTINE:
SEOUL – Korean war veterans stage a two hour sit down strike at the American Embassy, leading a nation wide demonstration as protests against withdrawal of United Nations’ troops continue.
BRITAIN REVEALS JET TANK:
ENGLAND – Britain shows her new combat vehicles – a display climaxed by the first public appearance of a jet tank. Another impressive first for the nation that invented both the tank and the jet engine.
FOOTBALL
U.C.L.A. 12 – MARYLAND 7:
LOS ANGELES – 73,000 fans in the Coliseum see the U.C.L.A. Bruins squeak out a close one over the Maryland Terrapins with a thrilling aerial offensive.
DUKE 7 – TENNESSEE 6:
DURHAM, N.C. – The Blue Devils win their third straight in the traditional rivalry with the Tennessee Volunteers on the strength of Jim Nelson’s perfect conversion, as the teams clash in 91 degree heat.
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1954 (UE54080)
TRIESTE TREATY SIGNED:
The Adriatic port city, scene of long standing dispute between Italy and Yugoslavia, hails the signing in London of treaty dividing the city and territory between the two nations. Jubilant Italians in the city hail the partition.
FIRE SWEEPS CAMDEN DOCKS:
CAMDEN, N.J. – Spectacular scenes of a night fire that swept through pier and rail facilities along the waterfront. Fanned by strong winds, the blaze rages on through the night.
HOME OF THE 21ST CENTURY:
WEST COVINA, CALIF. – Here’s a “home of tomorrow,” where lights go on mysteriously, and also the most amazing stove you ever saw. Windows close automatically, in house where electronics is the master magician.
“BIG MO” IN MOTHBALLS:
BREMERTON, WASH. – The famed battleship “Missouri,” on whose decks the Japanese Treaty was signed, bows to time and change and goes into dry dock, there to be preserved until once again needed.
KOREANS HAIL AIR FORCE:
KOREA – A national holiday when U.S. trained pilots flying American-built planes stage a spectacular show celebrating Aviation Day. Pres. Rhee is among thousands watching thrilling aerial acrobatics.
THE NORTHWEST PASSAGE:
IN THE ARCTIC – Navy Icebreakers on historic voyage, through ice bound McClure Strait, to a rendezvous linking the famed Northwest Passage, dream of explorers since the first days of this continent.
FASHIONS-OUT OF THIS WORLD:
NEW YORK – Pretty six foot models display what tomorrow’s “Leisure Lass” will wear, when planet hopping or swimming, or gold. Fashion designers peered into the future and came up with some amazing costumes.
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