Foes of Castro Open Offensive (Universal Newsreel, Apr 1961)

Description

The original release sheet reads: FOES OF CASTRO OPEN OFFENSIVE Cuban army pilots bomb three military installations to open a full-scale invasion of the island. The pilots seek asylum in Florida as shell fragments are displayed to diplomats in Havana. Ambassador Adlai Stevenson answers charges of U.S. aggression in the UN as more troops train in Guatemala and Castro mobilizes forces. FIRST PICTURES OF RUSSIAN SPACE HERO Russia gives a wild welcome to Yuri Gagarin as he returns to Moscow after orbiting the earth. Western skepticism about the flight has no place in the ceremonies as the Major is welcomed by Khrushchev and takes homage atop Lenin's tomb in Red Square. IKE RETURNS HOME Former President Eisenhower is officially received by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as its most distinguished son. He says he's glad to have first permanent home in 45 years. ADENAUER VISITS JOHNSON West German Chancellor Adenauer gets a wild Texas welcome as he visits Vice-President Johnson's ranch in Stonewall. An old-fashioned barbeque and a 10-gallon hat make his visit complete. SPORTS CHICAGO WINS HOCKEY TITLE [Illegible] in 23 years the Stanley Cup comes [illegible] the playoffs from the Detroit [illegible] that is a fitting climax to [illegible] features the game.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library