Kasavubu Hailed in Congo (Universal Newsreel, Mar 1961)

Description

The original release sheet reads: KASAVUBU HAILED IN CONGO President Kasavubu of the Congo is hailed by throngs in Leopoldville on his return from a conference of Congolese leaders in Madagascar, at which it was decided to convert the Congo into a confederation of states. In a rare glimpse behind the Bamboo Curtain, scenes show a gargantuan rally in Peking, staged to continue the Red Propaganda campaign protesting the death of Patrice Lumumba. GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS In Hollywood, over 2,000 film notables attend the annual Golden Globe Awards Banquet of the Hollywood Foreign Press. Winners of these Awards, based on an international poll, are Rock Hudson and Tony Curtis sharing honors as world's favorite actor, Gina Lollobrigida, world's favorite actress, and "SPARTACUS", top domestic film. AIRPLANES - OLD AND NEW At Randolph Field, Texas, the Air Force marks the introduction of its first supersonic jet training plane, the T-38, with a review featuring a 1913-type Curtiss pusher. Also present is General Benjamin Vaulois, father of U.S. military aviation. FASHION PARADE Hats for Spring and Easter! The seasonal collection of one of Britain's top milliners, with styles and modes for every type and taste, from delicate organza picture hats to cheery floral models and crisp perky straws. SPORTS INTERNATIONAL WEIGHT LIFTING In Moscow, muscle men from 13 nations in a stupendous competition at which 8 records are shattered. Stand-out performers include America's Jim Bradford, Isaac Berger and Tommy Konno, still the strongest man in the world - for his size.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library