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March of Time, 28, Berlin: Rift in the Iron Curtain
in March of Time, 28 (New York, NY: HBO, 1953, originally published 1953), 26 mins
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in March of Time, 28 (New York, NY: HBO, 1953, originally published 1953), 26 mins
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Westbrook Van Voorhis, 1903-1968
Date Published / Released
1953
Publisher
HBO
Series
March of Time
Speaker / Narrator
Westbrook Van Voorhis, 1903-1968
Topic / Theme
Cities, Communism, Political and Social Movements, American History, Post-war Era (1945–1960), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2011. Used by permission of Home Box Office.
Place Discussed
Berlin, Berlin State
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United News, Release 156, 1945
in United News (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: United Newsreel Corporation, 1945, originally published 1945), 10 mins
This World War II-era newsreel includes the following segments: 1. The carrier Franklin is bombed in Pacific waters but limps home through the Panama Canal to an Atlantic port. 2. Crews of two German submarines surrender off the New Jersey coast. 3. German Generals Keitel and Jodl surrender to General Spaatz and R...
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in United News (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: United Newsreel Corporation, 1945, originally published 1945), 10 mins
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This World War II-era newsreel includes the following segments: 1. The carrier Franklin is bombed in Pacific waters but limps home through the Panama Canal to an Atlantic port. 2. Crews of two German submarines surrender off the New Jersey coast. 3. German Generals Keitel and Jodl surrender to General Spaatz and Russian Marshall Zhukov at Berlin.
UNITED NEWS
Produced by United Newsreel Corporation RELEASED: MAY 25, 1945. Contents Sheet No. 1...
This World War II-era newsreel includes the following segments: 1. The carrier Franklin is bombed in Pacific waters but limps home through the Panama Canal to an Atlantic port. 2. Crews of two German submarines surrender off the New Jersey coast. 3. German Generals Keitel and Jodl surrender to General Spaatz and Russian Marshall Zhukov at Berlin.
UNITED NEWS
Produced by United Newsreel Corporation RELEASED: MAY 25, 1945. Contents Sheet No. 156
CARRIER FRANKLIN SURVIVES SAVAGE JAPANESE BOMBING
the carrier Franklin is bombed in Pacific waters but limps home through the Panama Canal to an Atlantic port.
GERMAN U-BOATS SURRENDER AT ATLANTIC PORTS
crews of two German submarines surrender off the New Jersey coast.
GERMANS SIGN SURRENDER IN BERLIN
German Gens. Keitel and Jodl surrender to Gen. Spaatz and Russian Marshall Zhukov at Berlin.
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Date Written / Recorded
1945
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1945-05-25, 1945
Publisher
United Newsreel Corporation
Series
United News
Topic / Theme
Bombardment, Military victories, Military casualties, Navy ships, Surrenders, War and Violence, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
Place Discussed
Berlin, Berlin State
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United News, Release 1053, 1945
in United News (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: United Newsreel Corporation, 1945, originally published 1945), 11 mins
This World War II-era newsreel includes the following segments: Generals Zhukov, Spaatz, and Tedder receive General Keitel's surrender at Berlin; scenes at Munich; German Generals Goring, Kesselring, and von Runstedt are captured; General E.H. Brooks receives Germany's surrender in Austria; Admiral Doenitz is capt...
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in United News (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: United Newsreel Corporation, 1945, originally published 1945), 11 mins
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This World War II-era newsreel includes the following segments: Generals Zhukov, Spaatz, and Tedder receive General Keitel's surrender at Berlin; scenes at Munich; German Generals Goring, Kesselring, and von Runstedt are captured; General E.H. Brooks receives Germany's surrender in Austria; Admiral Doenitz is captured; British sailors board German U-boats at Antwerp; citizens of Brussels and Paris celebrate in the streets; General de Gaulle visit...
