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Universal Newsreels, Release 609, September 30, 1954
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This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, features troop withdrawals from Korea, baseball, and a ferry accident.
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This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, features troop withdrawals from Korea, baseball, and a ferry accident.
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TYPHOON TOLL PASSES 1,000
Japan--Grim scenes of the aftermath of Japan's worst typhoon since 1938, which capsized a train ferry taking a toll of over 1,000--and wreaked added havoc ashore, burying dozens in landslides, and destroying hundreds of homes.
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This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, features troop withdrawals from Korea, baseball, and a ferry accident.
UNIVERSAL-INTERNATIONAL NEWSREEL
THE FINEST IN THE INDUSTRY
TYPHOON TOLL PASSES 1,000
Japan--Grim scenes of the aftermath of Japan's worst typhoon since 1938, which capsized a train ferry taking a toll of over 1,000--and wreaked added havoc ashore, burying dozens in landslides, and destroying hundreds of homes.
PROTEST TROOP WITHDRAWAL
KOREA--Mass demonstrations protest withdrawals of U.S. and U.N. troops, demonstrations that reportedly have drawn Washington criticism. Thousands of students take part in the march.
HUNTING DOG TRIALS
ITALY--Champion setters and pointers from all over Europe vie for honors in international field trials. With kneen noses and well-trained form, the sporting dogs unerringly track their quarry.
"HORSE NIGHT" AT THE DRIVE-IN
CALIFORNIA--"Horse night" at the drive-in. An enterprising theatre manager sets up oats and rye on the rocks and invites the equine crowd in for a special showing of U-I's short subject, "Stallions On Parade."
PARACHUTE CHAMPION SHOWS STYLE
FRANCE -- Parachute champion Sam Chazat demonstrates split-second judgement and iron nerves with a thrilling free fall from a mile-high plane, opening his chute only at the last minute.
RHODES' PINCH HOMER WINS SERIES OPENER IN 10TH
NEW YORK CITY--A thriller-diller finish to the opener of this year's World Series, as the Giants and Indians go into the last half of the 10th tied 2-all. Dusty Rhodes' breaks it up, slamming a homer with 2 on base, and that's all for the day.
VOL. 27-NO. 609
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Date Written / Recorded
1954
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Date Published / Released
1954-09-30, 1954
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Topic / Theme
Political demonstrations, Military withdrawals, Korean Conflict, 1950-1953, American History, Post-war Era (1945–1960), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Universal Newsreels, Release 610, October 4, 1954
in Universal Newsreels, Release 610 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1954, originally published 1954), 7 mins
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, features football and political demonstrations in Seoul.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 610 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1954, originally published 1954), 7 mins
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This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, features football and political demonstrations in Seoul.
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GIANTS SWEEP SERIES!
Highlights of the 1954 World Series as the N. Y. Giants defeat the Cleveland Indians for the National League's first four game sweep in 40 years! Dusty Rhodes' booming bat sets the pace for the dazzling action as the Giants rack up a memorable Serie...
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, features football and political demonstrations in Seoul.
UNIVERSAL-INTERNATIONAL NEWSREEL
THE FINEST IN THE INDUSTRY
GIANTS SWEEP SERIES!
Highlights of the 1954 World Series as the N. Y. Giants defeat the Cleveland Indians for the National League's first four game sweep in 40 years! Dusty Rhodes' booming bat sets the pace for the dazzling action as the Giants rack up a memorable Series.
KOREAN TROOP PROTESTS CONTINUE
SEOUL--Korean war veterans stage a two hour sit-down strike at the American Embassy, leading a nation-wide demonstration as protests against withdrawal of United Nations' troops continue.
BRITAIN REVEALS JET TANK
ENGLAND -- Britain shows her new combat vehicles--a display climaxed by the first public appearance of a jet tank. Another impressive first for the nation that invented both the tank and the jet engine.
