Convention Highlights (Universal Newsreel, Jul 1960)

Description

The original release sheet reads: CONVENTION HIGHLIGHTS Highlights of the Democratic convention in Los Angeles as the contenders for the nomination go down to the wire. Senator Frank Church's keynote address sounds the common battle cry, when the inter-party skirmishing is over and the real target, the G.O.P. is in sight. CHAOS IN CONGO In the newly-independent Congo, less than 11 days after official freedom from Belgium, violence and terror as native Congolese troops mutiny and begin a far-ranging siege of looting and pillaging. Thousands of whites flee. Belgian paratroopers are hastily recalled to battle mutineers. KILLER SUB LAUNCHED At Portsmouth, N.H., the Navy's newest nuclear attack sub, "Thresher," is launched. The most advanced undersea combat craft yet, "Thresher" mounts movable torpedo tubes amidships, and boasts new silence in operation. MISS UNIVERSE, 1960 At Miami Beach, an American beauty just out of high school outpoints finalists from all over the world for the coveted Miss Universe crown. Raven haired Linda Bement measures up to the honor, 37-23-36. NAGLE TAKES BRITISH OPEN The most venerable tournament in golf, the Centennial British Open, on the most historic course, St. Andrews, of Scotland. And high excitement as Ken Nagle first overtakes de Vicenzo's early lead, and then staves off a late challenge by Arnold Palmer, who misses by only one stroke! HOLLYWOOD DERBY Turf thrills at Hollywood Park in the rich Hollywood Derby. A last minute surge by Tempestuous out of the pack brings the 6-1 entry down to the wire first in a dazzling finale. TV Lark's attempt to overtake is fought off by the powerful Tempestuous.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library