Israel Ends Mid-East Deadlock (Universal Newsreel, Mar 1957)

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The original release sheet reads: 1. ISRAEL ENDS MID-EAST DEADLOCK - A major obstacle to peace is removed as the Israeli parliament decides, amid violent public argument, to evacuate the Gaza-strip and the Gulf of Aqaba. In the United Nations, Foreign Minister Golda Meir announces Israel's compliance with the General Assembly's directive. 2A/B/C/D/E. NIXON IN AFRICA - Vice President and Mrs. Richard Nixon visit Rabat, Morocco, beginning a 22 day, 18,000 mile good-will tour of Africa. / PRINCESS CAROLINE is presented to the people of Monaco by proud parents Prince Rainier and Princess Grace, amid public rejoicing. / IKE & STUDENTS - 33 high school students representing 33 foreign nations are greeted by the President at the White House. / PRESIDENTS MEET - On the border between Colombia and Venezuela, the presidents of the two nations meet in a unique gesture of friendship. / MOVIE AWARDS - Gov. Goodwin Knight presents the Look Magazine Award to Elmer Rhoden as Theatre Man of the Year. In Los Angeles, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association makes its annual awards, honoring U-I's widely acclaimed "Battle Hymn." 3A/B. SPORTS — 5,000 WINS FOR LONGDEN - A fabulous new turf record is set by Johnny Longden at Santa Anita as he boots home his 5,000 winner! / SPRING TRAINING - First in series of reports on resuming diamond activity–spring training in Florida. — DODGERS, at Vero Beach, get in shape for a crack at a 3rd straight pennant. Visiting Japanese players and rookie talent lends new interest to the scene. — YANKEES, at St. Petersburg, look to another series--with several new faces bidding for regular berths. Among them, Bobby Shantz, Art Ditmar, and Alva Cicotte. — WHITE SOX, at Tampa, plan to make it a real race in the American League. A strong pitching staff and lusty hitters promise to make a great fight of it. (LOCAL – CINCINNATI) REDLEGS. (LOCAL – ST. LOUIS) CARDINALS.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library