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Landslide for Eisenhower
Landslide for Eisenhower Newsreel regarding the Presidential Election of 1952 between Republican candidate DWIGHT EISENHOWER and Democratic candidate ADLAI STEVENSON.... MS's Ike and wife MAMIE EISENHOWER voting in Cumberland, PA. MS's Stevenson voting in Illinois. MS's queues of voters. Tight LS scrolling ticker announcing Ike's victory; MS celebrants in street. MS's Ike at victory party; speaks at podium, thanks those who contributed time and efforts to his successful campaign.
Hungarians Fight On As Thousands Flee
Hungarians Fight On As Thousands Flee Newsreel regarding "the death of liberty in Budapest", as rebels fight Soviet occupation... LS's & MS's Soviet tanks firing on resistors in city streets. MS's rebel patriots firing machine guns. MS's rebels burning Soviet books, flags and propaganda. LS's & MS's refugees crossing open Austrian border (includes curious MS of several geese passing the camera). Closes with wide LS of Soviet tanks guarding the re-sealed border.
Last of Hiroshima Maidens Depart for Japan
Last of Hiroshima Maidens Depart for Japan Newsreel regarding the last of the Hiroshima Maidens departing for home after a year and a half of plastic surgery in the United States, which diminished, but could not remove the scars they bore of the atom bomb dropped on their home in 1945... MS's Japanese women walking onto tarmac, boarding plane, waving to crowd of friends and relatives. VO says, "they say that their sacrifice was worth it, if only the atom is never used in war".
At Last the Truth About Flying Saucers
At Last the Truth About Flying Saucers Humorous newsreel about a small town Christmas parade, Santa Claus arriving on a flying saucer. Funny LS of Santa riding atop UFO float, waving to the kiddies. MS of kids beaming, waving at camera. MS Santa descending float to dish out presents. MS's Santa and crying kids.
Fashion Parade: Ski Lodge Clothing
Fashion Parade: Ski Lodge Clothing Newsreel regarding sporty winter seasonal wear (clothes to wear and look with it while loafing at the ski lodge)... MS's man and lady friends arriving at lodge in a sleek Ford with enormous tailfins. MS man smoking pipe lighting lady's cigarette. MS women modeling toe jackets with fur trim. MS man modeling jacket with abundant zippers. MS man lacing woman's ice skates; she models corduroy pants, sweater and scarf.
Chicago Bears Defeat Los Angeles Rams, 35-24
Chicago Bears Defeat Los Angeles Rams, 35-24 Highlight newsreel regarding regular season game between Chicago Bears and Los Angeles Rams. Typical high angle LS's of great offensive plays.
Red Back Down: Release 26 from Hijacked Airliner
Red Back Down: Release 26 from Hijacked Airliner Newsreel regarding release of 26 passengers of a South Korean airliner hijacked by Red agents... EST shots of negotiation and release site. MS's South Korean officiate reluctantly signing release papers. MS released passengers descending stairs. MS American pilot being greeting warmly by wife.
Beatrix Visits Dutch Colony
Beatrix Visits Dutch Colony Newsreel regarding Queen of the Netherlands Beatrix visiting Dutch colonial West Indies... MS's seated Princess watching children dance, musicians play, dancers pass. Good MS's of multi-ethnic populace. MS Queen descending ramp at airport upon return home, greeted by then Queen.
Newly Commissioned US Submarines
Newly Commissioned US Submarines Newsreel regarding re-commissioned US Grayback submarines... EST naval yard. Tight LS's docked submarines, sailors and civilians mingling on or about it. Nice tight LS's sailor raising the American flag aboard sub. MS captain saluting. LS docked sub.
Italy's Entry into the Great Fashion Debate of '58
Italy's Entry into the Great Fashion Debate of '58 Newsreel regarding Italian fashion designs. MS's fashion models walking runway, modeling fairly formal outfits for small, receptive crowd. Fashions might be construed as peculiar, though far from outlandish.
200 mile Handlebar Derby
200 mile Handlebar Derby Newsreel regarding national championship motorcycle race in Florida... LS's & MS's of race, which takes place mostly on the beach. C/A's of spectators. One accident, though very minor. High speed action.
Santa Anita Derby
Santa Anita Derby Newsreel regarding the $83,000 Santa Anita Horse Racing Derby... high angle LS's of winner Silky Sullivan pulling from 30 yards out to win the race in the last stretch. Wow. C/A's of crowd.
