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Universal Newsreels, Release 7, January 21, 1965
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Date Written / Recorded
1965
Field of Study
Politics & Current Affairs
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Date Published / Released
1965-01-21, 1965
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Lyndon B. Johnson, 1908-1973, Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Person Discussed
Lyndon B. Johnson, 1908-1973
Topic / Theme
Heads of state, Inaugurations, Speeches, American History, The Sixties (1960–1974), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Universal Newsreels, Release 16, February 18, 1963
in Universal Newsreels, Release 16 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1963, originally published 1963), 7 mins
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about elections in West Berlin.
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This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about elections in West Berlin.
UNIVERSAL-INTERNATIONAL NEWSREEL synopsis VOL.: 36 ISSUE #16 Fred Maness Announcing
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BERLIN ELECTION: REDS SWAMPED AS BRANDT WINS:
Mayor Willy Brandt scores an unexpected landslide as West Berliners go to the polls to elect a new City Parliament. His party was fa...
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about elections in West Berlin.
UNIVERSAL-INTERNATIONAL NEWSREEL synopsis VOL.: 36 ISSUE #16 Fred Maness Announcing
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BERLIN ELECTION: REDS SWAMPED AS BRANDT WINS:
Mayor Willy Brandt scores an unexpected landslide as West Berliners go to the polls to elect a new City Parliament. His party was favored to win, but his victory was overwhelming as he captured nearly 62% of the vote. The Communists polled only 1.3% and failed to win even one seat.
DRAMA AT SEA: HIJACKED SHIP SAILS TO BRAZIL:
The Venezuelan freighter "Ansoategui" steams into Brazilian waters after being seized at gun-point by pro-Castro Communists in an attempt to embarrass President Romulo Betancourt on the eve of his visit to the United States.
U.S. and BRITAIN TEST NUCLEAR WEAPONS:
The Titan II undergoes its first test at Vandenberg Air Force Base in a shoot from an underground pad. Air Force officials call the launching a partial success despite the missile's destruction after launch. The British unveil their Blue Steel, a nuclear air-to-ground bomb designed to fill the gap left by the scrapped Skybolt.
SPORTS
RECORDS FALL AT TRACK MEET:
Records fall at the New York Athletic Club games in New York as Jim Beatty sets a new Indoor record for the mile in 3:58:6. He has a battle with Tom O'Hara who also finished under four minutes. In the High Jump, Valeri Brumel of Russia sets a new Indoor mark at 7 feet, 2 inches........
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Date Written / Recorded
1963
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Date Published / Released
1963-02-18, 1963
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Topic / Theme
Elections, Municipal government, American History, The Sixties (1960–1974), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Universal Newsreels, Release 28, April 2, 1962
in Universal Newsreels, Release 28 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1962, originally published 1962), 6 mins
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about political turmoil in Argentina.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 28 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1962, originally published 1962), 6 mins
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This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about political turmoil in Argentina.
UNIVERSAL-INTERNATIONAL NEWSREEL SYNOPSIS VOL.: 35 ISSUE #28 ED HERLIHY Announcing
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ARGENTINE CRISIS: FRONDIZI JAILED- MILITARY RULES:
Arturo Frondizi is forced out by Army and Navy leaders who install Jose Guido as President. The ousted head of state is flo...
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about political turmoil in Argentina.
UNIVERSAL-INTERNATIONAL NEWSREEL SYNOPSIS VOL.: 35 ISSUE #28 ED HERLIHY Announcing
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ARGENTINE CRISIS: FRONDIZI JAILED- MILITARY RULES:
Arturo Frondizi is forced out by Army and Navy leaders who install Jose Guido as President. The ousted head of state is flown to prison as the new leader takes office and Argentina continues in turmoil.
ALGERIA SEETHES:
The cease-fire has brought no peace in this nation as the Army opens a drive against French settlers who sympathize with the O A S.
DOOR TO FREEDOM:
A tunnel under Berlin's Wall of Hate is revealed after the man who built the escape route is shot by East German police.
SPORTS
HIGH FLYER:
John Uelses, holder of the indoor pole-vault mark of 16 feet, becomes the first man to better that mark out of doors.
