AMERICA'S COAL CRISIS! PRESIDENT VS. LEWIS
News of the developing threat to America's war effort stuns the nation, as half a million miners await John L. Lewis' words that will mean work stoppage in fifteen coal producing states. With the United Mine Workers' Chief defying the WLB, and the President, the government's action is swift and decisive, with Roosevelt taking over the mines. Lewis calls a truce for 15 days, pending further negotiation. Addressing himself directly to the miners, President Roosevelt invites them to go back to work under the Stars and Stripes. For the time being, they answer the President's call, returning to the pits, the crisis temporarily ended.
U.S. SEIZURE OF PLANTS ENDS THE MEAT STRIKE!
Ten-day walk-out over, as 260,000 C.I.O. and A.F. of L. strikers go back to work in packing houses taken over by Government on order of President Truman.
SLUM CLEARING BEGINS IN DIXIE
1-Secretary of the Interior Ickes inaugurates program for improved housing at Atlanta, Georgia.
OIL PIPELINE GOES THROUGH!
The 1388-mile "Big Inch" from Texas to East is finished as final section is put in place with Secretary Ickes as witness.
LESSON IN TOLERANCE AT NATION'S CAPITAL!
Marian Anderson, colored contralto around whom controversy raged, makes Washington debut at Lincoln Memorial before 75,000 including host of notables headed by Secretary Ickes.
SUCCESSOR TO ICKES!
Julius A. Krug takes oath of office as new Secretary of the Interior.
JOHN L. LEWIS OBEYS COURT ORDER!
Mine Union leader, avoiding imminent contempt proceedings, finally appears to testify before President Truman's Inquiry Board investigating the walkout of 400,000 miners. Testimony is brittle - to the point!
COAL MINERS GO BACK TO PITS ENDING THREAT TO WAR EFFORT!
As the President issues "work or fight" order, John L. Lewis calls off strike of 500,000 in 18 states.
COURT PRONOUNCES SENTENCE ON LEWIS AND MINERS UNION!
The famous newsreel statement, submitted as evidence by Assistant Attorney General Sonnett, made by Lewis after he signed contract with government last spring, presented as the U.M.W. chief is fined $10,000 and his union $3,500,000 for contempt of court.
LEWIS ENDS COAL STRIKE AS COURT ACTION IMPENDS!
The 29-day coal walkout ends suddenly, dramatically! Senator Styles Bridges, appointed trustee of the Miners' Welfare Fund, works out quick compromise solution with John L. Lewis and Ezra Van Horn of the operators. Lewis orders the men back, though he himself still faces charges of contempt. The coal cars start rolling again to a hard-pressed American industry, at least for the time being.
POLITICAL UPHEAVAL IN U.S.!
SOFT COAL STRIKE ENDS!
United Mine Workers' Boss John L. Lewis, and Secretary of Interior Krug announce contract between the Union and the Government which is operating the mines, that brings peace in the 59 day-old tieup of the bituminous coal industry.
LEWIS IN SPOTLIGHT IN COAL TIE-UP!
The President of the United Mine Workers again holds the national lime-light, as union members quit producing coal in pits under government control. As the last shift leaves the shafts in eight states, American industry faces general paralysis, the public the threat of a very cold winter. Meanwhile, in Key West, Florida, President Truman, on vacation, keeps in touch with the situation, as General Eisenhower, in Chicago, tells the C.I.O. convention of the responsibilities to the country which labor must assume.
MINE STRIKE CONFERENCE
Philip Murrary, Vice-President of the United Mine Workers and John L. Lewis, President, at conference which determined strike of anthracite coal miners at Philadelphia, Pa.
COAL STRIKE ENDS! MINERS BACK TO WORK
In Washington United Mine Workers' boss, John L. Lewis and George H. Love, representing the operators, sign the industry-wide accord that terminates the coal strike. Scenes at the Pennsylvania pits as 370,000 miners return to work, ending the eight months old dispute after one of the bitter- est wage negotiations in U. S. history.
LEWIS ENDS COAL TIE-UP!
