CHURCHILL'S REMARKABLE TRIBUTE TO AMERICA!
Speaking before a gathering of women in London, Winston Churchill calls America's world leadership and the Marshall Plan the salvation of England, Europe, and the world! Lauds the American people for the sacrifices they are making to save the cause of freedom.
GOAT FOR U.S.!
A rare mountain goat from the rocky crags of the Greek island of Crete sent to President Truman in appreciation of American aid.
ERIC JOHNSTON REPORTS ON EUROPE!
In Washington after a six-weeks' tour of 10 Marshall Plan nations, the President of the Motion Picture Association of America and member of the Public Advisory Board on European Aid, tells what he saw "inside Europe"!
PAUL HOFFMAN NAMED HEAD OF RECOVERY PLAN!
The 56-year-old industrialist is appointed Director of the Economic Program or Marshall Plan. At his first press conference, he expresses his hopes for the free peoples of Europe and China.
PARIS, FRANCE
—The mounting resistance to the Soviet steamroller empha- sized as Foreign Ministers for 16 European countries prepare to share in the Marshall Plan.
GEORGE C. MARSHALL MOURNED BY FREE WORLD
Soldier-statesman, "architect of victory," in World War 11, is dead at 78. After slow advancement in early years, Marshall became Army Chief of Staff in time for world conflict, later won Nobel Peace Prize for promulgating European Recovery Program while Secretary of State.
16 MARSHALL PLAN NATIONS TIGHTEN BONDS!
In Paris, Western European countries form a history-making permanent alliance coordinating their economic welfare measures. The document lowering trade barriers and stabilizing currency, may be the first step toward a United States of Europe.
HENRY WALLACE & HIS RUNNING MATE SEN. TAYLOR BEFORE HOUSE FOREIGN AFFAIRS COMMITTEE ON THE MARSHALL PLAN - WASH. D.C.
LS & MS Wallace at hearing... MS Committee... MS & CU Wallace at hearing.. LS Wallace & Taylor...MS & SS Same.. MS Wallace talk... In Cuts--Various closeups of Rep. Bloom & Rep. Eaton & difference shots of the committee...
RED SABOTAGE STIRS FRANCE TO ACTION!
The Paris-Lille Express crashes after two lengths of rail are removed by saboteurs. France takes swift action against Communists as incident after incident in the Red-inspired wave of terror threatens the European Recovery Program. In Paris, John Foster Dulles, representing the U. S., meets with French Premier Robert Schuman.
MARSHALL ASKS SPEEDY AID TO SAVE FREEDOM IN EUROPE!
Appearing before a Congressional committee headed by Senator Vandenberg, the Secretary of State calls for quick action on a 4-year program, to cost 16 to 20 billion dollars, to help keep Western Europe out of Communist hands.
TRUMAN HITS BACK AT SOVIET IN PLEA FOR WORLD PEACE!
At Monticello, famous home of Thomas Jefferson near Charlottesville, Va., the President makes a plea for the Marshall aid to Europe plan. Mentioning no names, he condemns nations that hinder reconstruction and spread false propaganda, and there is no doubt that Mr. Truman is aiming at Russia and its satellites.
HIGHLIGHTS OF 1948!
Film digest of a dramatic year -- a year of terrible tension and suspense around the world! Across Europe -- from Berlin, nerve-center of the East-West cold war -- to the Red power grab in Czechoslovakia -- to Italy's riot-torn elections -- to France, paralyzed by Communist-led strikes and riots -- Russia's Red hand keeps a continent in turmoil! Soviet terrorism touches this country, too. Mrs. Kasenkina, the Russian schoolteacher, leaps from the Red Consulate window in New York rather than be forced to return to Moscow and slavery. Even more ominous, the House Committee on Un-American Activities uncovers a pre-war Red spy ring in Washington -- the sensational Hiss-Chambers case!
BIG 3 IN PARIS SCAN MARSHALL AID PLAN!
To discuss the U. S. program of overall aid for Europe, Foreign Minister Molotov of Russia joins Britain's Ernest Bevin and France's Georges Bidault, the first post-war parley at which America is not officially represented.
WILL DE GAULLE STOP THE REDS?
