Free China's Birthday (Universal Newsreel, Oct 1960)

Description

The original release sheet reads: FREE CHINA'S BIRTHDAY On Formosa, Nationalist China celebrates its 11th year in island exile and the 49th anniversary of the Republic of China with an all-out martial display of armored forces and 13,000 crack troops, saluted by Chiang Kai Shek and Madame Chiang. “MIDNIGHT LACE” HATS World famous stylist Mister John creates a stunning collection of evening hats inspired by Universal-International’s new film hit “MIDNIGHT LACE,” starring Doris Day. A glamorous array with a striking blend of elegance, drama and mystery. IOWA EDGES WISCONSIN, 28-21 A clash of titans at Iowa City, Iowa and Wisconsin, both unbeaten, in a grid thriller that sees them tied in the final seconds. With time running out, a 39-yard pass to the end zone is deflected, then caught by Sam Harris to give Iowa a stunning 28-21 victory. TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO Armistice Day – 25 years ago. At a time when totalitarian aggression menaced world peace, President Franklin D. Roosevelt led the nation in traditional ceremonies of rededication to America’s ideals. Speaking at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, F.D.R. pledged America to goal of Peace, but in words still timely today, warned that America would fight to preserve its liberties from attack.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library