De Gaulle Maps Reforms Following Algeria Tour (Universal Newsreel, Jun 1958)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. DE GAULLE MAPS REFORMS FOLLOWING ALGERIA TOUR - Despite restrained enthusiasm from the opposition regarding his panacea for the Algerian turmoil, General Charles de Gaulle meets with popular acclaim at every stop on his tour of the trouble spots in North Africa. He is going forward swiftly with his program to restore France with constitutional reforms. 2A/B/C. U.S.S. INDEPENDENCE - At Brooklyn Navy Yard, the super-carrier, INDEPENDENCE, is christened. The largest (Russia take note) most powerful warship ever put to sea. She will carry 100 supersonic jets. / REDS SHOW SPUTNIK III - At Moscow's Industrial Fair - the Russians proudly exhibit a full-scale model of Sputnik III for all the world to see. Of course, it is 100 times the size of the present American Sputnik! / VENEZUELA TAMES "LOST WORLD" - In one of the world's most remote and rugged regions, Venezuela begins a vast building program. To tap mineral wealth. A hydro-electric dam and South America's largest steel mill are now under construction. 3A/B. SPORTS — CAVAN TOPS TIMMY! - Cavan, owned by Boston's Joseph E. O'Connell, trained by Tom Barry, who comes from County Cork, Ireland, pulls away in the home stretch for his stunning upset in the Belmont Stakes. Pete Anderson was in the saddle. But towards the finish of the race Tim Tam - 3-20 favorite sustained an injury. A definite break in the sesamoid bone (between ankle and hoof). So, the injury to Timmy makes it a matter of conjecture as to whether he was defeated by a better colt in the finale of the Triple Crown series. / DALLAS OPEN - Sam Snead wins Dallas Open in a four-way playoff with John McMullin, Julius Boros and Gary Player. Sammy boy birdied the first hole in a sudden-death struggle to take $3,500 first money.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library