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Navy training
Audio is low on screener Frog men on maneuvers off the coast of Japan are launched and picked up at high speed by a patrol boat-a daredevil technique for combat use. Establishing shot - US Military men dawning Frog Man gear. MCUS - Their on a patrol boat with a rubber raft tied to the side. MLS - The men slide out of the patrol boat on to the raft and then into the water. MCUS - Patrol boat picking up the Frog Men at high speed and pulling them back aboard the boat.
Scaling The Peak.
Audio is low on screener The towering heights of Mont Blanc, Europe's highest peak in the Alps are now accessible by a new cable car which travels over scenes of breath taking mountain wonder. Establishing shot - Mt. Blanc. MCUS - Skiing village in France. People walking around. CUS - Cable car leaving the depot. POV - As the cable car travels up into the mountain the dock gets smaller and smaller. MLS - 7,000 ft. above the village it looks like a miniature village the houses looks like little dots. Looking down - At the tram it moves through a cloud. MCUS - Jagged ridges of the mountain covered in snow. Looking up - At the highest point in Europe, Mt. Blanc the summit. Aerial shot of the peaks of Mount Blanc.
A Baer Of A Referee.
Audio is low on screener Max Baer, former Heavy Weight Champ, finds himself in a tough spot as he calls a queer one in a Little Leaguer team game. But size wins out and the little leaguer gets the heave-ho. Establishing shot - Sacramento Little Leaguers running on to the baseball field. CUS - Boy hits ball. CUS - Gene Ray, Max Baer and Sacramento Police Capitan, Pat Bennet. CUS - A little leaguer smiling at Max Baer. MS - Back shot of Max Baer umpiring the baseball game. CUS - The boys run up to the umpire giving him a hard time in fun. MCUS - Kids surrounding Max one kid hands him glasses and he says ..... OUT ...... to the boy.
Aquafollies Diving Exhibition
Audio is low on screener Top divers grace the boards at the aqua follies. Champions Bruce Harlan, Charles Diehl and others in a stirring display of poise and precision, followed by a change of mood to some hilarious hi-jinks off the high board. Establishing shot - Bruce Harlan doing a 2 1/2 summersault dive. MSUS - Charles Diehl doing a Full twisting, 1 1/2 summersault. MCUS - Jack Calhoun doing a Back, 1 1/2 layout. MCUS - Al Coffee doing 1/2 gainer, 1/2 twisting, 1 and 1/2. MCUS - Obi Billing sly doing a twisting turning dive. MCUS - Charles Diehl doing a fun thing off the diving board. MCUS - Bruce Harlan and Billing sly doing a horse and rider dive. CUS - Tommy Thompson doing a belly flopper.
Ike's Challenge: Offers Arms Data Exchange To Reds
Audio is low on screener In a dramatic effort to break the deadlock on Germany reunification and European security at the "Big Four Conference", the president offers Russia a complete blueprint of the US. Military establishment, with permission to make authenticating aerial photographs, if Russia reciprocates. Dignitaries cars pulling in the gate at the Geneva Conference. MCUS - Khrushchev and Bulganin arriving for the "Big Four Conference" MCUS - President Eisenhower and John Foster Dulles. CUS - President Eisenhower and John Foster Dulles. MOHS - President Eisenhower, John Foster Dulles, Khrushchev, Bulganin, Molotov, Eden and Edgar Faure among other dignitaries sitting at a large square table at the Geneva Conference. CUS - President Eisenhower buying presents for his grandchildren.
Europe In Grip Of Icy Winter
One of the most savage winters in two decades brings the mercury to record lows, from Siberia to England. 175 Have already perished. In Dutch harbors, ships are literally frozen to their docks, as temperatures plummet to as low as fifty below. Establishing shot - Fishing boats covered with ice. CUS - Men chipping off the ice on a boat. MS - Ice engulfing the ships. MS - Apartment building on fire. Fireman with ice cycles hanging off his coat. CUS - Fireman drinking coffee, he's covered with ice. MS - River in Holland frozen. POV - Passesenger side of car looking at an ice cover highway. MS - Man driving a motorcycle with a side car down ice covered road.