With his latest victory at the polls, General Charles de Gaulle once more steps into Europe's spotlight! France's 57-year-old hero of the liberation may now be called upon to fight the Communist enemies trying to crush France from within as he fought the Nazi enemy from without. News of the Day shows some of the background of this austere man who was never deterred by the odds against him. His crusade 14 years ago for a mobile French army, scoffed at by Generals lulled by the Maginot Line theory of defense. His single-handed rallying of scattered French forces and the Underground. How Nazi snipers tried to assassinate him on the day Paris was liberated, touching off the wild "Second Battle of Paris." Since de Gaulle resigned as President of France's first provisional government there have been 14 French cabinets - all unstable. The Red agitators have grown bolder, culminating in Communist-led coal strikes with one prime objective - to sabotage the Marshall Plan and wreck France's recovery. So now, at the polls, the French people may be asking General de Gaulle to step in again at a critical hour to save France - the France of free men!
FOREIGN AID BILL SIGNED BY TRUMAN!
Democracy on the march! President Truman signs the Foreign Assistance Act, better known as the Marshall Plan. Now American dollars and all the forces of democracy go to work to create a free world - at peace!
FOREIGN AID BILL SIGNED!
President Truman declares Seven Billion, Five Hundred Million Dollar measure for defense and economic help will prove by deeds that the way to freedom is the way of peace and human progress.
U.S. ARMY CALLS RED BLUFF IN BERLIN!
Hair-trigger tension in Berlin when Russia illegally stops and searches American and British trains. The Yanks retaliate - an armed guard permits no Russians to enter their railway administration building. The British give them the same stern treatment. Another Russian-provoked battle of nerves, in which each incident is potential dynamite. The Reds are racing against time - risking even actual conflict - sowing seeds of fear before the Marshall Plan can consolidate Western Europe against Communism!
FRENCH TROOPS SEIZE MINES AS RIOTS SPREAD!
The Communist-led coal strike in France moves into a state of siege. Government troops seize idle mines to protect property. Strikers, seeking to sabotage the pits, try to oust the soldiers in pitched battles at St. Etienne and elsewhere. The stubborn miners suffer casualties but are egged on by their Red leaders who want only to wreck the Marshall Plan and France's recovery.
E.C.A. HEAD RETIRES!
1100 of his fellow workers pay a heartfelt farewell to Paul G. Hoffman in Washington. His successor, William C. Foster, presents a memento painting to the man who has steered the Marshall Plan since its inception two and a half years ago.
16 NATIONS DEFY RED "VETO" ON U.S. AID!
Delegates gather at the Paris conference, boycotted by the Soviet and eight Eastern European nations, to map a recovery plan for the economy of the Continent called the world's greatest problem by Britain's Foreign Secretary Bevin.
SPOTLIGHT ON EISENHOWER!
New acclaim for the Army Chief of Staff! In Philadelphia, the Poor Richard Club commemorates Benjamin Franklin's birthday, and awards Eisenhower its 1948 Medal of Achievement. In a stirring address, he recalls Europe's aid to America in Franklin's time and urges our help now for Europe to insure peace.
U.S. PORTS PARALYZED BY DOCK STRIKES!
New York harbor is 700 miles of strangely silent waterfront as the Longshoremen's strike ties up the world's busiest port! Miles of freight cars, including Marshall Plan shipments for overseas, are "backed up" in dock-side yards. Passengers returning from Europe have to carry their own baggage - even famed actress Helen Hayes, who trundles hers off in a hand truck. San Francisco and the whole West Coast is also strike bound. There work stoppages have been in effect for two and a half months. But negotiations are under way and the nation hopes for a speedy settlement!
MARSHALL WARNS "THE CHIPS ARE DOWN!"
Marking the half-way point in the E.C.A.'s (Marshall Plan's) four-year program, General George C. Marshall grimly tells a distinguished Washington audience, including Secretary of State Acheson and Director Paul Hoffman, that we are in the midst of a world-wide life or death struggle that must be won!
POLICE BATTLE REDS IN PARIS!
Communist labor leaders use hunger, strikes, and bread lines to beat the Marshall Plan, as Premier Schuman proclaims "a state of insurrection" in France, and is voted new powers to call out troops and jail strike-inciters. Police storm plants, besieged by Red leaders to prevent return to work by strikers, as the government moves to cope with what it claims is chaos "created by outside agitators."
