Oas Meets on Cuba (Universal Newsreel, Jul 1964)

Description

The original release sheet reads: OAS MEETS ON CUBA The organization of American States meets at the Pan American Union in Washington to consider sanctions against Cuba. The meeting was called at the request of Venezuala, major target of Castro terrorists. 8,000 Cuban exiles march outside, while the meeting goes on and a few hundred mix with the police whne they attempt to march to the meeting hall. SHRINERS INVADE NEW YORK With a whoop and a holler those fez topped merry makers, the shriners, conquer New York. The natives love it and turn out by the thousands to watch a 7 hour parade down Fifth Avenue. The shriners have built 17 hospitals for children and this year they have raised $15,000,000 for their support. SPORTS 24-HOUR 'CYCLE RACE THRILLS SPAIN 45 teams start in a day and night race and it's a thriller around the clock. The British take a commanding lead during the night, but the Italians catch up at dawn and continue on to win. HERE HE CO---, THERE HE GOES!!!! The fastest man on wheels sets a new world's record. Donald Campbell sends his "bluebird" over the sands of Lake Eyre in Australia at a speed of 403 m.p.h. This is 360 m.p.h. faster than the speed record once held by his late father, Sir Malcom Campbell.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library