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Pilgrims in Mecca
Pilgrims in Mecca. Shots of jam packed Mecca streets. Shrouded man carried through street by two men in a box. Shot of black cloth covered square in marketplace. Shots of people moving through the crowded streets. People look inside some sort of container. Shot of white shrouded man with sungalsses surrounded by people. People with umbrellas move toward some tents. Shots of tent community. In last shot trucks pass through tent community.
Sports: New York, Horse Racing
Sports: New York, Horse Racing Ext. racetrack (Aqueduct Track?). Horses start race -- there are only four of them. Crowds watch, some spectators jump up and down with excitement. Among the horses are Hillsdale, Round Table, Sword Dancer. The winner (Eddie Arcaro on Sword Dancer, says the VO), running along the rail, whips his horse and they cross the line barely in front. Photographers take aim with their still cameras. CU famous jockey Eddie Arcaro.
Shipload of People Arrive in Greece
Shipload of People Arrive in Greece. People wave to ship coming into port. Shots of the crammed boat decks. Group of nuns wave to the boat. Shot of four kids with other people behind them. Old woman sits on the ship floor with luggage behind her. Man disembarks carrying a little girl. An older girl follows. People begin to disembark. People on the dock hug passengers. Various reunions. (Could be POWs returned to Greece)
Protest - Justice Pour Nos Maitres - Asbestos Strike
Shaky, blurry and dull in contrast and imagery This is the 1949 Asbestos Strike and they were striking for the weight of laws designed to alleviate human suffering. The protesters focused on the export of hazardous substances, worker health and safety, labor union issues and the environment. On February 14, 1949, 5,000 miners in Asbestos and Thetford, Quebec began an illegal strike for better wages and working conditions against their American-owned company. People are protesting with picket signs; "Travail indentique" "Justice pour nos maitres" and amidst all this there are children in the street's playing street hockey.
Canadian Labor Union
Shaky, blurry and dull in contrast and imagery Looks like political dignitaries and voting is taking place. Layrent visits a factory and then the army.
Winter Carnival And The Drumbeat Of Protest
Shaky, blurry and dull in contrast and imagery There's a curling game that s taking place in Canada and there s also a protest taking place outside the ice stadium. The protest march and the curling players go on with their game. Protest marchers, ice game, curling and spectators.
Dog Sled Races - Canada
Shaky, blurry and dull in contrast and imagery It's a very cold and snowy day when the Beauty Queen presents a trophy to the winning musher.
Ceremony - North Atlantic Treaty
Shaky, blurry and dull in contrast and imagery A steeple with a clock or a clock tower. A political ceremony of sorts, military (most of this shot is a repeat with a little more footage inside the NATO meeting. A speech is given; You may be seated. Honorable members of the city, members of the House of Commons. The first concern of government in world affairs, is to insure peace and security. To this end, Canada continues to support the principles of The United Nations Charter. Our foreign policy is based on the reality and dangers of the existing situation. One of these is the Communist Menace. Until the United Nations are able to provide an adequate guarantee of peace and security, peace loving nations will also be obliged to seek security by combining their strength. The North Atlantic nations including Canada are negotiating a security pact. The treaty when concluded will be laid before you for approval. The North Atlantic Treaty will supplement a treaty of mutual guarantee signed by the Western European Nations at Brussels last year. Such ergional arrangements are provided for by the United Nations Charter.
"A Government Working Toward A Common End"
Shaky, blurry and dull in contrast and imagery Speech, the topic, "A Government Working Toward A Common End" In a world where much has gone a rye we can without conceit point to our British commonwealth as an example of the capacity of free nations to work together for a common end. We have our way of life to which we hold and which we will not yield up. We believe in government by consent and that the individual personality shall be encouraged to live and grow. There is the faith to which we cling and by which we will live always. This plays a part in the Origins of the North Atlantic Treaty. All the surviving Great Powers were founder members of the new international organization. Practically all the remaining strength and wealth of the world were at its service.
Snowshoe Marathon
Shaky, blurry and dull in contrast and imagery The weather is extremely cold and a marathon is being held. In this marathon the runners are wearing snowshoes. The snowshoe beauty queens are all bundled up patiently awaiting for their snowshoe running athletes. "For most runners, snowshoe running will be an absolute joy and wonder." Indeed, runners looking for a workout that is fun and both cardiovascularly and aesthetically fulfilling - and darn close to the real thing - may find snowshoe running more satisfying than any winter cross-training activity they've tried.
Ski Jumping
Ski jumping competition being held in Canada.
Weather Football
View of a parking lot in front of a high school football field. Army trucks are parked in a row. A mess of high school players, dressed in practice uniforms, pile into the back of the trucks. Closer shot of teens piling into a truck. MS of a young, blonde, curly haired man leading leg stretching exercises. He looks like your typical "just out of college" gym teacher. View of players doing calisthenics. A tough-guy coach makes his rounds between the boys.
