De Gaulle Firm in Army Revolt (Universal Newsreel, Apr 1961)

Description

The original release sheet reads: DE GAULLE FIRM IN ARMY REVOLT Insurrection flares in Algeria as four French generals, with the aid of units of the Foreign Legion and the Army, seize the city of Algeria and other key points. With a paratroop invasion feared, Paris becomes an armed camp as the airports are closed and then put under heavy guard. President Charles De Gaullle assumes dictatorial power and appeals for unity. REBELS FACE DEATH FOR INVASION In Miami, relatives of Cuban invaders besiege National Revolutionary Headquarters seeking news of husbands, sons and brothers. Castro has threatened the firing squad for all of 500 captured insurgents as he makes his first public appearance on TV since the invasion, putting an end to rumors of his being incapacitated. KENNEDY CONFERS WITH EISENHOWER ON CUBAN CRISIS President Kennedy confers at Camp David, Maryland, with former President Eisenhower. The President says he wants to bring Mr. Eisenhower up-to-date on current events and the former Chief Executive calls for all to back the President in foreign affairs. SPORTS PENDER RETAINS MIDDLEWEIGHT CROWN Boston fans see a rip-snorting title bout as Paul Pender retains his crown in a battle with Carmen Basilio. The champ is behind in the early rounds, but floors Basilio and goes on to win. TWINS IN HOMETOWN OPENER Big League Baseball comes to Minnesota as the Twins open their seasion before 25,000. Made possible by the expansion of the American League, the new club is leading the League in their home debut, but go down to defeat before the Washington Senators.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library