Ike Warns of Red Power Grab in Syria (Universal Newsreel, Aug 1957)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. IKE WARNS OF RED POWER GRAB IN SYRIA - Syria's President el Kuwatly arrives in Cairo following a coup by pro-Red Army officers. In Washington, meanwhile President Eisenhower charges that Russia's objective is to seize power in Syria. 2A/B/C. PROJECT MAN-HIGH - Air Force doctor Maj. David Simons ascends from Minnesota to the very rim of the stratosphere in a record-shattering balloon flight, testing man's ability to survive under conditions like those of outer space. / CARDINAL SPELLMAN - Francis Cardinal Spellman, Archbishop of New York, arrives in Rome on a visit that marks the 25th anniversary of his consecration as Bishop. / KOREA LIBERATION DAY - In Seoul, a giant parade, paced by smart-stepping cadets from U.S.-styled military academies, commemorates the nation's 12th anniversary of liberation. 3. PREVIEW '58 SWIM STYLES - Near Portland, Oregon, scenic Lake Oswego is the setting for a preview of a sparkling "champagne collection" of swim styles for '58. 4A/B. SALMON DERBY - Off Vancouver, 20,000 eager anglers take part in Canada's biggest fishing derby. The big ones are biting–the biggest of all a 29 lb., 10 oz. monster. / SHERIFF'S RODEO - A near-capacity crowd jams Los Angeles Coliseum for the 13th annual Sheriff's Rodeo. Big, mean Brahmas and buckin' broncos make it fast paced, hard-riding thriller.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library