UN Debate (Universal Newsreel, Jun 1967)

Description

The original release sheet reads: UN DEBATE The Mid-East crisis brings strong debate in the UN Security Council. U Thant urges a "cooling off" period. The U.S. supports it; Russia does not, clashing with the U.S. The UAR claims the Gulf of Aqaba belongs to it while Israel demands an end to the blockade. JFK LAUNCHING The aircraft carrier, "John F. Kennedy" is launched at Newport News, Virginia. The late President's 9-year old daughter, Caroline, christens the giant ship with the traditional bottle of champagne. President Johnson spoke briefly before the launching. WALTER LANTZ Walter Lantz, last of the great pioneer animated cartoonists is fated at a Universal City Studios party, honoring his 50 years as a film industry leader. It's also "Woody Woodpecker's" 25th birthday, and Lantz's 39th year with Universal. TRACK The California Relays feature a world-record-equalling 100 meter dash as Jim Hines, Texas Southern Junior, runs it in ten seconds, flat. In the 220 yard sprint, Tommie Smith of San Jose State is just three-tenths of a second off his own world record. WHITEY FORD "Whitey" Ford retires at Yankee Stadium and is given a standing ovation. A bone spur in his pitching arm ends his playing days, which included 236 victoires, highest major-league total today. He'll continue with the Yankees as a scout. BUCKPASSER'S 15TH STRAIGHT "Buckpasser" wins the Metropolitan at Aqueduct for his fifteenth consecutive win, making him third-highest earner in racing, next to Kelso and Roundtable, both retired. THE "500" The Indianapolis "500" resumes after a first-day halt because of rain. Parnelli Jones, leading all the way, has a car-breakdown as his turbine-racer quits with only three laps to go. Winner: A.J. Foyt, averaging over 151 mph, taking his third "Indie" victory and leaving over $171,000. DUAL WORLD PREMIERE The Texas cities of Dallas and Fort Worth go "all out" to stage a precedent-setting, dual-city World Premiere for Universal's "The War Wagon," starring John Wayne and Kirk Douglas. Stars at the three-day festivities include John Wayne, Cowboy hands, Indian dancers, stars, celebrities, all add to the excitement and glamour.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library