Military Academies Commencement Day Exercises (Universal Newsreel, Jun 1958)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. MILITARY ACADEMIES COMMENCEMENT DAY EXERCISES - Colorful graduation ceremonies at Annapolis and West Point. The most memorable day in the lives of the future Admirals and Generals. At the Naval Academy President Eisenhower presents the diplomas and catches one of the midshipmen's caps! At West Point, Defense Secretary Neil McElroy addresses the graduating class. 2A/B/C. WEEPING PETRILLO: PHILADELPHIA, PA - James C. Petrillo, who says it is doctors’ orders-steps down from his effective and sometimes vociferous 18-year reign over the powerful American Federation of Musicians. A wave of protests is sent up against his leaving the post- and the farewell is turned into a mournful moment. With a lump-size of a grapefruit lodged in his larynx, and clutching a tear-drenched handkerchief, Jimmy finds himself in an awful fix saying good-bye. / CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - Samuel Cardinal Stritch buried with a final and formal sacred ceremony and informal human affection. Members of the hierarchy, government and civic leaders and prominent persons from all walks of life are present in capacity-filled Holy Name Cathedral. The Mayor of Chicago, Richard J. Daley, Secretary of Labor James P. Mitchell representing President Eisenhower, Senator Arthur Bidwell, former governor Adlai E. Stevenson and Senator Everett Dirksen were some of those in attendance at the funeral Mass. Eulogized as "Priest of the People" Cardinal Stritch led an exemplary life of Charity and Holiness. An extraordinary Priest of God has gone to his reward. / PRESIDENT GREETS THEODOR HEUSS: WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Chief Executive greets the head of the Federal Republic of Germany upon arrival at National Airport. He made the trip in Eisenhower's personal plane. For a 19-day visit. The first German head of State ever to visit the United States. 3. SPORTS: EPSOM DOWNS, ENGLAND - In perfect Derby weather, fifty-year old jockey Charlie Smirke piloted an 18-1 Irish colt named Hard Ridden through a field of favorites to win his fourth Derby at Epsom Downs in the running of the 179th mile-and-a-half classic for three-year-old’s. It was the second straight Derby victory for Hard Ridden’s owner Sir Victor Sassoon. And the very first for an Irish-bred-trained horse since 1907. American bred second favorite Bald Eagle ran well up among the leaders until the stretch then fell back to finish tenth. Queen Elizabeth II, members of the Royal Family as well as half million loyal subjects and visitors were in the stands.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library