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The Porter Wagoner Show No. 51
Wagoner returns and pitches the show's souvenir folio picture and songbook, available for only fifty cents by mail.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 51
Wagoner introduces hymn time, then plays guitar and sings Hank Williams' "Luke The Drifter" number "Be Careful Of Stones That You Throw" backed by The Wagonmasters. During the song the lights dim slightly, evoking moonlight through chapel windows, an especially striking effect with the particular suit Wagoner is wearing.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 51
Wagoner reintroduces George Hamilton IV, who plays guitar and sings "I've Got A Secret" backed by The Wagonmasters. Wagoner wraps up show as Wagonmasters play instrumental show outro and announcer signs off. Wagoner shakes hands with Norma Jean and Hamilton, waves goodbye.
Spotlight on Aviation: Men Jump from Bi-Plane
Spotlight on Aviation: Men Jump from Bi-Plane. Aerial of houses and fields. Man jumps from bi-plane. Camera follows his descent. Shot of sky. Parachutist lands on the ground. Shots of audience watching. Another man jumps from the plane; he freefalls a bit before deploying his parachute. Shot of X marked landing site coming towards camera. Man lands on ground grond crew assist him with his parachute.
Pilot Ejects from Plane
Pilot Ejects from Plane. Big plane flying. Pilot in seat falls out of plane's nose belly. Chair begins to tumble about in the sky. Pilot deploys his parachute. Shot of him swing in air because of his chute. Chute drifts downward till the pilot lands in the Gulf of Mexico. Shot of the pilot in the water.
Downhill Ski Race
Shaky, blurry in contrast and imagery It's a go-for-broke, fastest-to-the-bottom-wins event over a course of about two miles. Downhill racers make their individual runs against the clock while negotiating steep grades, blind turns, jumps and top speeds of 80 mph.
Champion Mushers
Shaky, blurry in contrast and imagery For centuries, Northern people used their dogs to pull sledges. From this tradition came sled dog racing, believed to have started among native peoples of Northern Asia. Today, this worldwide sport includes teams of all sizes for both professional competition and family recreation.
Arctic Plane Tests
Shaky, blurry in contrast and imagery - DOS Believed to be the fastest plane in the world this plane is tested in the Antarctica.
"Cinderella" Is Wed To A Rockefeller
Shaky, blurry and light in contrast and imagery This is a story of Cinderella 1948 edition at the palatial mansion of Winston Guest at Palm Beach. Winthrop Rockefeller takes as his bride Barbara Sears daughter of a coal miner. Mr. and Mrs Guest are host to the newlyweds whose marriage took all of America by surprise.
Governor Opens Art Exhibit
Shaky, blurry and light in contrast and imagery Governor opens Art Exhibit.
Canadians Decorated
Shaky, blurry and light in contrast and imagery Canadians decorated.
Carnival At Ste. Agathe
Shaky, blurry and light in contrast and imagery Carnival at Ste. Agathe, skiing, sleding, horses pulling skiers and ice sculpter.
Memorial to Gandhi
Shaky, blurry, flashing, dull in contrast and imagery People of India gathered together to mourn the death of Gandhi, A Tapestry of Gandhi hanging - 1948
Farm Workers Union
Press interviews a group of farm workers associated with the Teamsters Union. Segment begins with a group of men seated behind a long rectangular table. The table is covered with a generic white tablecloth, coffee cups and pitchers of water. Closer view of the men. The group consists of men from both Anglo and Latino ethnicity. One of the men smokes a cigarette. View of a second table were two reporters are seated. One of the reporters asks a question, but there is no audio. Audio kicks in as the camera focuses on one of the Latino men. The man states "Everybody is so concerned about California, they should just stick to Ohio. Try to get decent wages and take care of their people here in this state. Now the people in California, they are all satisfied with the wages we've negotiated for them." He goes on to say that the farm workers of California are happy with all the benefits including the health and welfare plans. He doesn't understand why people in the Midwest think that the people of California are not receiving decent wages. He ends by saying "As a matter of fact, we got the contracts better, with better wages than Cesar Chavez ever had".
Teen Age Driving School
Shaky, blurry, dull in contrast and imagery Teenage Driving School: At the end of the lesson the students receive a certificate proclaiming they graduated form a Driver's Training Course.
CEI Talks
CU of a sign that reads "Federal Mediation & Conciliation Services", camera pans down the sign and focuses on lettering announcing a 10AM meeting for CEI and Mesereu Utility Workers. CU of a closed office door that reads "1525-Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service-Region Four". GV of a meeting were guys in business suits are sitting around a table.