FOOTBALL
U.C.L.A. 12 MARYLAND 7
LOS ANGELES--73,000 fans in the Coliseum see the U.C.L.A. Bruins squeak out a close one over the Maryland Terrapins with a thrilling aerial offensive.
DUKE 7 TENNESSEE 6
DURHAM, N. C.--The Blue Devils win their third straight in the traditional rivalry with the Tennessee Volunteers on the strength of Jim Nelson's perfect conversion, as the teams clash in 91 degree heat.
VOL. 27--NO. 610
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Date Written / Recorded
1954
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Date Published / Released
1954-10-04, 1954
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Topic / Theme
Political demonstrations, Military withdrawals, Korean Conflict, 1950-1953, American History, Post-war Era (1945–1960), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Universal Newsreels, Release 646, Release 646, February 7, 1955
in Universal Newsreels, Release 646 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1955, originally published 1955), 7 mins
TACHEN REFUGEES EVACUATED AS FORMOSA CRISIS MOUNTS As the Formosa crisis becomes more explosive daily, General Lemuel Partridge, United States Far Eastern Air Force Commander, arrives on the Chinese Nationalist stronghold. Meanwhile, the "isle of Quemoy, just 8 miles from the Red mainland, lies under the threat of...
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TACHEN REFUGEES EVACUATED AS FORMOSA CRISIS MOUNTS As the Formosa crisis becomes more explosive daily, General Lemuel Partridge, United States Far Eastern Air Force Commander, arrives on the Chinese Nationalist stronghold. Meanwhile, the "isle of Quemoy, just 8 miles from the Red mainland, lies under the threat of imminent attack, its garrison on 24-hour alert. 200 miles to the north, refugees - widows and orphans of Nationalist soldiers- are eva...
TACHEN REFUGEES EVACUATED AS FORMOSA CRISIS MOUNTS As the Formosa crisis becomes more explosive daily, General Lemuel Partridge, United States Far Eastern Air Force Commander, arrives on the Chinese Nationalist stronghold. Meanwhile, the "isle of Quemoy, just 8 miles from the Red mainland, lies under the threat of imminent attack, its garrison on 24-hour alert. 200 miles to the north, refugees - widows and orphans of Nationalist soldiers- are evacuated from the exposed Tachen islands, a first step in the tightening of Formosa's defenses, as' the world awaits developments in the worst international crisis since World War II. FILM INDUSTRY COMMUNION BREAKFAST NEW YORK CITY- 1,500 including leading film stars and executives, take part in the 5th annual Communion Breakfast of the Motion Picture Industry. Among the celebrities present such stars as Una O'Connor and George McMurphy. ICEBREAKERS ON THE FROZEN HUDSON NEW YORK CITY- One of the bitterest cold waves in years hits the Northeast United States, and icebreakers go into actions as the Hudson River, 3 miles across, freezes solid for the first time since 1918. SPORTS SANTEE FOULED IN RECORD MILLROSE MILE A FOUL AT THE FINISH of the 48th annual Millrose Mile, in New York City. Wes Santee, running second, is bumped by Fred Dwyer on the final turn, as Gunnar Nielsen shatters Santee's recent indoor mile record in a track thriller. FRILLS FOR FROSTY WEATHER- In Washington's Cascade Mountains, outdoor girls show you can be warm and attractive in new styled parkas and other winter wear styled for the ladies snow sports wear. SKI THRILLS- At the National Jumping Championships in Lavenworth Washington, Rudy Maki of Ishpeming, Michigan, win the crown with a fine combination of distance and free-flying form on the hickory slats.
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TACHEN REFUGEES EVACUATED AS FORMOSA CRISIS MOUNTS
As the Formosa crisis becomes more explosive daily, Gen. Lemuel Partridge, U. S. Far Eastern Air Force Commander, arrives on the Chinese Nationalist stronghold. Meanwhile, the isle of Quemoy, just 8 miles from the Red mainland, lies under the threat of imminent attack, its garrison on 24-hour alert. 200 miles to the north, refugees -- widows and orphans of Nationalist soldiers--are exacuated from the exposed Tachen islands, a first step in the tightening of Formosa's defenses, as the world awaits developments in the worst international crisis since World War II.
