Ike Sees Progress at Geneva (Universal Newsreel, Jul 1955)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. IKE SEES PROGRESS AT GENEVA: WASHINGTON, D.C. - 5,000 cheer President Eisenhower as he arrives at National Airport from Geneva. Before delivering his report to Congress and the nation, Ike sums up the results of the 6 days of momentous deliberation informally, with an expression of optimism for the future. 2A/B/C. AMERICA'S FIRST TURBO-PROP: MARIETTA, GA - America's first turbo-prop transport plane makes its maiden flight. A 30-ton giant with awesome power and payload, it's well-named the "Hercules." It's slated to become an Air Force workhorse. / 1st DIVISION COMES HOME: NEW YORK CITY - A rousing welcome for the 1st Division, coming home after 13 years hot and cold war service overseas. Docks are jammed with relatives and loved ones, despite broiling heat. / TOY FAIR: NEW YORK CITY - A wonderland of toys, to banish hot weather blues and delight the youngsters' hearts. The show includes a back-yard railroad and a sensational stunting toy plane, just the thing for Xmas. 3A/B. SPORTS — UPSET IN SUNSET HANDICAP: HOLLYWOOD PARK, CA - Alidon and Rejected, one-two in last week's Gold Cup are upset by Social Outcast, flown in for the rich turf event. Midway in the stretch, Social Outcast puts on a terrific drive to leave the field behind and set a new track record. / WATER SKI SCHOOL: WESTHAMPTON BEACH, NY - School days, summertime style. Youngsters learn how to water-ski in one session. That's what the instructor promised, and durned if they don't do it–after several dunkings that are only too welcome in the scorching heat. 4. SWEDISH BEAUTY CROWNED "MISS UNIVERSE": LONG BEACH, CA - Months of suspense and as Miss Universe is chosen from a galaxy of beauties representing 32 nations. She's Sweden's Hillevi Rombin, winner, with the beauty crown, of a regal array of prizes including a U-I movie contract.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library