This World War II-era newsreel includes the following segments: Generals Zhukov, Spaatz, and Tedder receive General Keitel's surrender at Berlin; scenes at Munich; German Generals Goring, Kesselring, and von Runstedt are captured; General E.H. Brooks receives Germany's surrender in Austria; Admiral Doenitz is captured; British sailors board German U-boats at Antwerp; citizens of Brussels and Paris celebrate in the streets; General de Gaulle visits the Arc de Triomphe; General Montgomery receives the German surrender at Lundberg; the British fleet enters Copenhagen harbor; General Montgomery and King Christian X ride through the streets of Copenhagen.
UNITED NEWS
Produced by United Newsreel Corporation, RELEASED: 1945 Contents Sheet, No. 1053
1) Victory Round - up
Gens. Zhukov, Spaatz, and Tedder receive Gen. Keitel's surrender at Berlin. Shows Munich scenes. German Gens. Goring, Kesselring, and von Runstedt are captured. Gen. E.H. Brooks receives Germany's surrender in Austria. Adm. Doenitz is captured. British sailors board German U-boats at Antwerp. Citizens of Brussels and Paris celebrate in the streets. Gen. de Gaulle visits the Arc de Triomphe. Gen. Montgomery receives the German surrender at Lundberg. The British fleet enter s Copenhagen harbor. Gen. Montgomery and King Christian X ride through the streets of Copenhagen.
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Date Written / Recorded
1945
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1945-05, 1945
Publisher
United Newsreel Corporation
Series
United News
Topic / Theme
Surrenders, World War II, 1939-1945, War and Violence, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
Place Discussed
Denmark, Europe, Austria, Berlin, Berlin State
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Universal Newsreels, Release 14, February 13, 1956
in Universal Newsreels, Release 14 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1956, originally published 1956), 7 mins
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about diplomatic missions and radio programs.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 14 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1956, originally published 1956), 7 mins
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This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about diplomatic missions and radio programs.
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NIAGARA FALLS STAGES WINTER BEAUTY SHOW
Weather makes news at Niagara Falls by behaving normally, when freak climactic condition plague the rest of the Northern Hemishphere. It's a winter beauty show, with ice sheathing trees in carapaces of crystal, and the frozen waters of th...
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about diplomatic missions and radio programs.
UNIVERSAL-INTERNATIONAL NEWSREEL
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NIAGARA FALLS STAGES WINTER BEAUTY SHOW
Weather makes news at Niagara Falls by behaving normally, when freak climactic condition plague the rest of the Northern Hemishphere. It's a winter beauty show, with ice sheathing trees in carapaces of crystal, and the frozen waters of the Niagara River imparting all the wintry splendor of the old-fashioned winters we seem to see so seldom today.
NEWS IN BRIEF
U.S. RADIO IN BERLIN celebrates its 10th anniversary. Under-Secretary of State Herbert Hoover Jr. is guest of honor at ceremonies marking the highlight for the American radio station in West Berlin that's proved a beacon of freedom in the years of the cold war.
QUEEN IN NIGERIA--
Queen Elizabeth continues her tour of Nigeria, one of Africa's largest British Crown Colonies, standing on the verge of self-rule. During the stay, one of the largest tin mines in the world is visited.
GASPARILLA RAIDS TAMPA, bringing back the lusty merriment of buccaneer days, to sweep in a week of merry-making with his private crew. It's the Florida city's annual carnival, one of the country's most famous, and spectacular.
FURNITURE IN MID-AIR makes news in home styles. An Oakland, California home achieves the ultimate in modernism, with not a single piece resting on the floor. Everything is suspended from the ceiling--even the fireplace. It's no joke--it's an actual home.
YEAR OF THE MONKEY, 4654 by the traditional Chinese calendar, is welcomed in by San Francisco's Chinatown with the choice of a Queen for the New Year. She's chosen in a unique way, that reflects true Oriental wisdom. You can't argue with the judge.
CASHMERE FASHIONS
NEW YORK--The long and short of the fashion picture, in a special collection of resort and spring coats, presented by slim gals in a setting of sleek sports cars. Spring is in the air, even though it's Winter outside.
