Ike and Mac Confer on Korean Solution (Universal Newsreel, Dec 1952)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. IKE AND MAC CONFER ON KOREAN SOLUTION: NEW YORK - President-elect Eisenhower confers with General MacArthur on the details of Mac's proposed solution to the problem of Korean peace. Newsmen throng the sidewalks outside John Foster Dulles' home, scene of the meeting. 2. NATO PLANNING SESSION OPENS: PARIS - Foreign Ministers and defense leaders of the NATO nations meet to review progress and financing the defense organization for the coming year. 3A/B/C/D/E. BODY ARMOR SHOWN: U.S.A. - The Quartermaster Corps displays new light-weight body armor for the infantry. Similar to protective garb now worn by Marines in Korean combat, it's expected to save countless lives. / TRUMAN MAKES AIR AWARDS: WASHINGTON, D.C. - At the annual meeting of the Aero Club, President Truman stresses the need for continued military build-up, presents awards for contributions to aviation. / CLOTHES FOR KOREA: NEW YORK - A shipment of clothing, food, and medicines for Korea receives Cardinal Spellman's blessing, just before the prelate leaves for the fighting front, where he'll conduct Christmas Mass. / ART WORKS SHOWN: ITALY - On display are new creations by Italy's craftsmen—glittering engraved glassware, intricate laces, brilliantly colored mosaics and pottery. / PAGEANT OF PROGRESS: VENEZUELA - The nation reviews past progress and looks to future gains in a gala exposition at Caracas. New housing projects and public works are part of a $300 million annual development program. 4. SEASON'S GREETINGS IN MANY TONGUES: WASHINGTON, D.C. - International Christmas greetings from the children of the world's embassies in our nation's capital. Colorfully attired in their national costumes, these youngsters wish America a MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library