Caribbean War Games Test Hemisphere Defense (Universal Newsreel, Mar 1960)

Description

The original release sheet reads: CARIBBEAN WAR GAMES TEST HEMISPHERE DEFENSE Two massive shows of military pwoer test hemisphere defenses and add fuel to the current defense debate. In Exercise Big Slam, the largest peace-time military air-lift pours troops into Puerto Rico on a round-the-clock schedule for two weeks. In Operation Banyan Tree, units from Latin American nations join Caribbean Command forces in war games that include large-scale para-drops. FLOODS SWAMP SUNSHINE STATE From Cape Canaveral to Tampa, Central Florida is swamped by more than four days of torrential rains that send swollen rivers pouring over their banks, and burst one flood-control dam outside Tampa. SUPER-LINER LAUNCHED Northern Ireland shipyards launch the Canberra, largest built in Great Britain since the Queen Elizabeth in 1938. The super-modern luxury liner, carrying 2,250 passengers will cruise from Britain to Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the United States. SPORTS NATIONAL GYMNASTIC CHAMPIONSHIPS At Penn State University, top college gymnasts turn in a brilliant series of routines in each gruelling event, and Penn State, the defending champ, retains the title, thanks to the individual star, Jay Werner, who scores in 8 events. ROTARY ICE CARNIVAL In Toronto, the famous Rotary Ice Carnival presents top amateur skating stars for charity. Russia's top twosome, Olympian runners-up, and other national and world champions contribute to a dazzling review. BUCKEYES TOPPLE BEARS FOR HOOP HONORS In San Francisco, the N.C.A.A. basketball championships, with Ohio State's underdog Buckeyes taking charge form the outset to topple the defending champions, California's Golden Bears, in a fast paced action packed game.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library