BIG 3 AGREE ON TALKS WITH RUSSIA
The long awaited Big Three Conference in Bermuda becomes a reality when U. S. President Eisenhower is greeted on the Atlantic Island by Britain's Prime Minister Churchill and French Premier Laniel! The three top leaders of the West, in subsequent talks, reach a joint agreement to hold a four power conference with Russia and meantime seek to forge a firm and united leadership among themselves before that event occurs!
THE EISENHOWER STORY!
A complete reel on the career of the Re- publican candidate for President! Dramatic highlights of his outstanding service as soldier, educator and statesman. This is the first of two special features on the coming election -- presented by the Motion Picture Industry as a public service. Our next issue will present "The Stevenson Story."
EISENHOWER'S TRIUMPHAL HOMECOMING!
LONDON - The United Nations' Commander acclaimed in unprecedented reception surpassing any ever accorded a non-Britisher. At famous Guild Hall, the Lord Mayor presents a sword of honor. The 54-year-old Kansan wins hearts of 30,000 with his simple sincerity, as Prime Minister Churchill voices Britain's tribute to the great military leader. PARIS - The City of Light hails the American who receives the highest decoration of Free France from General de Gaulle. Their welcome is a demonstration of the esteem in which General Eisenhower is held by the people of many lands. WASHINGTON - The Nation's capital extends the warmest welcome of all. Mrs. Eisenhower greets her husband, as 1,000,- 000 Washingtonians shout the country's affection. Congress gives him a rousing reception, as General "Ike" makes a deeply stirring address. President Truman presents an Oak Leaf Cluster, a token of the Nation's affection for America's Number One Hero.
The fighting in Korea ends and our prisoners return from captivity bringing with them horrifying reports of Red brutality. As the end of the year neared, an historic meeting takes place in Bermuda between heads of three great free nations -- Eisenhower of the U. S., France's Premier Laniel, and Churchill of Britain. Nineteen-fifty-four begins with our forces still on guard in wintry Korea and in other danger spots - as the world hopes for peace.
EISENHOWER'S WARNING!
Home from Europe to testify on universal peacetime training, the General warns that America must be strong if future wars are to be prevented.
TRUMAN IN BERLIN AT BIG 3 PARLEY!
The transport that flew Franklin Roosevelt to other historic conferences brings the new President to the German capital for his first meeting with Winston Churchill and Generalissimo Stalin. The man from Missouri tours bomb battered Berlin, then journeys to Potsdam to open the world-shaping conference with the great leaders of the Soviet Union and the British Empire. With Generals Eisenhower and Patton at his side, President Truman addresses American occupation troops, outlining U.S. aims in the war and in the peace.
CHURCHILL CONFERS WITH STALIN IN MOSCOW!
Soviet leader pays special honor to British Prime Minister at history-making parleys that may shape the future of many European nations.
CONGRESS OF EUROPE HAILS PLAN FOR UNION OF FREE NATIONS!
Winston Churchill breathes new life into an old dream! Speaking at The Hague to the first Congress of Europe before delegates from 23 nations and Holland's Princess Juliana, Britain's war leader makes a stirring appeal for a United States of Europe. Forty-eight hours later, Mr. Churchill takes his case directly to the people. Before thousands packed in Amsterdam's "Dam," or public square, Churchill visualizes a Continent of Unity and Brotherhood, with every man "at home" anywhere in Europe. As the finale to this historic occasion a massed choir sings a new, specially written song with the inspiring, memorable title, "Europe Unite!"
FIRST COUNCIL OF EUROPE!
Ten nations inaugurate the Federation which may lead to a United States of Europe. The historic first session is opened by France's Grand Old Man, Edouard Herriot. Afterward, Britain's Winston Churchill, one of the Council's strongest advocates, tells 20,000 outside Strasbourg's City Hall that "Europe's free people must rise to a level above the passions of narrow nationalism which has laid all Europe in ruins!"
BRITAIN MOURNS BELOVED QUEEN MARY
Highlights of a remarkable life, spanning six royal reigns. Scenes in London as the sad news is received. The moving eulogy broadcast by Prime Minister Church- ill to the Commonwealth. A historic and vivid document of the woman who personified all that is noblest in royalty and who saw two of her sons and her granddaughter occupy the British throne!
LAST DAYS OF WAR IN EUROPE!
