Ike Views Economy with Confidence (Universal Newsreel, Feb 1958)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. IKE VIEWS ECONOMY WITH CONFIDENCE - President Eisenhower says that despite high national unemployment, he expects a sharp upturn in the economy within a short time. The turning point of the recession is almost at hand, Ike believes. 2. LOURDES CENTENNIAL - The hundredth anniversary of the vision of Bernadette, that resulted in the great shrine of Lourdes, draws vast throngs of pilgrims to the holy grotto and town, for moving scenes of devotion. 3. VIAREGGIO CARNIVAL - Viareggio's pre-Lenten parade is as gala and gargantuan as ever, a spectacular Carnival celebration. 4. BROTHERHOOD WEEK - In Washington, D.C., Vice-President Nixon speaks in support of the National Brotherhood Week Campaign. 5A/B. SPORTS — WORLD'S SKI CHAMPION - The World's Alpine skiing championships at Bad Gastein, Austria, close with a truly thrilling downhill contest. Going into the last gate at blazing speed, America's Bud Werner spills, finishes on one ski. Toni Sailer, defending champion, repeats his victory with a 53 mph. record-setting run. / WESTMINSTER DOG SHOW - The finest specimens in all dogdom vie for the most coveted honor of all at the Westminster Show in New York. The winner, a standard poodle, Ch. Pettencove Promise.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library