Ike Reviews New Weapons (Universal Newsreel, May 1960)

Description

The original release sheet reads: IKE REVIEWS NEW WEAPONS At Ft. Benning, Georgia, Ike is in his element as an old soldier, witnessing a review and demonstration of nearly two hundred pieces of weaponry developed for the ground forces inr ecent years, ranging from one of the most powerful tanks in service to heavy combat rockets and one-man missile launchers. SHIP PICKETING STIRS STORM In New York, seamen continue to picket the Egyptian ship "Cleopatra" in protest against Arab black-listing of U.S. flag ships that touch Israeli ports. Arab reaction is a storm of angry protest and a costly counter-boycott. MAY DAY IN MOSCOW Russia's May Day parade in Moscow emphasizes the theme of peacful co-existence, with athletes, doves and happy children to the fore. BUT only a few days later, Khrushchev announces the shooting down of an American plane. ZOO NEWS FROM CONTINENT From the Ruhr Zoo and from Basel, news of a bouncing crop of zoo youngsters - wrestling Kodiak bear cubs, a playful tortoise, Goma the baby gorilla, and a frisky okapi colt. WEST POINT GYMNASTICS At West Point, a dazzling show by top American gymnasts, in competition that combines the A.A.U. championships and Olympic trials. Some of the most superb examples of strength, timing and agility ever displayed.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library