SPORTS
WINTER SPORTS CAR RALLY at Franconia, New Hampshire, features hot cars on a cold track. An array of streamlined speedsters whip around a snow covered track in the Sports Car Club of America's annual winter meet.
GOLDEN GLOVES QUARTER FINALS --
A quarter-final card full of action and excitement, as young amateurs slug away in hopes of ultimate victory. Plenty of fistic fireworks as lightweights and heavyweights hit the canvas.
VOL. 29--NO. 14
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Date Written / Recorded
1956
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Date Published / Released
1956-02-13, 1956
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Topic / Theme
Diplomatic missions, Radio programs, Cold War, 1945-1989, American History, Post-war Era (1945–1960), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
Place Discussed
Berlin, Berlin State
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Universal Newsreels, Release 36, May 5, 1958
in Universal Newsreels, Release 36 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1958, originally published 1958), 7 mins
REDS HARASS WEST BERLIN West Berlin's river and canal traffic, a key artery for 30% of the city's supplies, is subjected to a million dollar a year toll by Red-ruled East Germany, raising the threat of another economic blockade. MAY DAY IN PRAGUE is marked by a four and a half hour parade in which 100,000 (by Red...
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 36 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1958, originally published 1958), 7 mins
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REDS HARASS WEST BERLIN West Berlin's river and canal traffic, a key artery for 30% of the city's supplies, is subjected to a million dollar a year toll by Red-ruled East Germany, raising the threat of another economic blockade. MAY DAY IN PRAGUE is marked by a four and a half hour parade in which 100,000 (by Red estimate) march in salute to their Communist rulers. MAY DAY IN VATICAN-ROME: Pope Pius XII proclaims Saint Joseph the Artisan protecto...
REDS HARASS WEST BERLIN West Berlin's river and canal traffic, a key artery for 30% of the city's supplies, is subjected to a million dollar a year toll by Red-ruled East Germany, raising the threat of another economic blockade. MAY DAY IN PRAGUE is marked by a four and a half hour parade in which 100,000 (by Red estimate) march in salute to their Communist rulers. MAY DAY IN VATICAN-ROME: Pope Pius XII proclaims Saint Joseph the Artisan protector of the working man. A statue of the Saint is flown in by helicopter. GENERAL ROBERT E. LEE'S BIRTHPLACE is visited by President Eisenhower and the First Lady. A noble 18th Century mansion with deep roots in American history is brought into the news. NIXON IN SOUTH AMERICA: Beginning a three week good-will tour of South America, Vice-President Richard Nixon is hailed by crowds in Uruguay. In Argentina - traffic ensnarement delay his arrival at the inaugural ceremonies of President Arturo Frondizi. DERBY DAY Running of the 84th Kentucky Derby sees the favorite, Silky Sullivan, fail to finish first. It's Tim Tam - fabulous Calumet's colt who outruns Lincoln Road in the final yards to win one of the most thrilling races ever run at Churchill Downs........ APPLE BLOSSOM FESTIVAL Winchester, Virginia is the scene of the 31st Apple Blossom Festival. Speaker Sam Rayburn crowns Daphne Fairbanks as Queen of the two day celebration. (Washington, D.C. only.)
UNIVERSAL-INTERNATIONAL NEWSREEL SYNOPSIS ISSUE #36
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REDS HARASS WEST BERLIN
West Berlin's river and canal traffic, a key artery for 30% of the city's supplies, is subjected to a million dollar a year toll by Red-ruled East Germany, raising the threat of another economic blockade.
MAY DAY IN PRAGUE is marked by a four and a half hour parade in which 100,000 (by Red estimate) march in salute to their Communist rulers.
MAY DAY IN VATICAN-ROME:
Pope Pius XII proclaims Saint Joseph the Artisan protector of the working man. A statue of the Saint is flown in by helicopter.
GENERAL ROBERT E. LEE'S BIRTHPLACE is visited by President Eisenhower and the First Lady. A noble 18th Century mansion with deep roots in American history is brought into the news.
