World in Tribute to Shastri (Universal Newsreel, Jan 1966)

Description

The original release sheet reads: WORLD IN TRIBUTE TO SHASTRI A million people line the streets of New Delhi to pay last tribute to Lal Bahadur Shastri, Prime Minister of India. Mr. Shastri died in Trashkent, Soviet Central Asia, just hours after signing an agreement with Pakistan to withdraw troops from disputed Kashmir. In keeping with Hindu custom, the Prime Minister’s body is cremated on the banks of river Jumna. Shastri’s death thrust a new figure on the world scene. Madame Indira Gandhi is the almost unanimous choice to succeed Mr. Shastri as Prime Minister. She has the rare gift of holding the respect of India’s many factions. NIGERIA IN TURMOIL Life appears to go on calmly in Nigeria’s streets despite an attempted coup by dissident junior officers. Only days after he presides at a Commonwealth Ministers' Conference, Nigerian Prime Minister Balewa was kidnapped by the rebels. The uprising came as a shock to Commonwealth nations. HERE’S A SPANISH TRAFFIC LESSON An imaginative cameraman roams the streets of Madrid to show you how a little thought can solve your parking problems. He uses miniatures in a way that will have you blinking. A BIG, BIG, BLESSED EVENT The proudest - and BIGGEST set of parents in the state of Texas are Jimmy and Jimmy. They are the parents of Victoria - Vicky to her friends - the ninth gorilla to be born in captivity. Baby is doing fine and soon will be receiving visitors. SPORTS FOOTBALL EASTERN PROS UPSET WEST The Western Pro stars are plagued with mis-cues as an aroused East team takes advantage and runs up a 36 to 7 victory. The West has 8 passes intercepted - that gives you an idea how it went.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library