Airman in Top Post (Universal Newsreel, Aug 1957)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. AIRMAN IN TOP POST: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Gen. Nathan Twining is sworn in as new chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, with Pres. Eisenhower holding the Bible. In another change in America's defense line-up, Neil McElroy is named Secretary of Defense. 2A/B/C/D. WORLD NEWS IN BRIEF — GREEK RULERS - To NATO headquarters in France come Queen Frederica and King Paul of Greece, guests of Gen. Lauris Norstad. / DOG HERO - 1957's Dog Hero, a collie named "Blaze," is feted in Chicago for rescuing three-year-old mistress from enraged sow. / RELIGIOUS RITES - In India, Moslems observe the Day of Muharrum, commemorating martyrs of early holy wars. Ritual ends on note of fanaticism and flagellation. / BIG FEET - San Francisco's Presidio solves problem of what to do with soldier whose feet are too big for Army shoes by giving him desk duty. 3. "MAN OF A THOUSAND FACES": NEW YORK - The world premiere of the film story of Lon Chaney is attended by leading figures in the entertainment world. James Cagney, star of the drama, has been acclaimed for his portrayal. 4A/B/C. SPORTING HIGHLIGHTS — PATTERSON TRAINS - Arriving from New York, heavyweight champ begins training for his Seattle bout with Pete Rademacher. / TROUT DERBY - Big doin's on the Yellowstone River at Livingston, Mont., where young and old cast about for prizes. / BATTING DUEL - Boston's Fenway Park is setting for duel between Mickey Mantle and Ted Williams, with the Red Sox slugger increasing his margin over "The Switcher."

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library