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AAA - WOMENS CHAMPIONSHIPS
The Womens Athletic Championships took place at the White City, and here is the final of the 80 metres hurdles. It was won by Betty Moore in 10.7 secs. Now the high jump. The winner was Miss Balas from Romania with a jump of 6 feet. The...
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ROCK ROUND THE CLOCK
It all began with President Kennedy. Now, the rocking chair cult is sweeping Europe. Kurt Kulmey of Dusseldorf started rocking at 9 o'clock on Monday and kept going until midday on Wednesday. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
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NIXON - GROMYKO MEETING - MUTE
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WARSAW PACT CONFERENCE - MUTE
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RACING ROUNDABOUT
In spite of the bad weather, the traditional race meeting at Epsom was one place where there was plenty of action. Winner of the Ranmore Selling Handicap Stakes for 3-year olds was ""Benign"", with ""Silver Star"" second. ® At Hayling...
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KRUSCHEV'S 70TH BIRTHDAY
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VISCOUNT NUFFIELD - A TRIBUTE
William Richard Morris, first Viscount Nuffield, was born in 1877. He was created a Viscount in 1938. Lord Nuffield made millions - and gave millions away. His gifts which have been estimated at more than 27 million pounds, reveal his...
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""TOTO"" SAYS HELLO
Toto, the baby elephant, now a resident at the London Zoo, was born some 2 years ago in the foothills between Tanganyika and Uganda. She arrived in Britain at Easter, and she is all set for a season of ""making friends and influencing...
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PHOENIX FROM THE FIRE
The famous 15th century Coventry Cathedral was almost totally destroyed in November 1940, in one of the heaviest raids of the last war. The decision to build a new cathedral was taken, and in 1950, Sir Basil Spence was selected to be the...
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THE CANAL CLEARED
The lifting of the last major obstacle in the Suez Canal, as watched by United Nations officials, Dr Bunche and Mr Hammarskjold, together with the Emergency Force Commander, General Burns. The vessel was the ""Edgar Bonnet"", which was...
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KENNEDY, MACMILLAN AND GROMYKO
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THE CABINET CRISIS
Mr Peter Thorneycroft resigns his office as Chancellor of the Exchequer after a disagreement in the Cabinet over pruning the estimates for the coming year. His place is taken by Mr Amory, formerly Minister of Agriculture. A BOAC...
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HYPNOTISM WITH A PURPOSE
After a recent demonstration in London, Ralph Slater says he's a hypnotist with a purpose. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are...
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SCHOOL GIRLS' GOOD DEED
Scores of tortoises have been rescued by the RSPCA from a rubbish dump in Plaistow. They were discovered by 10-year-old Brenda Jones and 9-year-old Mabel Shipp who dialled 999. As a reward, they received a medal and one pound....
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HOW TO KEEP WARM
The latest designs in Mink, ranging in price from £925 to £9,000, have been on show in an Anglo-French display in London. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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US TENNIS STAR WINS IN SYDNEY
In Sydney, the American Dick Savitt beat Australian Ken McGregor for the National Singles Title. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection...
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BEVIN'S ADDRESS TO UN ASSEMBLY
After referring to Korea during his address to the United Nations Assembly, Mr Bevin turned to the Soviet's so-called ""peace"" campaign, he expressed abiding faith in the common sense and goodwill of ordinary people and before leaving...
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PERSIAN OIL
Two members of the delegation going out to Persia for talks on the oil crisis, Mr Jackson, Deputy Chairman of the Anglo Iranian Oil Company, and Mr Elkinton, leave from London Airport in quest of a fair deal. Disclaimer: British...
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INTERNATIONAL SNAIL GRAND PRIX
It must be the craziest race around - The International Snail Grand Prix - at Folkestone. Dozens of 'thoroughbreds' from England, Turkey, Germany and of course France. The World Championship cup went to 'Horatio' who completed the two...
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SOCCER - 6th ROUND FA CUP
HULL'S CUP HOPES ENDED - At Boothferry Park, over fifty-five thousand watched Manchester United win their way nearer to Wembley. Hull, however, put up a very gallant effort. ® PORTSMOUTH REACH SEMI-FINAL - At Portsmouth, a record crowd...
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EISENHOWER IN BRITAIN
General Eisenhower's visit to Britain was a very busy one right from the moment when he was met by Mr Shinwell and the American Ambassador at Northolt. He had consultations with defence chiefs and later Field Marshal Montgomery called on...
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20,000 PEOPLE GREET BRITAIN'S WAR-TIME PREMIER
About 20,000 people packed the centre of Amsterdam to welcome Winston Churchill. In the course of his speech he again stressed the theme of a United Europe. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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EISENHOWER LOSES NO TIME
After visiting President Auriol at the Elysee in Paris, General Eisenhower paid a visit to Western Union HQ at Fontainebleau. Later, he made a flying visit to Brussels to make personal contact with Belgian leaders of the moment....
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US PRESIDENT'S UNION REPORT
Making his first appearance before the 82nd Congress, President Truman reports on the State of the Union - with accent on defence. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the...