Pope Paul at Fatima (Universal Newsreel, May 1967)

Description

The original release sheet reads: POPE PAUL AT FATIMA Over one million pilgrims gather in Fatima for the 50th anniversary of the vision of the Virgin Mary by three peasant children. Pope Paul celebrates Mass and warns, "the world is in danger." PRO-VIET PARADE An estimated 70,000 men, women, and children march down New YOrk's Fifth Ave., in a gigantic show of support for U.S. soldiers in Vietnam. Pro and anti-war factions clash in isolated fights. Communist flags were burned during the 8 1/2-hour march. BELGIAN PAVILION Royalty comes to Expo '67's Belgian Pavilion. Prince Albert and Princess Paola represent King Baudouin at Belgium's "National Day." Colorfully-costumed street dancers entertain. HONG KONG RIOTS Three days of riots in the streets of the Kowloon peninsula in Hong Kong. Reason: labor demands by striking artificial-flower factory workers. 300 youths arrested, amny with Mao buttons an slogans. PARIS ART France borrows big from Switzerland, a massive art exhibition of masterpieces is displayed in Paris, most art-conscious town in the world. Among the artists: Picasso, Gauguin, Van Gogh, Renoir. FASHIONS Latest thing in crocheted beachwear, swim suits and coverups, includes racy-lacy bikinis, millets, and tunic-and-bikini ensembles. They're bare, bold, and beautiful. Pries: 45 to 200 dollars! KAYAK RACE Some crazy-kayaking on Vermont's West River, as the U.S. and Canadian Kayak teams get in shape for the upcoming World Title gathering in Czechoslovakia. Capsizing is frequent in the strong currents. BIKE RACING Europe's best cycle-racers watch sinew and speed in a paced cycle race. It's a two-man team event, a low-powered motorbike in front, the peddler following. Dutchman Peter Post wins at an average pace of 35 mph. INDIANAPOLIS TIME TRIALS Time Trials for the "Indianapolis 500" gains the pale position for Mario Andretti who breaks his own record, clocking 169 mph. Second best timing, Dan Gurney; third, Joe Leonard. This year's "Indy" looks like the best ever and can be seen, live, in theatres and sports arenas.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library