FILM INDUSTRY COMMUNION BREAKFAST
NEW YORK CITY--1,500, including leading film stars and executives, take part in the 5th annual Communion Breakfast of the Motion Picture Industry. Among the celebrities present, such stars as Una O'Connor and George Murphy.
ICEBREAKERS ON THE FROZEN HUDSON
NEW YORK CITY--One of the bitterest cold waves in years hits the Northeast United States, and icebreakers go into action as the Hudson River, 3 miles across, freezes solid for the first time since 1918.
SPORTS
SANTEE FOULED IN RECORD MILLROSE MILE
A FOUL AT THE FINISH of the 48th annual Millrose Mile, in New York City. Wes Santee, running second, is bumped by Fred Dwyer on the final turn, as Gunnar Nielsen shatters Santee's recent indoor mile record in a track thriller.
WINTERTIME FRILLS AND SKI THRILLS
FRILLS FOR FROSTY WEATHER--In Washington's Cascade Mountains, outdoor girls show you can be warm and attractive in new styled parkas and other winter wear styled for the ladies' snow sports wear.
SKI THRILLS--At the National Jumping Championships in Leavenworth, Washington, Rudy Maki of Ishpeming, Mich., wins the crown with a fine combination of distance and free-flying form on the hickory slats.
VOL. 28--NO. 646
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Date Written / Recorded
1955
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Date Published / Released
1955-02-07, 1955
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Topic / Theme
Evacuations, Military alliances, American History, Post-war Era (1945–1960), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1955 Universal Pictures Company Inc.
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Universal Newsreels, Release 648, Release 648, February 13, 1955
in Universal Newsreels, Release 648 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1955, originally published 1955), 7 mins
MALENKOV RESIGNS-BULGANIN NEW RED PREMIER Close-ups of the leading figures in the Kremlin upheaval that took the rest of the world by surprise. Malenkov- who resigned as Premier, confessing "failure"; Nikolai Bulganin, ranking Commissar during the war-who takes his place; Nikita Khrushchev, secretary of the Commun...
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MALENKOV RESIGNS-BULGANIN NEW RED PREMIER Close-ups of the leading figures in the Kremlin upheaval that took the rest of the world by surprise. Malenkov- who resigned as Premier, confessing "failure"; Nikolai Bulganin, ranking Commissar during the war-who takes his place; Nikita Khrushchev, secretary of the Communist Party-believed to be the new top man in the Red hierarchy; Marshal Zhukov, Russia's foremost soldier-new Minister of Defense. The c...
MALENKOV RESIGNS-BULGANIN NEW RED PREMIER Close-ups of the leading figures in the Kremlin upheaval that took the rest of the world by surprise. Malenkov- who resigned as Premier, confessing "failure"; Nikolai Bulganin, ranking Commissar during the war-who takes his place; Nikita Khrushchev, secretary of the Communist Party-believed to be the new top man in the Red hierarchy; Marshal Zhukov, Russia's foremost soldier-new Minister of Defense. The cast of characters in mystery-shrouded drama believed to portend a new and tougher policy towards the West. In Washington, President Eisenhower comments on the events in Russia at a White House Press Conference. TACHEN REFUGEES Sidelight on the Formosa crisis- widows and orphans on the Techen Islands, filmed amid the rubble left behind Communist bombardment. These are the refugees whose evacuation has been called "American aggression" by Red China. PRINCESS MARGARET IN TRINIDAD TRINIDAD- Rain or shine, thousands turn out to cheer Princess Margaret rose on her visit to the West Indian island. The weather turns from bright sunshine to torrential downpour but spirits are undamped as the throngs hail the gracious envoy BOY SCOUTS HONOR PRESIDENT WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COULUMBIA- Senior Boy Scouts present President Eisenhower- honorary President of youth organization, with a fishing rod and tackle box, on the 45th anniversary of the founding of the Boy Scouts LAMBS TRIPLETS BORN COTATI, CALIFORNIA- A rarity in the animal kingdom, sheep triplets. Mama has meal accommodations for only two, so the third little lamb is fed by bottle- a helping hand for Hildengarde, the proud mother SKI CHAMPS OF AUSTRIA Slaloms and ski-jumping provide winter sports thrills at the National Ski Championships of Austria. It's the national sport, and competitors of both sexes put on a terrific show on rugged courses with a display of masterful control and flashing speed.
