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RUSSIA V. CHINA
The demonstrators by Muscovites against the Chinese Embassy reflect a flashpoint situation between the two countries following the confrontation across the Ussuri River - even threats of nuclear retaliation. Disclaimer: British Movietone...
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SAFEGUARDING THE COMMONWEALTH
Twenty eight nations and eight hundred million people are represented at the Commonwealth Prime Ministers Conference - possibly the most critical of these meetings ever held. While Britain tries to keep the family in order inside...
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OIL CRISIS MOUNTS IN TEHERAN [sic]
In Teheran a wild mob demonstrated against the Hague Court's decision on the oil dispute. The Shah is welcomed by the Premier, Dr Mossadeq and his ministers on leaving hospital after his operation for appendicitis. The American...
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The Synod of Bishops in Rome underlines the crisis of conscience in the Catholic Church and puts Papal Authority to the question. ® Crisis of a more physical kind in Tunisia where the recent floods le
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FOLD-AWAY HOLIDAY
The ""Peter Pan"" fold-away caravan-trailer. Just the job for a holiday on the move. It doesn't obscure the driver's rear vision and it's light and easy to tow. It's been designed and built - largely as a do-it-yourself job - for about...
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BRIGHTON - LABOUR GATHERING
Brighton was this year's choice for the Labour Party Conference, and, as usual, pressure groups were very much in evidence. But it seems, as far as this conference is concerned, that nuclear disarmament will be taking a back seat....
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Extinction Rebellion to 'swarm' City of London
Eco-activists Extinction Rebellion have vowed to "swarm" the City of London and cause "maximum disruption" to financial institutions like the Bank of England. The group said it would try and close roads and stop public transport early on...
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TALK BETTER THAN TROUBLE
Some 2,000 people are thought to be homeless after the recent outburst of violence in Northern Ireland. And violence erupts at the Ulster Office in London between Civil Rights Marchers and the Police, with some 60 people injured....
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SUMMER SOLSTICE
In spite of jeering and barracking by an unsympathetic crowd, the Druids of England held their traditional welcoming of dawn on the longest day of the year at Stonehenge - even though there is no evidence Stonehenge was ever used by the...
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GROMYKO ARRIVES
Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko flies into London on his first official visit since 1965. He'll be discussing international problems and Anglo-Soviet trade and cultural relations with the Prime Minister and other Government...
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UN 25th ANNIVERSARY
Demonstrators plead their causes outside as the Queen, Prince Philip and the Prince of Wales join ministers and other distinguished guests at Westminster Hall to celebrate the twenty fifth anniversary of the United Nations. The Queen and...
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FARMERS PROTEST
Five thousand farmers march to the Ministry of Agriculture asking for more money as the talks on the review of farm prices begin. British agriculture hasn't been in such a critical state since the 1930's. Disclaimer: British Movietone is...
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MOSCOW PARADE
A massive parade of men and military equipment through Red Square to mark the anniversary of the Bolshevik Revolution. Senior American Diplomats boycott the event in protest against the detention of three high-ranking US officers in...
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TUC REJECT BILL
Demonstrators outside the Fairfields Hall where a special TUC congress is in progress, considering the Industrial Relations Bill. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the...
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DANISH DEFIANCE -
Film taken in Denmark showing the continuous battle against the German occupation has just reached Britain. The climax was the general strike in Copenhagen, the whole population stopped work and the Germans tried to starve them into...
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ATHENS PAYS TRIBUTE TO BRITAIN -
Greek Trade Union officials recently visited the British Embassy in Athens, to make the feelings of the Greek people clear to the British authorities. A big demonstration was also held in the streets of Athens in which the crowds were...
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TOGLIATTI BACK IN POLITICS
A big communist demonstration in Rome, welcomed back their leader Signor Togliatti. 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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UNO CITIZEN NO 1 TALKS OUT OF TURN
Garry Davis shouts his demands for a World Government during the sitting of the United Nations Assembly. Davis is removed from the public gallery. Colonel Sarrazac (former Resistance Leader) echoes Davis' demands. Disclaimer: British...
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BERLIN INCIDENT
Anti-Communist demonstrators in Berlin were fired on by the East German police and trouble flared around the Brandenburg Gate. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video...
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BATONS FLY DURING ROME STRIKE
Tension was high during the communist inspired General Strike in Rome. 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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FRENCH MINERS GREET THOREZ
Monsieur Thorez, leader of the French Communist Party, attended the Miners' Festival at St. Arbe and it turned into a Communist rally. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the...
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FRANCE - STILL IN THROES OF PARALYSING STRIKE
Bread queues have formed in Paris and public transport is chaotic as the strikes continue. Factories and power plants are being guarded against communist rioters and sabotage has been reported from many areas. Disclaimer: British...
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BIG FOUR - LONDON MEETING
The Council of Foreign Ministers meeting took place at Lancaster House, Britain, America, Russia and France being the participating countries. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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FRENCH STRIKE WAVE GROWS
France, particularly Paris, is in the grip of widespread strikes. In Northern France the miners came out and rumours of a General Strike have been circulating. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...