United Nations Anniversary (Universal Newsreel, Oct 1951)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. UNITED NATIONS ANNIVERSARY: WASHINGTON - On the sixth anniversary of the signing of the U.N. charter, U.S. State Secretary Acheson makes the keynote address lauding combined efforts of United Nations fighting in Korea against world aggression. Soldiers of nations fighting in Korea are special guests at anniversary celebration. 2. ACTION IN KOREA: KOREA - Front-line action filmed by daring newsreel cameramen along the flaming East Central front. South Korean and U.S. divisions attack entrenched communists in hilltop positions, take many prisoners. 3A/B/C. RED CROSS DEDICATION: WASHINGTON - Pres. Truman officiates at cornerstone laying of the District of Columbia Chapter House of the Red Cross. The new structure will house the local Red Cross blood bank. / SLAIN PREMIER MOURNED: PAKISTAN - In Karachi, thousands pass in mourning before the bier of Liaquat Ali Khan, assassinated premier of the new Indian Moslem State. His death adds to the political turmoil dividing India. / HOME FROM THE SEA!: SAN DIEGO - The home-coming of the carrier Boxer from Korea is signal event for 75 crew members. Waiting for them are brand new babies the sailors had not seen (Except New York, Buffalo & Albany). 4A/B. THE WORLD OF SPORTS — DANISH GYMNASTS PERFORM: GERMANY - On a tour of Germany, talented troupe of young men and women athletes stage dazzling demonstration of gymnastic prowess. / FOOTBALL EXTRA!: SEATTLE - Tops for thrills is the Illinois-Washington game with long romps featuring the close victory of the "Illinni" over the "Huskies," 27-20. (TRAILER) GOVERNOR DEWEY MESSAGE.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library