Ike Denies U.S. Missile Lag (Universal Newsreel, Oct 1957)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. IKE DENIES U.S. MISSILE LAG - At his White House press conference, President Eisenhower reassures the nation that Russia's success with the first earth satellite does not indicate a serious lag in American rocket and missile research. 2A/B/C/D. SECRETARY OF DEFENSE - Charles E. Wilson, outgoing Secretary of Defense, receives Medal of Freedom from the President, in Washington. His successor, Neil McElroy is sworn in. / COTTON PICKERS - In Arkansas, the 18th annual National Cotton Picking Contest is won by strong-backed nimble-fingered Roy Peterson of Saint Louis, who out picks contestants from 12 to 74. / GENTLEMAN'S GENTLEMAN - James Boyd, personal butler to the Duke of Bedford arrives in the U.S. to help publicize a new production of the classic comedy "My Man Godfrey." / NEW RAIL FRONTIERS - Canada pushes its rail frontiers back, opening a new 300-mile route through the spectacular scenery of British Columbia's Peace River country. 3. JEWEL BOUTIQUE - A dazzling parade of high-fashion jewelry is shown to open a new 5th Avenue boutique–ranging from the Empress Josephine's tiara to a million-dollar ensemble. 4. BRAVES WIN WOULD SERIES: NEW YORK - In a dramatic finale to a dramatic series, the battling Braves of Milwaukee, behind the superb pitching of Lou Burdette, trounce the incumbent champions, the N.Y. Yankees, by a score of 5-0. Burdette's third World Series victory gives the Braves their first world's championship.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library