U.S. Fleet Visits NATO Ally (Universal Newsreel, Jan 1962)

Description

The original release sheet reads: U.S. FLEET VISITS NATO ALLY Led by the super-carrier "ESSEX," units of a United States task force put into Rotterdam for a courtesy call. The sailors are treated to a monster dance by the townsfolk as there's good-will by the shipload. BIRTHDAY HONORS FOR ADENAUER At the Palais Schaumburg in Bonn, Germany's Grand Old Man, Chancellor Konrad Adenauer, celebrates his 86th Birthday. There's a day-long round of events for the man who has led post-war Germany for 13 years. ITALIANS LOAD COPS WITH GIFTS There are no tickets being handed out in Rome today - - - the cops are too busy! They are busy directing traffic and receiving the shower of gifts from Romans who follow an annual Epiphany Day tradition. SKIPPERS JAM BOAT SHOW On the heels of one of Britain's worst winter storms, Spring blows in at the Boat Show as the anxious and the wistful look over what they hope will take them afloat come fair weather. SPORTS BARREL JUMPING CHAMP REPEATS An overnight rain fails to put a damper on the 1th Annual Barrel Jump for the world's championship. Jim Waldo of Portland, Oregon, clears 15 barrels to retain his leaping championship. SKIERS JUMP INTO NEW YEAR The first major European meet of 1962 sees Europe's best come up - or down, with jumps of 225 feet. The surprise of the meet was the poor showing of the Russians - 10th place.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library