Johnson Reveals U.S. Super-Plane (Universal Newsreel, Mar 1964)

Description

The original release sheet reads: JOHNSON REVEALS U.S. SUPER-PLANE One of the best-kept secrets in military history is unveiled by President Johnson at his first general news conference since taking office just 100 days ago. He makes the startling announcement that the United States has developed a Jet high-altitude interceptor that puts the famed U-2 in the category of a limping commuter train. FORECAST:---- FAIR TOMORROW (OR SOON) Everyone is counting the days until the opening of the great New York WORLD'S FAIR. An exposition symbolized by the Unisphere. While most of us are counting the daysJ workmen are counting the hours, for many buildings are yet to be completed. However Fair officials are confident that everything will be in readiness when the gates are finally flung open. FOOTPRINTS IN THE CEMENT OF TIME For the first time in 30 years a child movie star is immortalized at Grauman's Chinese Theatre, a Hollywood landmark. The teen-ager honored is Hayley Mills, daughter of British actor John Mills, who has scored her latest hit in the film version of "THE CHALK GARDEN" Now her hand and footprints are in the sidewalk in front of the famous theatre. SPORTS BASEBALL GIANTS BEGIN TRAINING Forget the cold in snow. Baseball's opening day is on the way. Spring training is under way and the San Francisco Giants training camp in Arizona presents a typical picture. Alvin Dark has Willie Mays and the rest of his boys getting in shape- -eagle-eyeing the big day.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library