Geneva Impasse (Universal Newsreel, Jun 1954)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. GENEVA IMPASSE: GENEVA - Representatives of the free world and of the Communist sphere reach an impasse on talks on Asiatic problems—a stalemate that threatens to topple the French government.—WASHINGTON, D.C. - As the Geneva Conference seems doomed to failure, military leaders of Britain, France, New Zealand, Australia, and the U.S. meet to plan defense strategy to counter further Red encroachment in Asia. 2. FASTEST MAN ON EARTH: NEW MEXICO - At Holloman Air Force Base, Lt. Col. John Stapp rides a rocket sled at a speed of 421 mph to become the fastest man on earth. The spectacular ride tests safety gear for pilots in supersonic flight. 3A/B/C/D. D DAY COMMEMORATED: FRANCE - President Coty and Premier Laniel review troops of 8 nations, leading the nation in observances of the battle that began the liberation of France 10 years ago. / MARSHALL TITO IN ATHENS: GREECE - Marshall Tito, President of Yugoslavia is received in Athens by King Paul and high government dignitaries, as he arrives on a good-will visit, his first since World War II. / TRUE VOW KEEPERS GATHER: KANSAS CITY, MO - The 29th Annual meeting of the True Vow Keepers Club, boasting over 100,000 member couples whose golden anniversaries are now history, in every state of the union and abroad. / ANNAPOLIS GRADUATION: ANNAPOLIS - Commencement ceremonies at the Naval Academy. Deputy Defense Secretary Robert Anderson addresses 584 graduating midshipmen, as the biggest crowd in history, 20,000, looks on to cheer the future Admirals. 4A/B. WES SANTEE SETS U.S. MILE RECORD: COMPTON, CA - Miler Wes Santee goes out to crack Roger Bannister's 4-minutes minus mile, but falls short with the second fastest performance in the event in history, setting a new U.S. record, and shattering the world's 1500-meter mark en route. / WILD HORSE ROUNDUP: GERMANY - The only wild horse roundup in Europe, held annually, when the herd, some 200 small horses, is corralled and branded. Sheer weight of numbers overpowers the skittish critters—Shades of the Wild West. (LOCAL – DENVER) U-I HONORED BY WOMEN'S CLUBS.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library