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TACHEN EVACUATION
Ships of the U. S. 7th Fleet cover the evacuation of the Tachen Islands. Red China has been warned interference will mean war--and there's no incident as Nationalist soldiers and 14,000 civilians are loaded aboard transports for the trip to Formosa. As they leave, military installations are demolished, to minimize the islands' usefulness to the Reds.
HOTEL FIRE
CHICAGO--In sub-zero temperatures, a cheap hotel becomes an inferno, trapping at least 25 of 245 tenants in their 60c a night cubicles. It's the second worst hotel fire in the city's history.
SCOUTS VISIT CARRIER
SAN FRANCISCO--Scout Day aboard the U.S.S. Boxer, and thousands of scouts visit the carrier for ceremonies presenting scrolls of good-will for Far Eastern Scouts, which will be delivered by the vessel.
PHOTOPLAY AWARDS
BEVERLY HILLS--A star-studded array of personalities on hand for the annual Photoplay Magazine Gold Medal Awards. Among those honored, June Allyson, Jane Wyman, and Rock Hudson.
SPORTS
DWYER WINS BAXTER MILE
NEW YORK CITY--More thrills on the indoor winter track circuit. 12,000 watch the fiercely competitive mile-running trio of Wes Santee, Gunnar Nielsen, and Fred Dwyer. This time, its serviceman Dwyer who rips off the fastest Baxter Mile on the books.
GOLDEN GLOVES
NEW YORK CITY--Leather flies with more enthusiasm than skill as Golden Gloves hopefuls fight their way up another rung on the ladder to ring fame--a good show with plenty of action.
VOL. 28--NO. 648
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Date Written / Recorded
1955
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Date Published / Released
1955-02-13, 1955
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Topic / Theme
Evacuations, Military alliances, American History, Post-war Era (1945–1960), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1955 Universal Pictures Company Inc.
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Universal Newsreels, Release 724, November 10, 1955
in Universal Newsreels, Release 724 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1955, originally published 1955), 7 mins
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about the re-opening of the Vienna State Opera.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 724 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1955, originally published 1955), 7 mins
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This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about the re-opening of the Vienna State Opera.
UNIVERSAL-INTERNATIONAL NEWSREEL
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New Vienna Opera Regains Prewar Splendor
In a setting of Imperial splendor, the rebuilt Vienna State Opera reopens, rebuilt from the gutted shell left at war's end. The occasion marks the true liberation from 17 years of occupation for Austria, and for this glorious celebrati...
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about the re-opening of the Vienna State Opera.
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New Vienna Opera Regains Prewar Splendor
In a setting of Imperial splendor, the rebuilt Vienna State Opera reopens, rebuilt from the gutted shell left at war's end. The occasion marks the true liberation from 17 years of occupation for Austria, and for this glorious celebration, thousands of notables and celebrities from every civilized nation in the world are on hand. It's the rebirth of the Vienna of Mozart, Beethoven and Strauss, after decades in eclipse.
FLOODS--CANADA AND MOROCCO
In separate parts of the world, flood waters take their toll in lives and property. Canada's Pacific Coast experienced record rains with savage flash floods in the downpour's wake. -- Near Casablanca, Morocco, rampaging flood waters leave a sea of mud in their wake, with twelve dead and many homeless.
