Viet Nam Crisis Mounts (Universal Newsreel, Sep 1963)

Description

The original release sheet reads: VIET NAM CRISIS MOUNTS The war in Viet Nam has literally become a fight on two fronts. On one hand the government faces the Viet Cong Communists-on the other hand it faces a revolt of the Buddhist majority-a fight that has been joined by thousands of students. The capital, Saigon, is an armed camp as the regime of President Diem (which includes Madame Nhu and her husband who is head of the secret police) seeks to maintain order while her troops fight red guerillas. Universal cameramen go with government forces and United States "observers" as an attack is made on a red band on Mekong Delta. Eighty communists are wiped out and the government loses 26 men. UNITED STATES HONORS BOB HOPE FOR SERVICE TOURS The nation honors a man who has brought laughter to service men in the remotest corners of the globe. Bob Hope receives a special gold medal authorized by congress. A singular honor for the G I'S perennial favorite who always leaves'em laughing. HOUSE OF HEROES A shrine to the memory of the greats of professional football is dedicated in Canton, Ohio, where the National Football League was founded in 1920 to start the pro game on its road to glory. Present are George Halas, "Red" Grange and the famed Notre Dame "Four Horsemen". The hall of Fame is touchdown for posterity.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library