Johnson and Erhard Confer at Ranch (Universal Newsreel, Dec 1963)

Description

The original release sheet reads: JOHNSON AND ERHARD CONFER AT RANCH Holiday time at the Johnsons. The president plays host to the press as they await the arrival of Chancellor Ludwig Erhard of Germany. The LBJ Texas spread is the scene of barbecue and then the president treats the German to an example of his prowess astride a Tennessee walking horse. Later the chancellor is met at the airport and then treated to another barbecue that features the playing of famed pianist Van Cliburn. In a joint statement the two men say their countries pledge themselves to easing the east-west cold war tensions. SMOKE TRAPS HOTEL VICTIMS As the Roosevelt Hotel in Jackonsville, Florida blazes firemen battle through fumes and fire to rescue trapped guests on upper floors but their ladders won't reach. Navy helicopters join in to rescue others from the hotel roof as 21 victims are trapped and die in the hotel that was jammed with fans who were in Jacksonville for a football game. BEARS WIN PRO TITLE The New York football Giants invade Chicago loaded for bear as they take on the western champs for the title. The New Yorkers make it hot for the Bears in the first quarter despite the freezing temperatures. The Giants score first on a recovered fumble, then the tide turns dramatically as an interception by Bear Larry Morris leads to a Chicago touchdown. The Giants chalk up a field goal but the Bears come back with another interception that leads to the winning score. Chicago 14, New York 10.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library