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Newsreels: 1967 Events At Home And Abroad
Newsreels 1967 stock footage documents world events, politics and war as well as sports, fashion and entertainment for the year of 1967. 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 1967 is an incredibly rich resource of visual history that tells the story of the year 1967. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1967 (UE67071)
CHINESE BATTLE LONDON POLICE
Armed with clubs, iron bars, and axes, an angry group of Chinese diplomats attack London police outside Red China's mission in London. Several are injured, none seriously. The latest provocation adding to Chinese-British tensions.
FOREST FIRES
The Northwest and British Columbia lose over 150,000 acres of valuable woodland to raging forest fires, the worst in years. Most of them begin from lightning igniting tinder-dry trees.
SHIRLEY TEMPLE
Former child star, Shirley Temple Black, announces her candidacy for Congress. During the thirties she was one of the world's most successful movie stars. She'll run as a "Republican-Independent."
DOUBLE TV
Japanese electronic manufacturers come up with a double-screen TV set, with picture front and back. It can be used as a room divider or as a twin-monitor for factories and plants.
TOY SOLDIERS
West Germany's Toy Soldier Fair brings out tiny figures of all nations and all periods of history. Worldwide collectors show the best product of a serious adult hobby and art.
FASHIONS
Dramatic couturier Jacques Esterel shows his Fall and Winter line with heavy emphasis on Guacho-looking outfits, with pants, capes, and matador hats. A "cage-handbag" comes complete with a bird-or even a little white mouse!
TOKYO SWIM MEET
U.S. Swituers sweep all aquatic events for 13 gold medals at the World University Games in Tokyo. Charles Hickcox of Phoenix sets two world marks in the 100 and 200 meter backstroke. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1967 (UE67072)
VIETNAM
New security controls in Vietnam, anticipating a fresh wave of Vietcong terrorism, Special boats patrol the Mekong River Delta and the city of Saigon tightens its guard against guerrillas.
MAO SWIM.
Red Chinese films purportedly show mass swim, following the example set by Mao last year during his dip in the Yangtze River. The swimmers, fully clothed, push rafts and chant slogans.
TRUCK TRAINEES
The deserted Brooklyn Navy Yard is the site of a new training course for high school dropouts from poverty areas. In class, and behind the wheel, they learn the art of the teamster trade, driving everything from tractor-trailers to cabs.
AMERICA'S CUP
At Newport, both the U.S. entry, "Inrepid," and the Australian challenger, "Dame Pattie," get their final checkups before the upcoming "America's Cup" races, top prize in yachting.
FASHIONS
Nina Ricci shows Fall and Winter fashions spotlighting "Peru" dresses with a slim silhouette; simply-cut overcoats covering jersey tunic dresses; and a hunting outfit with knickerbocker pants and woolen tights.
ELECTRONIC BEDS
Tokyo's annual Bed Show displays everything from a "Space Bed" with stereo and TV to a bed that tosses and turns you, to help find the most comfortable position. Also: twin beds which slide into a "double" at the press of a button.
INSTANT BANANA PEEL
A new powder applied to pavement and wet down with water provides a surface as slick as ice. "Riot-trol" or "Instant Banana Peel" may be an important aid against riots and looting. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1967 (UE67073)
VIET ELECTIONS
The South Vietnamese election turns out almost five million voters. The military ticket of President Thieu and Vice-President Ky wins while charges of fraud are filed by defeated candidates. U. S. Observers pronounce the election as fair and honest.
DRIVING SWITCH
Sweden switches from left to right-hand-side-of-the-road driving in a smooth changeover. Signs, blinkers, and even some busses had to be scrapped but expected chaos failed to materialize.
BERLIN WALL
East Germans spray white paint on the Berlin Wall to provide a bright nighttime background, discouraging further escape attempts. Some 250 have fled in the past six years.
JAPANEESE NAVY
A Japanese training squadron visits Newport Naval Base in Rhode Island, for a three-day courtesy call. It's part of their four-month at-sea program with stops in the U. S. and Canada.
