Japan (Universal Newsreel, Feb 1967)

Description

The original release sheet reads: JAPAN Today's Tokyo is a prime example of the blending of new and old in modern Japan. Premier Sato's pro-American government is re-elected forecasting continued economic strength and prosperity. Japan is a glowing example to all of Asia; a lesson in patience and determination. DEFUSED MINE A two-ton aerial mine relic of W.W.II, is found buried beneath a street in Paderborn, West Germany. With the area roped off and residents evacuated, a bomb-disposal expert tackles the ticklish job of de-fusing the monster. He's successful...and World War Two is officially over. CAIRO BELLY DANCERS Egypt's two thousand tummy-tossiers have been told to cover up more. The city censor makes a personal inspection and witnesses a typical Cairo stomach-virtuoso, clad in the old and the new costume. He reserved his final decision. Perhaps another performance. SATAN WEDDING In San Francisco, former New York socialite Judith Case and unemployed newsman John Raymond are united by "Satan" in unholy wedlock. Self-ordained sorcerer-minister Anton LeVey presides over a so-called black mass wedding ceremony at a unique "Alter!" A nude redhead! ZUNIGA ART A new art form is given birth by Mexican sculptor Racul Zuniga in his New York shop. Using knives, forks, spoons, and other dining utensils, he cuts and bends them tinto various shapes and objects. They sell for anywhere from $15...to $5,000! ESTEREL FASHIONS In Paris, designer Jacques Esterel shows his Spring-Summer collection. It highlights slim satin "Afghan" pants worn under silk tunics. Kooky accessories, like watches on his model's shoes, also draw applause. His miniskirts have hems three to four inches above the knee. PET SHOW A pet show in New York brings out some very talented pets, including a duck who plays piano, another who plays drums, and a chicken who's a natural dancer. Another chicken plays basketball. All of them are trained with the Pavlovian method of food as reward for performances. HYDRAFOIL BOAT The "Water Spyder," a 12-foot, two seat, runabout hydrafoil, makes its public debut on San Francisco bay. It's perfect for sports or fishing and can tow a water skier at 40 miles an hour. A six-passenger hydrafoil is on the drawing board for future production.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library