United Nations Convenes (Universal Newsreel, Sep 1962)

Description

The original release sheet reads: UNITED NATIONS CONVENES: NEW NATIONS JOIN ASSEMBLY The General Assembly of the United Nations begins its 17th session with delegations from four new member nations being seated. Mr. Zafrulla Khan is elected President for the session. TED KENNEDY WINS: SWAMPS RIVAL IN MASSACHUSETTS PRIMARY National attention is focused on a Senatorial contest in Massachusetts as Edward M. Kennedy, younger brother of the President, swamps Edward J. McCormack in the Democratic primary. He will face George Cabot Lodge who wins the Republican primary. SPACE PROGRESS: MORE ASTRONAUTS & NEW DEVICES A new space team for the Moon shot is introduced: Nine who will man the Gemini and Apollo craft that are designed for the path that leads to the Moon. New devices are unveiled, too - mock-ups of the Gemini and a space station designed to service it, and the X-20, a delta-winged plane that will be launched by Titan rockets and will land under pilot guidance. TROOPS CLIMB ALPS IN TEST In these days of nuclear warfare the French have given no thought to abandoning their crack Alpine troops. Groups of the men go through maneuvers high on Mt. Blanc to prove their toughness as they climb to the peak with full packs. Fifteen thousand feet up, with a view to enjoy - if they could.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library