Universal Newsreel Volume 32, Release 87

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. IKE: "NO COMMENT" ON CASTRO ATTACK - In Havana, a quarter of a million Castro supporters mass to hear the Cuban revolutionary leader denounce the United States in a three hour speech for letting planes flown by his opposition "bomb" Havana. At his White House press conference, Ike declines to comment on Castro's motives. 2A/B. FLYING PLATFORM - Santa Barbara, Calif. The maiden flight of a new four-propeller "flying platform" for the Army. With ample forward speed and vertical take-off and landing ability, it's midway between the jeep and the helicopter. / GORILLA BABY - In the Basle, Switzerland, one of the rare births in captivity of a gorilla baby, whose Dad isn't very excited, but whose keepers are. Little Goma gets care as good or better than any human infant. 3A/B. GYMNAST CHAMPIONSHIPS - In Copenhagen, the gymnastic championships of Europe, Russia's Titow carries off 5 out of 7 events, despite terrific performances by rivals from East and West. / WISCONSIN CLAWS OHIO - Playing in the rain at Madison, Wisconsin's Badgers score in every possible way, including a safety, to beat the Buckeyes for the first time in 13 years of rivalry, 12-3.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library