Italians and Yugoslavs Mass as Trieste Tension Grows (Universal Newsreel, Oct 1953)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. ITALIANS AND YUGOSLAVS MASS AS TRIESTE TENSION GROWS: TRIESTE - Jubilant Italians see the raising of their flag for the first time since 1945, as U.S. and British troops prepare to withdraw from the disputed city. In the city's second zone, Yugoslav troops mass—and signs proclaim Yugoslavia will never give up Trieste.—BELGRADE - In the Yugoslav capital, mobs storm the American Embassy, following defiant speeches in which Marshall Tito threatened invasion of the disputed zone; long a scene of Balkan crisis. 2. FRENCH LAUNCH MASSIVE INDO-CHINA OFFENSIVE: INDO-CHINA - Reinforced by eight new French battalions, French and Vietnam forces launch the heaviest attack of the eight-year-old war, an attempt to cut off the main body of Red troops. 3A/B/C/D/E/F. FARMERS BARRICADE ROADS: FRANCE - Farmers barricade the roads in the nation's traditional move of protest. Demonstrating against removal of farm price supports, they pose a strong threat to new government economy plans. / PRESIDENT'S BIRTHDAY PARTY: PENNSYLVANIA - 200,000 gather at a huge and colorful party to help President Eisenhower celebrate his 63rd birthday. A 25-foot cake is cut as the huge crowd sings birthday greetings to the President. / PERON SUPPORTS "GOOD NEIGHBOR" POLICY: PARAGUAY - On a good-will visit, Argentina's President Juan Peron signals a shift in his country's foreign policy, praising President Eisenhower and declaring his support of Pan-American solidarity. / MIDGET PLANE FLOWN: CALIFORNIA - John Pontius' home-built bantam biplane makes its first flight. With a mere 20-foot wingspan, it flies as well as anyone could ask. / AKIHITO COMES HOME: JAPAN - Crown Prince Akihito returns from his world tour to be greeted at the airport by crowds, cameras, and a retinue of ceremonies courtiers. / PARIS BEAUTY CONTEST: PARIS - Parisian beauties vie to appear in competition for the coming Miss World title in London. The winner, an 18-year-old art student who's prettier than a picture. 4. GRUNT AND GROANERS GRAPPLE ON GRIDIRON: WASHINGTON - Pro wrestlers don grid-togs for a charity clash with the Seattle Ramblers in Tacoma's "Muscle Bowl." Bronco Nagurski is one of the grapplers out for charity. They do score a touchdown—but it's too little and too late.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library