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ELBOW ROOM -
The attack across the River Orne was an attempt to gain elbow room for our forces to deploy or did Montgomery intend to break right through the German lines. The attack opened with the greatest air blow ever with 7,000 tons of high...
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NEW YORK TRIAL OF ""REDS""
At New York Federal Court eleven of the twelve ""Reds"", one is absent through illness, stand trial. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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CALIFORNIA'S UNUSUAL WEATHER
Snow has fallen for the first time in thirty years in Los Angeles. Orange groves suffered badly from the freak weather, but children enjoyed the snow. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
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STUNT PILOTS OF THE AIR
At Miami, one man stands on the wing of a looping plane. Another performer descends to earth as a bat, the parachute opening just before he reaches the ground. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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US FREAK WEATHER
At Warren, Arkansas, a tornado hits the town, pictures of the aftermath show immense damage. In Northern Colorado, they are suffering a freeze up and people suffering from frostbite had to be rescued. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
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SNOW SPORTS
At Lake Placid American Bob Sleigh Teams have been competing for the National Title. 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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OVERSEAS NEWS - CLEARING MANILA
The harbour at Manila in the Philippines was left littered with Japanese ships and the task of clearing them has begun. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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AMERICAN SCENE
TRUMAN SPEECH - President Truman outlines policies at a Jefferson Day Dinner in Washington. ® PORTABLE CAR LIFT - A new way to solve the parking problem, cars are stacked on platforms and retrieved by a fork lift. ® PHONE STRIKE -...
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MISS AMERICA 1947
The Beauty Contest was won by Barbara Jo Walker of Memphis, Tennessee. 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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TRAGIC US HOTEL BLAZE
The worst fire in American history happened at the Winecoff Hotel, Atlanta, Georgia in the early hours of 7th December. Nearly 150 people perished and of those who escaped many were injured. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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US COAL STRIKE
The American coal miners' strike followed the calling off by John L Lewis of the Union contract with the Government. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata...
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Europe In Throes Of Conference
Statesmen gather in the great capitals, seeking for means to save Germany from collapse. 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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SPEED:
In California Marine Corps Pilot, Major Carl, has claimed a new Air Speed Record. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced...
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BOMB THROWN INTO US CONSULATE
Shortly after the declaration a bomb was thrown into the American Consulate in Jerusalem. 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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BY AIR AND SEA: LUXURY YACHT BACK IN TRAVEL TRADE
The motor yacht Stella Polaris brings American tourists into Tilbury. 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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BY AIR AND SEA: US NAVAL VISIT
The US fleet flagship ""New Jersey"" visits Queensferry, giving her crew the chance to visit Edinburgh. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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TEXAS DISASTER
A catastrophe overwhelmed Texas City when a French Liberty Ship with a cargo of ammonium nitrate blew up in the harbour. A big chemical works nearby also exploded and oil storage tanks also caught fire. Disclaimer: British Movietone is...
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""VIVE LE SPORT""
American teams visiting Paris give a demonstration of roller skating as a tough sport. 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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Constituencies - Candidates go all out for votes.
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Hood and Dundee Share Verdict
Over 10-round contest at White City, Birmingham boxer fights a draw on two days' training. ® Sub.1. Hood's heavy right in round nine appears to shake Dundee. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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Lindberghs Land On River At Moscow
Famous Atlantic flyer and wife pay visit to Russia before starting home flight via Britain. 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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World's Wealthiest Heiress Is Married
Miss Barbara Hutton and Prince Alexis Midveni [sic] of Georgia have Russian Wedding in Paris. 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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Delegates Agree On Need Of Agreement
Unanimity on necessity of co-operation marks early speeches at London's World Conference. 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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World Conference Meets To Break Up
Delegates say final words in London before motion for adjournment is put by Mr MacDonald. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are...