NIXON IN SOUTH AMERICA:
Beginning a three week good-will tour of South America, Vice-President Richard Nixon is hailed by crowds in Uruguay.
In Argentina - traffic ensnarlments delay his arrival at the inaugural ceremonies of President Arturo Frondizi.
DERBY DAY
Running of the 84th Kentucky Derby sees the favorite, Silky Sullivan, fail to finish first. It's Tim Tam - fabulous Calumet's colt who outruns Lincoln head in the final yards to win one of the most thrilling races ever run at Churchill Downs........
APPLE BLOSSOM FESTIVAL
Winchester, Virginia is the scene of the 31st Apple Blossom Festival. Speaker Sam Rayburn crown Daphne Fairbanks as Queen of the two day celebration. (Washington, D.C. only.)
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Date Written / Recorded
1958
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Date Published / Released
1958-05-05, 1958
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Topic / Theme
Communism, Cold War, 1945-1989, American History, Post-war Era (1945–1960), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1958 Universal Pictures Company Inc.
Place Discussed
Malvern, Saint Elizabeth Parish, Berlin, Berlin State
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Universal Newsreels, Release 51, June 20, 1963
in Universal Newsreels, Release 51 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1963, originally published 1963), 6 mins
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about the Berlin Wall.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 51 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1963, originally published 1963), 6 mins
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This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about the Berlin Wall.
UNIVERSAL-INTERNATIONAL NEWSREEL synopsis VOL.: 36 ISSUE #51 ED HERLIHY Announcing
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RALLY RECALLS 1953 EAST GERMAN REVOLT:
More than 200 memorial services recall that day in 1953 when Germans in the Soviet sector attempted to revolt and were defeated by Soviet tanks and gu...
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about the Berlin Wall.
UNIVERSAL-INTERNATIONAL NEWSREEL synopsis VOL.: 36 ISSUE #51 ED HERLIHY Announcing
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RALLY RECALLS 1953 EAST GERMAN REVOLT:
More than 200 memorial services recall that day in 1953 when Germans in the Soviet sector attempted to revolt and were defeated by Soviet tanks and guns. Vice-Chancellor Erhard and Mayor Brandt lead 75,000 in a rally before the town hall as a Freedom Torch is lit.
NEW 'COPTER FOR SEA RESCUES:
The whirly-bird has a new cousin - you might call it a whirly-duck. The new 'copter has a flying boat hull and it can land in 10-foot seas during rescue efforts.
MACMILLAN SURVIVES SCANDAL:
The British Prime Minister squeaks by with 69-vote majority as the House of Commons votes on the security aspects of the case of the resigned War Minister who was mixed up with a Russian's girl friend.
BUDDHISTS PROTEST IN SOUTH VIETNAM:
Monks and Nuns are joined by thousands of sympathizers in Saigon as they clash with police in protest against religious discrimination. At the end of the week Temples were open once again.
SPORTS
GERMANS HOOKED ON FINGER SPORT:
We can't quite put our finger on it, but there's a certain fascination about Bavarian Finger Wrestling. This is a joint match of teams from Australia and the Tyrol.
ACCIDENTS MAR LE MANS CLASSIC:
More than a dozen cars crack up in the world's most famous sport car race. One man is killed in a four-vehicle smash-up as the Italian-made Ferraris grab the first six places in the 24-hour grind.
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Date Written / Recorded
1963
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Date Published / Released
1963-06-20, 1963
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Topic / Theme
Memorials, Rebellions, Cold War, 1945-1989, American History, The Sixties (1960–1974), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
Place Discussed
Berlin, Berlin State
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Universal Newsreels, Release 58, July 17, 1961
in Universal Newsreels, Release 58 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1961, originally published 1961), 6 mins
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, features refugees in West Berlin.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 58 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1961, originally published 1961), 6 mins
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This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, features refugees in West Berlin.
UNIVERSAL-INTERNATIONAL NEWSREEL SYNOPSIS ISSUE #58 ED HERLIHY Announcing
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FREEDOM HAVEN - RED REFUGEES CROWD BERLIN:
More than 1,000 refugees A DAY pour into West Berlin from the East in face of tightening restrictions and Khrushchev's threat to recognize East Ger...