SPILL AND THRILLS:
The Grand National provides its usual record quota of thrills as 32 horses race over the killing four and a half mile course. A 28-1 shot, "KILMORE", is home first.
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Date Written / Recorded
1962
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Date Published / Released
1962-04-02, 1962
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Topic / Theme
Elections, Heads of state, American History, The Sixties (1960–1974), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Universal Newsreels, Release 30, April 10, 1961
in Universal Newsreels, Release 30 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1961, originally published 1961), 6 mins
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, features a meeting of NATO leaders.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 30 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1961, originally published 1961), 6 mins
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This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, features a meeting of NATO leaders.
UNIVERSAL-INTERNATIONAL NEWSREEL SYNOPSIS ISSUE #30 ED HERLIHY Announcing
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KENNEDY ADDRESSES NATO CHIEFS:
In Washington, President Kennedy addresses a meeting of NATO military leaders, pledging firm U. S. defense of Europe in the event of attack, a...
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, features a meeting of NATO leaders.
UNIVERSAL-INTERNATIONAL NEWSREEL SYNOPSIS ISSUE #30 ED HERLIHY Announcing
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KENNEDY ADDRESSES NATO CHIEFS:
In Washington, President Kennedy addresses a meeting of NATO military leaders, pledging firm U. S. defense of Europe in the event of attack, and calling for a step-up in conventional armaments for defense forces.
KENNEDY MEETS HELEN KELLER:
At the White House, the President meets Helen Keller who, deaf and blind since birth has become a symbol of hope and achievement to the handicapped everywhere.
SETBACK FOR REDS IN VIETNAM BALLOT:
Election returns in Vietnam's first Presidential election show a landslide victory for pro-Western President Ngo Dinh Diem, despite an all out Red campaign to keep voters from the polls.
THAI--- ANYTHING GOES:
Boxing in Thailand, where the national version of the sport includes kicking, cuffing, and elbowing as fair tactics, and every bout in the squared circle is a real "Pier 6" donnybrook.
PRESIDENT OPENS DIAMOND SEASON:
In Washington, President Kennedy throws out the first ball to open the 1961 diamond season. It's the debut of the new Washington Senators - the old Nats have moved to Minneapolis, and the new nine loses- 4-3 to the White Sox......
TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO
Twenty-Five Years Ago- HOWARD HUGHES sets a new speed record for the flight from Miami to New York.
A Maryland inventor shows a DO-IT-YOURSELF ECONOMY CAR.
PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT throws out the first ball to start the baseball season. Opening day personalities include CONNIE MACK, JOE CRONIN, LEFTY GOMEZ, and FIORELLO LAGUARDIA throwing out New York's first baseball.
In Kansas, GLENN CUNNINGHAM shows the superb form that made him one of the all-time greats of the track.
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Date Written / Recorded
1961
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Date Published / Released
1961-04-10, 1961
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Person Discussed
John F. Kennedy, 1917-1963, Helen Keller, 1880-1968
Topic / Theme
Diplomacy, Elections, International relations, War, Taxation, American History, The Sixties (1960–1974), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Universal Newsreels, Release 71, September 1, 1967
in Universal Newsreels, Release 71 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1967, originally published 1967), 7 mins
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. National Guard, Shirley Temple, and legislators.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 71 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1967, originally published 1967), 7 mins
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This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. National Guard, Shirley Temple, and legislators.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL VOL. 40-71 SYNOPSIS SEPTEMBER 1, 1967
CHINESE BATTLE LONDON POLICE
Armed with clubs, iron bars, and axes, an angry group of Chinese diplomats attack London police outside Red China's mission in London. Several are injured, none seriously. The latest provocation adding to Chinese-British tensions.
F...
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. National Guard, Shirley Temple, and legislators.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL VOL. 40-71 SYNOPSIS SEPTEMBER 1, 1967
CHINESE BATTLE LONDON POLICE
Armed with clubs, iron bars, and axes, an angry group of Chinese diplomats attack London police outside Red China's mission in London. Several are injured, none seriously. The latest provocation adding to Chinese-British tensions.
FOREST FIRES
The Northwest and British Columbia lose over 150,000 acres of valuable woodland to raging forest fires, the worst in years. Most of them begin from lightning igniting tinder-dry trees.
