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Top News Stories Of 1955 - Peron Ousted
Peron's ousted by Argentine army, air force, and navy elements followed his excommunication for a long campaign of religious persecution, and ended 10 years of tyranny. Establishing shot - Thrones of people on the streets. CUS - Juan Peron addressing the public. CUS - Juan Peron standing among his constituents. MCUS - A priest and his congregation holding up rosary s praying, CUS - Old woman holding her rosary praying, she is wearing a crochet shall on her head. MCUS - Crowd in the streets running. MLS - People throwing office furniture and papers out the window of a building, then burning it, in a huge pile, throngs of people watching the fire.
Top News Stories Of 1955 - President Stricken
Ike's heart attack plunged America and the free world into anxiety for 7 weeks, until his recovery was announced and the president returned to his Gettysburg farm for active convalescence. Establishing shot - President Eisenhower being wheeled out on the roof of Fitzimmons Veteran s Hospital. CUS - President Eisenhower in a wheel chair, knees covered in a blanket. MCUS - Banner hanging across a street, "Welcome Home Ike". CUS - Kids waving at the camera man. MLS - Throngs of well wishers line the street. President Eisenhower riding in an open convertible. MCUS - Children line the streets with American flags in their hands. CUS - President Eisenhower at his mountain retreat. MLS - Vice President Nixon. MS - John Foster Dulles, Secretary of State and President Eisenhower sitting at a long table along with his other constituents.
Top News Stories Of 1955 - Royal Romance
Princess Margaret s romance ended the breathless anticipation of millions, as the princess chose between love and duty, and rejected her suitor RAF Hero, Copt. Peter Townsend. Princess Margaret has reached a crossroads of her romance with Capitan Peter Townsend. Faced with opposition from her family and the church to marry a divorced man, the Princess chose duty before love. Princess Margaret walking wearing a fur coat escorted by palace guards, people line the walkways watching the Princess. Newspaper stand, headlines - "Princess Margaret - The Nation Waits". RAF hero and suitor to Princess Margaret, Peter Twonsend walking to his car. Princess Margaret walking with clergy smiling, she stops just before she gets in her car.
National Horse Show.
Audio is low on screener The 67th national horse show opens, with the Good Will Challenge Trophy competition the highlight. The finest horses and riders of four nations tackle the tough jumping course, with Ireland s lt. Pat Kieran riding Ballynonty, a handsome bay gelding, to an impressive triumph. Establishing shot - Military men on horses trooping the colors. MLS / W - Audience. MCUS - Charles Delaney of the US Equestrian team. CUS - Elva Valdez riding for injured members of the Mexican team and she does a great job of riding. MCUS - Major McGinnis of the Canadian Team is second best to Lt Pat Kerning of the Irish team. MCUS - Lt. Pat Kerning jumping fences headed for the cameraman. Pat Kerning rode his big gelding to victory. The Winner!
LA Rams - Chicago Bears
Audio is low on screener Play-for-pay on the gridiron, with 70,000 fans getting their money's worth from a hammer-and-tong clash, a contest with a see-sawing score featuring plenty of line action, long runs, and thrilling distance passes, as the Chicago Bears claw their way to a 31-20 victory and beat the Los Angeles, Rams. Establishing shot - Sports enthusiast pack the stadiums - Quarterback passes the football and it is complete and he runs adding up the yardage until he falls on his own. MLS / WA - Quarterback hand off the football and it is carried to the 5 yard line. MLS - Three plays later Morris bulls his way in for a touchdown. LS / WA - Fans are cheering, applauding and just plain old happy. MLS - Ed Brown throws to Gene Schroeder. MLS - Bears have the ball, it's passed, it's caught and the receiver is tackled. MLS - Quarterback throws and the receiver catches it for a 20 yard gain. MLS - Bear Quarter passes and it is brought into the end zone. Touchdown!. CUS - Scoreboard - Bears are leading in the second half 17 to 13. MLS - Bear passes the football for a 45 yard pass and it is ran into the end zone, Toouchdown!