ROYAL VISIT TO SURINAM
DUTCH WEST INDIES--Queen Juliana's tour of the Antilles continues with a visit to Surinam where a typically colorful and exhuberant reception is accorded the popular monarch and her consort by the entire island, glorying in its recently-attained self-rule.
WINTER STYLES FROM SUNNY ITALY
ITALY--Mediterranean modes to meet the onset of winter. The winter lines of Italy's top designers, a fashion roundup of panoramic scope, hats, suits, dresses, furs -- sunny style notes for the dark days ahead.
THE FOOTBALL PARADE
ILLINOIS-MICHIGAN --
Big upset at Champaign, Illinois, where the Fighting Illini live up to their name by up-ending the Wolverines of Michigan, 25-6. One of the big upsets of the grid season.
TULANE-ALABAMA --
At Mobile, the Green Wave of Tulaine rolls over the Crimson Tide of Alabama 27-7, on scores by two stellar backfield stars, Al Cottrell and Ronny Quillian.
VOL. 28--NO. 725
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Date Written / Recorded
1955
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Fred Maness
Date Published / Released
1955-11-10, 1955
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Fred Maness
Topic / Theme
Concert halls, Postwar reconstruction, American History, Post-war Era (1945–1960), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Universal Newsreels, Release 729, November 24, 1955
in Universal Newsreels, Release 729 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1955, originally published 1955), 7 mins
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, features the restoration of the Vienna State Opera.
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This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, features the restoration of the Vienna State Opera.
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IKE BACK IN HARNESS
CAMP DAVID, MD.--For the first time since his illness, President Eisenhower meets with the cabinet and other top advisors in full session, at the Chief Executive's rustic retreat in the Catoctin Mountains.
LONDON TRAIN CRASH
ENGLAND--10 die, 99 injured w...
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, features the restoration of the Vienna State Opera.
UNIVERSAL-INTERNATIONAL NEWSREEL
THE FINEST IN THE INDUSTRY
IKE BACK IN HARNESS
CAMP DAVID, MD.--For the first time since his illness, President Eisenhower meets with the cabinet and other top advisors in full session, at the Chief Executive's rustic retreat in the Catoctin Mountains.
LONDON TRAIN CRASH
ENGLAND--10 die, 99 injured when a city-bound excursion train jumps the tracks in one of England's worst rail wrecks of the year.
ESKIMO SCOUTS HONORED
WASHINGTON, D.C.--Navy wings for 2 Eskimo Scouts of the Alaska National Guard, honored at the Pentagon for rescue of Naval airmen.
SANTA CLAUS PARADE
SEATTLE--The Christmas Season comes early to Seattle with a monster parade winding through streets lined with thousands of youngsters.
ENTERTAINMENT PERSONALITY OF YEAR
WASHINGTON, D. C. -- The Variety Club of Washington, D. C. presents its coveted "Personality of the Year" Award to entertainer Steve Allen.
FASHIONS IN AN ORIENTAL MOOD
NEW YORK--Fashions for '56, featuring the exotic influence of the Orient, styled by Forever Young, and modeled at the Miyako Restaurant. East meets West in the world of fashion.
MOTORBOAT SHOW
SEATTLE -- Preview of next year's glittering boats and equipment, from luxury yachts to plastic dinghies, plaid water skis, and the most realistic duck decoy ever. The National Boat Show has everything aquatic.
HIPPO HAPPY
SPAIN--Madrid zoo-goers get their kicks watching the giant Hippo, and its keepers at feeding time. Starts with a bath, then a meal of few hundred pounds of potatoes, and some daredevil dentristy as a keeper polishes the huge tusks.
VOL. 28--NO. 729
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Date Written / Recorded
1955
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Fred Maness
Date Published / Released
1955-11-24, 1955
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Fred Maness
Topic / Theme
Concert halls, Postwar reconstruction, American History, Post-war Era (1945–1960), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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