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General Douglas MacArthur settles dispute between the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) and the National Collegate Athletic Association (NCAA).

At request of President Kennedy, General Douglas MacArthur arbitrated a dispute between America's Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) and National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). (The NCAA objected to the AAU's monopoly on the selection of U.S. Olympic teams and sought to participate in the process. The AAU, traditionally sole representative of the United States in international athletic matters, sought to continue as such.) Opening scenes show MacArthur and representatives of the AAU and NCAA being photographed by newsmen at his apartment at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel, in New York City. They settle down at a conference table. MacArthur is seated at the head of the table. To his right are: Walter Byers, NCAA Executive Director; and Dr. Mason W. Cross, NCAA President. To MacArthur's left are: William P. Russell, U.S. Track & Field president;AAU attorneys, Pincus Sober and Albert Wheltle; Don Hull, AAU executive director, and Louis Fisher, AAU president. In change of scene, competitors are seen in the women's 60 yard dash at the Olympic Track and Field trials in Los Angeles. It is won by Marilyn White, who poses smiling for the camera. A large sign shows the bar set at 15 feet 8 inches for the pole vault event. Dave Tork, of West Virginia is shown gracefully clearing the bar and landing in a bed of foam rubber. Next, 5 contenders are seen in the mile run event, which is won by Jim Grelle, who puts on a burst of speed in the last half lap of the race. Grelle smiles for the camera.

Date: 1963, January 21
Duration: 1 min 30 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675039144
Western All-Stars defeated by Eastern All-Stars in NBA All-Star Game at Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena.

Western All-Stars defeated by Eastern All-Stars in All-Star Game of basketball at Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena (3939 South Figueroa Street; Los Angeles, California 90037). View of the 13th Annual All-Star Game. Celebrities such as Doris Day and Pat Boone watch the basketball game. The East jumps into an early lead. Elgin Baylor, the West's favorite player, lobs to Wilt Chamberlain for a West Score. Baylor is held to 17 points as Bill Russell hooks the East to victory.

Date: 1963, January 17
Duration: 1 min 48 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675039152
Movie writers and Hollywood celebrities dining at Universal City.

More than 200 motion picture writers and critics including 80 from Europe, Asia and South America attend a luncheon at Universal City, a hub of the Entertainment world. There is a preview of the movie "Iit's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World" chase comedy in manner of Keystone Cops series. Hollywood celebrity Sid Caesar talking to producer Stanley Kramer. Actor Ronald Reagan greeting guests at event with master of ceremonies Edward Muhl. Actress Hedda Hopper in a notable hat. Gregory Peck and Fifi D'Orsay seated at tables. Ethel Merman is shown, and then Rock Hudson talking to Milton Berle. Celebrities seated in groups.

Date: 1963, November 14
Duration: 56 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675039166
President John Kennedy inspects missile program at Cape Canaveral, days before his assassination.

President John Kennedy at missile center in Cape Canaveral (6 days before his assassination). President with others looking at a Saturn I missile model and then the actual Saturn missile on launch pad preparing for an upcoming launch. A helicopter takes off and lands on a ship where President is met by Naval Officers. President watches firing of an underwater Polaris missile from the submerged submarine Andrew Jackson. Naval Officers standing near President while he watches action through binoculars.

Date: 1963, November 16
Duration: 1 min 23 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675039170
Michigan and Michigan State play football to a 7-7 tie in Ann Arbor.

View of a Football game played between Michigan and Michigan State teams. In the first quarter Michigan takes the lead with a score of 7-0. Crowd of more than 100,000 cheering. Combination of Steve Juday and Sherman Lewis level scores and game winds up in a tie, with a score 7-7.

Date: 1963, October 14
Duration: 1 min 16 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675039174
Premiere of Hollywood movie "The thrill of it All" in California; and a model parade in New York City.

Gathering for the Premiere of a new comedy movie 'The thrill of it all' in California. Close views of movie stars at the Premiere in Westwood, at the Westwood Village theatre. View of blinking lights around the movie theater marquee. Cameramen taking pictures. Doris Day poses with her husband Martin Melcher. View of crowd waiting to see actor James Garner, who is shown next. Producer James Hunter walks in. Camera men take pictures of star Angie Dickinson and also John Saxon. Change of scene to New York City, and view of a Rooftop Swimming Pool of the Midtown Motor Inn, in New York City, where thirteen models parade wearing swimsuits. Star Thelma Ritter on hand along with Kirk Douglas and William Bendix. One of them will be chosen to be 'Miss Premiere' at the opening of the movie 'For Love or Money'. 'Miss Premiere' Gayle Quilow of Cleveland is crowned by comedian Joe E. Ross.

Date: 1963, August 8
Duration: 1 min 38 sec
Sound: Yes
Color: Monochrome
Clip Type: Edited
Language: English
Clip: 65675039183