President Coty Asks General De Gaulle to Lead France But Knees in the… (Universal Newsreel, May 1958)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. PRESIDENT COTY ASKS GENERAL DE GAULLE TO LEAD FRANCE BUT KNEES IN THE ASSEMBLY ARE SLOW TO BEND - President Coty, the man in the middle of so many French crises in the last five years, has asked General Charles De Gaulle to take over power. Re-emergence of General De Gaulle, who considers himself the savior of France–might bring many changes and dangers. The impasse causes a halt to business on Capitol Hill. Only thing certain in Paris right now is that things are going to be mighty uncertain for quite some time. The only blithe note in the French metropolis at the moment is that a wine price hike has been called off. 2A/B/C/D/E/F. ITALY ELECTIONS - Christian Democrats gain all seats. Sufficient with the aid of other pro-Western parties to assure a majority in the Chamber of Deputies and for a continuance of the regime. / UNKNOWN SOLDIERS - Washington, D.C., the Unknown Soldiers of World War Two and of the Korean conflict lie in State in the Capitol Rotunda-prior to solemn and reverent interment at Arlington National Cemetery. / SAMUEL CARDINAL STRITCH - Dies in Rome. After a month of suffering. And at the time of his greatest honor in the Roman Catholic Church. The beloved prelate, was the first American-born priest ever summoned to Rome to become a member of the Church's governing curia. Apparently, he knew when the final moment had come. He raised the crucifix in his left hand, blessed those at his bedside–and then died. His right arm was amputated a month ago. World leaders, President Eisenhower, a personal friend of Cardinal Stritch, express deep regret at his death. The Cardinal's life was dedicated to helping the poor and unfortunate and to strengthening causes for freedom and liberty. / HELICOPTERS LINE - The largest commercially chartered helicopters, with capacity for 15 passengers, initiates a new air service in New York City. Shutting between city airports and the heart of metropolitan New York. / CLASSIC ART - is unearthed by new excavations in Italy and Syria. The Italian Grotto of Tiberius is discovered to be a treasure trove of sculpture. In Basra, Syria, a 20,000-seat Stadium dating back to 200 A.D. is brought to recognition. / AMPHIBIOUS MONSTER - Near Seattle, Washington, the Navy presents its newest amphibious behemoth–a 20,000-pound monster. Resourceful enough to carry the heaviest field equipment ashore. 3. MERMAID MILLINERY - Even the most nautical nymphs hate to get their hair wet. But like to have a glamour look at all times. So- from Florida comes a fashion flash about some chic, bathing caps. Featuring bandannas and beau-catching bows.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library