Five Dead In Italian Road Races
Five are dead, sixteen injured, during the grueling mille milieu, Italy s 992-mile road race. Two drivers and three onlookers are killed when speeding cars go out of control on turns, made slick by heavy rains. Italy's Castelotti comes home the winner. Establishing shot - Throngs mass in the streets of Italy to enjoy the race in spite of the rain. CUS - The first sports car takes off in the race. MS - Racer roaring down the crowd lined streets. CUS - NO. 433 passes the camera spraying up water from the streets. MS - Two cars come around the curve and spin out of control into the hay bales. CUS - The Italian spectators cheering the race cars on. CUS - NO 543 crossing the finish line, Castelotti is the winner. CUS - Castelotti receiving a bouquet of flowers.
Mother Of The Year
The ladies have their day at the White House as the First Lady welcome's members of the 'Mother of the Year' committee Mrs. Eisenhower chats with Mrs. Jane Maxwell Pritchard who has been awarded the signal matter for 1956. Establishing shot - White House, outdoors. MCUS - Mrs. Eisenhoweer and Jane Maxwell Pritchard, 'Mother of the Year'. MCUS - Mrs. Eisenhower chatting with Mrs. Pritchard.
Turbulent Korean Election
Tragedy marks the Korean elections as P.H. Sinicky, President Rhee s strongest opponent to date, dies suddenly. His followers demonstrate through the streets and storm Rhee s palace. Establishing shot - A picture of PH Sticky hanging in the town's square. MCUS - PH Sinicky making a campaign speech to throngs of followers. MLS - Tension mounting as a result of the death of PH Sinicky, throngs gather. MLS - A picture in the distance of PH Sinicky and a mass of people huddled together. The crowd holding the picture pass the cameraman. People follow.
Ike Greets Chaplains
Members of the military chaplains are greeted by president eisenhower who, in an informal speech, gives high praise for their work in the armed forces. Chaplins in uniform are lined up. CU of bars on chest of one chaplin. Eisenhower addresses the chaplins and presents an honor. A wreath is laid at the chaplin's monumnet.
World Of Sports - Motorcycle Hillclimb
Motorcycle hillclimb-the annual hillclimb at Lewiston, Idaho, is a definite sign that spring is here, as daredevil drivers roar up the steep 60-degree slope. Spills galore. Establishing shot - Man sitting on his motorcycle. MLS - Motorcycle rider takes on a steep hill and he almost makes it. Just before he reaches the top his bike flips. MS - Another rider try s and he doesn't quite make it as high. MCUS - There is finely one rider who makes it to the top.
Santa Visits Dog Pound.
With the Christmass already in the air Santa pays an early visit to a group of orphans with a special treat a 'all they can eat'. Its the annual Christmas Party at the Seattle - Dog Pound. One reason its held early is to call attention to all these pups and maybe find homes for a few. At the moment there's nothing more important to the pups than those frankfurters. Establishing shot - Santa getting out of a pannel truck. In his hand he is holding frankfurters. MCUS - The little puppies behind the wire fence. CUS - Santa hanging frankfurters on a Christmas Tree. MCUS - Santa opens the gate to the holding kennel and lets the puppies out. CUS - Little puppies at the tree eating the frankfurters that's hanging on the branches. CUS - Santa holding a little 6 to 8 week old puppy and hes licking and eating a frankfurter.
Kittenish Cougars
Paul Hartel of Canada shows off his two pet cougars, 200 pounds of steel-sinewed destructive power, each, but tame and friendly as kittens. Normally Canada s most ferocious animals, these two are just plain affectionate. Establishing shot - The two cougars on a wooden perch and the trainer - Paul Hartel is standing right by them. MCUS - Cougar licking Paul's head. MCUS - Paul and the cougar walking in the woods. MCUS - Paul puts the cougar's front paws on his shoulders as their both standing up. CUS - Paul kisses the cougar to show how tame he is. Closing shot.
Walking Marathon
From City Hall in New York to Coney Island its a ten and a half mile heel-and-toe race. With 40 men vying in the 45th annual contest. The winner, a West Pointer whose father competed in the same race 23 years ago. Establishing shot - The first three men take start to the race. MCU - Men walking down a New York City street. CUS - Henry Lascow is the National Champ and his number is 39. MCUS - One walker all alone. CUS - Senior citizen, wearing cap and gloves and going like a bat out of hell. MCUS - Daniel Clansey is the winner and his father competed in the same race some 23 years ago. CUS - Daniel Clansey wearing a huge smile on his face. Closing shot.
