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BONN TREATY SIGNED -
At Bonn, the ratification of the European Defence Community Treaty by the German Parliament - Communist demonstrators in the streets outside showed disapproval. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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POLICE DISPERSE CROWDS AT OPENING OF INDIAN LEGISLATURE - MUTE (PICTURE JUMPY IN PLACES)
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DISCORD IN THE OPERA HOUSE
After a disagreement about the price of a new Opera House to be built in Sydney, pictures show a piece of the architecture and the architect, who has resigned, and students demonstration in his favour. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
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CYPRUS - 'BRUSH FIRE' STILL BURNS
Typical of the brush fire situation in Cyprus, a battle between Greek and Turkish Cypriots in the North West of the island. Its still Britain's task to prevent these brush fires becoming a conflagration. Pictures show the first incident...
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GATEWAY TO PRINCIPALITY
The Queen opens the Severn Bridge linking South West with South Wales. The most advanced engineering achievement of its kind in the world, it confirms Britain's leadership in the design of ""Roadways in the Air"". Disclaimer: British...
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LBJ
After nearly four and a half years in office, President Johnson shocks America with his decision not to stand for another term as President. As dramatic as his sudden change of attitude on Vietnam - the announcement of a cut back on the...
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LOS ANGELES AFLAME
Pictures show some of the terror which has swept over Los Angeles in the past five days. Thirty four dead, eight hundred injured and the damage estimated at seventy million pounds. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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TROUBLE IN THE FAMILY
Pictures show the Commonwealth Prime Ministers Meeting at Marlborough House, in London 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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STRIKING DOCKERS MARCH TO TRAFALGAR SQUARE
Dock strikers march to Trafalgar Square on Sunday where they held a mass meeting. Amongst the speakers was Mr Platts-Mills, the Labour MP. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either...
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DELEGATES FOR PACT SIGNING REACH NEW YORK & ® A ""PEACE"" CONFERENCE
Mr Bevin, with other Foreign Ministers, is greeted on arrival at New York to sign the Atlantic Pact. ® In New York, Americans picket the Waldorf while inside Soviet propagandists attend a ""Peace"" Conference. At the Madison Square...
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CZECH SITUATION
Parliament is recalled in August for the first time since 1939, to discuss the Czechoslovakian situation. There have been demonstrations in France, Belgium & Israel, but the most courageous support came from Romania, herself well within...
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CZECH CONFLICT
A nation over run, leaders removed from power and presumed shot, curfews and ultimatums, this sorrowing sight brings back memories of 1939, and the continuing ""Cold War"" to the surface. ® Film shot by Czech cameramen who, though badly...
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MOVIETONE PRESENTS - REVIEW '67
All the highlights of the year in a special King-size release. ® Twelve months in twelve minutes - An Action Package, recording the Dramas, the Tragedies, the Achievements of 1967. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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THE ELECTION
It was a misty morning on the day of decision, when early voters went along to do their duty. After two successive periods of Conservative power, Britain was at the cross-roads again. A heavy poll had been expected, and it was a good...
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THAT TAX MUST GO!
To abolish the Cinema Tax, film stars, including Sir Alec Guinness, John Gregson, Yvonne Mitchell, Janette Scott, the President of the CEA, Mr Teddy Hinge and Anna Neagle attended a meeting at the House of Commons, at which a special...
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THE FRENCH CRISIS
France has witnessed many a political crisis, in the post-war years, this was a crisis with a difference; that confronted Monsieur Gaillard's eventual successor, Monsieur Pflimlin, the new Premier. The news came of a near-revolution, in...
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PEACE IN CYPRUS?
A film survey of the long standing problem. 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...
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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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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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CENTO HOVERCRAFT DEMONSTRATION - MUTE COLOUR - COLOUR VERY GOOD
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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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THE BLUES LESSON
A demonstration of the Blues being taught by Marie Cartnel. Other names for the Blues, the Puppet, the Flop, the Shake, the Twitch and the Noddy. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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RISKY ""ROCK AND ROLL""
Last year alone, nearly 50 tractor drivers were killed in accidents like this.... Now, a special safety cab with anti-roll ""horns"" has been designed. We show a demonstration how the new device works. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
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SCOTLAND BEAT SPRINGBOKS
Playing in his first International, Ian Smith scores all Scotland's six points to beat the South Africans by three. Result of the encounter between anti-Apartheid demonstrators and the police - some arrests, some ejections from the...