It's Ike and Nixon (Universal Newsreel, Aug 1956)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. IT'S IKE AND NIXON - The Republican National Convention in San Francisco reaches a jubilant climax with the nomination of President Eisenhower as standard-bearer for the G.O.P. in the '56 Presidential campaign, and Vice-President Nixon as his running mate. Tumultuous demonstrations on the floor of the Cow Palace follow the unanimous ballots. 2A/B. "FLYING SAUCER" RADAR PLANE - In California, a new and odd-looking craft makes its first flight, a Super Constellation topped by a 30-foot disc. Looks like a flying saucer that's captured the plane--actually, it's the largest farthest-seeing airborne radar yet developed. / DIEPPE RAID MEMORIAL - In France, solemn memorial observances mark the 14th anniversary of the Dieppe raid of World War Two, when 10,000 men stormed ashore in a nine-hour raid. Mostly Canadians, they suffered more than 60% casualties, a gallant but tragic chapter in military history. 3A/B. JUDO CHAMPIONSHIPS - At Seattle University, U.S. collegians and amateurs battle for the Black Belt symbol of mastery in the ancient Japanese sport of Judo. Sponsored by the A.A.U., this 4th national competition features slam-bang displays of skill, strength, and co-ordination. / FOOTBALL – RAMS vs. REDSKINS - In Los Angeles Coliseum, the Rams and Redskins clash, out-of-season, for charity–and it's a thrilling preview of fall gridiron action in store. 83,000 see the hard-fighting Rams smashed to defeat by a rampaging Redskin eleven, 39-21.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library