SHIRLEY TEMPLE
Former child star, Shirley Temple Black, announces her candidacy for Congress. During the thirties she was one of the world's most successful movie stars. She'll run as a "Republican-Independent."
DOUBLE TV
Japanese electronic manufacturers come up with a double-screen TV set, with picture front and back. It can be used as a room divider or as a twin-monitor for factories and plants.
TOY SOLDIERS
West Germany's Toy Soldier Fair brings out tiny figures of all nations and all periods of history. Worldwide collectors show the best product of a serious adult hobby and art.
FASHIONS
Dramatic couturier Jacques Esterel shows his Fall and Winter line with heavy emphasis on Guacho-looking outfits, with pants, capes, and matador hats. A "cage-handbag" comes complete with a bird...or even a little white mouse!
TOKYO SWIM MEET
U.S. Swimmers sweep all aquatic events for 13 gold medals at the World University Games in Tokyo. Charles Hickcox of Phoenix sets two world marks in the 100 and 200 meter backstroke.
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Date Written / Recorded
1967
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Date Published / Released
1967-09-01, 1967
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Person Discussed
Shirley Temple, 1928-2014
Topic / Theme
Election campaigns, Legislators, Actors, American History, The Sixties (1960–1974), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Universal Newsreels, Release 73, September 8, 1967
in Universal Newsreels, Release 73 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1967, originally published 1967), 8 mins
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the Republican Party, Dwight D. Eisenhower, and heads of state.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 73 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1967, originally published 1967), 8 mins
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This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the Republican Party, Dwight D. Eisenhower, and heads of state.
Date Written / Recorded
1967
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Date Published / Released
1967-09-08, 1967
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Person Discussed
Dwight D. Eisenhower, 1890-1969
Topic / Theme
Elections, Heads of state, Republicans (U.S. political party), Cold War, 1945-1989, Vietnam War, 1956-1975, American History, The Sixties (1960–1974), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Universal Newsreels, Release 75, September 15, 1966
in Universal Newsreels, Release 75 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1966, originally published 1966), 6 mins
VIETNAM ELECTIONS: In South Vietnam, more than four million voters cast ballots to elect a Constituent Assembly. The elected assembly will create a new Constitution and propose national elections. The heavy turnout at the polls is seen as a victory over Vietcong terror tactics. GEMINI II: NEW SPACE RECORDS: Comman...
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 75 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1966, originally published 1966), 6 mins
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VIETNAM ELECTIONS: In South Vietnam, more than four million voters cast ballots to elect a Constituent Assembly. The elected assembly will create a new Constitution and propose national elections. The heavy turnout at the polls is seen as a victory over Vietcong terror tactics. GEMINI II: NEW SPACE RECORDS: Commanders Charles Conrad and Richard Gordon surpass all of America's previous Space exploration flights with a three-day journey which embra...
VIETNAM ELECTIONS: In South Vietnam, more than four million voters cast ballots to elect a Constituent Assembly. The elected assembly will create a new Constitution and propose national elections. The heavy turnout at the polls is seen as a victory over Vietcong terror tactics. GEMINI II: NEW SPACE RECORDS: Commanders Charles Conrad and Richard Gordon surpass all of America's previous Space exploration flights with a three-day journey which embraces seven man-in-space records. Among them: First-Orbit docking, altitude record of 850 miles, and on-board computer navigation assistance. A bull's-eye splashdown caps it off!
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL ISSUE #75 - VOL.: #39 ED HERLIHY Announcing
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VIETNAM ELECTIONS:
In South Vietnam, more than four million voters cast ballots to elect a Constituent Assembly. The elected assembly will create a new Constitution and propose national elections. The heavy turnout at the polls is seen as a victory over VietCong terror tactics.
G E M I N I II: NEW SPACE RECORDS:
Commander Charles Conrad and Richard Gordon surpass all of America's previous Space exploration flights with a three-day journey which embraces seven man-in-space records. Among them: First-Orbit docking, altitude record of 850 miles, and on-board computer computer navigation assistance. A bullseye splashdown caps it off!
