Arkansas Lass New "Miss America" (Universal Newsreel, Sep 1963)

Description

The original release sheet reads: ARKANSAS LASS NEW "MISS AMERICA" There are beauty contests and beauty contests-then there is the "Miss America" Competition. The glamour sweepstakes to pick the reigning beauty of them all. This is the 32nd year with a beauteous bevy of breath-taking beauties. Miss Arkansas-Donna Axum-gets the nod and she'll reign as "Miss America-1964". PRESIDENT KENNEDY AND KING ZAHIR BRAVE RAIN There's a downpour in Washington, but that can't put the damper on an official reception. President Kennedy and King Mohammad Zahir of Afghanistan brave a 15-minute downpour as the distinguished visitor is welcomed on his arrival for a state visit. "ROSIE" O'DONNELL IS HONORED It's a different story at the White House the next day. Someone must have gotten to the weather man. The sun is shining as General Emmett "Rosie" O'Donnell receives the Distinguished Service Medal for his wartime services in the Pacific. A record that would make superman proud. SPORTS NICKLAUS WINS $50,000 GOLF PRIZE The young pro, Jack Nicklaus, wins a nip and tuck battle as four of the top professionals battle for $75,000 in prize money. He beats Julius Boros by one stroke as Arnold Palmer comes in third and Bob Charles, fourth. LATIN AMERICA TOPS TENNIS WORLD It's Latin America's day of glory as Rafael Osuna of Mexico takes the U.S. Men's Singles and Maria Bueno of Brazil takes the U.S. Women's Crown. They both turn in sterling performances as each wins in straight sets.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library