Korea (Universal Newsreel, Apr 1960)

Description

The original release sheet reads: KOREA: RIOTS AND REFORM Demonstrations in Korea against alleged frauds in the recent election that brought Syngman Rhee a landslide fourth term victory provoke a police crack-down. 125 are killed, over 800 injured in climactic riots that provoke a stern U.S. protest and the resignation of the entire Rhee cabinet. De GAULLE IN CANADA De Gaulle's Pre-Summit round of talks with world leaders brings him to Canada on a four-day State visit for chats with Prime Minister Diefenbaker and public ceremonials, before flying on to Washington, D.C. CHOU EN-LAI VISITS NEHRU Red Chinese Premier Chou En-Lai is received by Nehru in India as popular demonstrations denounce Communist Chinese brutality and Tibet, and aggression in the frontier dispute which Chou has come to attempt to settle. M-60 MEDIUM TANK SHOWN In Delaware, the Army's newest medium tank, the M-60, shows its mettle on the rugged proving grounds. Heavily armed and high-powered the new land cruiser boasts impressive speed, agility and hitting power. SKY DIVERS GALORE At Fort Bragg, North Carolina, dare-devil sky-divers vie for places on the United States team that will go to Bulgaria this Fall for the world championship contests. One lady medic is among the jumpers inthe routine of precision and stunt events.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library