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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1958 (UE58011)
VANGUARD ROCKET FAILS IN 2ND SATELLITE TRY:
The Navy’s Vanguard rocket breaks up in mid-air in the second attempt to launch a satellite. It’s blown up from the ground when failure becomes apparent – another set-back in the Navy’s effort to match the Army’s successful launching of the “Explorer.”
IKE TELLS PRESS TAX CUT POSSIBLE, IF…
At the second White House Press Conference of the year, President Eisenhower, hoarse-voiced from a sore throat, tells newsmen he would consider a tax cut, if the economic recession should worsen.
ATOMIC CANNON TO KOREA:
The Army deploys atomic cannon and “Honest John” rockets to Korea to off-set the Red build-up north of the 38th Parallel. Gen. Arthur Trudeau, slated to be the Army’s new research chief, reviews the new weapons.
GANDHI MEMORIAL:
On the 10th anniversary of the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi, Prime Minister Nehru, Indian leaders, and thousands of ordinary people take part in day-long ceremonies at the site of Gandhi’s cremation.
WORLD SKI CHAMPIONSHIPS:
At Bad Gastein, Austria, the World’s Ski Championships get under way with the slalom. Bud Werner puts on the best performance of any American ever, but Austria’s Josl Rieder wins with two flawless runs.
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1958 (UE58012)
BRITISH SOCCER CHAMPS DIE IN PLANE DISASTER:
Britain is stunned by the crash of an airliner, near Munich, carrying the champion Manchester United soccer team, National heroes, they were among 21 dead, 23 gravely injured in the doubly shocking disaster.
VETERAN WRECKER:
Surplus Army M-47 tanks put out to pasture are put to work by a New Jersey house-wrecker. One does a pulverizing job with three sweeps through an old frame house.
PRINCESS BEATRIX visits the Dutch West Indies on a month-long tour. After bidding farewell to her mother, Queen Juliana, in Holland, she flies to Curacao, where a holiday atmosphere and overwhelming ovation greets her.
PHOTOPLAY AWARDS:
Photoplay Magazine’s gold Medal Awards of 1957 go to Deborah Kerr and Rock Hudson, U-I star, for outstanding performances in the year just past.
TUMBLING TOTS show that you’re never too young to master the art of judo. Knee-high to the instructor, these Argentine half-pints toss each other about with amazing skill.
POLICE FESTIVAL:
German police stage a field day, putting their special skills to unaccustomed use with foot-races, a motorcycle rodeos, and – in a grand finale, a daredevil act by an heroic police dog.
ALPINE CHAMPIONSHIPS:
The world’s top skiers compete at Bad Gastein, Austria, in the Giant Slalom. America’s Bud Werner takes a terrific spill, but comes back to win 5th place. Austria’s Josl Rieder and Toni Sailer each blaze down the treacherous course, Sailer winning 1st place and the combined crown with a dazzling show of speed.
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1958 (UE58013)
IKE VIEWS ECONOMY WITH CONFIDENCE:
President Eisenhower says that despite high national unemployment, he expects a sharp upturn in the economy within a short time. The turning point of the recession is almost at hand, Ike believes.
VIAREGGIO CARNIVAL:
Viareggio’s pre-Lenten parade is as gala and gargantuan as ever, a spectacular Carnival celebration.
BROTHERHOOD WEEK:
In Washington, D.C., Vice-President Nixon speaks in support of the National Brotherhood Week Campaign.
LOURDES CENTENNIAL:
The hundredth anniversary of the vision of Bernadette, that resulted in the great shrine of Lourdes, draws vast throngs of pilgrims to the holy grotto and town, for moving scenes of devotion.
WORLD’S SKI CHAMPION:
The World’s Alpine skiing championships at Bad Gastein, Austria, close with a truly thrilling downhill contest. Going into the last gate at blazing speed, America’s Bud Werner spills, finishes on one ski. Toni Sailer, defending champion, repeats his victory with 53 mph record-setting run.
WESTMINSTER DOG SHOW:
The finest specimens in all dogdom vie for the most coveted honor of all at the Westminster Show in New York. The winner, a standard poodle, Ch. Pettencove Promise.
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1958 (UE58014)
2 DIE – 4 TRAPPED IN BLAZE:
A 5-alarm blaze in a New York City loft building becomes a grim ordeal when the back wall collapses, trapping four fire-fighters. Hundreds of volunteers battle against hope, clearing tons of debris by hand – still hoping after nearly three days for a one-chance-in-a-million miracle.
“SPACEMAN” COMPLETES 7-DAY TEST:
America’s first space-voyager completes his week-long test “voyage” at Randolph AFB, Texas. Airman Donald Farrell emerges from a hermetically sealed, 3x5 capsule after proving man can endure the rigors and loneliness of space and survive.
TUNISIAN CRISIS GROWS :
The angry aftermath of the French terror bombing of a Tunisian town. French forces in Treaty-held Tunisian bases are blockaded; mobs clamor for outright action against France. The explosive Algerian issue becomes, no longer a French problem, but a touchy international issue.
