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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1960 (UE60041)
U-2 DEBATE AT U N:
The United Nations Security Council meets to hear Red charges that United States espionage activities menace world peace. Ambassador Lodge deflates Soviet Foreign Minister Gromyko's charges with a detailed showing of Russian espionage.
JAPAN LEFTISTS RIOT:
In Japan's Parliament, leftist legislators stage a sit-down in the corridors in an attempt to prevent the Diet from meeting and approving the new mutual security treaty with the United States. Police clash with fist-swinging Socialists to clear the way for a rush into the chambers for the final vote. Remarkable on-the-spot films show the dramatic skirmish from start to finish.
ATLAS FIRED 9,000 MILES:
From Cape Canaveral, a towering Atlas ICBM is launched on a 9,000 mile flight to the southern reaches of the Indian Ocean, the longest surface-to-surface rocket shot ever achieved.
MIRACLE LANDING BY WRECKED JET:
A French jet transport lands safely after a mid-air collision with a light plane in which the light plane was demolished, and the jet's fuselage ripped open nearly its entire length, an amazing escape from disaster.
THOMAS TOPS OWN HIGH JUMP RECORD:
At Cambridge, Massachusetts, John Thomas soars to a new world's outdoor high jump record, a lofty 7 feet 1 3/4 inches, for an easy triumph in the New England intercollegiate track and field championships. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1960 (UE60043)
MOUNTAIN CLIMBERS RESCUED:
In a week of tension filled drama, Air Force and civilian teams struggle to rescue a party of injured mountaineers stranded at the 18,000 foot level of Mt. McKinley in Alaska, the continent's highest peak.
QUEEN MOTHER OPENS MAMMOTH DAM:
In a highlight of the African tour of Britain's Queen Mother, she formally opens the huge Kariba Dam, which harnesses the power of the mighty Zambesi River, after a wild celebration in her honor by tribal chiefs.
QUEEN JULIANA AT BARBECUE:
Queen Juliana of Holland visits the province of Zealand, devastated by the North Sea floods, and is guest of honor at a gargantuan barbecue. The beloved Queen takes part in an informal archery game to the delight of all.
SCREEN STARS IN ROME:
Sandra Dee and John Gavin are greeted by Peter Ustinov as they arrive in Rome to begin filming the comedy version of Ustinov's hit play "ROMANOFF AND JULIET", in which they'll co-star.
TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO
Hundreds of mid-Western farmers fleeing dust and drought head for new lives as 20th Century pioneers in Alaska.
Women in the news included General Evangeline Booth of the Salvation Army, Barbara Hutton in Reno, Babo Didrickson cutting a swath on the golf links.
Britain rejoiced at the Silver Jubilee of King George V, with a show of stirring pageantry in London.
Mechanical progress included dual control cars for Women Drivers, and an amazing flying motor-scooter. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1960 (UE60044)
GRIM TOLL IN WAKE OF PACIFIC CATACLYSM:
Disaster report from the battered rim of the Pacific, following the devastating earthquakes and volcanic eruptions that triggered a 10,000 mile tidal wave felt as far as Japan, the Philippines, and Hawaii. Harrowing scenes of disaster and privation from Chile and the Philippines where one of the worst tropical storms in many years swept in following the tidal wave.
NON-VIOLENT STRIKE IN PARIS:
In Paris, a group of non-violent demonstrators stage a sit-down strike on the Champs Elysee, just to show their philosophy. As the gendarmes haul them away, they never lift a finger. Limp but triumphant.
VAN CLIBURN IN MOSCOW:
American concert pianist Van Cliburn receives a jubilant welcome in Moscow, as he arrives to begin a month tour of the Soviet, where he began his meteoric rise to musical fame.
SPORTS
TRAGEDY, THRILLS, AT INDIANAPOLIS:
The Indianapolis 500 mile Speedway classic is marred by tragedy before the race starts, when a makeshift tower, with over 100 clinging to it, topples onto the crowd below. In the race itself, Jim Rathmann wins in record time after a sensational 400 mile duel with last year's winner Rodger Ward.
"ST. PADDY" WINS EPSOM DERBY:
At Epsom, 350,000 in carnival mood turn out for the Epsom Derby, England's greatest flat race. The Queen and Prince Philip are among the vast and colorful crowd that cheers to the echo the winning, home-stretch surge of England's own "St. Paddy", a pre-race 7-1 shot. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1960 (UE60045)
IKE REVISITS WEST POINT
Ike revisits West Point to share Alumni activities of Ms class, the Class of '15, one of the Academy's most famous and distinguished. A day of warm personal reunions, in which the President shows his high spirits, is climaxed by a review of the Corps of Cadets, a stirring full dress parade.