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, features refugees in West Berlin.
UNIVERSAL-INTERNATIONAL NEWSREEL SYNOPSIS ISSUE #58 ED HERLIHY Announcing
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FREEDOM HAVEN - RED REFUGEES CROWD BERLIN:
More than 1,000 refugees A DAY pour into West Berlin from the East in face of tightening restrictions and Khrushchev's threat to recognize East Germany. The influx is the highest since the East German uprising in 1953 as the old and babes in arms all flock to freedom.
RUSSIA DISPLAYS NEW PLANES:
In their first airshow in five years, the Russians mark Aviation Day with a display designed to impress the West. They unveil a new huge bomber, comparable to our biggest and a new fighter with mid-air rocket boosters.
ALL HAIL THE NEW BEAUTY QUEEN:
The field of contestants for the title of "Miss Universe" is narrowed to 15 at Miami Beach as an East German refugee, Marlene Schmidt wins the nod from the judges. This will shock you- she's returning to her job as an electrical engineer after a year of appearances.......
U.S. MEN SHOW HEELS TO RUSSIANS:
In the third such contest, U.S. athletes meet the Russians in a Track Meet. The U. S. men (and women) set new world records in the first day of the meet with Frank Budd of Villanova and Wilma Rudolph of Tennessee starring.
TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO
A quarter of a century ago the SPANISH CIVIL WAR began and before it was over 1,000,000 were dead and Franco became Dictator.
The Olympic Games were held in Berlin and Hitler took the opportunity to have it serve as a background for his propaganda.
JESSE OWENS, the fastest human of his day, scored in the 100 and 200 meter dashes.
The gals in the Pacific Northwest came up with one for the wacky season......they waxed the seats of their pants and came zooming down the glaciers- one way to beat the heat wave that set
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Date Written / Recorded
1961
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Date Published / Released
1961-07-17, 1961
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Person Discussed
Nikita Khrushchev, 1894-1971
Topic / Theme
Crossing borders, Refugees, Cold War, 1945-1989, American History, The Sixties (1960–1974), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
Place Discussed
Berlin, Berlin State
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Universal Newsreels, Release 67, August 17, 1961
in Universal Newsreels, Release 67 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1961, originally published 1961), 6 mins
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, features the closing of the border in East Berlin.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 67 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1961, originally published 1961), 6 mins
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This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, features the closing of the border in East Berlin.
UNIVERSAL-INTERNATIONAL NEWSREEL SYNOPSIS ISSUE #67 ED HERLIHY Announcing
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ALLIES PROTEST PACT VIOLATION:
With the border in Berlin between East and West firmly sealed, the Allies have swung to the belief that the Communists pulled a propaganda blo...
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, features the closing of the border in East Berlin.
UNIVERSAL-INTERNATIONAL NEWSREEL SYNOPSIS ISSUE #67 ED HERLIHY Announcing
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ALLIES PROTEST PACT VIOLATION:
With the border in Berlin between East and West firmly sealed, the Allies have swung to the belief that the Communists pulled a propaganda blooper when they ended the free flow within the city. World opinion is heavily in favor of the West and the Russian propaganda machine seems content to let the onus rest on the East German regime and not on the Soviets themselves.
MIKOYAN OPENS TRADE FAIR IN JAPAN:
The Russians' Number One Salesman and Number Two Man, Anastas Mikoyan, opens a Soviet Trade Fair in Tokyo. That's the ostensible reason for his visit, but he also pressed the Japanese to sign a trade agreement - a suggestion they firmly rejected.
U.S. MILITARY MANPOWER BOOSTER:
The military buildup in the United States moves into high gear as the Department of Defense announces a program designed to build up our largest peacetime defense force.
UNEARTH PREHISTORIC CITY IN MIDDLE EAST:
A discovery of prime importance in tracing the history of Neolithic man is the excavation of a village in Jordan that dates back 6,000 years before Christ.