LAPLAND MARKET DAY:
In Sweden well above the Arctic Circle, Lapp herdsmen come to their annual market-day, a three and a half century old event that’s become a colorful event drawing tourist visitors from all Scandinavia.
NEW PLUMAGE FOR SKI-BIRDS:
In the Tyrol, some cute little ski-birds show off their new winter plumage, a perky picture essay proving that for winter sports fashions you can’t do better than the very home of winter sports, the Alps.
WINTER’S WORST STORM:
Half of America is blanketed by snow, gripped in the year’s iciest cold wave, following record storms that swept North from Louisiana. As far North as Maine, as far West as the Great Lakes, snowfalls of up to forty-two inches and gale force winds have paralyzed cities, and marooned thousands.
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1958 (UE58015)
TUNISIA BUFFER ZONE PLANNED:
In Tunisia the blockade on French troops and fleet units in the Bizerte Naval Base continues, but tension eases in the French-Tunisian crisis. France announces plans for a 15-mile wide buffer zone on her side of the Algerian frontier.
ANTARCTICA – COLDER HERE THAN THERE:
The Navy ship John R. Towles returns to a frozen New York Harbor from a 3-month Antarctic cruise, and says the crew, it’s colder here than there!
At the South Pole, the trans-Antarctic Expedition of Dr. Vivian Fuchs arrives to be greeted by U.S. Navy personnel before pushing off on the second leg of the first coast-to-coast trek ever attempted.
SOBLE ATTEMPTS SUICIDE
NEW YORK CITY:
Convicted spy Jacob Soble attempts suicide, before a Federal Grand Jury appearance, by swallowing over a pound of massive nuts and bolts.
MARDI GRAS DEFIES WEATHER
NEW ORLEANS:
The Mardi Gras defies temperature in the low Forties, and the Rex Parade lives up to Crescent City tradition. It’s a hot time for all, a gala pre-Lenten festival.
“MISS CHINATOWN – U.S.A.”
SAN FRANCISCO:
Chinese lovelies usher in the New York (4656 by the Chinese Calendar) with a contest to choose “Miss Chinatown-U.S.A.” that’s a real eye-opener.
FASHIONS FOLLOW THE SUN:
Featuring cruise fashions, on a Bahama-bound liner. Pretty gals, trim stylings, and lots of sun make a picture that’s really a feast for the eyes.
CAROL HEISS ICE QUEEN AGAIN:
In Paris, Carol Heiss retains the world’s figure-skating championship for the 3rd straight year with a near-perfect performance, a dazzling display of virtuosity.
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1958 (UE58016)
REDS HIJACK KOREAN TRANSPORT:
At Panmunjom, Reds reply a flat “no” to American demands for return of a hijacked Korean airliner, forced north of the Bamboo Curtain with 32 aboard. A vast demonstration in Seoul protests the Communist gangster tactics.
NASSER’S TRIUMPH:
The United Arab Republic officially comes into being with an overwhelming “aye” by plebiscite in Egypt and Syria. From a balcony, in familiar “strong man” style, Nasser receives the acclaim of cheering thousands.
The Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge marks its 15th Anniversary with the laying of the cornerstone for a new library building by former President Hoover, who receives the Foundation’s highest award.
16 DIE IN VESUVIUS CRASH:
Found after 4 days’ search, a missing Air Force transport, wrecked on the slopes of Mount Vesuvius. Barely scraps of metal remain, so great was the impact.
SPRING IN PARIS means among other things, couture. And we go to a chic fashion photographer’s studio for a preview glimpse of what’s coming out of the salons this year.
A.A.U. CHAMPIONSHIPS:
Highlights of the A.A.U. Meet in New York. Highlights include Hayes W. Jones upset victory in the 60-yard high hurdles and Ron Delany’s sensational duel with Hungary’s Istvan Roszavolgyi in the mile run.
IRON LIEGE UPSET IN WIDENER:
Handicapping gives Oligarchy, a 9-1 outsider a 17 pound advantage that jockey Sam Boulmetis parlays into a hairbreadth win over Derby Winner Iron Liege, one of the most spectacular turf events of the season.
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1958 (UE58017)
EISENHOWER – TRUMAN URGE FOREIGN AID PLAN:
In Washington, D.C., 1200 national leaders put aside partisanship to join in a day-long Citizen’s Conference to support a strong Foreign Aid program. Highlighting the occasion are speeches by former President Truman and President Eisenhower.
RED TURBO-JET:
Russia proudly shows off the TV-114 turbo-jet airliner, a mammoth craft capable of flying 220 passengers non-stop from Moscow to New York. A new bid for technical supremacy.
YANG-TZE BRIDGE:
Red China pulls out all the propaganda stops to celebrate the completion of a mile-long 2-deck bridge across the Yangtze, the first time the great river has been spanned.