1st Division Comes Home.
Audio is low on screener A rousing welcome for the 1st division, coming home after 13 years hot and cold war service overseas. Docks are jammed with relatives and loved ones, despite broiling heat. Establishing shot - The USNS Upshur pulling into the Brooklyn Army Base . CUS - Soldier smiling. MCUS - Soldiers holding their children accompanied by their wife's. CUS - Soldier holding his little girl in his arms while she sleeps. MCUS - Throngs holding up Welcoming Home signs for their loved ones. ie. Welcome Home Warren, Welcome Home Frank, Welcome Home Joe, and Welcome Home Russ. MCUS - Soldiers disembarking from the ship carrying duffel bags on their shoulders. CUS - Husband and wife hugging and kissing. MCUS - Soldier and his family (wife, kids) disembarking walking down a plank. MCUS - Mother greets her son, his wife and children. Hugging and kissing. CUS - Soldier and girlfriend giving each other a big kiss.
Toy Fair
Audio is low on screener A wonderland of toys, to banish hot weather blues and delight the youngsters' hearts. The show includes a back-yard railroad and a sensational stunting toy plane, just the thing for Christmas Establishing shot - A little girl and boy playing with a train unloader. CUS - The faces of a little boy and girl playing with a toy building and loading and un-loading tractor. CUS - Little boy playing with a model plane and airport and he lands the plane on the space that reads, Philadelphia.
Miss Universe: Swedish Miss Wins World Beauty Title
Audio is low on screener Months of suspense end as Miss Universe is chosen from a galaxy of beauties representing 32 nations. She's Sweden s Hale Rombin, winner, with the Beauty Crown, of a regal array of prizes including a movie contract with Universal in the Benny Goodman Story. The Miss Universe crown is taken out of a chest and handed over to a security police officer. CUS - Miss Universe Crown MCUS - The Miss Universe finalist are lined up on the stage. CUS - Miss Brazil in a one piece bathing suit. CUS - Miss Canada in a one piece bathing suit. CUS - Miss England in a bathing suit. CUS - Miss Japan in a bathing suit. CUS - Miss Venezuela in a bathing suit. CUS - Audience applauding and smiling. CUS - The five finalist, Miss Sweden, Miss Japan, Miss Germany, Miss El Salvador and Miss Ceylon. CUS - Miss Sweden emerges as the chosen one, Miss Universe. CUS - Miss Universe and the four runner up's.
Upset In Sunset Handicap.
Audio is low on screener Alidon and rejected, one-two in last week's gold cup are upset by social outcast, flown in for the rich turf event. Midway in the stretch, social outcast puts on a terrific drive to leave the field behind and set a new track record. Establishing shot - Jockeys walking their horses on the track. CUS - Sports spectators wearing sunglasses, suites, casual wear. MLS - Race horses spinning around the track. CUS - Sports fans. MLS/WA - Horses racing down to the wire. 1 - Social Outcast, 2 - Rejected and 3 - Alidon.
Water Ski School With Dan Murphy
Audio is low on screener School days, summertime style. Youngsters learn how to water-ski in one session. That's what the instructor, Dan Murphy promised, if they don't do it-after several dunking, and continue to fall down getting dunked, I think the students would not mind because of the scorching heat a dunk would be refreshing. Establishing shot - Westhampton Beach and three people carrying water skis. CUS - Dan extending his hands to a young lad pulling him up. MLS - Three young water skiers in the water being towed by a speed boat and they all fall down. CUS - A little boy laughing. MCUS - Tommy Mead and Dan water skiing using one hand. .
'to Hell And Back' Premiere -Audie Murphy
Audio is low on screener A highlight of the national V.F.W. Convention is the premiere of 'to Hell and Back', true life story of Audie Murphy, most decorated soldier of World War II, honored guest of the V.F.W. For the occasion. Establishing shot - A VFW parade with Audie Murphy. OHS - Audie Murphy sitting in a convertible driving down the parade route. MCUS - VFW vets marching in the parade. CUS - Theater Marquee - "To Hell And Back". MCUS - Crowd lining up to see Audie Murphy and see the movie. CUS - Audie Murphy gets out of a limo and greets his fans. MLS - Crowd applauding. Closing Shot - A Movie banner.
