Stevenson Nominated (Universal Newsreel, Aug 1956)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. STEVENSON NOMINATED - In Chicago, the 32nd Democratic National Convention reaches a tumultuous climax with the nomination of Adlai Stevenson as the party's standard-bearer in the Presidential campaign. 2. ARABS BACK NASSER ON SUEZ GRAB - In Cairo, President Nasser receives the solid support of the Arab nations for his seizure of Suez Canal, as the London conference opens, with representatives of 22 nations seeking a peaceful settlement of the explosive issue. Britain airlifts troops to the Near East, ready to use force if the conference fails. 3A/B/C. KOREAN ORPHANS are air-lifted into Portland, Ore., for adoption into American homes, in a program sponsored by Harry Holt, god-father for 76 war waifs. / BIBLICAL CITY is unearthed by archeologists in Israel, in one of the most important "finds" of recent years. Burned by Joshua, the city was restored by King Solomon–and now once again sees the light of day. / DOG BITES MAILMAN - it happened 6,000 times last year, and in Seattle, the American Humane Association trains the mailmen in dog psychology, and ease the painful situation. 4. ROCK 'N' ROLL TEEN RODEO - Teen-agers from 14 states gather in Reno for the 8th National High School Championship Rodeo–and these rock 'n' roll cowboys show there's nothing soft or sissified about the younger generation in a fast-paced spill and thrill session with steers and broncos. 5. NEW ACCESS TO SHASTA PLAYGROUND - In Dunsmuir, California, approval of a projected highway to Mount Shasta is the basis of civic celebration. The 14,000-foot peak, snow-clad all during the year, bids to become America's biggest ski-land.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library