President Johnson (Universal Newsreel, Jan 1967)

Description

The original release sheet reads: PRESIDENT JOHNSON President Johnson, in his "State of the Union" message, proposes a surcharge of six percent on corporate and personal income taxes. The money would be used in support of poverty programs at home and to finance the war in Vietnam for an estimated two years. PREMIERE In London, the Royal World Premiere of Charles Chaplin's film, "A Countess From Hong Kong," attracts top names from show business and society. The gala charity aids the "Fight For Sight" Campaign. Princess Alexandra represents the Royal Family.' POLITICS In the spotlights of politics, Adam Clayton Powell is denied his House seat, Lester Maddox is chosen as Georgia's new Governor, freshman Senators are greeted by Vice-President Humphrey, and an election in the Bahama Islands, their first, ends in deadlock. HOCKEY In the Canadian Centennial International Hockey Tournament the host country takes top spot, followed by Czechoslovakia, Russia, and the United States. Russia was defending world champ. Canada now eyes the Vienna World Championships in March. YACHT PATTIE A fast, new Australian yacht, the "Dame Pattie," beats "Gretel" in the second trial race to produce a challenger for the coveted "America's Cup." "Pattie" finishes almost two minutes out in front and so far, she's the one to watch. TRACK MEET The All-American Games in San Francisco's Cow palace brings U.S. and World record-holders together. Neal Steinhauer of Oregon sets a world indoor record for the shot put while John Rambo ties the American high jump record.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library