Universal International Newsreel 1953
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.