A New Nation Is Born (Universal Newsreel, Mar 1957)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. A NEW NATION IS BORN - Three days of festivities mark the emergence of the new nation of Ghana, first Negro colony in Africa to gain its independence. Vice-President and Mrs. Nixon represent the U.S., Ralph Bunche, the U.N., at the observances, which are marked by dancing and a beauty contest as well as a military review. 2A/B/C. SHIP COLLISION - A naval gasoline tender collides with a freighter off New Castle, Del., on the Delaware River. The fuel-laden tender was cut in half, and exploded. At latest report, at least 9 were still missing in the disaster. / PRINCESS CAROLINE, heir apparent to Monaco's throne, is baptized in a solemn ceremony which throngs the cathedral. Godmother Margaret Davis holds the baby Princess as Prince Rainier and Princess Grace watch proudly. / MARDI GRAS - New Orleans celebrates Carnival with traditional mirth and gaiety. The spectacular Rex Parade highlights the days of merry-making that precede Lent in the tourist-packed Crescent City. 3A/B. SPORTS — SPRING TRAINING (No title on film) - MILWAUKEE BRAVES, training at Brandenton, warm up for another crack at the N.L. pennant. With rookie pitcher Juan Pizarro added to a strong mound staff, and solid hitting and defense, They're a strong threat to Brooklyn, again.—CLEVELAND INDIANS, with a new man at the helm, manager Kirby Farrell, are also pointing to climb out of their perennial second-place slot. Pitchers aplenty as always–and fresh determination to scalp the Yankees point to a thrilling season. / GOLDEN GLOVES - New York sees fistic thrills in the Eastern championships of the Golden Gloves. In the 112-lb. semi-finals, Bob LaFebvre, of Vermont, KO’s South Carolina's Charlie Kennett. 135-pounders Vince Shomo, of New York, and Jimmy Biggs, of Washington, mix it up briskly–Shomo flattening his foe with a terrific pounding. (LOCAL – NEW YORK) NEW YORK GIANTS. (LOCAL – BOSTON) BOSTON RED SOX.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library