Pope Rededicates Famed Abbey (Universal Newsreel, Oct 1964)

Description

The original release sheet reads: POPE REDEDICATES FAMED ABBEY The famed Benedictine Monastery of Monte Cassino was reduced to a shambles by the Allies when the Germans used it as a post to block the Allied advance on Rome. It was an order given with reluctance but now, 20 years later, the abbey has been restored to what it was when first constructed in the sixth century. Pope Paul VI rededicates the shrine to the cause of peace. ASTRONAUT MADE MARINE COLONEL Lt. Colonel John H. Glenn, JR., is promoted by President Johnson to a full marine colonel. This recalls his historic flight when he orbited the earth three times, the first American to make such a space flight. SPORTS FOOTBALL ALABAMA DEFEATS FLORIDA Two undefeated teams clash at Tuscaloosa and something has to give....finally, its Florida's 'Gators who bow to Alabama when the boys in crimson get the ball in the final minutes and a field goal makes it Alabama 17 Florida 14. U.S.C. DEFEATS CALIFORNIA University of Southern California also stages a cliff-hanger as they beat California in the final minutes. For a matter of fact there are only 50 seconds on the clock remaining when Rod Sherman takes a pass to give USC a 26 to 21 victory. FASHIONS COLOR REPORT ON FASHIONS Our fashion editor travels to Rome to bring you the fall styles, filmed in color agains the ruins of ancient Rome. Where the ancients praised Caesar, there is praise for these uses of wool in modern fashion. With pretty models to brighten up the scene, you've never seen Rome looking so beautiful.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library