SPORTS
SPECTACULAR DIVING MEET:
A climax to a season of swimming meets in Europe takes place at Reutlingen, Germany with 70 of the top divers competing. The camera makes a breath-taking picture of poetry in motion as divers soar from the high platform.
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Date Written / Recorded
1961
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Date Published / Released
1961-08-17, 1961
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Topic / Theme
Crossing borders, Cold War, 1945-1989, American History, The Sixties (1960–1974), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
Place Discussed
Berlin, Berlin State
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Universal Newsreels, Release 67, August 16, 1962
in Universal Newsreels, Release 67 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1962, originally published 1962), 6 mins
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about the first anniversary of the Berlin Wall.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 67 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1962, originally published 1962), 6 mins
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This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about the first anniversary of the Berlin Wall.
UNIVERSAL-INTERNATIONAL NEWSREEL SYNOPSIS VOL.: 35 ISSUE #67 ED HERLIHY Announcing
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T H E W A L L
It was just a year ago that authorities in Communist Germany threw up their Wall of Hate in Berlin. Today, demonstrators in Free Berlin march along a...
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about the first anniversary of the Berlin Wall.
UNIVERSAL-INTERNATIONAL NEWSREEL SYNOPSIS VOL.: 35 ISSUE #67 ED HERLIHY Announcing
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T H E W A L L
It was just a year ago that authorities in Communist Germany threw up their Wall of Hate in Berlin. Today, demonstrators in Free Berlin march along a Wall in protest against the barrier and hold memorial services for those who died trying to escape from East Germany.
CADETS WELCOME COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF:
A well-known week-end sailor, President Kennedy, is greeted with spit and polish as he visits the Coast Guard training bark "Eagle".
DUTCH-INDONESIANS SIGN PACT:
An agreement is reached between The Netherlands and Indonesia on the administration of New Guinea, claimed by both countries. The U N will administer the country until Indonesia takes over.
MT. BLANC AUTO TUNNEL:
A 7 1/4 mile automobile tunnel that will cut 125 miles from the Paris-Rome route is holed through with appropriate ceremonies.
TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO
A huge air-sea search fails to find any clue to the disappearance of AMELIA EARHART and her navigator, who were lost in the Pacific.
The RUSSIAN AIRMEN were setting records 25 years ago, too. Three men set a new mark in flying over the North Pole from Moscow to Los Angeles.
The HEAT was setting a RECORD and so were those who were thinking up goofy ways to beat the heat. They may not have beat the heat but they had fun trying.........
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Date Written / Recorded
1962
Field of Study
Politics & Current Affairs
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Date Published / Released
1962-08-16, 1962
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Topic / Theme
Cities, Political boundaries, Cold War, 1945-1989, American History, The Sixties (1960–1974), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
Place Discussed
Berlin, Berlin State
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Universal Newsreels, Release 68, August 24, 1929
in Universal Newsreels, Release 68 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1929, originally published 1929), 6 mins
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, features a military troop inspection in Germany.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 68 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1929, originally published 1929), 6 mins
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This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, features a military troop inspection in Germany.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL NUMBER 68 SATURDAY, AUGUST 24th, 1929 NUMBER 68
FLIES FASTER THAN MAN EVER FLEW BEFORE
CALSHOT, ENGLAND
First pictures of the British Supermarine S. 6, credited with a speed of 350 miles per hour
1. England's principal "hope" in the coming Schneider Cup contest
WILLIAMS NEAR DEATH FROM EXHAUST FUMES
ANNAPO...
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, features a military troop inspection in Germany.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL NUMBER 68 SATURDAY, AUGUST 24th, 1929 NUMBER 68
FLIES FASTER THAN MAN EVER FLEW BEFORE
CALSHOT, ENGLAND
First pictures of the British Supermarine S. 6, credited with a speed of 350 miles per hour
1. England's principal "hope" in the coming Schneider Cup contest
WILLIAMS NEAR DEATH FROM EXHAUST FUMES
ANNAPOLIS, MD.
