Republican Convention (Universal Newsreel, Aug 1956)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. REPUBLICAN CONVENTION - A festive atmosphere reigns as a confident GOP convenes in San Francisco. Delegates from all parts of the country arrive to proclaim themselves on the Ike bandwagon, Washington's Governor Langlie sets the campaign tone in his keynote address at the huge Cow Palace, a note of assurance. 2. SUEZ IMPASSE - As deadlock seems certain in the London conference of 22 foreign ministers, despite Secretary Dulles' plan for international control of the Suez waterway, Egypt's President Nasser mounts in prestige through the Arab world, acclaimed by exultant throngs. An eyewitness is American Dennis Briody, 13-year old guest of Nasser. 3A/B/C. INDIAN INDEPENDENCE DAY - 200,000 Hindus gather at New Delhi to hear Prime Minister Nehru's address as India celebrates the 9th anniversary of independence. Nehru warns of the threat to world peace posed by the Suez crisis. / LEXINGTON TEA PARTY - Yokosuko, Japan, plays host to the U.S.S. Lexington as the carrier celebrates its birthday. The traditional tea ceremony of Japanese festivities is performed on the flight deck for all hands. / NATIONAL BASEBALL CONGRESS - The National Baseball Congress' annual tournament opens, with 32 top semi-pro teams on hand, representing a season of grassroots' diamond activity. Among the notables on hand, George Sisler, Rex Barney, and Wes Santee. 4A/B. AMERICAN DERBY - 29,000 are on hand for the American Derby at Chicago's Washington Park. Needles, the favorite, is out of the running as Swoon's Son takes command in the stretch to romp home for a $150,000 purse. / WATER SKI CHAMPS - At Cypress Gardens, Florida, water-skiing champions show off the latest addition to their repertory of acrobatics aloft and afloat, a two-in-one thriller combining the jump and aerial spin.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library