FASHIONS
Pierre Cardin shows his winter fashions at Versailles. Coats are of thick, woven wool; evening dresses show a lot of sequins; and there's even a space-age cocktail dress!
ELECTRIC SITAR
Recording star Vincent Ball demonstrates his new instrument, an electric sitar. Unlike the ancient Indian sitar, it's much easier to play but gets the "Eastern" sound that's sparking pop music today. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1967 (UE67075)
WHITE HOUSE FAIR
Children of Government officials and guests of President and Mrs. Johnson at a full-scale, old-fashioned "country fair" on the South Lawn of the White House. Lynda Bird and her fiancé attend and the Ferris wheel, carousel, and other features thrill the kids
UNDERWATER MISSILE
The "Poseidon", the Navy's newest underwater ballistic missile, goes through its first test launch. It's larger, longer, more accurate and powerful than its predecessor, the "Polaris".
BIOSATELLITE
Biosatellite 2 returns to earth, carrying its cargo of insects and plant life. The two-day space voyage tests the effects of radiation and weightlessness on life forms.
BURST DAM
At least 60 are dead in the Himalayan foothill villages in India, following heavy rains which force a dam to burst. Entire families are swept away leaving dead cattle and ruined crops.
GIBRALTAR VOTES
Residents of Gibraltar vote overwhelmingly to continue under British rule, rather than Spanish. Spain has recently blockaded the "Rock" and urged its "de-colonization".
AMERICA'S CUP
"INTREPID" beats Australian challenger "DAME PATTIE" in the first three in a best-ofseven America's Cup series. It could be a straight sweep for the U.S. Boat in its defense of the greatest of all sailing trophies. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1967 (UE67076)
HURRICANES
Hurricanes "Doria," "Beulah," and "Chloe," bring death, danger, and destruction. "Doria" lashes the Eastern Seaboard, killing at least six; "Beulah" plows through the Carribean taking more than 22 lives, while, "Chloe" batters North Atlantic shipping.
TRUMAN-LYNDON B. JOHNSON
President Johnson makes a brief, informal visit to the home of former President Harry Truman in Independence, Missouri. The two men chat for ten minutes and Mr. Truman, pale and drawn, appears in high spirits as he waves to the crowd.
CUBAN EXILES
Anti-Castro Cuban refugees picket the meeting of the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization at the University of Florida. The pickets claim U.N. money is spent for politics in Cuba.
BODY PAINTING
Provincetown "hippie" artists have an art show, using bodies as "living canvases." It's mostly in fun because none of the "paintings" agreed to be sold.
FASHIONS
The Schulze-Varell winter line debuts in Hamburg...with not a hint of mini-skirts. Instead, evening outfits spotlight billowy harem-pants; daytime outfits, winter sun-suits.
CYCLE CHAMPIONSHIP
The World Bicycle Championship is taken by Eddie Merckx of Holland in a fast, close race. The winning time: six hours, 44 minutes, 42 seconds.
FORRESTAL HOMECOMING
The giant aircraft carrier Forrestal docks at Norfolk, Virginia, while thousands of people greet her crewmen in family reunions. The ship suffered the loss of 134 of her crew in a tragic fire which swept her decks while on duty off the coast of Vietnam. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1967 (UE67077)
UNITED NATIONS
The 22nd U.N. General Assembly opens and elects its first Communist President in Rumanian Foreign Minister Corneliu Manescu. The Cuban Delegation walks out claiming harassment by U.S. Customs and the U.S. and Russian delegations exchange sharp remarks over it.
NEW SHIP
The cargo ship "Atlantic Span" is the first of a new fleet of "container" ships which have stern ramps, allowing vehicles to drive right on board, cutting loading time to a fraction.
AGED
Senior citizens from Arkansas visits Capital Hill, present "Green Thumb" hats to Senators Fullbright and McCellan, during hearings on legislation for the aged.
