Red Withdrawal (Universal Newsreel, Nov 1962)

Description

The original release sheet reads: RED WITHDRAWAL: SHIPS SAIL WITH SOVIET MISSILES The retreat to Moscow. Russian ships steam out from Cuban ports with their decks heavily laden with missiles the Soviets are withdrawing under pressure from the United States. U.S. planes and picket ships count 42 rockets on Russia-bound ships. FINAL TRIBUTE: MRS. ROOSEVELT LAID TO REST President Kennedy heads the list of distinguished world leaders who pay last tribute to the extraordinary and beloved woman who was Eleanor Roosevelt. After a simple ceremony at a Hyde Park, New York church she is laid to rest beside her husband on their estate. "STAR OF THE YEAR" THEATRES HONOR GREGORY PECK Theatre Owners of America, in convention at Bal Harbour, Florida, honor two Hollywood luminaries. Pert Suzanne Pleshette, soon to be seen in "FORTY POUNDS OF TROUBLE" and "THE BIRDS" is acclaimed "most exciting new star." Gregory Peck, who has just completed "TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD" is hailed as "Star of the Year." SPORTS FOOTBALL AIR FORCE 17 U.C.L.A. 11 It's home coming day at U.C.L.A., but the Air Force Academy takes all of the honors as they upset the favorite 17 to 11. The Californians work desperately in the last quarter to escape a thorough rout. WISCONSIN 37 NORTHWESTERN 6 The upset of the week is scored by Wisconsin as they topple Northwestern from the undefeated ranks. The Badgers can do no wrong and they run and pass rings around Northwestern and stay in the running for the Big Ten Crown.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library