Report of Nazi surrender, emanating from San Francisco, sets off premature celebration of V-E Day. From Europe comes last bulletin and pictures of Mussolini, as he lies in the gutter of Milan, executed by Italian patriots. Hitler reported dead, as war reaches final stage with Winston Churchill a picture of victory!
ROOSEVELT AND CHURCHILL END WAR PARLEY AT QUEBEC!
President and Prime Minister receive honorary degrees from McGill University at historic Citadel. Mrs. Churchill, after gala reception, expresses the spirit of the conference.
DAYS OF TENSION OVER CZECHOSLOVAKIA, 10 DOWNING ST
. London, England Another cabinet meeting brings Sir Samuel Hoare, Winston Churchill and Mr. Atlee to 10 Downing St From Fleet St. comes records of each changing hour while the world waits to learn if it is to be plunged into war. Focus of world's attention is the rally at Nuremberg, vast masses of machine drilled men packed into a great arena, part of an army of a million and a half. In meantime, Britain still carries on. It is Czechoslovakia that has set Europe guessing this time. A small people who believe in their right to liberty. Their President, Mr. Benes, who has worked untiringly on the side of peace and democracy. In a world of would be enemies we remember example of our King and the President of France. French Navy has called up its reservists. Fleet is ready to sail. Britain has adopted precautionary measures and her navy is prepared
DAYS OF TENSION OVER CZECHOSLOVAKIA, 10 DOWNING ST
. London, England Another cabinet meeting brings Sir Samuel Hoare, Winston Churchill and Mr. Atlee to 10 Downing St From Fleet St. comes records of each changing hour while the world waits to learn if it is to be plunged into war. Focus of world's attention is the rally at Nuremberg, vast masses of machine drilled men packed into a great arena, part of an army of a million and a half. In meantime, Britain still carries on. It is Czechoslovakia that has set Europe guessing this time. A small people who believe in their right to liberty. Their President, Mr. Benes, who has worked untiringly on the side of peace and democracy. In a world of would be enemies we remember example of our King and the President of France. French Navy has called up its reservists. Fleet is ready to sail. Britain has adopted precautionary measures and her navy is prepared
CHURCHILL HERE, THANKS U.S. FOR AID TO EUROPE!
Britain's war leader arrives in New York aboard the Queen Elizabeth. Here to attend a convocation of world leaders where he'll make a major speech on international affairs, Mr. Churchill expresses Europe's gratitude for American generosity.
WITH THE PRESIDENT EN ROUTE TO BERLIN!
Aboard the U.S.S. Augusta, Harry S. Truman sails for Europe and his first meeting with Prime Minister Churchill and Marshal Stalin. Conferences with Secretary of State Byrnes and Admiral Leahy are daily routine as the Commander-in-Chief keeps in touch with the course of the Pacific war. Scenes typical of our democracy, as the President joins the "chowline" with enlisted men on the historic ship where Franklin Roosevelt signed the Atlantic Charter. In Berlin, Russian, American, and British occupation troops are in control as the momentous conference nears.
DESTROYERS FOR NAVAL BASES! ROOSEVELT STRESSES PERIL!
President, dedicating Great Smoky National Park, declares only unity and total defense will save nation from dire danger! Fifty World War destroyers are transferred to Great Britain as words are quickly translated into action! Map shows what Uncle Sam gets in return - a front line of defense stretching from Newfoundland to South America!
DOOMED AIRMEN SAVED AT SEA.
With the loss of three of its four engines, an Air Force tanker plane is forced to ditch in the storm-tossed Atlantic and the seven crewmen take to a life raft. But with the aid of European-based U.S. search planes and a Norwegian vessel, the airmen are rescued in 7 hours.
HOMEWARD-BOUND G.I.'S RESCUED!
Yanks returning from Europe taken off crippled transports in Atlantic near Bermuda by the Saturnia and reach New York a month late, but mighty happy.
NOTED BRITON HERE ON GOOD-WILL TOUR
Winston Churchill, famous writer and statesman, arrives in New York with message for U.S.
CHURCHILL REBUKES ANTI-U.S. AGITATORS
Britain's Prime Minister Churchill pays extraordinary and heartfelt tribute to the U. S. A.! In a major address to the members of his Conservative Party, he extols the U. S. in words that clearly rebuke England's anti-American agitators.
