Expo '67 (Universal Newsreel, May 1967)

Description

The original release sheet reads: EXPO '67 The largest world's fair in history, "Expo '67," opens in Montreal. 62 nations erect 100 pavilions on the 1,000 acre site of international education, entertainment, and mutual understanding. The six-month fair has everything, from art, science, and culture...to mini-skirts and mini-trains! DUTCH PRINCE Holland gets its first newborn Prince in 116 years with the birth of a son to Crown Princess Beatrix. The newborn babe is next in line to the throne, after his mother. The citizens rejoice in the streets! THE U.S.-VIETNAM AMBASSADOR Incoming Ellsworth Bunker takes over for outgoing Henry Cabot Lodge as the new U.S. Ambassador to South Vietnam. He announces hope for ultimate peace in asia. Lodge says, "They cannot win (the war): We cannot be pushed out!" LOYALTY PARADE The VFW-sponsored "Loyalty Day" Parade, down Fifth Avenue, is a symbol of strong support for U.S. action in Vietnam. Honorary Marshall is comedienne Martha Raye, just returned from entertaining troops. FIRE EXTINGUISHER British inventor Llewelyn Evans demonstrates his "instant, hand-held fire extinguisher." It costs only $7 and fits in the palm of the hand. It's equally effective in the office or home, on boats or aircraft. It sprays a fine powder kept under pressure by gas. BEAUTY CONTEST At Long Beach, California, "Miss International Beauty" turns out to be "Miss Argentine." She's 19-year old Mirta Teresita Massa, and she "tapes in" at 36-24-36. Runners up were "Miss Israel"...and "Miss American Beauty." ELECTRIC BIKE In London, an all-electric motorcycle is demonstrated, as mini-transport for city dwellers. It runs on re-chargeable batteries, can do thirty, costs less than 300 dollars, weights only 130 pounds and can be tucked in an automobile trunk. CASSIUS CLAY World Heavyweight Champion Cassius Clay loses his boxing title and faces a possible 5-year prison term. His offense: refusal to take the oath of induction into the Army. His defense: as an ordained Black Muslim minister he feels he should be exempt. MONZA AUTO RACE Ferrari's take first and second in the "Monza International" averaging 165 for over five hours! Winning drivers Bandini of Italy and Amon of New Zealand.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library