SOLAR HOUSE:
In Massachusetts, a close-up of a house whose sole source of heat is the Sun. The experimental heating plant collects the suns energy to keep the house comfortable year-round.
ZOO NEWS:
Spring is in the air at the San Francisco Zoo. Celia the Camel proudly shows off 1-day old Cecil, and the Tapirs introduce little “Watermelon”. Duke the Tiger goes for a swim in the moat!
CUBAN SPORTS FESTIVAL MARRED:
Cuba’s sports festival is marred, first by the daring kidnapping of racing star Miguel Fangio just before the big race, a rebel move to disrupt the event, and then by tragedy on the track, when a car skids on an oil slick, and crashes into the crowd. 6 die in the disaster.
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1958 (UE58018)
SNOW AND FLOODS LASH BRITAIN – GERMANY:
Mild spring weather melts Alpine snows, adds torrential rains to the run-off, and the Rhine and Moselle Rivers overflow their banks. Army rescue crews paddle through the streets, and the Parliament Building in Bonn is menaced by rising waters.
ENGLAND is nearly paralyzed by an overnight blizzard. Four-foot drifts throw transportation into chaos. The nation digs out, not only seriously inconvenienced but suffering heavy loss in property damage and man hours lost.
ARGENTINE ELECTIONS:
Eight million Argentine voters go to the polls for the first truly free election in decades. With the support of exiled dictator Peron, Arturo Frondisi wins an overwhelming victory, but says he owes no political debt.
RED TROOPS WITHDRAWN:
Russia begins withdrawal of 41,000 troops from East Germany with a well-staged, well-publicized token ceremony in which a 500 man contingent is moved out.
BUBBLES’ BIRTHDAY:
At Marineland, California, Bubbles the Whale celebrates her “birthday”, actually her 1st anniversary of captivity, with a cake and a party at which she is the star entertainer.
BASEBALL IN THE AIR:
Baseball dominates the Florida scene, as diamond stars begin their pre-season workouts. Visits to the spring camps of the Yankees, Dodgers, Cardinals, Tigers and White Sox show many old familiar faces, and some up and coming newcomers hard at work.
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1958 (UE58019)
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3/6/58
GARMENT INDUSTRY STRIKE:
105,000 members of the ILGWU go out on strike, paralyzing a 7-State, billion dollar industry. The streets of New York City’s garment center are jammed with some 64,000 striking workers.
SUB SPEED MARK:
On its shakedown cruise, the U.S.S. SKATE, America’s third atomic sub, sets a new Eastbound mark for an underwater crossing of the Atlantic, to England.
FERRY DISASTER:
Turkey mourns her worst sea disaster in decades, the capsizing of a ferry in which an estimated 450, many of them students, perished.
MISSING MOON:
The U.S. Army’s attempt to launch a second “Explorer” artificial satellite begins with a perfect take-off by the Jupiter-C missile, ends with disappearance of the “moon”.
PRESIDENT EISENHOWER BOOSTS RED CROSS:
President officially launches the 1958 Red Cross Campaign with a call to all Americans for their support.
GOLDEN GLOVES:
Western Division Finals in Chicago. Heavyweights Louis Coleman and Don Hodge (an Olympic wrestler), light-heavies Kent Green and Loomis Oglesby, mix it up with fast-paced bouts.
SPRING TRAINING:
Highlights from the Grapefruit Circuit. The Milwaukee Braves train at Bradenton, Florida, for the fight to re-win their championship. In Arizona, the San Francisco Giants are buoyed by new hopes that come with their new name.
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1958 (UE58020)
REDS RELEASE 26 FROM HIJACKED AIRLINER:
At Panmunjom, North Korea backs down from its previous refusals, and releases 26 from the Korean airliner that was hijacked in mid-flight by Red agents. Among them, 2 West Germans and the U.S. crew members.
PRINCESS BEATRIX ends her tour of the Dutch Empire in the new world. In Surinam, she receives a sensational send-off with a tuneful, colorful native parade, then flies home to the bosom of the Royal Family.
TOY FAIR:
In New York, Santa joins the kids to see what’s new in toys. Everything from flying saucers to indoor batting practice gadgets, robots and hobby horses, and for the poor little rich girl, a mink doll carriage!
MISSILE SUB:
In California, the Navy’s first sub designed for guided missile launching from the keel up is commissioned. The U.S.S. Grayback will carry the supersonic Regulus into action.
FASHION PARADE:
For those who think the Paris fashions are rather extreme this year, one of Rome’s swankiest salons shows that Italy can more than keep pace – with bound –in knees, balloon skirts, and other shockers.
HANDLEBAR DERBY:
At Daytona Beach, Florida, the nation’s top motorcyclists battle it out over a torrid 200 miles for the American championship. The winner, California’s Joe Leonard averages 99.8 m.p.h., a scorching pace! SILKY SULLIVAN comes from last, 20 lengths behind at the half, to win the Santa Anita Derby by three lengths, going away! A sensational race by a sensational horse, who’s coming closer and closer to horse of the year acclaim.
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