Threats of a strike vanish, and the 10-day vacation of miners ends, as the chief of the United Mine Workers signs a contract with operators incorporating the biggest wage gains in the history of the union.
SPOTLIGHT ON JOHN L. LEWIS!
United Mine Workers' Chief, with representative of operators, Charles O'Neill, at White House for conference with President Truman that ended in coal strike truce.
FIRST PENSION CHECK!
In Washington, John L. Lewis, United Mine Workers' Chief, presents pension check No. 1 from the Union's Welfare Fund, jurisdiction of which caused last Spring's coal crisis. It goes to Horace M. Ainscough of Wyoming.
PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN ROUND-UP!
President Truman invades John L. Lewis' domain. In Scranton and Wilkes-Barre, heart of the anthracite coal regions, he meets the men who do the digging. In a prepared statement, Mr. Truman pleads for retention of the New Deal.
JOHN L. LEWIS AGAIN MAKES HEADLINES!
Refusing to testify before President Truman's fact finding board, the United Mine Workers' leader defies subpoena ordering him to appear before inquiry panel. In New York, workers join picket lines before Stock and Curb Exchanges in the financial markets' first major strike.
LEWIS CALLS OFF THE COAL STRIKE!
The President of the U.M.W. calls reporters to union headquarters in Washington to make the dramatic announcement that the walkout is ended, pending Supreme Court hearing of the $3,500,000 fine decision handed down by Judge Goldborough. Meanwhile, miners go back to work in the pits, and the lights of America go back on again, after the drastic coal-conserving dimout.
PRESIDENT'S SPEECH OPENS LABOR-MANAGEMENT PARLEY!
With Eric Johnston among leading industry delegates and John L. Lewis, William Green and Phillip Murray heading union representatives, Harry S. Truman calls for an end to reconversion strife.
HIGHLIGHTS OF COAL CRISIS! JOHN LEWIS GOES TO COURT
To Washington to take personal command in the coal tie-up comes President Truman, as rail service is cut, brownouts are ordered, and schools shut down throughout the nation. The Municipal Court in the capital is the center of the gathering drama, as the United Mine Workers' president goes to face contempt proceedings.
HIGH COURT FINDS LEWIS GUILTY!
The U.S. Supreme Court writes epochal decision upholding contempt verdict against United Mine Workers and their president, which will cost $710,000.
TAFT AND LEWIS CLASH AT SENATE HEARING
Unscheduled drama enacted before legislators considering mine safety code as Ohio Senator and mine workers' chief tangle over the Taft-Hartley law.
JOHN L. LEWIS REJOINS A.F.L. ENDING 10-YEAR LABOR FEUD!
The President of the United Mine Workers welcomed back into the organization he left a decade ago to organize C.I.O. William Green welcomes the prodigal labor leader in Florida.
WM. GREEN PRESIDENT AMERICAN FEDERATION OF LABOR, MRS. PERKINS, SECRETARY OF LABOR; JOHN LEWIS PRESIDENT UNITED MINE WORKERS LEAVING WHITE HOUSE AFTER CONFERENCE WITH PRESIDENT, WASHINGTON
Closeups of same Closeup Green talking on Supreme Court Decision on N.R.A.
LEADERS OF INDUSTRY AND LABOR AT WHITE HOUSE
CIO's John L. Lewis, Owen D. Young and Thomas W. Lamont hold momentous conference with President. (Except Philadelphia)
SETTLEMENT IN STEEL
Industry negotiator Cooper and Steelworkers' president McDonald shake hands on agreement ending nation's worst steel strike. Labor Secretary Mitchell and Vice President Nixon are credited for making solution possible.
TRUMAN ENDS RAIL STRIKE!
Transportation tie-up that paralyzed the nation for two days is broken as the President goes before joint session of Congress to demand legislative action to curb strikes against the Government. Films of the crippling of the country's transportation system that resulted in demand for draft of striking workers and outlawing of strikes against the United States. The dramatic announcement by Harry S. Truman of the surrender, on his terms, of the striking Engineers and Trainmen, as a cheering House and Senate prepare to act on the President's recommendations. The country's transportation system back to normal, as engineers again take the throttles, as the nation gets back to normal.
