Kasavubu Hailed in Congo (Universal Newsreel, Dec 1960)

Description

The original release sheet reads: KASAVUBU HAILED IN CONGO Congolese President Kasavubu receives a hero’s welcome at Leopoldville Airport on his return from a mission that won his government the recognition of the United Nations. He’s riding high in popularity and prestige with his rival, deposed Premier Patrice Lumumba, in hiding. CHURCHILL CELEBRATES 86TH BIRTHDAY An avalanche of gifts and congratulations showers in on Sir Winston Churchill’s London home. Lady Churchill thanks well-wishers waiting outside the house, and we see the 100-pound birthday cake which is magnificently decorated with famous Churchillian symbols. MOSCOW CIRCUS STARS Highlights of the classic Moscow Circus now performing in Paris, include some extraordinary equilibrists, stunning stunts on stilts, and an incredible musical elephant. INTERNATIONAL HAIR DO CONTEST An International Hair Do Contest at Versailles produces astounding coiffures by wizards of comb and brush that make the ghosts of Madame Pompadour and DuBarry pale by comparison. SKIING IN CENTRAL PARK Ski-jumping in Central Park, before the first snow of year! On an 18-foot high ramp, and artificial snow, a score or so of junior jumpers score a Gotham “first,” and have a whale of an afternoon in the bargain. CHAMP CHIMP ICE SKATER Star of a gala ice show in Berlin is “Mister Jacky,” a chimpanzee who steals the show, as he goes through all the classic routines, including the dance, spins and twirls, and jumping, to make monkeys out of the skeptics. 49ers UPSET COLTS The San Francisco 49ers upset the NFL champion Baltimore Colts 30-22 in a seesaw battle before 60,000 at Baltimore. In the last minute and a half, a lateral pass brings victory out of defeat for the 49ers. BOND TRAILER June Allyson urges Americans to buy U.S. Savings Bonds – perfect gifts for Christmas.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library