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TURKISH FLARE-UP
Mobs of Turkish Cypriots, demanding ""Takism"" (or partition) and marching to head them off, British troops came to prevent them from attacking Greek Cypriots. This was the first flare-up by the Turkish element in the troubled island....
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QUEEN MOTHER LEAVES
Leaving for a tour of New Zealand and Australia, Queen Elizabeth (the Queen Mother) was seen off at London Airport by the Queen, Prince Philip and Princess Margaret. The tour planned to last about six weeks, entails a busy programme....
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FRANCE IN TURMOIL
Monsieur Pflimlin arrived at the Elysee to tender his resignation as Prime Minister of France. President Coty refused to accept his resignation until a new Government leader had been found. Corsica followed Algeria's lead, by setting up...
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PREMIER'S TOUR
A visit to the thermal springs in the district of Wairakei was a sight-seeing priority during the British Premier's stay in New Zealand. The Maoris offered a typical welcome. They said it with dancing and singing and it was obvious that...
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DISPATCH FROM JORDAN
British Paratroops, flown to Jordan from Cyprus were quick to settle down. Hunter Jets of the Royal Air Force were also there, having acted as escorts to the air transports. Oil tankers of the United States Air Force have been flying in...
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1958
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MR NIXON'S VISIT
Dining at No 10 with the Premier and Lady Dorothy Macmillan, was one of the social events of Vice-President and Mrs Nixon's stay in London. A glass vase, a gift from the President last year, an American Degree of Doctor of Laws and other...
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DEDICATION
At St. Paul's Cathedral, the dedication of the American Memorial Chapel was witnessed by Vice-President Nixon and his wife. Her Majesty the Queen, Prince Philip and other members of the Royal Family also attended the service. The next of...
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THE VANGUARD FAILS
A six-inch ""moon"", that was to have been America's first Earth Satellite, and a Vanguard rocket that was to have sent it on its globe-circling career from Cape Canaveral in Florida. A moment or two of high expectation after the firing...
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ROYAL TOUR
The Gothic Reaches Aden. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced for historical accuracy and do not represent the opinions...
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THE GENEVA CONFERENCE
In Geneva, at the Palais des Nations, delegates of the Eastern and Western countries arrive for the opening sessions of the Asiatic Conference. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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NATO AFFAIRS
General Gruenther was present at SHAPE headquarters when a simple celebration marked the third anniversary of its establishment. At the Arc de Triomphe, Premier Laniel and Defence Minister Pleven joined veterans of the Indo-China war to...
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INDIA'S INDEPENDENCE DAY
India's marks the tenth Anniversary of Independance. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced for historical accuracy and do...
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JAMAICA'S NEW GOVERNOR
Sir Kenneth Blackburne, (inspecting the Guard of Honour mounted by the Jamaican Regiment), succeeds Sir Hugh Foot as Governor. Sir Kenneth took the oath of office in King's House. After the swearing-in ceremony, the new Governor met many...
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THE GOVERNOR RIDES OUT
Riding his horse ""Spider"", the Governor of Cyprus (Sir Hugh Foot) continued his campaign of meeting the people in person. He stopped at many points on his journey from Nicosia to Kyrenia and talked with groups of Cypriots, who gathered...
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THE GOVERNOR HAS A LOOK
The new Governor of Cyprus, Sir Hugh Foot, made a personal tour of inspection walking among the people who, not long before had been a slogan-shouting, bottle throwing mob. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any...