Giants-Browns Football
Pro grid thrills as the football giants battle the Cleveland browns, eastern conference leaders, to a sensational 35-35 tie, scoring the final td with only seconds left to play. Throngs of 46,000 jam into a stadium to enjoy the thrills of a football game. MLS - Players on the field of the Polo Grounds and the game is in progress. MLS - Cleveland brown bobble as he receives the ball. MLS/OH - The New York Giants come up with the football CUS - Sports spectators throwing their arms up in excitement. MLS - Player receives the ball and takes it almost to the goal line, once again the camera pans up to the spectators as some stand up cheering. MLS - Quarterback passes the ball and it is taken in for a touchdown. MLS - Second half, Browns trailing 14 to 7, the game is in progress. MLS - Brown's quarterback riffles a shot NO 26 catches the ball and takes it in for a touchdown, and the score is tied. MLS - Crowds in the stands once again on their feet cheering. MLS - The kick off - Browns to the Giants. It is caught and it is ran to the 45 yard line, fumbles and the Browns recover the football. CUS - Some teenagers in the stands in total disbelief. MLS - Gram throws the ball and the receiver catches it and takes it in for a touchdown, Browns lead. MLS - Giants have the ball, quarterback passes the ball, receiver catches it and gets the first down. MLS - Quarterback hands off the ball to Price and fumbles on the 1 yard line. Score going into the third period 31 to 21. MLS - Quarterback pass is intercepted by the Browns, the receiver takes the ball over the goal line. Once again the Browns are in front leading. MCUS - Giant quarterback passes the ball it is caught and it is taken in for a touchdown. The final score is 35 to 35. Closing shot.
Labor Merger: AFL And CIO Join Forces
After twenty years apart, the American Federation of Labor and the Congress of Industrial Organizations merge to become the AFOL. C.I.O., The world's largest free labor organization, with 16 million members. Delegates hail new leaders, president George Meany and Vice-President Walter Reuther. Throngs of labor stewards and labor heads sitting at long tables with signs on the table stating who their filleted with. All Trades - All Crafts - All Creeds - Together. CUS - Some of the Labor People and who their representing. Delegate representing, Theatrical Employees. Walter Reuther and CIO President, George Many declare the meeting open to thunderous applause. Audience standing applauding, mostly men. Walter Reuther nominates George Meany as President. From his Gettysburg office President Eisenhower is among the first to congratulate them President Eisenhower sitting behind a desk addresses Labor, "In your new national organization as well as in your many constitute organizations. You have a great opportunity of making your meeting the worlds most effective exhibit of Democratic processes. In those meetings the rights of minorities holding different social, economic and political views. Must be scrupulously protected and their views accurately reflected. In this way, as American citizens you will help the Republic correct the faulty. Fortify the good, build stoutly for the future, and reinforce their most cherished freedoms of each individual citizen". Closing shot the audience standing and applauding.
Eden Arrives: Hails Ike Rebuff Of Russian Pact
Sir Anthony Eden arrives in New York enrooted to Washington. A large section of the press is on hand and in reply to questions, the Prime Minister hails President Eisenhower's rejection of Russia s proposed friendship treaty. His talks in Washington will continue four days. MCUS - Sir Anthony Eden being interviewed by the press. MCUS - Photographers. CUS - Profile of Sir Anthony Eden. MS - News men taking notes. MS - Sir Anthony Eden waving at the press.
Freak Fire Wrecks Plant
A freak blaze caused by a flood in an auto plant spreads to a fuel depot and endangers an entire waterfront. Firemen, in constant danger, tackle a job that lasts almost a whole day as one after another of the fuel storage tanks explode. This spectacular blaze cost over one million in damage. POV - Passenger side of a moving car. MS - Bellowing smoke and firefighters. MCUS - Firefighters. CUS - Bellowing smoke. MS - Firefighters standing on a sea wall fighting the fire. MS - Firemen fighting the fire standing in four feet of water. MS - Firemen standing in water up to their waist fighting the fire with fire hoses. MS - Palets surrounded by water, spots of fire and bellowing smoke.
Ultimate Do-It-Yourself Project 16 Year Old Inventor
Home-made robot does chores for its sixteen-year-old inventor, Kirk Golden, an Oakland, California., High school student. Arthur the automaton is the second robot he's built, capable of moving and hosing down the lawn, and prankishly squirting curious onlookers. Establishing shot - Arthur the robot leaving bedroom. CUS - Teenage boy sitting at his desk operating the remote controls to the robot. CUS - Kirk and Arthur shaking hands. MCUS - Kirk and Arthur cutting the grass. MCUS - Arthur, the robot sprinkling the grass. MCUS - Young school age kids watching Arthur and Kirk are getting sprinkled by the robot. CUS - Boys wiping the water from their cloths, one looks like the Beaver. CUS - The Inventor - Kirk Golden and the robot moving towards the camera. Closing shot.
