Fun at the Fair (Universal Newsreel, Apr 1958)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. FUN AT THE FAIR - At the Brussels Fair, a story devoted to fun and frolic - following an average Joe away from the industrial and art exhibits to the sword-swallower. The roller-coaster - the beer-garden and dancing in the streets. 2A/B/C/D. ISRAEL'S TENTH ANNIVERSARY - In Jerusalem, Israel celebrates its 10th Anniversary as a nation with a military parade of 5,000 crack troops despite Arab protests of truce violations. / WEST INDIES FEDERATION - In Trinidad, Princess Margaret arrives as official representative of the Queen–giving impetus to the new nation's constitution. / WINSTON CHURCHILL'S paintings go on exhibition in the Smithsonian Institute. The amateur painter's showing is opened by another well-known amateur artist, President Dwight D. Eisenhower. / RUSSO-GERMAN TRADE PACT - On the first visit of a top Soviet leader to West Germany, Deputy Premier Mikoyan signs agreement that will double trade between the two nations. 3. TRACK THRILLS AT PENN RELAYS - In Philadelphia, an all-time record crowd sees sensational track performances at the 64th Penn Relays. In the 100-yard dash, Dave Sime edges out a victory. The Villanova relay team takes the mile event with a terrific finish by Ed Collymore.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library