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Date Written / Recorded
1966
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Date Published / Released
1966-09-15, 1966
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Topic / Theme
Democracy, Elections, Space exploration, Spacecraft, Vietnam War, 1956-1975, American History, The Sixties (1960–1974), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Universal Newsreels, Release 77, September 22, 1967
in Universal Newsreels, Release 77 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1967, originally published 1967), 7 mins
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the United Nations General Assembly, U. Thant, and international relations.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 77 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1967, originally published 1967), 7 mins
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This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the United Nations General Assembly, U. Thant, and international relations.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL VOL. 40-77 SYNOPSIS SEPTEMBER 22, 1967.
UNITED NATIONS
The 22nd U.N. General Assembly opens and elects its first Communist President in Rumanian Foreign Minister Corneliu Manescu. The Cuban Delegation walks out claiming harassment by U.S. Customs and the U.S. and Russian delegations...
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the United Nations General Assembly, U. Thant, and international relations.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL VOL. 40-77 SYNOPSIS SEPTEMBER 22, 1967.
UNITED NATIONS
The 22nd U.N. General Assembly opens and elects its first Communist President in Rumanian Foreign Minister Corneliu Manescu. The Cuban Delegation walks out claiming harassment by U.S. Customs and the U.S. and Russian delegations exchange sharp remarks over it.
NEW SHIP
The cargo ship "Atlantic Span" is the first of a new fleet of "container" ships which have stern ramps, allowing vehicles to drive right on board, cutting loading time to a fraction.
AGED
Senior citizens from Arkansas visits Capital Hill, present "Green Thumb" hats to Senators Fullbright and McCellan, during hearings on legislation for the aged.
ELIZABETH II
The "Queen Elizabeth II" is launched in Clydebank, Scotland, by Queen Elizabeth. The push-button launch sends the lady who replaces the Queens "Mary" and Elizabeth" down the ways, after a slight delay.
SNAKES
Annual weighing and measuring of the snakes at the Bronx Zoo. Pythons 30 feet long, weighing 400 pounds are stretched out, then put in steel garbage cans to go on the scale.
"MET"
The Metropolitan Opera opens its 83rd season with a standing-room-only crowd paying up to $50 a seat. Verdi's "LaTraviata" is the opener for the Met's second season at Lincoln Center.
BIKE RACE
London stages its first six-day bicycle race in sixteen years. Twelve two-man teams whiz around the track with over $25,000 in prize money offered. The best of Europe's racers compete.
SPEEDBOATS
The first major speedboat race ever held in Holland is won by a British entry, D. Burton. Roaring around dangerous turns and down straightaways, the 3-hour event thrills spectators.
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Date Written / Recorded
1967
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Date Published / Released
1967-09-22, 1967
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Person Discussed
U Thant, 1909-1974
Topic / Theme
Associations and organizations, Elections, International relations, Cold War, 1945-1989, American History, The Sixties (1960–1974), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Universal Newsreels, Release 83, October 13, 1966
in Universal Newsreels, Release 83 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1966, originally published 1966), 6 mins
PRESIDENT JOHNSON ON TOUR: In a hectic two days, President Johnson announces Social Security benefit increases in Baltimore....Then flies to New York for a hard-hitting campaign in support of local and state Democratic candidates, He visits Brooklyn, Staten Island, reviews the Columbus Day parade and shakes at lea...
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 83 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1966, originally published 1966), 6 mins
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PRESIDENT JOHNSON ON TOUR: In a hectic two days, President Johnson announces Social Security benefit increases in Baltimore....Then flies to New York for a hard-hitting campaign in support of local and state Democratic candidates, He visits Brooklyn, Staten Island, reviews the Columbus Day parade and shakes at least two million hands. DOG BITES LION! In France, a lion cub and a dachsund pup provides plenty of laughs and rough-and-tumble action fo...
