Crisis in Egypt (Universal Newsreel, Jan 1952)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. CRISIS IN EGYPT: EGYPT - Focal point of crisis for the West, the ancient Land of the Nile seethes with unrest and violence. On the one hand the British are standing fast to protect their rights to the Suez Canal. On the other, nationalistic feeling runs high in Egypt, with King Farouk summoning a new government to cope with riots and bloodshed. 2. INDO REDS REPULSED: INDO-CHINA - French-led Viet Nam forces, aided by low-flying American-made planes dropping napalm bombs, score a major victory over the communist near Hanoi. Meanwhile, back in Algeria, French paratroopers, trained in American planes and methods, train for future action in Indo-China.—At Saigon, Indo-Chinese capital city, square is bloody shambles following blast of Red mine in auto. Scores are killed. 3. TAFT BLASTS FOREIGN POLICY: NEW YORK - Blasting the New Deal administration for its handling of our foreign policy, Senator Robert A. Taft addresses Republican Women at the Waldorf. Prominent G.O.P. contender, Sen. Taft says Truman policy has given Russia advantage over U.S. 4. TRACK AND FIELD THRILLS: NEW YORK - Highlights of the 45th Millrose Games. "Flying Parson" Bob Richards fails to break old meet mark in the pole vault. Thrilling finish of the "600" - with Chuck Moore and George Rhoden spilling after the finish.—The Wanamaker Mile, feature of the meet, with old rivals Don Gehrmann and FBI-Man Fred Wilt doing it again - Gehrmann overtaking Fred in the last 20 yards to win. (LOCAL – MINNEAPOLIS) WINTER CARNIVAL.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library