United Press Newsreels 1952/53 McCarthy Hearings, Eisenhower, Korea, Soviet

Duration: 800 ft.

Year Published: 195253

Creator: United Press International

Complete Record: WA817 - White House, Dodge MS of White house. MS of Eisenhower shaking hands with two white foreign military men. WA819- White House, MAMI MS of White House. Legislative conference with president dealing with two proposer organizational plans. One dealing with Point Four program, that would take informational services out of the Dept. of State. The other would reorganize the Defense Dept., abolishing a number of boards and consolidating work. MS of a man speaking up for the reorganization of the Defense Dept. and the new efficiency it will bring. WA921 - Washington DC, Waterfront MLS of large boat. Men in service uniforms boarding ship aided by crutches. Uniform men lounge on ship, drinking from paper cups. MLS of boat, “Williamsburg”, with men waving to camera. WA - White House Courtroom shots. White haired man in suits firmly speaks to a subject that has impeded the nation’s war effort. McCarthy hearing (?) WA - Washington DC Reporter with glasses addresses the product ADX2 (?) discussing whether its value should be ascertained by the Bureau of Standards. All information must be gathered surrounding the termination of the Director of the Bureau of Standards. WA- Washington DC MS of three men outside airplane talking amongst themselves. MCU of old political wig with glasses, says they will discuss the world situation in regards to Eisenhower offensive and Soviet peace defensive. Steadily increase military strength as far as consistent with economic stability. WA914 - Washington DC, Rent Control Courtroom shots. MS of lawyer, “We recommend that the Congress extend until Sept 30, 1953, the authority for Federal rent control requesting a continuation of controls.” Before last Sept. 1400 communities did request a continuation of Federal controls. State legislatures can determine whether they will or won’t take over this function. WA910 - Dr. Fine Courtroom, McCarthy hearings (?). MS of Defendant, Dr. Fine explains that he declines to answer (an unstated) question based on the first and fifth amendment. The panel insists that he answer the question but the defendant diligently maintains his right to decline. WA - Washington, DC Shots of men in conversation. CU of man with French accent, mustache and glasses. Paid respects to President who he’s known for many years. He renewed acquaintances of members of committee who had visited him in Paris. WA - White House Eisenhower in office with a man and a woman. Woman shakes hands with Eisenhower, taking a large piece of paper from him. Outside, she addresses press as the new Sec. of Department of Health, Education and Welfare, a new Executive Dept. WA901 - Hobby Eisenhower sits, talking with another man who wears glasses. Outside a large crowd of onlookers wave. MCU of man with glasses who states that he realizes his duties and will give his best to the Republican party and the government. WA900 - Washington, DC , Chairman White house, distinguished man walks up, is met by Eisenhower. MS of two men shaking hands. WA - Washington DC Courtroom, McCarthy hearings. MS of man stating that the general thinking in Oct and Nov was that the war would be over by the end of the year. WA890 - Washington DC, Race MS of light haired woman in courtroom. Member of committee says they have documentation that shows there was an excess in the theater compared with stock level. He finds it hard to believe that during this entire period there was a shortage. No question the production rate was below what it should have been, which was approved and financed. WA887 - White House, Lonely-Lonely group of political men stand outside of white house with Eisenhower in the middle. Eisenhower shakes hands with man standing next to him. The group moves indoors. MS of German sounding man speaking to press, he has been deeply impressed by his stay. Eisenhower gave him a souvenir of a framed picture of himself. WA880 - White House, Egg Roll Gates are opened by security and smartly dressed little boys and girls carrying baskets enter onto the White House grounds with parents. Participants in the annual Easter Egg hunt. Cute little couple walks along path together. Boy and girl roll eggs along lawn. The Eisenhower family comes out to watch. Eisenhower greets them with a good morning and goes down to mingle with the crowd. WA857 - Washington DC, Bonds Shot of the Capitol Building. LS of podium with service men at base of steps. Woman talks about the women who organized to encourage thrift and savings, to save more and to support investment in US savings bonds. She accepts invitation of treasury to do what she can and encourages other women. LS of man stepping out of plane. Waves around. WA849 - Washington DC, Monte MS of diplomat speaking to press. It will be a special privilege to meet Pres Eisenhower again, he says. To the French, his name since the war, has become a symbol of victory and freedom and also of unity in the Atlantic community. They will discuss the political and economic problems of Europe and of Asia. In the latter area, looking at how to defeat the aggression. WA845 - Bohlen MCU of man with glasses, “I found no evidence in the files reflecting on Mr. Bohlen as a security rep. He thinks Bohlen will be confirmed. MS of another man, “Senator Taft and I found nothing in committee that would reflect on his character or ability.” Most of Bohlen report comes from people who oppose his political views. vote on loyalty, character and ability which is unquestionable. WA841 - Browden Hearing room with Sen. McCarthy. WA837 - Washington DC, Dulles LS of the Pan American Union building. Indoors, long table surrounded by speakers. MCU of one who says It’s a good thing that in San Francisco, regional associations for collective security opened despite strong objections to the Soviet Union. 1944 event is now a source of danger. Need strong America. Eisenhower has a deep personal interest in developing good relations between nations. Interest in NATO and Korea matched by his interest in the Americas. WA836 - White House, Martin MS of man outside White House. Says conference discussed the liquidation of the law that expires on June 30 of next year. It should be allowed to die and a new arrangement would permit small industry to secure some relief. Rent control. Law expiring of June 1 should be extended. Will give states opportunity to take up problem. WA928 - Georgia, Golf Eisenhower and others on golf range. Crowd watches as one man drives. Shots of men walking across the green. WA1037 - Jet Aces MLS of helicopter flying with a jeep hanging beneath. Helicopter lands jeep. Army testing site. Missile launchings. Riding around in jeeps. LS of army guy riding around in circles in the dirt with a jeep. WA - White house MS of a seated Eisenhower signing bill and putting official seal on it. WA821 - White house, Irish Eisenhower and Irish statesman mutually hold a bowl with twiggy substance in it. MCU of Irishman who expresses his pleasure in being at the white house. Ireland is eternally grateful to the United States of America for all the friendship given to them in the generations gone. Washington DC Address plaque for the Department of State. MCU of speaker, Mallencov’s words have significance, but this will be more apparent if backed with Soviet action. Peaceful intent must be shown. Korean war continues. White House Hearing room. Department of Health, Education and Social Security need positions filled.