STEEL CHIEF WELCOMES STRIKE'S END!
Benjamin Fairless, President of U. S. Steel, sees increased national prosperity, as wage issue is settled by arbitration.
FILM STARS ASK ARBITRATION IN JURISDICTIONAL STRIKE!
Spokesmen for Screen Actors Guild fly to Chicago to present plea for peaceful end of movie strike to A. F. of L. leaders. Mediation urged, as union "family quarrel" threatens jobs of 30,000 in the industry.
CRISIS IN NATION'S INDUSTRY AS COAL STRIKE REACHES PEAK!
With mines standing idle, in seventh week of strike, paralysis creeps over railways, auto factories, power plants, steel mills. Chicago and great cities of country, threatened by power shutdowns, observe wartime brownout regulations to help preserve dwindling coal piles.
WASHINGTON SPOTLIGHT!
Archbishop Athenagoras, on behalf of the government of Greece, presents President Truman his nation's coveted Holy Cross of the Knights of the All Holy Sepulchre.
SHOWDOWN NEAR IN BERLIN!
The Berlin crisis grows graver by the hour, as the Russians threaten to extend their blockade to the air lanes, barring the amazing air lift which, so far, has kept Berlin supplied. The showdown nears as Britain's Anthony Eden and America's Lewis W. Douglas arrive for conferences with Western Allied commanders. The time to call the Red bluff seems at hand.
BERLIN REPORT!
While German police stamp out a new "Deutschsmark" black market, train and boat loads of supplies stand idle, kept out of Berlin by the Soviet blockade. Though the city is threatened with starvation, Berlin's lady mayor, Mrs. Luise Schroder, is convinced the Western Allies will not forsake Berlin or its people and continues to defy the Reds. The crisis reaches a decisive stage with General Clay's return from Washington. American policy is set. The issue now goes direct to Moscow, and Molotov, for a showdown answer!
CABINET MEMBER INSPECTS MINE
U. S. Secretary of the Interior Douglas McKay goes deep inside one of Pennsylvania's great anthracite coal mines. It's part of a field trip for the Administration's guardian of America's national resources.
PREPARE FOR WINTER
Film Bulletin No. 22
AMERICA'S YEAR OF STRIKES!
SPORTS PARADE OF 1948!
The Champions and Highlights of an action-packed twelve months! Events that made athletic history! The outstanding figures of the sports world brought to the screen in dramatic films of their title-winning triumphs. A condensed review of the great international games at St. Moritz and London, packed with action thrills, as world champions compete in the first Olympics held since before the war. All the color, pageantry and drama of the spectacular sports congress as American athletes win an unparalleled string of victories to make 1948 one of the greatest years in U. S. sports history.
POPE INVESTS 32 CARDINALS!
Inaugural Address continued...
STORM AND FLOODS TAKE RECORD TOLL!
TRIBUTE TO JOHN L. LEWIS
In Washington the retired head of the United Mine Workers steps down as chairman of the National Coal Policy Conference. Mr. Lewis, now 83, receives a portrait and praise from leading industrialists.
S.M.U. GIVES IRISH THEIR TOUGHEST GAME!
An all-time thriller! Trailing 20-7, a fighting underdog Southern Methodist team rams two more touchdowns right down Notre Dame's throat! Tied up at 20-20 in the last quarter! Killer Kyle Rote, a slashing, bucking Mustang, has 75,000 howling, delirious fans rocking Dallas' Cotton Bowl to its foundations! The Irish have to be Champions to win this one as they punch over the clincher touchdown! A heartbreaker for S.M.U. to lose! A great victory for mighty Notre Dame to round out four seasons without a defeat!
BERLIN AIRLIFT SPEEDED FOR WINTER ORDEAL!
Approaching winter and bad flying weather puts increased burdens on the Berlin airlift. 500 planes a day - that's one every three minutes - bring in tons of coal to build reserve stock piles against colder weather as the Anglo-American operations fly 'round the clock!