ELIZABETH II
The "Queen Elizabeth II" is launched in Clydebank, Scotland, by Queen Elizabeth. The push-button launch sends the lady who replaces the Queens "Mary" and Elizabeth" down the ways, after a slight delay.
SNAKES
Annual weighing and measuring of the snakes at the Bronx Zoo. Pythons 30 feet long, weighing 400 pounds are stretched out, then put in steel garbage cans to go on the scale.
"MET"
The Metropolitan Opera opens its 83rd season with a standing-room-only crowd paying up to $50 a seat. Verdi's "LaTraviata" is the opener for the Met's second season at Lincoln Center.
BIKE RACE
London stages its first six-day bicycle race in sixteen years. Twelve two-man teams whiz around the track with over $25,000 in prize money offered. The best of Europe's racers compete.
SPEEDBOATS
The first major speedboat race ever held in Holland is won by a British entry, D, Burton, Roaring around dangerous turns and down straight-aways, the 3-hour event thrills spectators. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1967 (UE67079)
FLOOD
The Rio Grande overflows its banks and both Texas and Mexico sustains massive damage. Some 200,000 are homeless, more than 40 dead, and total damage tops one billion dollars. It'll take many months before life returns to normal.
U.N. MEETING
The U.S., France, Russia, and Great Britain are represented at an informal dinner-discussion, hosted by U.N. Secretary-General Thant, Key problems discussed include Vietnam and the Middle East.
'COPTER "HAULDOWN"
The Canadian Navy has developed a new way to land helicopters safely aboard ships, it's called "The Beartrap" and the 'copter is hauled down to the flight deck on cables.
ARCHEOLOGY
King Gustav of Sweden joins archeologists at Ferento, Italy, site of an ancient Estruscan village, Relics uncovered here will help understand the ancient, advanced people who preceded the Romans.
DALAI LAMA
The Dalai Lama received permission from Indian Premier Mrs., Indira Gandhi for a cultural mission to Japan, his first voyage out of host country, India, since he escaped the Red Chinese.
FASHIONS
Scandinavian fashions preview Spring and Summer 968. Included: maillot lounging outfits, mother-daughter trench coats, and bikini's and cutout-maillots for the beach.
VIETNAM U0S0
Marines at Conthien undergo a month-long artillery and mortar pounding from North Vietnam gun emplacements across the buffer zone. Heavy casualties are reported on both sides Air strikes hit railroad bridges and sidings deep in North Vietnam. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1967 (UE67080)
LYNDON B. JOHNSON'S SPEECH
President Johnson addresses the National Legislative Conference in San Antonio and repeats his previous offers toward a negotiated peace in Vietnam. He says the bombing would halt if it led to "productive" peace talks.
NEW MISSILES
Kwajalein in the Pacific is the site of experiments on a new anti-ballistic-missile system. The proposed missile sites, some twenty across the country, would use intercept-missiles armed with nuclear warheads to stop any attack from Red China.
VIETNAM
A Marine Chaplain says Mass on an alter of ammunition boxes in a makeshift chapel near the DMZ, where heavy fighting has occurred. Elsewhere, a troop ship provides a chance for GI's to wash the mud out of their boots by dipping them in the Makong River.
SPACE-MONKEYS
Aerospace monkeys demonstrate their reactions to audible and visual cothwands while simulated altitude pressures are changed. The tests indicate the probable reactions of future astronauts.
BABY AARDVARK
The second aardvark ever born in captivity arrives at Miami's Grandon Park Zoo. It weighs in at four pounds, they think it's female but they don't know who the parents are among their four adult. aardvarks!
WOODWARD
"Damascus" wins the Woodward at Aqueduct by a full ten lengths over "Buckpasser" with "Dr. Fager," third. The race establishes the three-year old colt, son of "Sword Dancer," as the greatest racehorse in America.
BASEBALL
Boston's Red Sox take two in a row from the Minnesota Twins in a cliff-hanging two-day finale to the tightest American League race in history. It's the first pennant for Boston in 21 years and now they face the Cardinals in the World Series.
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