Neutral Laos Aim of U.S. in Geneva (Universal Newsreel, May 1961)

Description

The original release sheet reads: NEUTRAL LAOS AIM OF U.S. IN GENEVA The 14-nation conference on peace in Laos gets off to a shaky start in Geneva as the Reds and the West wrangle over the seating of the rebel delegations. A compromise is reached allowing them to sit in as observers and the last obstacle is out of the way. JOHNSON IN FAR EAST Vice-President Lyndon B. Johnson swings through the Far East on a mission designed to reaffirm the U.S. pledge that Southeast Asia will never be abandoned to the Reds. He visits South Vietnam , Formosa and Manila at the start of his tour. HOLLYWOOD BRUSH FIRE A mile from the heart of Hollywood one of the most devastating fires in recent years lays waste to scores of luxury homes. Damages are estimated to be well over $1,500,000. GARY COOPER IS MOURNED One of the screen's most beloved figures - Gary Cooper, is dead. The quiet gentleman who was THE American [illegible], knew for a year that he had not long to live. [Illegible] that fact with his usual courage and dignity. NAVY'S "CHUTING STARS" If [illegible] with parachuting as a sport follow in the [illegible] "Chuting Stars" who limber up for appear[illegible. Practice doesn't make perfect. AUSTRALIAN WINS GOOD [illegible] [Illegible] run one-two at Yonkers [illegible] breeders something [illegible] winner, is rarely [illegible] rich purse .

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library