Ski Birds Scoff at Calendar (Universal Newsreel, Jul 1960)

Description

The original release sheet reads: SKI BIRDS SCOFF AT CALENDAR While the rest of North America swelters, a group of Canadian ski-birds frolic int he year-round winter wonderland of Garibaldi Park, British Columbia, with its majestic peaks and glaciers, an unspoiled paradise for winter sports fans. REDS' NEW "ROCKET" BOAT High-powered passenger boats skimming the surface of mighty rivers, supported by underwater "wings" at speeds of 40 miles an hour or more, go into service with Russia's riverboat fleets. 16,000 IN MASS GYMNASTICS In Czechoslovakia, 16,000 girls from 11 to 14 years old take part in an awesome mass gymnastic exercise all dressed alike and carrying out precision exercises in unison. TOTS' BERMUDA FASHIONS Three young models combine a Bermuda vacation with a back-to-school fashion show, at a party with cake a-plenty dished out, on a surrey ride around the scenic island, and on a trip to the zoo. TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO Emperor Haile Selassie of Ethiopia receives the allegiance of his warrior chiefs as Italy threatens war. Benito Mussolini threshes wheat in the newly reclaimed Pontine Marshes. America's famed Martin bomber goes into production. Two young Portuguese noblemen, the Monteverde brothers narrowly escape fiery death attempting a New York to Rome flight. New York City is hit by a heatwave. Coney Island is jammed, and on the streets, kids caper before gushing hydrants.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library