U.N. Assembly Names New Zealander President (Universal Newsreel, Sep 1957)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. U.N. ASSEMBLY NAMES NEW ZEALANDER PRESIDENT - The U.N. General Assembly opens its 12th annual session, with Secretary of State Dulles present to take part in a major policy debate. New Zealander's Sir Leslie Munro is elected President of the General Assembly, to preside over a momentous session. 2A/B/C/D/E. 40 AND 8 PARADE - In Atlantic City, the 40 and 8, fun-makers of the American Legion, stage their annual antic parade. It's all aboard for hi-jinks and hilarity. / BOMARC MISSILE - In Seattle, the Bomarc ground-to-air interceptor missile, with flight speed in excess of 1,000 m.p.h., makes its first public bow. / VIRUS VACCINE - In Spain, production of vaccine to combat the Asiatic flu is stepped up, as demand soars and supply lags in England and the Continent. / HORSE SHOE WORKS - Modern machinery and ten-million-dollar annual business for the world's largest manufacturer of horse-shoes, in Illinois–strange but true. / ROYAL FAMILY visits their country estate at Balmoral, Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip watching as Princess Anne and Prince Charles struggle with stubborn calves. 3. DIOR FASHIONS - The first current collection from Paris is shown in Toronto–highlighting Dior's spindle silhouette in outfits ranging from evening wear to afternoon ensembles. 4. BANTAMWEIGHT BOXING - In Paris, the world's bantamweight champ, Alphonse Halimi, meets a Scottish contender in a 10-round non-title go. Halimi batters Brogan in two savage rounds that end in a stunning K.O.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library