Syrian Revolt (Universal Newsreel, Oct 1961)

Description

The original release sheet reads: SYRIAN REVOLT: SCRAP PACT WITH NASSER The Nasser vision of a single great Arab nation collapses overnight as Syria revolts against his rule and proclaim itself an independent state. Anti-Nasser demonstrates break out all through Syria after an Army coup. The new Chief of Staff, General Abdel Zahreddin holds a press conference as does the new cabinet head, Dr. Mahmoun Kuzbari who says there will be free elections within four months. SUDAN PRESIDENT RECEIVED AT WHITE HOUSE After a warm welcoming parade through the streets of Washington, President Ibrahim Abboud of the Sudan is entertained at the White House with a state dinner and a precedent-shattering presentation of excerpts from SHAKESPEARE. MOVIES OPEN CHARITY DRIVE The Motion Picture Industry opens its 20th Anniversary Campaign to raise more than a million dollars for charitable and medical organizations. Campaign Chairman David Lipton receives the first contribution - $55,000 presented on behalf of Samuel Goldwyn. WHADDA YA WANT FOR CHRISTMAS? Italy comes up with new designs on every woman's dream - FURS. Evcery fur from leopard to chinchilla is represented and they run into warm prices, too -- 2,500,000 lira and up. Oh, well, that's only $4,000. SPORTS WORLD SERIES: YANKS AND REDS TANGLE BATS After the Yankees take the first game, two to nothing - the Cincinnati Reds come back to win the second game - six to two. Here are the highlights of the scintillating play that marks the grand climax of the baseball season - the World Series!

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library