FRENCH-BRITISH SPLIT OVER COMMON MARKET
Its effect on an already Fast Changing World Economy In Brussels, what may be one of the most fateful meetings of the century ends with the banning of Britain from the European Common Market. French Foreign Minister Couve de Murville delivers the veto for President De Gaulle, whose obvious aim is to undercut American and British influence on the European continent. To study its effect on the West, News of the Day examines the changes that the economic co-operation of the six nations has effected since the beginning of the Coal and SteelCommunity. It sees a booming Europe whose shedding of narrow nationalisms is threatened by the Paris-West Berlin axis dreams of President de Gaulle.
1,000 DAYS IN OFFICE
President Johnson rounds off his first thousands days in office with a three day swing through New York and New England. Aboard a very special cruiser he goes to the International Park at President Roosevelt's Campobello Island cottage for a cordial conversation with Canadian Prime Minister Lester Pearson.
CROWN PRINCE GUSTAVUS CALLS UPON AMERICA'S GREAT INVENTOR
Sweden's heir to the throne calls on Thomas Edison at West Orange, New Jersey
AMERICA'S WELCOME TO GERTRUDE EDERLE -CHANNEL CONQUEROR
Tumultuous reception given America's champion swimmer as she returns to New York City after channel victory.
BRITISH LAUNCH NEW CHALLENGER FOR AMERICA'S CUP
Owner Sopwith pins hopes on Endeavour in renewal of famous yacht classic.
AMERICA'S CUP CHALLENGER LOSES GIANT MAST IN COWES REGATTA
Endeavour II and four other yachts are disabled in England's famous racing classic. Crews have narrow escapes.
AMERICA'S WINGS SPREAD OVER SCENIC WONDERS!
Seventh Bombardment Group from Hamilton Field soars over snow-capped Sierras and famed Yosemite Falls on thrilling practise flight.
AMERICA'S TOP DOGS!
The Who's Who in Dogdom in the famous Morris and Essex Show, nation's bluest-ribbon canine contest, won by a great Bedlington, the best in the U. S.
AMERICA'S MARBLE CHAMP!
Tournament play with all the trimmings at Wildwood, N.J., as the best aggie flickers in one land compete for the title won by Ben Sklar of Pittsburgh.
AMERICA'S ATHLETES SAIL FOR OLYMPICS!
A gala send-off in New York for the U. S. Olympic team, 260 strong, as they embark on the S.S. America for the London games
AMERICA'S TRIBUTE TO GENERAL PERSHING!
Men and women in all walks of life join in homage to the soldier patriot as he lies in state in the Nation's Capitol. A memorable and solemn spectacle is the procession to Arlington Cemetery - led by Generals Eisenhower and Bradley. President Truman and high Government officials join in a last farewell to the victorious commander of World War I, the highest ranking General officer since George Washington, General John Joseph Pershing.
AMERICA'S NOBEL PRIZE WINNERS
Sharing Sweden's $32,000 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, are Edwin MacMillan and Glenn Seaborg of the U. of C. They pioneered in the development of atomic energy.
AMERICA'S KELLEY TAKES MARATHON.
Big field of international distance stars compete in the Boston Marathon. John Kelley, a 26-year-old school master from Groton wins. First American to take the meet in the past 12 years.
CHALLENGER FOR THE AMERICA'S CUP
Britain's beautiful yacht "Sceptre" - challenger for the America's Cup - now in the U. S. preparing for match races in September. British rate the ship an even match for the American cup defender.
AMERICA'S FIRST JET AIRLINER UNDERGOES TESTS
Huge four-engine jet airliner makes debut in New York, flying in from Puerto Rico in three hours, 24 minutes - more than two hours faster than conventional flight time. The craft must undergo "quietness" tests before beginning regular service, scheduled for November 1st.
AMERICA'S NEW VOICE IN U. N.
In a White House ceremony, Supreme Court Justice and former Labor Secretary Arthur J. Goldberg accepts his nomination by President Johnson to succeed the late Adlai Stevenson to the United Nations.
