Reds Harass West Berlin (Universal Newsreel, May 1958)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. REDS HARASS WEST BERLIN - West Berlin's river and canal traffic, a key artery for 30% of the city's supplies, is subjected to a million dollar a year toll by Red-ruled East Germany, raising the threat of another economic blockade. 2A/B/C. MAY DAY IN PRAGUE is marked by a four and a half hour parade in which 100,000 (by Red estimate) march in salute to their Communist rulers. —MAY DAY IN VATICAN-ROME - Pope Pius XII proclaims Saint Joseph the Artisan protector of the working man. A statue of the Saint is flown in by helicopter. / GENERAL ROBERT E. LEE'S BIRTHPLACE is visited by President Eisenhower and the First Lady. A noble 18th Century mansion with deep roots in American history is brought into the news. / NIXON IN SOUTH AMERICA - Beginning a three-week good-will tour of South America, Vice-President Richard Nixon is hailed by crowds in Uruguay. In Argentina - traffic ensnarlments delay his arrival at the inaugural ceremonies of President Arturo Frondizi. 3. NEW BRITISH BEACH WEAR IS VERY VERY! - Swimwear fashion show. 4. DERBY DAY - Running of the 84th Kentucky Derby sees the favorite, Silky Sullivan, fail to finish first. It's Tim Tam–fabulous Calumet's colt who outruns Lincoln head in the final yards to win one of the most thrilling races ever run at Churchill Downs. (LOCAL – WASHINGTON, D.C.) APPLE BLOSSOM FESTIVAL.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library