Algeria Tense Under Cease-Fire (Universal Newsreel, Mar 1962)

Description

The original release sheet reads: ALGERIA TENSE UNDER CEASE-FIRE Algeria broods under ominous clouds of tension after a cease-fire between France and Moslem rebels brings momentary peace. The day the truce was announced a general strike paralyzes the nation. PERONISTS WIN (AND LOSE!) ARGENTINE ELECTION A Dictator who has been in exile for six years influences the Argentine elections. Juan Peron's followers win important offices but President Frondizi voids the vote under Army pressure. MRS. KENNEDY GOES ELEPHANT RIDING The First Lady takes a ten-minute jaunt atop an 8-foot elephant and calls it one of her most pleasant interludes in India. U.S. SHOWS MIGHT ALONG AUTOBAHN Russian harassment in the air and along ground routes to Berlin brings a military display to show the U.S. brooks no interference. FASHIONS THE SILKWORM IS BUSY AGAIN French fashion designers are helping silk make a comeback once more as they decree silk for Spring evening wear. SPORTS WORLD SKATING CHAMPIONSHIPS Donald Jackson of Canada wins the men's World Title at the meet in Prague. Main interest, however, revolves around Sjouke Dijkstra of the Netherlands who turns in a brilliant performance to capture the Women's Title.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library