Taps (Universal Newsreel, Apr 1964)

Description

The original release sheet reads: TAPS GENERAL OF THE ARMY DOUGLAS MacARTHUR BURIED IN NORFOLK MEMORIAL Six days of national honors and mourning are climaxed at Norfolk, Virginia, as the body of General Douglas MacArthur is borne to Saint Paul's Church for services. Many prominent persons are present for the final rites. President Lyndon Johnson is represented by Attorney-General Robert Kennedy. From the Church the body is taken to the MacArthur Memorial for internment. Douglas MacArthur is gone but his courage and gallantry will live forever, in the hearts of all Americans. STARS ON PARADE All the glamour of Hollywood is on display at Universal City as a parade of stars model $100,000 worth of gowns by 35 of the world's outstanding designers. It is a display that honors Universal newsreel movie "THE CHALK GARDEN". The new Hollywood Museum is beneficiary. SPORTS PALMER TAKES HIS 4TH MASTERS GOLF The 30th Annual Masters sees Arnold Palmer turn in a four-round score of 12 strokes under par to win an unprecedented fourth Master's title. It's his first tourney victory in six months. The old "young master" seems on his way to rule the pro circuit once more. (A. P. is the first to make it four in the Master's) PLAY BALL/ TIME IS HERE AGAIN: In Washington it's proven again that despite the spring equinox, the season never really arrives until··the President of the United States throws out the first ball at the opening game of the season. Mr. Johnson plays his role well. As usual, the Washington Senators go down to defent as Los Angeles wins 4-0.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library