Baghdad Pact: Unified Military Command Forceen
Baghdad Pact: Unified Military Command Forceen Newsreel regarding meeting of the Baghdad Alliance... MS's American Secretary of State JOHN FOSTER DULLES deplaning, being greeted by press on tarmac. EXT & INT shots of the American Publication Bureau after two terrorist bombs detonated there. LS & MS remnants of a warehouse on the American embassy compound after bombing. MS Dulles arriving at meeting. INT shots of meeting, delegates seated quietly, consulting papers.
Telescopic Camera Captures Rocket Launch
Telescopic Camera Captures Rocket Launch Newsreel regarding implementation of a new telescopic camera to capture astounding images of rocket launches... EST shots launch area and domed camera housing. MS camera operator manning equipment. LS Thor missile launch, followed by sharp MS's of same (shots by telescopic camera from some 11 miles away). MS camera tilting up with rocket.
Queen Mother Elizabeth Briefly Visits Canada
Queen Mother Elizabeth Briefly Visits Canada Newsreel regarding Queen Mother's visit to snowy Montreal... tight LS plane taxiing on snowy tarmac. MS's Governor General VINCENT MASSEY greeting the QUEEN MOTHER. MS's Queen Mother shaking men's hands as she makes way to plane.
Puddles Goes to the Dentist
Puddles Goes to the Dentist Newsreel regarding Puddles, a hippopotamus at the San Francisco Zoo, getting his teeth checked by a dentist. Yep, a house-calling dentist. MS's & CU's Puddles immersed in pool, sans head; zoo employee and dentist coerce Puddles to open wide, luring him with sweet carrots; the dentist polishes and chisels the surprisingly-accommodating Puddles' teeth.
Vicki Jean the Chimp
Vicki Jean the Chimp Newsreel regarding a baby chimpanzee being introduced to a human family, to be raised as one of their own children... MS's & CU's Vicki Jean, dressed in infant's clothing, being nursed and coddled like a human by a housewife and her young daughter; the daughter likes to taunt the chimp with a doll of hers, one that not-very coincidentally resembles a chimpanzee.
Gala Style Show Aids Polio Fight
Gala Style Show Aids Polio Fight Newsreel regarding charity fashion show benefiting rehabilitation of polio victims... MS's French panomimic MARCEL MARCEAU walking along runway with 1958 March of Dimes poster twins LINDY and SANDY SOLOMON. MS's models strutting fairly formal fashions. Good cutaways of predominantly female crowd. Ends with MS's of models walking on runway, carrying sparklers.
Stars of College Basketball
Stars of College Basketball Newsreel highlighting college basketball standouts of 1958 ... MS's & CU's Temple coach conferring with star player GUY ROGERS; nice high angle MS's of Rogers running breakaways on basketball court. MS's of University of Cincinnati star OSCAR ROBERTSON ("the Big O") warming up at practice; LS's of Oscar playing in game against Wichita State.
Royal Birthday Marked By Traditional Romp
Royal Birthday Marked By Traditional Romp Newsreel regarding trooping the color, Queen Elizabeth's official birthday celebration... MS's & LS's QUEEN ELIZABETH riding a horse along mall leading to parade grounds. C/A Boy Scout (or British equivalent) waving to the Queen. High angle LS's "passing of the color" ceremony. C/A's of crowd taking pictures, smiling, enjoying themselves. MS's Queen Elizabeth saluting the guardsmen. LS's guard performing marching drills.
Hovercraft debuts
Hovercraft debuts Newsreel regarding debut of the Hovercraft... VO draws repeated comparison to UFOs. LS's of large craft pushing out from warehouse. MS's flaps and fins. C/A press taking photos. LS's hovercraft on water, a large luxury liner in BG.
Falconry
Falconry Newsreel regarding ancient method of hunting, falconry... MS's men with falcons walking into field. MS's men training falcons to hunt, first using short leashes, the slowly allowing them more freedom. Great CU's of falcons. MS falconer feeding a large Sea Eagle. MS Sea Eagle receiving a bath.
The Great Communicator, Vol 1: The Reagan Presidency 1981-1989
Tape 654 Part 1 Edited compilation of speeches by Ronald Reagan made during his Presidency.
The Great Communicator, Vol 1: The Reagan Presidency 1981-1989
Tape 654 Part 1 Edited compilation of speeches made by Ronald Reagan during his Presidency.