Professional Baseball
on preview cassette #97559 B Shots of game play or players are not available. Crowd shots and shots of stadiums are fine. Elevated views of a professional baseball game in progress. Examples of pitching, batting, base running and catching are displayed.
State Fair
A demonstration of log cabin construction is being held at the Ohio State Fair. A man wearing a tool belt stands in the center of an unfinished cabin. The walls of the cabin are only five logs high at this point. A few spectators stand by and watch the man work. MS of a man in a flannel shirt hammering the corner of structure, where the notch fits into the previous log. CU of two men boring a hole into one of the logs. They use a hand cranked drill which requires the strength of both men. One man steadies the drill while the other turns the handle. CU of a kettle simmering over a wood fire. Camera pulls back to reveal a woman dressed in a bonnet and apron stirring the kettle with a long stick. View of a mariachi band, dressed in black embroidered outfits, walking toward the camera. They play guitars and sing while walking. Three of the four men wear large sombreros.
Perk On Investigation
CU of Mayor Ralph Perk speaking to the camera from an outdoor location. He calls for an investigation of all Model Cities contracts.
Perk on Dogget
CU of Mayor Ralph Perk speaking at a press conference. The shooting of the Model Cities Program director, Robert Dogget, is the topic of discussion. He states that there is a police investigation in progress. Perk was advised to refrain from speaking about the case until the investigation is complete.
McFaul Fisherman's Cove
View of a wooden restaurant sign that reads "Fisherman's Cove". View of the restaurant's outdoor dining patio. There are yellow and red sun umbrellas at each table. There are no customers present. View of two men walking down an urban sidewalk. They walk by the patio which is lined with flower boxes. CU of a middle-aged Caucasian man standing outside a suburban home. He would like to see the legislation for outdoor dining permits to change. He believes a yearly low cost permit would be good for downtown Cleveland. Camera pulls back to reveal the male African-American reporter who is conducting the interview. The man goes on to talk more about permit ideas.
Carney On Model Cities
CU of Cleveland mayoral candidate James Carney. Carney is seated a desk with a library of books behind him. He reads a prepared statement, calling for a Grand Jury investigation of the facts surrounding the Model Cities killings.
Perk On Investigation
CU of Mayor Ralph Perk standing on a city sidewalk. Perk talks about an investigation of the financial department within the Model Cities Program.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 240
The Porter Wagoner Show #240 featuring special guest Jimmy Dickens. Spot opens with Dickens wearing nondescript suit & tie but topped with neon-bright red cowboy hat singing "When The Ship Hit The Sand." Camera pulls out to reveal Porter in army green Nudie suit. Porter announces Dickens as "Mister Personality," names the show's regulars, and invites us to tune in. Fade out over art card with colorful illustration of Porter.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 240
Opening of Porter Wagoner show #240. Standard pre-recorded opening begins with CU of Porter s shiny red boots walking down hallway, which cuts to rear view of Wagoner s garish green Nudie suit festooned with rhinestone wagon wheels and cacti. Montage of smiling Porter happily walking through WSM-TV studio as stage hands and technicians prep show. Don Howser s voice over reads: "Direct from Nashville Tennessee, here s The Porter Wagoner Show!" Quick shots of regulars as Howser announces them: "Starring Porter Wagoner, Dolly Parton, Speck Rhodes, Don Howser, The Wagonmasters, and today s special guest star." Momentary pause in VO (presumably left for Howser to read the guest star s name on air), then prerecorded segment ends with Howser s "...and now, here s Porter." Cut to live portion as Porter, wearing dazzling, rhinestone-studded army green Nudie suit, plays guitar and sings "Will You Be Loving Another Man" accompanied by Wagonmasters Buck Trent, Don Warden, Mack Magaha, George McCormick, Jack Little (heard drumming but not seen) and Speck Rhodes, all but Speck in matching red Nudie suits. CU Mack and Buck's fiddle and banjo solos.
Football: Illinois, Wildcats Topple Minnesota
Football: Illinois, Wildcats Topple Minnesota Northwestern stages a story-book scoring drive in the final quarter, sparked by a fourth string, 147-pound quarterback to topple Minnesota, 6-0, in one of the Big Ten classics. College football highlights. Punt return for Minnesota touchdown (VO says penalty, though). Northwestern University Marching Band (NUMB) forms the letter N on the field. Female cheerleaders swing pom pons (pom poms). Cheering fans in stands. Pass for touchdown.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 240
Porter says it's time to add some beauty to the Wagon House set, then introduces the "beautiful little lady" Dolly Parton. Wearing a dark green coat and a gravity-defying white wig, Dolly sings "Dumb Blonde" backed by The Wagonmasters. CU Buck's guitar solo. During the song Dolly makes a few references to blondes wearing wigs, and at one point Porter starts to enter the frame but she pushes him away laughing.
The Porter Wagoner Show No. 240
Backed by The Wagonmasters, Mack Magaha fiddles us out of the commercial break on an unidentified instrumental. At the very end Mack sings a few "dum-de-dum-dum"s along with the number in the classic "shave and a haircut/two bits" rhythm.