AMERICA'S BEST IN TRACK & FIELD
At Randall's Island in New York City, the National A.A.U. Championships determine who will represent the U.S. in dual meets with the Soviet Union and Poland. Ed Burke dethrones Harold Connolly in the hammer throw. Bob Seagren wins the pole vault. Willie Davenport repeats in the 120-high hurdles. The Mile Run features young Jim Ryun, who comes through with another sub-four-minute performance.
HERE'S AMERICA'S CHAMPION SMILER
Mary Dulje, of Newark, N.J., wins in national contest and gets reward from Mrs. Roosevelt.
WITH AMERICA'S NURSES! LEARNING THE HARD WAY!
In California, it's through barbed wire under machine gun fire overhead.
COL. MARY A. HALLAREN - DIRECTOR OF WOMEN'S ARMY CORPS IS SWORN IN WASH. D.C.
Col. Mary A. Hallaren, Director of Women's Army Corps takes the oath of office in the regular army... LS Maj. Con. Edward F. Witsell administering oath as Gen. Omar Bradley looks on... CU Bradley & Hallaren...CU Bradley.. CU Gen. Witsell... CU Col. Mary Hallaren...
BRITAIN OFFERS SOMETHING NEW FOR COMMUTERS
Take an abandoned railroad, a flatcar and an automobile lashed on top so its motion of its rotating wheels turns the flatcar's wheels and you have the railmobile. It's an English invention that may not solve the suburban traffic problems, but it's fun to ride, and to watch.
PRESIDENT'S BUSY DAY IN EUROPE
The News of the Day cameras follow the Chief Executive on his memorable visit to Ireland, where the highlight is his visit to the homestead of his Irish forefathers at tiny Dunganstown. Then, on to England where Mr. Kennedy pauses for a brief U. S. - British summit parley at the country retreat of Prime Minister Macmillan. Finally, the President's arrival in Italy and the climax of his European tour.
GENERAL NE WIN OF BURMA IN PAKISTAN
MS-Ne Win taxiing on field...MS-Ayub Khan at Airport...LS-Ne Win and party lv. plane ...MS-Ne Win and Ayub Khan at airport... MCU-Mrs. Ne Win...VS-Ne Win w/aides and Khan w/aides at meeting...VS-Gen. Ne Win playing golf...VS-Gen. Ne Win and Ayub Khan sign agreement re: boundary...VS-Gen. Ne Win talking w/Ayub Khan...CU-Khan waves to Ne Win as latter enters plane...Crowds greet Ne Win at Dacca...VS-Ne Win greeted at airport... VS-Mrs. Ne Win at exhibits...VS-Native Dance- Gen. and Mrs. Ne Win applaud performance... VS-Ne Win and party-goodbye to hosts-enter plane-taxiing.
MARDI GRAS SPIRIT RULES NEW ORLEANS!
The nation's capital of gayety stages one of the biggest and merriest carnivals in the history of the Mardi Gras.
BRITISH RULERS HONOR CANADA'S FIGHTING MEN!
King George and Queen Elizabeth inspect the Royal Regiment and the Saskatchewans before His Majesty presents the colors. Troops destined to play a leading role in coming invasion of the continent.
GRACE, RAINIER MEET IKE
President Eisenhower is host to the royal couple of Monaco at the White House. Following a half-hour chat with America's Chief Executive, the famous pair answer newsmen's questions.
BERLIN HOST TO THE DOGGY SET
Dogs of all breeds, including oodles of poodles compete in the International Dog Exhibition in Berlin. That city has also come up with a dog-o-mat - tired of your poodle's color? Toss him in the washing machine. Note to Junior: Rover is not machine-washable!
"TURN ON THE HEAT" AND LOOK AT THIS!
Sub-zero weather brings out Brownies for frolic and an icy swim at Manchester, N.H. A 60-foot dive into a hole in the ice.