LEFTISTS RIOTS MOUNT IN JAPAN:
Japanese leftists increase the pressure of their opposition to Premier Kishi, the Japanese-American security Treaty, and President Eisenhower's coming visit. Riots in the street, a nation-wide work stoppage, and an assault by a student mob on the official residence of Kishi are part of the tumultuous course of events.
"ALL-WAYS JET":
Great Britain's newest research craft is a multi-jet monster that combines high speed in flight with the ability to hover, or dart in any direction at practically zero speed.
FUN FASHIONS IN BERMUDA:
Two nifty models on a fashion fling in Bermuda - boating, golfing, water skiing, splashing in the surf, with a quick change to a new and ultra-smart costume for each, to showcase new cotton sports styles for summer fun.
"WIDOWER CREED" WINS PACE
At Yonkers, a record week-night crowd turns out for the first of the International Pacing Series, a great race with "WIDOWER CREED" coming from way back on the second round, to take a commanding lead and win going away tying the world's record for the mile and a half. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1960 (UE60046)
GRADUATION DAY AT SERVICE ACADEMIES:
Traditional, colorful commencement exercises at the Service Academies. At West Point, sons of 2 Generals get their commissions, part of a group of 550 new lieutenants. At Annapolis 797 graduate at the Naval Academy's commencement exercises, the climax of a busy June Week.
FIRST REPORT ON NEW REGIME IN TURKEY:
From Turkey, the first official appearance of the military junta headed by General Cemal Gursel that overthrew the Menderes regime. Life returns to normal in Ankara and the countryside, but the Army is still in charge, with jeeps patrolling the streets, and military 'police directing traffic.
BALDY CONVENTION:
In France, outstanding baldies from all over Europe gather to choose the baldest one of all. After their gleaming pates are carefully scanned for signs of cheating, such as shaving, the judging proceeds. Shining examples of how to grin and bare it.
PARIS FASHION PARADE:
A turnabout fashion show as Paris plays hostess to style representatives of a dozen European nations. The showing of haut couture in new synthetics is dazzlingly successful, even in the sophisticated fashion capital of the world.
HORSEMANSHIP CONTEST IN GERMANY:
Equestrian competition in Germany, featuring the world's top riders over an exacting course. A superb performance by America's Billy Steinkraus tops near-flawless showings by German and, British aces, for top honors of the day at the Blue Ribbon Wiesbaden show. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1960 (UE60047)
KE EN ROUTE TO JAPAN
President Eisenhower arrives in Alaska, en route to carry out his scheduled tour of the orient despite threats and demonstrations by Japanese left-wing fanatics. At anchorage, some 30,000 turn out to cheer Ike on his first visit to Alaska.
JAPAN MOBS ATTACK HAGERTY:
In Tokyo, a grim foretaste of the reception planned by Japanese leftists for the President. Press Secretary Hagerty, arriving to arrange details of Ike's visit, is trapped in a car while driving from the airport, by 10,000 shouting rioters, for an 80 minute ordeal before he is rescued by helicopter.
TROOPING THE COLOR:
In London, the traditional ceremony of trooping the color marks the official birthday of Queen Elizabeth, Despite grey, drizzly weather, the color and pageantry of the martial ceremonial is bright and stirring.
BRITISH FAIR OPENS:
In New York's Coliseum, Prince Philip formally opens the gala British Trade Fair. It's his 39th Birthday and the day before the Queen's official birthday. He's joined in cutting the mammoth cake by Vice-President Nixon and Governor Rockefeller who lay aside political skirmishing to smile their most amiable smiles.
"CELTIC ASH" WINS BELMONT STAKES:
The $150,900 Belmont Stakes, third part of racing's Triple Crown, is won by "Celtic Ash" in a come from behind finish. Laying back until the far turn, "Celtic Ash" surges ahead to up3et favored "Venetian Way" and the rest of the field by a smashing 5 1/2 lengths........ |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1960 (UE60048)
JAPAN RIOTS-. IKE'S VISIT CANCELLED AFTER MANILA TRIUMPH:
In Tokyo, Communist-led student mobs defy warning of police crackdown after the attack on Presidential Press Secretary Hagerty, and launch a well-organized assault on the Parliament compound. The most violent rioting in a month of demonstrations continues far into the night, with more than 600 policemen and hundreds of students injured, and at least one student killed. Police can't hold back the mob until tear gas is brought into play. The result, a request by the Government that Ike's visit be cancelled in the face of Red threats. A major propaganda success for Communism, and a grave threat to the future political stability of Japan.
