80 Moslems Die (Universal Newsreel, Jul 1961)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 80 MOSLEMS DIE A strike of Moslems in Algeria against threatened French partition of their nation results in 80 dead and nearly 300 injured. They protested against France's plan to isolate the natives if peace talks did not lead to a close association after independence. They want no part of the plan. BRITISH MOVE TO STOP IRAQ As suddenly as a sandstorm a new crisi blows up in the Middle East as newly independent Kuwait is claimed by Iraq as hers. British troops return to protect the oil-rich nation, fourth largest producer. MacARTHUR GETS HERO'S WELCOME! Never have the streets of Manila been as jammed since the Japanese surrender as millions of Philippinos turn out to welcome one of their national heros [heroes] - GENERAL DOUGLAS MacARTHUR. He helps them celebrate the 15th Anniversary of Independence. SPORTS MICKEY WRIGHT TAKES WOMEN'S OPEN After a shaky start, Mickey Wright settles down to take the Women's Open Golf Championship for the third time. She won in 1958 and 1959, but never has she played the brand of golf that brings her third crown ....... YACHTS OFF ON RACE TO HONOLULU A picture that most artists could paint - and usually do. More than 40 yachts of all shapes and sizes take off from Los Angeles on a 3-week sail to Hawaii. It's a breath-taking picture as they head out to sea.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library