Jinx again mars attempt of Navy flyer to test his Schneider Cup entry
1. On his return trip burned gases choke him into unconsciousness
GERMANY CELEBRATES HER TENTH YEAR AS A REPUBLIC
BERLIN, GERMANY
Tremendous crowds mass in front of the Reichstag as President von Hindenburg inspects troops
1. The inspection
FIRST ALL METAL AIRSHIP IN TEST FLIGHT
DETROIT, MICH.
ZMC-2, dirigible built for Navy, rises 1,000 feet with 4 passengers and pilot
1. Facts: Gas capacity -- 200,000 feet; Uses non-flammable helium; Speed -- 65 miles an hour; Cruising radius -- 1,000 miles; 450 horse power -- 2 motors
2. It is said to be of much greater durability than fabric airships
NAVY TEAM FIRST TO START GRIDIRON TRAINING
ANNAPOLIS, MD.
Middies begin pigskin practice as coach Bill Ingram tells them "how"
1. Here they come
2. On the job
FASTEST TROTTERS RACE IN GRAND CIRCUIT OPENING
GOSHEN, N. Y.
First contests of the season bring together finest steppers in America
1. The $5,000 Goshen Inn trophy is the feature of the day
2. Almost flying
Except Washington
JAPANESE JACKIES PUT ON THRILLING FENCING SHOW
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
10,000 officers and sailors from visiting Nipponese warships cheer battling brethren
1. Recommended for umpires when the pop bottles begin to fly
2. "Terror" Toyoto vs. "Hurricane" Hawa
3. A clubby affair
ODDITIES IN TO-DAY'S NEWS
SAN ANTONIO, TEX.
Army adopts new mechanical teacher for future air pilots
1. It has movable wings and propeller and does everything but fly
MUSSOLINI OPENS SCHOOL FOR FLYERS
PAVULLO, ITALY
Il Duce orders army airmen to instruct young Fascists in art of gliding
1. Captain Nannini, chief instructor, shows them how
2. The trigger that releases the motorless plane
SPANISH "WINDMILL" HAS FIRST U.S. FLIGHT
BRYN ATHYN, PA.
Juan de la Cierva demonstrates his autogiro that flew across the English channel
1. One of its features is slow speed landing
HUMAN FLIES BUILD MID-AIR WALK ON HUDSON SPAN
NEW YORK CITY
Workers on great bridge flirt with death as huge cables are strung
1. Looking down from the top of the New York tower to the anchorage
2. The walk is being built to aid the work of spinning the cables
3. A stroll after lunch 650 feet up in the air
(Photography by F. E. Delgado)
REVIVE "GOOD OLD DAYS" ON CITY'S 75th BIRTHDAY
COMFORT, TEX.
Costumes and customs of long ago mark merry anniversary celebration
1. Flappers of '87
2. Beer (Not like the "good old days")
3. The best part of the celebration was the barbeque
Dallas Only
LAKE GOGEBIC WATER CARNIVAL IS HUGE SUCCESS
IRONWOOD, MICH.
Indian pow-wows, canoe stunts, and log rolling are features at annual aquatic fete
1. They even have vaudeville acts
2. Bathing beauties from far and near
3. And a dazzling fireworks display to top off the occasion
Detroit Only
USE AIRPLANE IN FOOTBALL PRACTICE
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
Soldiers of 9th Corps Area pep up muscles with novel tug-of-war on Presidio ground
1. Bucking the line
2. Lambasting a dummy opponent
San Francisco Only
ELKS CAPTURE CITY AS TRI-STATE CONVENTION ENDS
HAGERSTOWN, MD.
40,000 see grand parade when marchers pass in review before Gov. Ritchie
1. The Baltimore contingent
2. If he fell down he'd be half way home
Washington Only
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Date Written / Recorded
1929
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1929-08-24, 1929
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Topic / Theme
Airplanes, Armed forces, War and Violence, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
Place Discussed
San Antonio, TX, Detroit, MI, Berlin, Berlin State
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