Ike Challenges Reds—Offers Arms Data Exchange (Universal Newsreel, Jul 1954)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. IKE CHALLENGES REDS—OFFERS ARMS DATA EXCHANGE: GENEVA - In a dramatic effort to break the deadlock on Germany reunification and European security at the Big Four conference, the President offers Russia a complete blueprint of the U.S. military establishment, with permission to make authenticating aerial photographs, if Russia reciprocates. 2. MOROCCAN REVOLT FLARES: MOROCCO - Another bloody colonial crisis confronts France in North Africa. In 3 days of uncontrolled rioting by Arab nationalists, at least 80 are killed, and whole sections of the city looted and burned. 3A/B. RUSSIAN FARMERS IN IOWA: IOWA - Russian agricultural experts touring the mid-West to study corn and hog farming visit a typical American farm. Afterwards they visit a local diary bar for an ice cream break, attracting curious crowds. / REDS SHOW AIR PROGRESS: RUSSIA - The Red Air Force displays its newest combat aircraft, including a multi-jet intercontinental bomber rated as good as good as America's best by observers, as well as giant new combat helicopter in spectacular airborne troop maneuvers. 4A/B. SPORTS — TOUR DE FRANCE: FRANCE - Europe's classic 9-day cross country bicycle marathon reaches a thrilling climax as the riders face the greatest challenge, the lofty ranges of the Maritime Alps. The last barrier between Paris and their goal of Monaco produces thrilling competition in a stirring setting. / FOLDING OF THE BULLS: SPAIN - Bulls throw men, in a unique and venerable sports festival in Pamplona, where the bulls are raised for the country's bull fights. They're driven through the streets to the arena, and a riotous scramble results as amateur bullfighters try their skill with El Toro.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library