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DENTAL HEALTH - ON TAP?
There seems to be some doubt as to whether the introduction of fluoride into our water supply is altogether beneficial to our dental health. Authoress Barbara Cartland is one of the most militant critics. She is offering bottles and...
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HER MAJESTY IN MIDLANDS
Mansfield and Worksop were just two of the stops on the Queen's Midland tour. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced for...
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AGREEMENT ON BASES?
Seen arriving at Government House, Nicosia, Archbishop Makarios came to continue discussions. He was followed by the Turkish Cypriot leader, Dr Kutchuk, and it was later announced that agreement on the thorny problem of civil...
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INNSBRUCK - THE WINTER OLYMPICS
The first Gold Medal of the Winter Olympic games was won by Oleg Protopopov and Ludmilla Belousova of Leningrad, for ice skating. Second came Hans-Jurgen Baumler and Marika Kilius from Germany. Next comes skiing, the winner of the Mens...
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ROWING - OLDEST RACE IN THE CALENDAR
""Doggett's Coat and Badge"" the oldest race in the English rowing calendar, was founded by Thomas Doggett in 1715. The course is just over five miles, between Tower Bridge and Chelsea. It was won this year by 21 year old Frank Walker....
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DEVALUATION - BY SIR STAFFORD CRIPPS
After his announcement of devaluation, Sir Stafford Cripps speaks for the newsreels. In Throgmorton Street, while the Banks and the London Stock Exchange are closed, brokers and jobbers make transactions in the street. Disclaimer:...
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CABINET CHANGES
The crowds in Downing Street reflected interest in the Government re-shuffle: Mr Duncan Sandys, Secretary for Commonwealth Relations, Mr Thorneycroft, back in the Cabinet again. The Exchequer is now Mr Selwyn Lloyd's concern. He hands...
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RECORD WEIGHT LIFT
In Paris, the American dwarf, Dipietro, raises more than his own weight above his head. John Davies, the World Champion, attempts to raise the ""Apollo Axle"", and succeed on his fourth attempt. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
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ISOMETRICS BUILDS CHAMPIONS
Isometrics - which means using one muscle against another - each exercise exerting tension on motionless muscles is a proven success in America and it's just been introduced to sportsmen in Australia. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
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BRIDGING THE GANGES
Until now, the only way of crossing the river Ganges in the State of Bihar, has been by ferry. Now, a bridge has just been built to the designs of Mr John Fenton, a British engineer. The ""Green Arrow"" train brought the Prime Minister,...
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CYPRUS SCHOOL BOMBED
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RANGERS BEAT HEARTS
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NO TONIC FOR THE NURSES
Some 10,000 nurses came to Trafalgar Square in London, to demonstrate support of their pay claim. Many carried banners expressing disgust at the Government's 2½ per cent pay offer. It was the biggest gathering of nurses ever seen in...
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""CRIMINAL FRINGE"" SETS HAIR FASHION
Hair styles by Mayfair stylist Alex, who finds inspiration in the current trend towards the ""Gangster"" clothes of the '30's. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video...
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RUGBY LEAGUE FINAL - SAINTS MARCH IN!
Wigan, ten times finalists, six times winners face St. Helens for the Rugby League Cup at Wembley. The younger St. Helens thrashed their rivals to win by twenty one points to two. Man of the match, South African, Len Killeen who scored...
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PREMIER WARNS TUC
At the Trades Union Congress Conference at Bridlington, Mr Attlee speaks on the recent demands for wages increases. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata...
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ALIVE IN A TOMB
Pictures from Stockholm of the rescue of two men who were entombed for nearly five days and nights in a tunnel, where the roof caved in while they were drilling for a telephone cable. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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ONE MAN'S COURAGE
Russell Wolf was paralysed in 1961 with polio. Bedridden, in Brisbane, Australia, he took a course of art lessons after winning a scholarship from Switzerland. He has now painted more than 100 pictures which he sells to support his wife...
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THEY ALL BROUGHT PETS!
The National Pets Club - membership a quarter of a million - held its annual show at Alexandra Palace. And they came with their pets, rabbits, ferrets, hamsters, a bull calf, dogs of all shapes and sizes, and many others. Highlight of...
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ON WITH THE JOB
They started the Hammersmith Flyover last October. So everyone was delighted when it was time for Mr Edmonds (of the London County Council) to celebrate. There was champagne for the lowering of the last cantilever unit into position....
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QUEEN AND DUKE AT MAUNDY SERVICE
The Maundy Service was held at St. Paul's instead of Westminster Abbey this year for the first time since 1937. The Dean and Chapter, accompanied by the Bishop of London, preceded Her Majesty and the Duke of Edinburgh from the Cathedral....
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EGYPT'S HERO -
Cairo continues to enjoy the so-called ""Liberation Festivities"". General Neguib, after six months of power, was clearly the hero of the moment. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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INAUGURATION OF PRESIDENT EISENHOWER
In Washington - a warn greeting between Mr Truman and the man who takes over from him - General Eisenhower. They drive together from the White House to the Capitol, where Chief Justice Vinson administers the presidential oath. After the...
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EISENHOWER & EDEN -
The New York Press were very much on the spot when Mr Eisenhower met leading Republicans to discuss the Congressional situation. General Eisenhower also had a meeting with Mr Eden. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...