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BERLIN FUNERAL -
Two hundred thousand collected in the Town Hall Square for the funeral of the German policeman who was shot while trying to prevent a German family being kidnapped by the Russians. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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GERMAN NEWS
ELECTIONS - The campaign takes place for the West German elections to be held on 6th September. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection...
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DR ADENAUER ELECTED -
In Bonn, the new Parliament of the West German Republic has elected Dr Adenauer Chancellor. 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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BERLIN SAYS FAREWELL TO HIGH COMMISSIONER
Paying his last visit to Berlin as High Commissioner, Sir Ivone Kirkpatrick was given an impressive farewell by the Germans and Russians, as well as his own countrymen. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views...
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EAST GERMANS BOOED IN BONN
When a delegation from East Germany recently went to Bonn with ""new"" proposals for German unification they did not receive a very friendly welcome. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
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POLICE PARADE -
West Berlin's Police recently put on a big show before a hundred thousand spectators in the Olympic Stadium. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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THE GERMAN SCENE
POLICE DAY - West Berlin, where, in the famous Olympic Stadium, 100,000 spectators witness a display of skill and efficiency by the Police Force. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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BAVARIAN FESTIVAL -
From Bavaria - an attractive scene, showing German farmers taking part in the locally famous ""St. Leonard Ride"". Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata...
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NONE FOR THE ROAD
Enjoying a fine wine - or a beer with boys - is part of the British way of life. But the new Road Safety Act suggests that, as a nation of drivers, it's time we seriously revised our attitudes to drink. Disclaimer: British Movietone is...
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CHANCELLOR ADENAUER
The West German Chancellor, Dr Konrad Adenauer, received a warm welcome from the Prime Minister at Victoria Station. Two days' talks lay ahead, with plenty of important subjects on the agenda. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an...
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""TOMMY"" TO THE RESCUE
Two houses in Dortmund were destroyed by an explosion, and prompt help was given by British troops, stationed in the area. The troops, mostly from ""47 Guided Weapons Regiment RA"", were of great assistance to German rescuers under...
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CAN840 FRENCH SOLDIERS TAKE UP GUARD DUTY ATT SPANDAU PRISON
French soldiers take over guard duties from British forces at Spandau Prison, where Nazi war criminal Rudolph Hess is the last prisoner.
1. ms la clock on prison, noon
2. ws zoom into French soldiers marching through prison gate, gate...
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CAN405 SCHOLLANDER AWARDED WORLD'S BEST ATHLETE
United State's Olympic swimmer Don Schollander honoured as "world's best athlete, 1964".
1. ws and tilt down to interior Baden-Baden Kurhouse filled with rows of dining tables and guests eating
2. various cu Lieutenant General Quinn...
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STEWART WINS RAIN RACE
The rain-soaked Nurburgring, scene of one of the most fearful Grand Prix drives of the decade - but Scotland's Jackie Stewart beats the fog and the wet to win the German Prize. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection....
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THE TRAIN FROM PRAGUE
By diverting a train which was supposed to go between Prague and Asch, near the West German border, 25 Czechs reached Selb just across the frontier in the American Zone to freedom. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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REDS' RADIO STATION CUT OFF
A blockade of the big Communist broadcasting Station in the British sector provides the latest picture illustrating Berlin tension. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the...
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OLYMPIC FLAME -
In Munich, the arrival of the Olympic Flame en route to Helsinki from Greece. 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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BEER PARTY
These pictures show scenes of the October Festival in Munich, an annual event with plenty of beer and plenty of fun. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata...
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""GONE AWAY""
These pictures show a hunting party in Germany with dogs chasing after the track, followed by horsemen. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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DANCE, COSSACK, DANCE
These Ukrainian State dancers gave a very expressive and temperamental performance in Berlin. 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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DE GAULLE MEETS ADENAUER
At Colombey les Deux Eglises, General de Gaulle welcomed the West German Chancellor, Dr Adenauer. It was a significant visit, calculated to strengthen the Atlantic alliance. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any...
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A HOLIDAY VISITOR
Mr Chimp bought a ticket and paid a visit to Munich Zoo, where he frightened all the animals, while at London Zoo, the chimps had a tea-party. ® Now for a glimpse of wild life miles away from any zoo. Some chaps went seal-hunting on the...
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CHANCELLOR ADENAUER'S VISIT
Dr Adenauer who arrived at Northolt Airport, was welcomed by Mr Macmillan. Among other things, they were to talk about Britain's approach to Summit conference. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
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GERMAN STATE VISIT
At Victoria Station, Her Majesty the Queen, her Prime Minister, and other members of her Government, waited to welcome the President of the Federal Republic of Germany, Professor Theodor Heuss. President Heuss was very touched by the...