NEW ICEBREAKER BEATS FREEZE-UP IN ATLANTIC
A Canadian ice-breaker writes a thrilling chapter in the rescue of two freighters ice-bound in the Gulf of St. Lawrence. With a helicopter and the modern devices, the rescue ship sends the ice-bound vessels seaward.
SIR WINSTON CHURCHILL NOW HE BELONGS TO THE AGES
One of the most impressive and solemn ceremonies of the century is the funeral of Sir Winston Churchill. From Westminster Hall to St. Paul's Cathedral the coffin is borne on a gun carriage by sailors of the Royal Navy. At the Cathedral, Queen Elizabeth awaits the procession, the first reigning British monarch ever to attend the funeral of a commoner. Six other sovereigns, five heads of state and sixteen prime ministers also attend the rites. As the cortege makes its way through the streets of London, muffled drums roll and a gun is fired every minute for ninety minutes. Within the cathedral, the choir sings the Battle Hymn of the Republic in deference to Sir Winston's American mother and his lifelong work for unity between the United States and Britain. After the rites the body is borne once more by Grenadier Guards to the launch that bore it across the Thames. Cranes are dipped as the boat passes; four squads of jet fighters roar their final salute from the air.
MRS. FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT 1884 - 1962
News of the Day joins the world in tribute to its most widely known and widely loved woman with historic films of the life of this remarkable First Lady. From President Roosevelt's first inauguration in 1933 the camera follows Eleanor Roosevelt's career through her efforts for the underpriviliged in the early 30's, her trips to fighting fronts during World War 11; her visits with royalty and her world travels in behalf of the United Nations.
FRIENDS AND FOES HONOR CHURCHILL ON 80TH BIRTHDAY
Both Houses of Parliament join the rest of the Commonwealth and the free world in paying tribute to Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill as he enters his ninth decade. An old political opponent - Clement Attlee - presents him a portrait and Sir Winston replies in a witty and moving address. A dramatic film of the climactic day in the career of one of the world's truly great men.
WARTIME LEADER ENDS SERVICE IN PARLIAMENT
Sir Winston Churchill's imminent retirement from the House of Commons - which he first entered 64 years ago - brings forth homage that recalls a similar tribute on his 80th birthday ten years ago. This towering figure of our century drives home from Parliament for the last time, and receives a delegation bringing him a copy of the Commons' resolution of thanks.
CHURCHILL'S 83rd BIRTHDAY.
Sir Winston Churchill celebrates his 83rd birthday. Greetings and congratulations come from all parts of the world. Field Marshal Montgomery hails his World War Two chief as the "greatest Englishman of all time."
CHURCHILL GOES HOME
Sir Winston Churchill returns to his London home after 54 days in the hospital. Affectionate crowds cheer him as he leaves Middlesex Hospital and as he is carried into his home to continue treatment for the broken thigh he suffered.
CHURCHILL'S TRIP TO TURKEY!
The epic flight, by American bomber, of Britain's Prime Minister to war conferences with the Turkish President, Ismet Inonu. Then to Tripoli and greeting by General Montgomery and his Eighth Army. Whirlwind prelude on the diplomatic front to the next phase of the war.
CHURCHILL PLEDGES JAPAN'S DEFEAT!
In a speech of brilliance and eloquence, the Prime Minister, before a joint session of Congress answers critics who fear America will be left alone to fight Japan, once Hitler is beaten. "We will wage that war side by side with you ... while there is breath in our bodies and while blood flows through our veins."
CHURCHILL WARNS U.S. OF DANGER!
Britain's great wartime leader is guest of honor with President Truman in Fulton, Missouri, where Westminster College bestows honorary degrees upon both. In an address of world-wide import, the former Prime Minister questions the policy of Soviet Russia, and urges an Anglo-American military alliance to preserve international peace.
CHURCHILL'S DAUGHTER WEDS!
Biggest day in London social season, as Mary, youngest daughter of the wartime Prime Minister goes to marry Capt. Christopher Soames of Coldstream Guard. Crowds break police lines to cheer lovely bride and her famous father.
CHURCHILL'S LITTLE JEST!
Receiving an honorary degree at London University, Winston Churchill acknowledges the tribute in typical Churchill fashion.
CHURCHILL'S TRIBUTE TO U.S.!
