Aleman Continues U.S. Tour (Universal Newsreel, May 1947)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. ALEMAN CONTINUES U.S. TOUR: MT. VERNON - Mexico's popular president visits a U.S. shrine, the home of our first president, George Washington. Secretary Marshall accompanies him.—NEW YORK - A tumultuous welcome is accorded the Mexican chief of state, Miguel Aleman, during his Manhattan visit. Millions hail him during autocade down Broadway. Later, he reviews the Cadets at West Point. 2. YOUTH CENTER OPENED: LOS ANGELES - The $350,000 "Lou Costello, Jr., Youth Foundation" is opened to the public by the two donors, Bud Abbott and Lou Costello. Thousands of happy youngsters flock to the new play center. 3. AFRICANS HAIL AURIOL: DAKAR - The French President steps ashore in West Africa during his tour of French colonial possessions. In Senegal, dusky natives hail his arrival, and fierce camel riders and Spahis stage a thrilling salute. 4. SUGAR-CAKE HATS SHOWN: CHICAGO - Something sweet has been added to Milady's hat. Sugar! Chef John Zenker of the Congress Hotel dishes up an icing-topped millinery creation of novel beauty—and pretty models simply eat it up! 5. THE KENTUCKY DERBY: “JET PILOT” WINS AT CHURCHILL DOWNS: LOUISVILLE, KY - It's a close finish in the 1947 Kentucky Derby! Jet Pilot sets the pace the whole way, with the favored Phalanx coming up fast at the end but losing out by a head. Faultless is third in thrilling race, with 115,000 fans whooping it up at Churchill Downs. (LOCAL – WASHINGTON, D.C.) APPLE BLOSSOM TIME. (LOCAL – CANADA) STUDENTS ON CANDY STRIKE. (LOCAL – CANADA) NEW ZEALAND AIR SERVICES INCORPORATED.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library