Rams Win To Hold West Lead
The Baltimore Colts versus the LA Rams, with 37,000 fans braving wintry weather to see the western conference leaders fight to hold their slim edge. It's touch and go, with the colts moving to the lead in the 4th period, sparked by Alan Ameche. But Tank Younger torpedoes the colts as the rams roar back to a 20-14 victory. Establishing shot - Quarterback passes the ball to the running back and he carries the ball past the 35 yard mark. CUS - Throngs of sports fans. MLS - Baltimore Colts come to life in the fourth quarter, Bill Peleton - Colt, guard intercepts the football and he carries the ball gaining yardage for the Colts. MLS - Shaw passes the ball to the receiver and he carries the ball to the seven yard line. MLS - A few plays later Shaw hands off to Ameche and he brings it home for a touchdown. MLS - Rams have the ball and they bull their way down field, finely scoring the winning touchdown. Rams 28 to Colts 14. Closing shot.
Housing Blast: Bomb Plot Hinted As 25 Die In Germany
A mysterious blast destroys a new apartment house, with block-buster impact. Cause of the explosion, which killed 25, in unknown, but as rescue workers sift the crumbled wreckage for 1 person still believed to have perished, police speculate that an act of political assassination may have been attempted, at shocking cost. OH shot, the building is reduced to rubble, police and rescuers searching the heap of bricks for a sign a life. CUS - Police and rescue worker sifting through the bricks, plaster and wood looking for survivors. CUS - Towns people crowded together watching and looking at this big disaster that lays in front of them. CUS - Policeman holds a scarf for a second and then he discards it. MS - An army crane to assist in searching. MCUS - Police and rescue workers removing a dead body. CUS - Older man wearing glasses and a cap. OHS - Removal of another dead body, hordes of police and rescue workers.
Santa Anita Maturity Horse Race
A long shot, Trackmaster, noses out the favored Traffic Judge in the rich Santa Anita Maturity to pick up the fat slice of the $165,000 purse for his owner. Establishing shot - Over head shot of the race track and the horse racing fans. MS - Horses ridden by Jockeys walking on to the track. CUS - Sports spectators. OHS - Fans that look like little dots. MLS - Horses running around the bend and running down the track. CUS - Sports spectators. MS - Horses running into the stretch and Traffic Judge gets beaten by Trackmaster. CUS - Sports spectators.
Eden Ends Visit: Issues Joint Policy Statement With Ike
Britain's Prime Minister sir Anthony Eden and President Eisenhower issue a joint warning to Asian and African nations on the perils of accepting Soviet economic aid, and pledge Anglo-American efforts to keep mid-east peace, at the conclusion of 3 days' talks on world problems. Establishing shot - Sir Anthony Eden and President Eisenhower signing a joint warning. CUS - Their signatures on the document. CUS - Sir Anthony Eden and President Eisenhower shaking hands.
Moscow Parley: POW Issue Stalls Russo-German Talks
Audio is low on screener Germany's Chancellor Adenauer, visits Moscow at Russia s invitation for talks on German reunification and allied topics. Little progress is made as red demands for German neutrality, and German inquiries after 200,000 - POW's still held by Russia prove stumbling blocks. CUS - Chancellor Adenauer and Premier Bulganin shaking hands. MCUS?WA - Chancellor Adenauer and Premier Bulganin and other Russian dignataries walking towards the camera. MCUS - Review of Russian soldiers marching. CUS - Adenauer and Bulganin shaking hands and smiling.
Maneuvers: NATO Troops Hold War Games In Italy
Audio is low on screener Full scale war games across Northern Italy test NATO'S combat readiness. Ground and air units take part in the mammoth exercise. Establishing shot - Throngs of different army officers from different countries. MLS - Soldiers running. CUS - Soldiers getting into an army tank. CUS - One soldier jumps off an army duck holding a bazooka. MCUS - Tanks rolling across a bridge. MLS - Planes in the sky firing machine guns and dropping bombs. MLS - Explosions taken place in the mountains.