A.F.L. and C.I.O. Merge (Universal Newsreel, Dec 1955)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. A.F.L. AND C.I.O. MERGE: NEW YORK - After twenty years apart, the American Federation of Labor and the Congress of Industrial Organizations merge to become the A.F. of L.-C.I.O., the world's largest free labor organization, with 16 million members. Delegates hail new leaders, President George Meany and Vice-President Walter Reuther. 2A/B/C/D/E/F. WORLD'S LARGEST TURBO-HELICOPTER is tested in Pennsylvania. Powered by three gas turbines, the 77-foot craft boasts high performance and operating economy with a 7-ton payload, 40 passengers or three jeeps. / ROUND-THE-WORLD COMET leaves London, on the globe-girdling flight that marks the dramatic debut of the completely redesigned version of the pioneering British jet transport that was grounded after a series of crashes. / CONANT MEETS BERLIN PRESS - The U.S. Ambassador to Germany spells out U.S. policy on Berlin to German newsmen, a blunt rejection of Red proposals to end the present 4-power rule of the city, and place it under East German control. / MODERN SCREEN AWARDS are made in Hollywood. Kirk Douglas makes the presentation to the most popular film actor of the year, Rock Hudson–the second year in a row that he has won the coveted award. / ORANGE COW TAKES A BOW on the streets of New York, accompanied by a bevy of pretty gals in beach outfits, a confoozin' and maybe amoozin' stunt to publicize a brand of orange juice distributed by dairies. / HOME-MADE ROBOT does chores for its sixteen-year-old inventor, an Oakland, Cal., high school student. Arthur the automation is the second robot he's built, capable of moving and hosing down the lawn, and prankishly squirting curious onlookers. 3. RAMS WIN TO HOLD WEST GRID LEAD: LOS ANGELES - The Baltimore Colts versus the L.A. Rams, with 37,000 fans braving wintry weather to see the Western Conference leaders fight to hold their slim edge. It's touch and go, with the Colts moving to the lead in the 4th period, sparked by Alan Ameche. But Tank Younger torpedoes the Colts as the Rams roar back to a 20-14 victory.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library