EUROPEAN GUNNERS SEEK THE HEIGHTS
Austrian artillerymen climb steep mountain trails near Payerbach to hold their Winter maneuvers. SUB. 1 – A German battery goes into action high up in Bavarian mountains. (EXCEPT: Buffalo)
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.
"FLYING SAUCERS" IN FLORIDA!
Those famous discs have gone nautical down Florida way! Mermaids make the spray fly aboard sea-going saucers at the celebrated Cypress Gardens.
UNCLE SAM PAYS BIG BONUS LOAN
This shows you how the Government is tackling job of lending out vets over a billion dollars.
SELASSIE SEES NEW YORK!
New York City salutes the visiting Emperor of Ethiopia, Haile Selassie, with a ticker-tap parade up Broadway. There's a medal from the Mayor, and an afternoon at Yankee Stadium. too!
LEGION GATHERS FIRM FOR PEACE!
Great New York convention recalls World War days as city dolls up to welcome again the Boys of 1917.
DRAG RACING CHAMPIONSHIPS
At Fremont, California, big dragsters hit 200 miles per hour on a quarter-mile asphalt track. In the finals, Don Garlits, known as "Mr. Drag Racing" bows to Mike Snively, who sets a world record of 7.50 seconds.
BRITAIN DISPLAYS NEWEST PLANES
Europe's biggest aeronautical spectacle, the great Farnborough Air Show in England, features a gleaming array of brand new aircraft!
TRUMAN WARNS SOVIET! LAUDS MacARTHUR
Greeted by Vice President Barkley and Mayor Robinson as he steps from his plane in San Francisco, the President reports on his peace mission to Wake Island. Beginning with a glowing tribute to MacArthur the President, speaking in the very auditorium where the United Nations was born, says that the U. S. will continue to protect the rights of free men against aggression.
EISENHOWER'S MOMENTOUS PEACE PLAN!
The President, in an epochal address before the American So- ciety of Newspaper Editors, challenges the new rulers of Soviet Russia to join with the free nations in ending the wars in Korea, Indo-China and Malaya, and offers a comprehensive plan for world disarmament, including prohibition of the atom bomb under United Nations inspection. He concludes with the proposal that substantial amounts, saved by disarming, be used for the betterment of under-developed nations everywhere!
DE VALERA HAILED!
San Francisco pays tribute to Eire's famous patriot in St. Patrick's Day celebration.
FIRST CHANNEL FLIGHT RE-ENACTED
An aerial epic is recreated in France by Jean Salis - a pupil of Louis Bleriot who made history's first channel flight. Using a replica of Bleriot's fragile craft, Salis makes it to England in the same time as the original crossing.
KHRUSHCHEV IN YUGOSLAVIA
Soviet Premier Khrushchev and Yugoslav President Tito visit the ruins of Skoplje, destroyed by the earthquake of July 26. It is a somber day in the Soviet Premier's fortnight in the Communist country that the Soviet bloc once held a renegade to their cause.
DIAPER DERBY - PALISADES PARK, N.J.
Various shots of babies being weighed in.. shots of start & finish of babies crawling...Shot of winner Anthony Han- inonolis, 10 Mos....
NEW RUSSIAN SUBWAY OPENED
Ceremonies in Leningrad mark the start of Russia's second major subway system. The new underground rivals the Moscow Metro in elaborate decor!
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.
SOUTHERN CAL TOPS UCLANS!
In a grid thriller at Los Angeles, the Trojans of USC win a tough one from the Bruins of UCLA, 10 to 7, before 63,000 fans in the Memorial Coliseum Stadium.
OLYMPIC GAMES OPEN IN TOKYO
Tokyo is host to 1964 Summer Olympics to bring together in friendly competition the finest young athletes from ninety-four nations. Pan-Tokyo...High-Tokyo traffic...flags in street and people...flags on bldg...Welcome sign on bldg...Athletes walking...Zoom back-flags near bldg...LS-Flags...LS-Athletes on grounds...Athletes from Great Britain...Same...Same-(girls)...CU-Same...Pan-Bldgs...signing autographs....Same...Same....Same...shaking hands with people...Same...Zoom-Athletes playing with baby...Semi CU-U.S. men on bike...Closer-Same...Semi-CU-Athlete with old men and decorations...Same...Same...LS-Bldg...Pan-Some...Int-Swimming pool practice...Same...Crowd...LS-Swim pool...
