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Universal International Newsreel 1953
01/01/1950
Colorado: Drought continues to mount in the west and southwest Governor Thornton of Colorado makes a tour of the parched land in his state, as the drought sections are declared disaster areas and federal aid is asked for the stricken farmers Establishing shot - Country side with dust blowing about CUS - Farmer picking up the dry dirt on his farm, most of the good top soil got blown away MLS - Gaunt cattle seeking water, the water beds are dried up CUS - Dead rabbit CUS - Ranchers gathered together LS - Lady walking, wind is blowing and her dress is blowing up amidst the dust blowing about in the wind Kids in the News: A steam locomotive, now a relic of the past is placed in woodland park for the edification of youngsters who have been reared on diesels and like to play Casey Jones Establishing shot - On this huge trailer an old steam locomotive is pulled down the street MCUS - Kids boarding the train MC/OHS - Kids playing with switches, buttons and levers in the big loco3motive MCUS - Kids sitting on top of the Locomotive New York City: By the thousands they swarm the railroad terminals, those happy kids, free from school and headed for camps and the swimming holes of the countryside Leo Durocher and Lorain Day bringing their children to camp MLS/OH - Grand Central Station and throngs of people are all over the place MLS - A bunch of kids waving goodbye to their parents and friends Panning shot - Tons of luggage CUS - Passenger train LS - The camp and the river CUS - A camp counselor steps outside and hollers Chow MLS - Boys running from the bunk houses to get some chow News in Brief: General Hoyt S Vandenberg, air force chief of staff retires with impressive ceremonies after 30 years of service He is succeeded by General Nathan Twining, who receives the congratulations of predecessor MCUS - A third medal is awarded to General Hoyt S Vandenberg G to Air - A fleet of 57 strartojets salute General Vandenberg MLS - The General reviews an honor guard MCUS - General Nathan Twining is sworn in by Air Force Secretary, Harold Talbut Venezuela: Milton Eisenhower, brother of the president, arrives in Caracas on his fact finding tour of south America and is greeted by President Jimenez who shows him the modern city his capital has become MLS - Milton Eisenhower exiting the plane MCUS - Milton greeted by president Jimenez, the two shake hands MLS - A new building going up and you see the backs of Milton and one of General Jimenez aides MCUS - Over the shoulder of Milton Eisenhower you see the city of Caracas Chicago: The Sioux are on the warpath-strictly in fun as 'The Sioux Uprising,' Universal-International's Technicolor production has its premiere MCUS - Saul Poke of Chicago is receiving an Indian head dress MCUS - Boys dressed up as Indians come toward the camera MCUS/LL - The Chicago Theater marquee MLS - Of the Chicago Theater's marquee Jeff Chandler is the head liner MLS - Jeff Chandler steps up to the podium Camera panning - We see children dressed up as Indians Illinois: A working model of a belt conveyor that may take the place of the subway shuttle service in New York is unveiled MCUS - People getting on the conveyor belt in an orderly fashion MCUS - People getting off the conveyor in an orderly fashion and taking a seat in an electric people mover New Thrills on Old Hills: Once again the Fox Hill Grove slope presents its challenge to the motorcycle jockeys, who bounce and spill up its almost vertical grade CUS - A motorcyclist loves the thrill of it all going up a steep hill MLS -The dust is really getting kicked up as the driver of the bike goes up the hill MLS - Rider of this bike flips over and he escapes injury MLS - This biker goes up the hill and as he goes up his front tire goes off the ground and he does a wheelie before he jumps off the bike
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