U.S. Welcomes First Hungarian Refugees (Universal Newsreel, Nov 1956)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. U.S. WELCOMES FIRST HUNGARIAN REFUGEES: NEW JERSEY - The first 60 of 5,000 Hungarian refugees admitted to the U.S. arrives at McGuire Air Force base. After welcome ceremonies, they're transported to Camp Kilmer, newly converted to a reception center, where hundreds of nearby residents greet them–modern pilgrims from tyranny, arriving as a free America celebrates Thanksgiving. 2. U.N. UNITS TAKE POSTS IN SUEZ: EGYPT - United Nations contingents take up the police job in the Suez Canal zone, hampered in their duties pending withdrawal of British and French forces. On the Israel front, Arab refugees by the thousands stream out of the Sinai peninsula. 3A/B/C. DOCK STRIKE - 60,000 longshoremen strike during contract negotiations in New York, paralyzing the Atlantic and Gulf coasts. Hundreds of ships are trapped in port, their cargoes unloaded, while mountains of goods clog the piers. / GRUENTHER HONORED: PARIS - A final review is held for Gen. Alfred Gruenther, retiring chief of NATO forces. As his successor, Gen. Lauris Norstad looks on, Premier Guy Mollet awards him the French Military Medal. / EMPERORS MEET: TOKYO - Two emperors meet–descendants of the world's oldest imperial dynasties. Haile Selassie of Ethiopia is greeted by Japan's Hirohito as the African ruler passes through on his world trip. 4. FASHION PARADE: NEW YORK CITY - Leading American designers pool their talents to present a cosmopolitan wardrobe for metropolitan mademoiselles. New and chic from top to toe, with a new shape emphasizing the feminine silhouette. 5. PRO FOOTBALL — REDSKINS TOPPLE GIANTS: WASHINGTON, D.C. - A stunning upset in pro football, as the Washington Redskins upset the Eastern Conference leaders with a dazzling aerial attack. Final score, a decisive 33-7.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library