Nashua Beats Swaps By 6 1/2 Lead
Audio is low on screener Chicago, Illinois (Washington Park Race Track) The most anticipated match race of recent years pits the east's most highly touted colt, Nashua, against Swaps, the California wonder horse that edged him in the Kentucky derby. It's Nashua all the way, by 6 1/2 length at the finish. Establishing shot - Race horses on the track. MWAS - Sports spectators, throngs. MCUS - Nashua and Swaps at the gate, and their off. MLS - Willie Shoemaker riding Swaps and Eddie Arcaro riding Nashua. CUS - Sports spectators. MCUS - Nashua wins the race by 6 1/2 lengths.
Rough Water Smim 24th Annual
Audio is low on screener The 24th Annual La Jolla Rough Water Swim, an exciting sight as dozens of competitors race into the surf to tackle the kelp beds and surging tides that make the mile-long course a true test of aquatic endurance. Establishing shot - The competitors on the beach racing for the water. MLS - Throngs have gathered at the beach to watch and encourage their swimming favorites. MLS - Swimmers in the water. MCUS - People assisting the swimmers as they reach the shore. CUS - The winner Dave Radcliff, 23 minutes and 22 seconds. CUS - Winner of the woman's division, Judy Primrose. CUS - Dave and Judy sitting with their trophy's.
Silver Cup Hydroplanes Regatta
Audio is low on screener Racing thrills on the Detroit River, as the big hydroplanes battle it out for the silver cup on a three mile course. Speeds are up near the hundred mark as tempo vii hurtles across the finish for the winner's trophy. Establishing shot - The hydroplanes racing with high rooster tails of water behind them. MCUS - Two hydroplanes neck and neck. CUS - Hydroplane reaching a speed near the 100 MPH. MCUS - Among all this noise and wave making there's a duck swimming in the water. MCUS - Tempo 7, winner of the race and a referee waving the checker flag.
Ice Capades Of 1956.
Audio is low on screener A preview glimpse of the Ice Capedes 1956 edition, with Donna Atwood and other ice stars performing highlight routines from the gala, glittering spectacle. Establishing shot - Chorus line of ice skaters kicking up their legs. MLWAS - Spotlight on audience applauding. MLS - Phil Romaine and Terrie Brent, he's has her by her ice skates swinging her around. MWAS - A large puppet dog in with the audience. MLS - Crack the whip, ice skaters having fun. MCUS - Donna Atwood dressed like Peter Pan doing a solo dance. CUS - Donna Atwood, spinning.
Prisoners Freed: Reds Loose 2 GI's And "Mystery Man"
Audio is low on screener Russia frees 2 United States soldiers, held prisoners for 7 years and with them, a man who apparently tricked the Reds into thinking him an American and freeing him as well. Little more is known of his true story-another cold war enigma. Establishing shot - Three men standing in a line, two are American soldiers and the other is Fredrick Hopkins. CUS - Corporal Murry Fields of Brooklyn was believed to be absent with-out leave from his unit. CUS - Private Wilfred Commish from Massachusetts
Chicago Fire.
Audio is low on screener A holocaust rages through the night, the city's worst industrial fire in over 20 years, destroying a cracker factory and 3 other factory buildings. At least 39 are injured seriously, while damages are estimated at as much as 2 1/2 million dollars. MCUS - Nighttime shot of a fire raging and flames shooting high into the sky. MCUS - Silhouettes of the burning buildings and silhouettes of the firemen fighting the blaze with fire hoses. MCUS - High tension lines on fire. MCUS - Silhouette of an electrical worker. MLS - Silhouette of the burning buildings with fire and smoke pouring out and the water streaming from he fire hoses. CUS - Fire hoses and water shooting out at the fire. MLS - Silhouette of the burning building and a huge ball of fire.
