Universal Newsreel Volume 26, Release 440, Part 2

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. STEVENSON BIDS PARTY GIVE GOP "FAIR TEST": NEW YORK - Adlai Stevenson, Democratic Presidential Candidate, addresses the party's Jefferson-Jackson Day dinner. In his first major speech since the campaign's close, he counsels the party to be an enlightened opposition, and to give Eisenhower's administration a chance to prove itself. 2. CHRISTINE COMES HOME: NEW YORK - Christine Jorgenson, the ex-GI who went to Denmark and changed his/her sex, returns home to a clamorous reception by eager newsmen. 3A/B/C/D. GREEK VETS HOME FROM KOREA: GREECE - Greek soldiers return from service with U.N. forces in Korea. Distinguished for their valor in action, they're greeted by tearful, joyous families and loved ones. / GIRL SCOUTS HONOR FIRST LADY: WASHINGTON, D.C. - At the White House, Mrs. Dwight D. Eisenhower becomes a member and honorary president of the Girl Scouts of America. / CHINESE NEW YEAR: SAN FRANCISCO - The world's largest Chinatown celebrates New Year, with the traditional Lion Dance, and an un-traditional fashion show from Old Cathay. / MARGI GRAS: NEW ORLEANS - Pre-Lenten gaiety in the Crescent City's famed Mardi Gras. Merry-makers throng the streets in exotic costumes, gaily decorated floats on parade keynote the world-famed carnival. 4. TRACK MEET: NEW YORK - Sport thrills at the 65th AAU indoor track and field championships. In the 60-yard dash, Andy Stanfield is upset by the U. of Penn's John Haines. Close competition in every event keeps the crowd cheering.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library