Bob Fitzgerald
CU of a Caucasian man seated in front of a large wall map. The man's face is round and saggy, reminiscent of the old "Droopy" dog cartoon. He wears dark rimmed eye glasses and suit coat with tie. The man's name is Bob Fitzgerald, he is the director of the Metropolitan Housing Authority. Unfavorable accusations have been brought upon him, questioning his motives. He defends his credibility by stating that he has experience in both engineering and construction. He goes on to say that if it was about the money, he could make a better living as an engineer. MS of an African-American male reporter posing a question. Reporter asks Fitzgerald if he and his staff have met the needs of the tenants.
CMHA Charges
General view of a Cleveland City Council meeting in session. The Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA) has the floor. MS of a balding man with eye glasses speaking to the council. MS of Council Chairman George Forbes seated with his right hand resting on his chin. View local citizens who came to witness the meeting. The group consists African-Americans and Caucasians varying in age. The next part of this clip takes place at the Outhwaite Homes, a public housing complex in Cleveland Ohio. The complex was built in the late 1930's by the Public Works Administration. (PWA) CU of a sign that reads "Outhwaite Home-Management Office". View of two African-American men standing in front of a building talking. One of the men wears some sort of navy blue uniform with a hat. Maybe he is a bus driver? The other man is a reporter, but you would not know this from the scene. He wears a suit coat and tie. He holds a piece of paper and fidgets with a pen. Closer shot of the two standing in front of the doorway. Closer shot of the men talking as the camera pulls back. View of the same reporter interviewing an elderly African-American woman while standing outside of her home. This time the man looks like a reporter with a microphone in his hand. The woman wears these wonderful round eye glasses. The woman states "I've lived in the Outhaite Homes for nine years". The reporter asks her if she has ever seen a laundry room in the Outhwaite apartments. The woman responds with "no". Reporter ask if there is one now. Woman responds "Not that I'm aware of". Reporter interview a second elderly African-American woman who lives in the complex. She remains in her home with the screen door shut while the reporter stands outside. They talk through the door. Reporter asks the woman how long she has lived in the apartments. She responds with "seven and 1/2". Reporter asks the woman about laundry rooms. View of the reporter leaving the front door of one of the apartments and walking to the next. He holds a clipboard in one of this hands. He is going from door to door asking residents questions about the complex.
Friedman Prison Reform
A small group of people meet with John Gilligan, Governor of Ohio. A man hands a piece of paper to the Governor. Gillian looks at it. View of Judge Friedman standing outside of the State House, giving a statement to the press. He is an older Caucasian man with balding gray hair and metal framed eye glasses. Three hands hold microphones in front of his face. An off screen reporter asks Friedman what changes need to be made at the Lucusville Prison. The judge responds in a raspy smoker's voice, but avoids giving a concrete answer. View of reporter Keith Pape standing with a microphone in hand, giving his final commentary.
Perk Council
MCU Caucasian male reporter standing with a microphone in hand interviewing unidentified man. MCU Ralph Perk, Mayor of Cleveland, with microphone in front of him, stating that the mayoral and city council elections should be kept separate.
Kangaroo Flys To Wedding
Shaky, out of focus, fuzzy in contrast and imagery This kangaroo fly s on her way to her wedding. This little bride to be is en' route to meet her groom. The little roo downs a little bridal gown as she enters her bridal suite.
Prince Regent Of Belgium Welcomed
Shaky, out of focus, fuzzy in contrast and imagery Prince Regent of Belgium is a welcome guest. The Royal Plane lands and he is greeted by military honor guards and later he visits and places a wreath at a cenotaph.
Phone Unites Two Windsors
Jumpy, flashing lines dark and fuzzy in contrast and imagery The telephone unites two Windsor s. The lady starts off by greeting Windsor, Canada. "Hello Windsor England. May I say as the Mayor's wife of Windsor, Canada, that the women of this, your sister city, are happy indeed to be some help to you, my brothers across the sea in your hours of distress. It is our hope that the friendship that has existed between us for so many years forever be strengthened. Thank you and good-bye." Audience applauds.
St. Lawrence Power Project Ground Breaking
St. Lawrence Power Project Ground Breaking. Men in suits and hats clap and sit down. CU of New York State Power Authority Sign. Pan down from man to the podium beside him where he pushes a button. Across the river , there is an explosion. People are on a stage with a giant poster behind them. It is titled "The St. Lawrence Power Project" and has Uncle Sam and a Canadian Mountie both holding a dam or a power plant. Two men walk towards and stop at a spot on the ground. A mountie looks on. Old man shovels out a piece of the ground while other watch. Shot of a mountie watching. Two more men dig up the ground with shovels. Shot of the river.