O.A.S. Meets to Condemn Castro (Universal Newsreel, Jan 1962)

Description

The original release sheet reads: O.A.S. MEETS TO CONDEMN CASTRO Twenty-one American nations gather in Punta Del Este, Uruguay, to decide what to do about the hemispheric threat posed by COmmunist CUba. All agree that the Castro regime should be condemned, but disagree over the need for further action. NEW LIFE FOR BOAT DWELLERS A new life begins for thousands of poor Chinese who have lived in tiny boats along the shores of Hong Kong. The British government is providing at least one room for each family in a mammoth housing project. REDS OPEN ARCTIC STATION Russia's atom-powered icebreaker, on its first operational voyage, brings supplies and equipment to the Arctic to help establish a scientific outpost on an ice floe. SPORTS ITALY RETAINS BOBSLEDDING CROWN Eighteen teams from ten countries view for the world bobsledding crown in Germany. The West German team is hot, but the Italians are even faster, whisking over the icy track in near-record time. FELLER, ROBINSON IN "HALL OF FAME" The doors of baseball's "HALL OF FAME" swing open to admit Bob Feller and Jackie Robinson. Feller is a one-time Iowa farm boy who became the greatest pitcher of his time. Jackie, the first of his race to be so honored, helped carry Brooklyn to six World Series against the YANKEES. SWISS WIN SLALOM TITLE One hundred and forty-four skiers from all parts of the world compete at the International Slalom Race at Kitzbuehel, Austria. Hopes of the favored French team fade when they discover they put the wrong type of wax on their skis. Willy Ferrer, a dark horse entry from Switzerland, takes first place.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library