Speaking at a rally of the Conservative Party in Glasgow, Scotland, Winston Churchill has high praise for the United States as the greatest world power.
CHURCHILL IN U.S. URGES TALKS WITH SOVIET LEADERS
Concluding his discussions with President Eisenhower, Britain's Prime Minister Churchill takes leave of his host at the White House after agreeing to "press forward" in forming plans for the defense of communist-imperiled Southeast Asia! Then, answering questions at an elaborate Washington press conference, Sir Winston tells why he favors top-level talks with Soviet leaders.
PERSONALITY PAGE - CHURCHILL'S U.S. FAREWELL
Wartime Prime Minister is seen off at Idlewild airport by Bernard Baruch. In voice filled with emotion, he says good-by to America, possibly for the last time. He sees "high hopes" for future while Britain and U.S. remain allies.
HONORARY U.S. CITIZENSHIP FOR CHURCHILL
The U. S. Senate joins the House in approving Sir Winston Churchill as an honorary citizen of this nation. At 88, he is honored in the first Congressional action of its kind. Latest films fron London show Sir Winston as he joined in the celebration of Lady Churchill's 78th birthday at the home of their daughter Mary.
LATEST FILMS OF CHURCHILL!
Britain's Prime Minister in the Middle East on his 69th birthday, shown in pictures taken just before his illness of pneumonia. Troops wish Mr. Churchill many happy returns.
FIRST FILMS OF CHURCHILL IN MOSCOW!
Britain's Prime Minister arrives in the Soviet Capital for one of the most momentous meetings of the war. Foreign Commissar Molotov greets Mr. Churchill and Anthony Eden for talks with Premier Stalin that will shape the war and the peace. In his second wartime speech in Russia, the British leader forecasts victory over Germany soon.
CHURCHILL ESCAPES DYNAMITE PLOT!
Britain's Prime Minister, in Athens to stem tide of civil war that engulfs British forces. Discovery of German T.N.T. in sewer made in time to avoid blast that might have had worldwide repercussions. As fighting rages, the visiting statesman brings about regency of Archbishop Damaskinos leading to peace in Athens.
POLICE GUARD CHURCHILL IN N. Y.!
Britain's wartime Prime Minister hailed in the metropolis amid downpour of rain and ticker tape. Cheers are mingled with jeers as "Winnie" journeys through Manhattan streets to City Hall where Mayor O'Dwyer presents medal for distinguished service rendered during war. Later, at Waldorf-Astoria, Churchill clarifies earlier statements urging that Russia submit Soviet claims to U.N.O.
HOLLAND HAILS CHURCHILL!
Britain's great wartime leader given ovation in Amsterdam on his first postwar visit to the Netherlands.
CHURCHILL SPEECH STIRS CONGRESS!
British Prime Minister in his third appearance before nation's legislators urges the U. S. to retain control of the atomic bomb until peace is definitely assured.
CHURCHILL HERE TO TALK WITH EISENHOWER
Britain's Prime Minister Winston Churchill arrives in New York enroute to meetings with U. S. President-elect Eisenhower and President Truman. The British Premier is met aboard the Queen Mary by Bernard Baruch and a host of journalists and cameramen; and that his visit to America is primarily an informal one, is underscored by his comments to the press!
A FLOOD OF BIRTHDAY GIFTS FOR CHURCHILL
Britain's Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill on the eve of his 80th birthday receives a flood of mail and gifts of money - not only from Britain but from all over the world in an amazing tribute to one of the outstanding men of his time!
CHURCHILL REMEMBERED
On the third anniversary of Sir Winston Churchill's honorary American citizenship, a statue of the wartime Prime Minister is unveiled in Washington. It stands half on American soil and half on that of the British Embassy, and shows one hand in the familiar V-salute, the other holding the inevitable cigar.
EXIT CHURCHILL!
Curtain rings down on his career as Prime Minister of Great Britain, as "good old Winnie" visits wreckage of Nazi regime in Berlin. Clement Atlee, Churchill's successor as Prime Minister, at Big Three meeting as the one-time leader of the British Empire takes his exit cue, leaving only Josef Stalin as original member of the triumvirate.
WILLIAMSBURG AWARD MADE TO CHURCHILL
In London, envoys from Williamsburg, Virginia, honor Sir Winston Churchill with the first Williamsburg Award; and Britain's great statesman replies with typical flourish when he accepts the honor - a symbol of his contribution to the cause of freedom.