Guys Get Gaudy Garb
A style show for men - casual shirts detailed for sturdy comfort but gaudy enough for the most virile taste, are shown aboard an Italian luxury liner (Andrea Doria) -a sea-going setting for some snappy shirting s. CUS - Mr. David of Damon creations measuring a gentleman for new cloths. MCUS - Two male models walking on the deck of the ship wearing sports shirts. One is carrying a pair of binoculars. CUS - Male model wearing a shirt made of Canton Silk, he's smoking a pipe chatting with one of the officers of the ship. CUS - Two models playing shuffle board, one is wearing a shit of brown cotton tweed and his partner sports one with window pane checks. CUS - Model wearing charcoal wool jersey shirt. CUS - Model posing with a nice shirt smoking a cigarette looking at the ocean.
England Takes Table Tennis Title
1953 World Table Tennis Championships; title match; Table-tennis with an international flavor as Britain's Richard Bergmann faces Ferenc Sido of Hungary, whose bulk belies his deft skill. A battle of masters with Bergman winning in a terrific final set. CUS - Bergman and Sido hitting the ping pong ball back and fourth. CUS - Bergman of England scores a point. CUS - Sido of Hungary playing Bergman of England, in spite of his size, Sido displays delicate touches on the ping pong ball, and Sido scores a point. CUS - The two ping pong players playing ping pong, the sound of the ball being hit makes a rhythmic sound. All of a sudden Bergman makes a good hit that Sido misses and Bergman of England wins the game.
Hungary Takes Soccer Title
Hungary Takes Soccer Title Hungary's Olympic championship soccer team brings a golden era to a close, defeating a British team on home soil for the first time in the game's history. But gallant Britons hail the magical Magyars' mastery (Ferenc Puskas likely was playing...). Establishing shot - The soccer teams at Wembley Stadium. MLS/OH - The two teams on the field battling it out for the title. MCUS - Throngs of soccer fans in the stadium cheering. CUS - Hungary scores. MLS - Throngs of soccer fans cheering and England is fighting back. You see the soccer ball go into the net and England ties the score. CUS - Three young guys watching the game as they sit in the stands. One starts to bite his nails. MLS/OH -Hungary scores again and becomes the undisputed champs of all Europe.
Dream Hospital Last Word
A medical dream come true is an ultra-modern hospital built under the auspices of industrialist henry kaiser. Streamlined and mechanized in every respect, it offers undreamt of conveniences and comforts for patients-a look into a happy future. (San francisco and los angeles only).
Big Three: Agree On Future Parley With Russia
Dull in contrast and imagery In his first conference with foreign chiefs of state, President Eisenhower agrees with Sir Winston Churchill and Premier Laniel of France to a meeting with Soviet leaders in the near future. Heavy security precautions surround the meeting of the leaders of the Western big three. Establishing shot - Bermuda headquarters. MCUS - President Eisenhower, Sir Winston Churchill and Premier Laniel of France sitting down and posing for pictures. MCUS - The press core totaling 150. CUS - French soldier. MCUS/L - Press emerging from the restricted area.
President Urges UN To Form World Pool
Dull in contrast and imagery President Dwight D. Eisenhower addresses the General Assembly of the United Nations, and in one of the most dramatic pleas for peace, points out the immense destructive power of the atom, and urges the adoption of a world pool of atomic power for peaceful use. Establishing shot, long - General Assembly at the United Nations. MLS - Madam Plaudit and Secretary Dag Hammerskjold escorting President Eisenhower to the podium at the United Nations assembly. LS/OH - General Assembly sitting at their assigned seats. President Eisenhower makes a plea for a peaceful use of the hydrogen bomb. "Today the United States stock pile of atomic weapons which of course increases daily, exceeds by many times the total equivalent of the total of all bombs and all shells that came from every plane and every gun in every field of war of all of the years of World War II. The United States would be more than willing, it would be proud to take up with other principally involved, the development of plans where by such peaceful use of atomic emergency would be expedited. Of those principally involved the Soviet Union must of course be one. I would be prepared to submit to the Congress of the United States and with every expectation of approval, any such plan that would open up a new channel for a peaceful discussion and initiate a new approach to the many difficult problems that must be solved in both private and public conversations, if the world is to shake off the inertia imposed by fear and is to make positive progress for peace. Against the dark background of the atomic bomb, the United States does not wish nearly to present strength but also the desire and the hope for peace."