Ike Blasts “Despicable” Slurs (Universal Newsreel, Feb 1960)

Description

The original release sheet reads: IKE BLASTS “DESPICABLE” SLURS At his White House Press Conference, President Eisenhower comments on the current and bitter defense debate. Ike denounces personal criticism of his intentions as “despicable”. NEW “NO-NEEDLE” VACCINE TESTED In Dade County, Florida, a mass test of a new polio vaccine begins. Half a million will receive shots of the new protective, taken by mouth instead of by needle. Since its cherry-flavored, the kids are eager participants. FALL-OUT SHELTERS In Georgia and Maryland, the Government displays new fall-out shelters, designed to be built by the handy-man. Plans and details are available free in a Civil Defense pamphlet. A blueprint for survival in the age of nuclear peril. PENGUIN ISLAND On the shore of Argentina’s Santa Cruz province, over 40,000 penguins move in for the Southern Hemisphere summer, raising broods of down, comical chicks and splashing and cavorting in the water en masse - just like Coney Island. SPORTS NEW YORK GOLDEN GLOVES Highlights of the New York City Golden Gloves finals. Vince Shomo wins his fourth title with a quick kayo 147 pounder Pete Toro is another winner, completing a six year climb up the comeback trail. MOTORCYCLE SKIING In Czechoslovakia, the newest and zaniest of sports. Skiers towed by motorcycles on a flat slick course, at breakneck speeds and pandemonium waiting at every turn. All concerned survive, and a hair raising good time is had by all.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library