THE HOUSE CHURCHILL LOVED
Twenty-one miles south of London, in Kent, Chartwell Manor, old country home of Sir Winston Churchill, will be open to the public this summer. Here he lived for more than 40 years, in a house full of memories. News of the Day cameras explore Chartwell and record a tribute by Sir Winston's friend, Earl Mountbatten.
ASCOT THRILLER!
A Royal day at Ascot for Britain's richest horse race, the 25,000 pound Festival Stakes. Winston Churchill's entry provides the big thrill.
MR. SYMINGTON & GEN. VANDENBERG
Visit Berlin, Germany Shot of plane arriving at ramp... Gen. Vandenberg stepping out... Med. shot of Secretary Symington, Gen. LeMay, Gen. Vandenberg & Gen. Johnson...Symington talks to reporters ...Shot of Gen. Vandenberg taking pictures of a C-54 unloading flour....other shots of unloading..
CANBERRA AIRCRAFT RECORD ATTEMPT FROM
LONDON - TOKYO - LONDON Aircraft lands at airport (this can be anywhere) Several shots aircraft moving into parking bay 2 crew members by aircraft...one climbs out Cu-group members Other shots of the crew members Last adjustments under aircraft View of plane...the take off..... CU & Shots of air crew CU- air crew entering plane Various shots...preliminary to takeoff Shots of take off
TRIESTE HAILS ITALIAN TROOPS
In a frenzy of civic excitement the people of Trieste hail the return of Italian troops to the long-disputed city. Their arrival officially ends 9 years of Allied occupation.
TRUMAN REVIEWS MARINES' NEW BATTLE TACTICS!
The Commander-in-Chief sees the Devildogs at Quantico, Virginia, as they take a simulated enemy-held beachhead in a land-air assault. The tactical problem practically duplicates one the Marines actually faced on Peleliu. And it's "solved" quickly by the Marines' coordinated assault by bombers and helicopter- borne riflemen!
HEMINGWAY SCOFFS AT AFRICAN MISHAPS
Safe after two plane crashes in the wilds of the African elephant country, Ernest Hemingway arrives at the Kenya capital of Nairobi. He assures newsmen he has no doubts of the continuance of the Hemingway luck!
POWELL BLASTS BOTH ADLAI AND IKE ON SEGREGATION ISSUE WASHINGTON (1st story)
New York's Congressman, Negro Adam Clayton Powell, rips into both Adlai Stevenson and Pres. Eisenhower for their stands on the segregation issue at a dinner in Washington. Sign, pan of building....Pan chapel...CU-Powell speaking. Sound.
TIGHTROPE WALK OVER THE ALPS!
A spine-chilling innovation to the old art of mountain climbing as daredevil treads highwire to the tip of Mt. Zugspitz, 10,000 feet high.
WORLD BUDDHIST CONFERENCE
Meeting in Ceylon [Sri Lanka] - Delegates from fourteen nations, representing one-fourth of the world's population attend this first world conference in Colombo. Carrying Buddha through street... Dancing... Same... Carrying Buddha... People walking... Relics received by Prime Minister... Pan delegates seated... Governor General arrives... CU-Delegates seated... Officials praying... BS-Ceremony... Pan praying... VS-Ceremony.
DIRT TRACK CLASSIC SETS NEW SPEED RECORDS
Daring drivers complete 100-mile race on dangerous Ascot course....Los Angeles, California
REPORT FROM SAIGON
Voters turn out in Vietnam to elect 123 delegates to the National Assembly, including President Ngo Dinh Diem's brother Ngo Dinh Nhu and his powerful and controversial wife. At the same time General Maxwell Taylor and Defense Secretary McNamara make a fact finding survey of the anti-guerilla fighting to report to President Kennedy.
WACS IN PACIFIC!
Happy landing in Hawaii for Uncle Sam's girls in khaki, as they arrive in the land of "hula" and take the situation well in hand.
GLENN DAY!
Millions shout a welcome to Astronaut John H. Glenn, Jr., as he travels the traditional hero's route in New York City. Veteran observers call it the greatest turnout Gotham has ever seen. The triple-orbit space conquerer shares his greatest hour of acclaim with his fellow astronauts, who ride with him in a 26-car motorcade. A niagara of confetti and torn paper pours down from the sky-scrapers and the roars from the jam-packed crowds resound through the canyon of heroes. The unforgettable scene is documented in a matchless picture record by the News of the Day camera crews.
