Mexican President Visits U.S. (Universal Newsreel, Oct 1959)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. MEXICAN PRESIDENT VISITS U.S. - Ike warmly greets the President of Mexico, Adolfo Lopez Mateos, and his family, arriving at Washington to return President Eisenhower's visit of last February. After arrival ceremonies, Senor Lopez Mateos next day visits Mount Vernon, home and shrine of George Washington, to pay tribute to the father of this country. 2A/B. BRITISH ELECTIONS - A landslide victory for Harold MacMillan's Conservatives is the surprise outcome of British elections, plus remarkable new strength shown by the Liberal party, and a heavy blow to the strength and prestige of Labour. Record numbers of Britons go to the polls. / VATICAN POPE PIUS XII - A notable conjunction of occasions in the Vatican. The Holy See observes the first anniversary of the death of Pope Pius XII. The centennial of the American College in Rome is celebrated, and Pope John reveals that an American has been declared "venerable," first step towards Sainthood. 3. FOOTBALL — TEXAS DOWNS OKLAHOMA - At Dallas, undefeated Texas racks up another win in a tough battle with the once-beaten Sooners of Oklahoma. After an early Sooner TD run is called back on a penalty, the Longhorns rally and rampage to their fourth straight win of the season.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library