PRESIDENT JOHNSON ON TOUR: In a hectic two days, President Johnson announces Social Security benefit increases in Baltimore....Then flies to New York for a hard-hitting campaign in support of local and state Democratic candidates, He visits Brooklyn, Staten Island, reviews the Columbus Day parade and shakes at least two million hands. DOG BITES LION! In France, a lion cub and a dachsund pup provides plenty of laughs and rough-and-tumble action for zoo visitors. The peppy pup nips at the heels, tail and nose of the lion. When lunch is served, the doggy is a real "chow hound". King Lion meets his match. BOAT RACE SPECTACULAR BOAT RACE: In Paris, on the River Seine, a field of ninety high-Powered motorboats roar up and down for six hours. The "Six Hours Of Paris' is considered the world's toughest motorboat race. An Italian Catamaran wins... Only forty boats are able to finish.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL ISSUE #83 - VOL.: #39 ED HERLIHY Announcing
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PRESIDENT JOHNSON ON TOUR:
In a hectic two days, President Johnson announces Social Security benefit increases in Baltimore....Then flies to New York for a hard-hitting campaign in support of local and state Democratic candidates, He visits Brooklyn, Staten Island, reviews the Columbus Day parade and shakes at least two million hands.
DOG BITES LION!
In France, a lion cub and a dachsund pup provides plenty of laughs and rough-and-tumble action for zoo visitors. The peppy pup nips at the heels, tail and nose of the lion. When lunch is served, the doggy is a real "chow hound". King Lion meets his match.
SPORTS BOAT RACE
SPECTACULAR BOAT RACE:
In Paris, on the River Seine, a field of ninety high-powered motorboats roar up and down for six hours. The "Six Hours Of Paris' is considered the world's toughest motorboat race. An Italian Catamaran wins. Only forty boats are able to finish..........
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Date Written / Recorded
1966
Field of Study
Politics & Current Affairs
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Date Published / Released
1966-10-13, 1966
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Person Discussed
Lyndon B. Johnson, 1908-1973
Topic / Theme
Election campaigns, Government services, Speedboat racing, Animals, American History, The Sixties (1960–1974), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Universal Newsreels, Release 85, October 20, 1960
in Universal Newsreels, Release 85 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1960, originally published 1960), 6 mins
Nixon - Kennedy: Factual close-up of the 1960 Presidential aspirants. Exclusive statements by both candidates. Kennedy is seen receiving ovation of Democratic National Convention following his first victory. Nixon is hailed by Republican National Convention as successor to Eisenhower.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 85 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1960, originally published 1960), 6 mins
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Nixon - Kennedy: Factual close-up of the 1960 Presidential aspirants. Exclusive statements by both candidates. Kennedy is seen receiving ovation of Democratic National Convention following his first victory. Nixon is hailed by Republican National Convention as successor to Eisenhower.
UNIVERSAL-INTERNATIONAL NEWSREEL SYNOPSIS ISSUE #85, ED HERLIHY Announcing
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Nixon - Kennedy: Factual close-up of the 1960 Presidential aspirants. Exclusive statements by both candidates. Kennedy is seen receiving ovation of Democratic National Convention following his first victory. Nixon is hailed by Republican National Convention as successor to Eisenhower.
UNIVERSAL-INTERNATIONAL NEWSREEL SYNOPSIS ISSUE #85, ED HERLIHY Announcing
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NIXON-KENNEDY MEET YOUR CANDIDATES
UNITED-INTERNATIONAL NEWS presents- As a public service this factual close-up of the 1 9 6 0 Presidential aspirants, on behalf of the MOTION PICTURE INDUSTRY.
Exclusive statements for the Newsreels are made by both Vice-President Richard M. Nixon and Senator John F. Kennedy, summing up reasons each feels himself best qualified for office of President of the United States. Both candidates are shown during important moments in their political careers.
Kennedy is seen receiving ovation of Democratic National Convention following his victory on the first ballot. Fourteen-years in Washington - six as Representative and eight as Senator - led to this event. He played an active role in Committees dealing with labor relations to foreign affairs. At home he shares family life with wife Jacqueline and daughter Caroline.
Nixon is hailed by Republican National Convention as successor to Eisenhower. In enlarged role as Vice-President he took part in Administration's deliberations and represented the President abroad. He and Khrushchev held publicized "kitchen debate" in Moscow. Father of two daughters, Tricia and Julie, he was accompanied by wife Pat on his campaign tours.
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Date Written / Recorded
1960
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Date Published / Released
1960-10-20, 1960
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Person Discussed
John F. Kennedy, 1917-1963, Richard Milhous Nixon, 1913-1994
Topic / Theme
Election campaigns, Heads of state, American History, Post-war Era (1945–1960), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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