FOREIGN STUDENTS IN ROMANIA
Students from various Soviet countries are in Romania.
FASCIST ITALY IS SEVEN YEARS OLD
Mussolini addresses huge gathering in Capital on anniversary of famous "March on Rome".
CORFU PICTURESQUE ISLAND OF GREECE.
On the picturesque island of Corfu, at Mon-Repo Palace the baby Crown-Princess of Greece, Alexia makes her first acquaintance with the numerous Journalists and photoreporters Greek & foreign as well who, anxiously, wanted to see and admire the newly-born. All round her the happy parents King & Queen of Greece, the Royal Family of Denmark and the rest of Greek Royal Family. CUs-King & Queen of Greece...CU-Queen with baby slow-pan to CU-King...Cameramen...CU-Baby with Queen...CU-King-Queen & baby...MS-Greek & Danish Royal Family pose for camera...MCU- Nite Fireworks...MCU-Crowds thru streets with torches (nite)...
VIET RALLY
LSpan-from parking lot to Atlanta stadium as crowds come in through the rain-police officers directing traffic in the rain... Police officer directing traffic in the rain... People entering Atlanta stadium... People entering Atlanta Stadium for Viet rally... Man selling souvenirs outside stadium... Singer Anita Bryant press conf., prior to rally. During the press conf., she mainly spoke about how much she enjoyed entertaining the troops overseas at Christmas time & how much they need our support here at home... Pan of Atlanta stadium-parking lot show autos of those attending rally... Clear... Pan of inside of stadium-now filling up with Vietnam supporters.... Cutaways of people in stadium including people applauding... Press conf., of Dean Rusk prior to his making his speech in the stadium to the Viet supporters...
ON THE NEW GUINEA FRONT!
U. S. bombers plaster the Japs at Saidor, preparing the way for Allied occupation of the enemy base.
MATSU'S READY FOR RED CHINA ATTACK
Feverish activity by the Nationalists as they strengthen their position on their exposed outposts so close to the Chinese Communist mainland, a certain target in event of the predicted Red invasion attempt before summer.
NEWS CAMERA ON EVENTS IN KOREA
Pictures from South Korea are a reminder that eight years after the end of the Korean War this is still a trouble spot. In Seoul, weeping mothers commemorate the anniversary of last year's uprising against the Syngman Rhee regime; and in Panmunjom, violence flares up between North Korean and U. N. guards at the headquarters of the Joint Military Armistice Commission.
CECIL BEATON'S NEW ROLE CROSS
World famous as a High Society photographer & stage-designer, Cecil Beaton now aims at success in another field, as a painter. For his first exhibition of oil-paintings his portrait of Picasso was given last minute touches in the studio. Cecil Beaton studied at the Slade and the Royal College of Art- all within the last ten yrs. For a man of established reputation to strike out in a mew medium shows enterprise rare at the age of 62. VS-Beaton in studio...CU-Painting head of Picasso...MCU-Beaton painting...CU-Beaton ...VS-Beaton at Art Gallery Exhibit...VS-Paintings ...CU-Painting of Queen Victoria...
FOOTBALL: KANSAS HANDS MISSOURI FIRST LOSS
Top-ranked nationally after nine wins without a loss this season, Missouri finds Kansas the "spoiler." The Jayhawks win the Big Eight Conference championship by downing the Tigers, 23-7. But Missouri still wins a trip to the Orange Bowl.
SAN FRANCISCO
--Pacific war veterans turn transports into floating hotels, as shortage of railroad transportation and housing keep 45,000 in West Coast ports.
TRIUMPH OF DELTA 50
After a perfect launching, the USA's 50th Delta rocket puts Explorer 35 into orbit around the moon. This versatile and dependable rocket has been successful in 47 out of 50 attempts in putting such satellites as the Echo Balloon, weather scanners and other satellites into orbit.
SKIING WITHOUT SNOW
With straw instead of snow on the slide, they're keeping up form until the first snowfall at picturesque Neustadt in Germany's Black Forest region. There's not too much distance in snowless skiing, but it can be fun.
