Reds Woo Castro (Universal Newsreel, Feb 1960)

Description

The original release sheet reads: REDS WOO CASTRO - CUBA U.S.S.R. Deputy Premier Mikoyan visits Cuba, to officially open a Soviet Fair, as part of a broad-scale program to win the good-will of Castro and Cuba. Castro tours the Fair with Mikoyan, who despite isolated hostile demonstrations, seems to have made significant progress. HAWAII VOLCANO RAZES VILLAGE From the Puna volcano fields, the worst eruption in a month of flame and thunder. A river of fire overflows natural barrier, and pours down a slope through the village of Kapoho, bringing destruction on a mile-wide front. CARNIVAL PREPARATIONS The artisans of Viareggio work overtime to complete preparations for the 1960 edition of the traditionally gargantuan, gala pre-Lenten celebration. Monster papier-mache puppets and animated caricatures get the finishing touches. WOMAN WALKING CHAMP A British lady doctor completes an epic hike from the northernmost tip of Scotland to Land's End in Wales, 1028 miles in 23 days. A boost for the equality of the sexes, and the superiority of her natural health food diet. PYGMY HIPPO NEWS TO ZOO Totota, a rare male pygmy hippo, takes up quarters in the Washington Zoo - good news for zoo officials and for the few lady pygmy hippos in this country. Totota's the first male on the scene in five years. EGYPTIAN YOUTH FESTIVAL In Cairo, President Nasser watches a national youth festival, featuring exhibitions of judo, military drill, and parachute jumping by teen-age boys and girls. WESTMINSTER KENNEL CLUB SHOW In New York City, the opening of the Annual Westminster Kennel Club Show, bringing together over 2,500 of the elite of dogdom in 85 categories, from the exotic such as the Saluki, to battalions of beagles and poodles and such. All seeking the most coveted honors of the dog-show world.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library