The shocking violence in Tokyo followed a triumphal reception for the President in the Philippines. One million turned out in Manila to give Mr. Eisenhower a stirring ovation at the start of his 2-1/2 day visit here, one of the most rousing welcomes he's been accorded on any overseas visit.
TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO
25 years ago, KING GEORGE V reviewed Britain's mightiest parade of air power to date. The massed power of the ROYAL AIR FORCE on parade. In Buffalo, New York, JIMMY DOOLITTLE was saluted by a parade of thousands of junior birdmen. FUR FASHIONS for the winter season were paraded at New York's Central Park Zoo, giving many a jungle denizen a glimpse of some long-lost cousin. The fabulous JONKERS DIAMOND, discovered the year before, arrlved in New York by ordinary registered mail, one of the rarest and most valuable gems in all history. Sports fans focussed attention on the thrilling tennis duel at Wimbledon between arch-rivals HELEN JACOBS & HELEN WILLS MOODY who climaxed a remarkable comeback with her seventh court crown. A sports novelty was a self-powered aqua-plane, fast, frantic, and fantastic with its speed and agility. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1960 (UE60049)
IKE HAILED IN FORMOSA - KOREA
President Eisenhower's tour of the Orient, marred by the cancellation of his visit to Japan, takes him to Formosa, where 300,000 -jam the streets and squares of Taipei to cheer him, and to Korea, where the same student demonstrators who overthrew the Syngman Rhee regime now join in a vast tumultuous crowd that gives the President a fantastic ovation.
PRINCESS MARGARET and MR. JONES HOME:
At Portsmouth, Mr. and Mrs. Antony Armstrong-Jones return from their Caribbean honeymoon aboard the Royal yacht Brittania. Although the return is quiet . and unmarked by any ceremony, 10,000 are at dockside to cheer Princess Margaret.
FRONDIZI RECEIVED BY POPE JOHN XXIII:
Argentine President Frondizi, on a State visit to Italy, is received by the Pope. He and Mrs. Frondizi receive gifts from the Pontiff, who gives his blessing to the Argentine people.
ROYAL HUNT CUP AT ASCOT:
A glorious day at the Ascot Race Meeting, with everyone who is anyone, or wants to be, present in his and her finest, headed by the Queen and Queen Mother at their most fashionable. A moment of excitement when one horse breaks away and throws his jockey, another thrill in the finish of the Royal Hunt Cup.
VANDERBILT CUP AUTO RACE:
The oldest automobile event in America, the Vanderbilt Cup, is revived after 23 years. Formula Junior class racers blaze over a tortuous course at Westbury, Long Island, and some of America's greatest racing stars fall to finish. The sizzling event is won by a Connecticut mechanic and salesman with 75 m.p.h. average speed. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1960 (UE60050)
TWIN SATELLITES IN PIGGYBACK LAUNCHING:
At Cape Canaveral, another historic space test. Two satellites mounted piggyback fashion are carried aloft by a single Thor-Able-Star rocket. Only the second shot of this model, it places both new moons into precise orbits.
ALOHA IKE!
Ike arrives in Hawaii, and receives a warm ALOHA! After triumphal airport greetings, and a procession through Honolulu, he stops over for a few days of rest and golfing recreation after the rigors of his Far Eastern tour.
JAPAN HONORS MacARTHUR:
In New York, Japan's Consul General presents General Douglas MacArthur with the highest award the country can give a foreigner who is not a Chief of State, the Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun.
THREE WHEEL CAR RIDE:
Automotive engineers drive a stock U.S. car from Chicago to Detroit with one wheel missing, a dramatic test of the new unit body construction that has cops in three states gasping.
MONKEY BUSINESS WITH MAMA TIGER:
In Italy, Zoo capers - Mrs. Tiger in a snarling rage while her cub cavorts with some human playmates, and an irreverent monk who mocks the distraught mother and plays a tricky game of tag with an unwary watchdog.
Fashion Parade:
In Rotterdam's unique 300-foot high Euromast restaurant, a parade of international high fashion by lovely models now tourlng the continent with a collection by 11 top designers. Stunning setting, chic lines, and glamorous girls.
CANOE SLALOM:
White water daredevils in a Canoe Slalom, with a rugged, sadistic course marked out by poles in a surging, tricky stream to make even more hair-raising the ordeal of powerful currents and savage rapids. |
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