FILM WORLD PICKS CHAMPIONS! TOP AWARD TO GREER GARSON! LOS ANGELES, CALIF.
"Oscar Night" in Hollywood, dinner of the Motion Picture Academy of Arts and Sciences. To Louis B. Mayer goes the statuette for the year's outstanding picture. M-G-M's "Mrs. Miniver." For her portrayal of the title role, Miss Garson is chosen, "best actress.' while James Cagney becomes "best actor."
Scene 1 - Cutin shots of people applauding at tables 1500 were there. Service flag is unfurled with number of men in service--(It sticks) Lowell Mellett. Chief of Bureau of Motion pictures, OWI, speaks. Bob Hope master of ceremonies says a (over)
COLLEGIANS WITH MUSCLE
Contestants put in a hard day's work at N.C.A.A. weightlifting championships at University of Maryland. Kenneth Smythe of Pittsburgh, heavyweight division, and Rutgers' Martin Weckstein, 198-1b. division, are two who keep the upper hand.
SIR STANLEY MATTHEWS
Sir Stanley Matthews-(who prefers to be called Stan.) The 50-year old world's best known soccer player, who has been a soccer player for 35-years, started at 15, gives youngsters a "break" by letting them in on some of his secrets. He takes them on the field at Varsity Stadium and gives them first hand information on how to be a good soccer player. LS pan-Kids and Matthews walking...MS-Boys and Matthews enter soccer field...MS-Matthews shows boy how to control ball...MS-Boys kicks ball to Matthews...CU-Showing how to kick...CU-Boy hitting ball on head...MS-Matthews and boy throwing ball...CU-Same...MS-Boys kicking ball around...CU-Same...CU-Matthews talking...MS-Boys playing soccer...AA-Same...Back shot-Goal...
MISS KANSAS IS MISS AMERICA
In Atlantic City's annual beauty classic, 20-year-old Debra Dene Barnes, of Moran, Kansas, is named Miss America, 1968. Runners-up are Miss Wisconsin and Miss Florida. The new beauty queen is a music major at Kansas State University.
BEHIND THE SCENES AT MISSILE TEST CENTER
For the first time, the public is allowed to see operations at the United States' missile test center. The camera shows the preparations and procedures for launching a 'bird' at Cape Canaveral, Florida. The bird, electronically guided, flies South Atlantic range that extends five-thous- and miles to Ascension Island.
GRID THRILLER OF WEEK REPORTED BY BILL STERN!
Purdue Boilermakers vs. Great Lakes Bluejackets in one of the sensational grid battles of all time, as the sailors win 27 to 18.
FIRST FILMS OF THE 1948 OLYMPICS!
King George VI officiates as the 14th Olympiad in London's Wembley Stadium gets under way. The athletes of 59 nations march in 93 degree heat. The Olympic torch, relayed from Greece by runners, is carried into the stadium by the last runner. The Olympic stage is set; the Games start amid blaring trumpets and colorful Olympic pomp. First day's competition includes the Women's Discus Throw, the Men's high jump, and the 10,000 meter run - with more events, more thrills, more excitement to come in subsequent issues of News of the Day!
NAVY WELCOMES THE QUEEN
Great ships of the Queen's Navy sailing to meet their Queen. Three aireraft carriers are in the fleet. The Ark Royal, The Albion and the Ocean..planes from the carriers and shore stations fly overhead as the cruisers and destroyers take their turn in speeding past the Britannia at 21 knots. After each ship has paid her respects, the home fleet forms up to escort the Britannia to her anchorage in Cromarty Fifth. Many of these sailors have just returned from months of tiring service in the heat and discomfort of Middle East. For whatever rumor may say of the future, the Navy is still hard at work, but when ceremony is demanded, the Senior Service remains as faultless as ever..
