De Gaulle Hailed in Washington (Universal Newsreel, Apr 1960)

Description

The original release sheet reads: DE GAULLE HAILED IN WASHINGTON Highlights of President De Gaulle's crowded schedule on his American visit. Talks with President Eisenhower on Summit strategy and policies, public ceremonial appearances, and climaxing a busy round of triumphal appearances, an ovation following his address to Congress. COMBAT CAMERA MISSILE At White Sands, New Mexico, a combat Redstone missile carries aloft a camera that follows the warhead all the way to the target, broadcasting back scenes of objective to an earthbound field commander. BRAZIL DEDICATES NEW CAPITAL Midnight Mass celebrated by a Papal delegate opens a full day of observances and celebrations as the ultra-modern city of Brasilia, still unfinished, becomes the official capital of Brazil. KOREAN CRISIS DEEPENS Sharp verbal clashes and physical scuffles among legislators in Korea's Parliament attest the gravity of the crisis that splits the nation in the wake of riots protesting alleged election scandals and demanding reforms. As public demonstrations and violence continue, the nation mourns the hundreds who have already died. TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO DUTCH SCHULTZ faces trial for income tax evasion, and escapes when the jury disagrees. GAMBLING CRACKDOWN by New York police and $100,000 worth of gambling machines are smashed and burned. The famed BOSTON MARATHON is won by John A. Kelley, who defeats the veteran (even then!) Clarence DeMar. GLENN CUNNINGHAM is defeated by his old rival Glen Dawson in the Kansas Relays. Babe Ruth poles out his first homer of the season in a Newark exhibition. In the KENTUCKY DRBY, its Omaha romping home by two lengths after an exciting mile-and-a-quarter battle.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library