The General (Universal Newsreel, Apr 1964)

Description

The original release sheet reads: THE GENERAL THE NATION'S TRIBUTE America's final salute to it's greatest military hero. President Lyndon Johnson leads his countrymen in tribute to General of the Army Douglas MacArthur. His body lies in state, (sans his 55 decorations of honor) in the rotunda of the Capitol where many thousands file by throughout the night. RAILROAD PROBLEM A surprise strike against the Illinois Central Railroad brings to a climax the management-labor controversy that has been simmering for nearly five years. The railroads put new work rules into effect and the Unions threatened a strike. President Johnson's persuasive powers halted the strike for at least 15 days, having called both sides of the dispute to the White House for a meeting. AUTO ANTICS With balmy breezes we can expect some balmy drivers. But this display is too, too much! Two Frenchmen have their country on 1t 1 s collective ear, over their car balancing act. And maybe we're not a little bug-eyed too. A STEP NEARER THE MOON The Gemini capsule which Uncle Sam is counting on to carry two astronauts to the Moon makes its maiden voyage with total success. The lift-off and orbiting are flawless which spells one giant step forward in the space program of the United States.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library