Vietnam Riots (Universal Newsreel, May 1966)

Description

The original release sheet reads: VIETNAM RIOTS Some ten thousand Buddhists, including monks and nuns, hold hunger strikes in Saigon. The resulting riots take on an anti-American tone, for the first time. President Ky has restored order in some sections of his nation, but Saigon continues to seeth with violence and unrest. TAIWAN INAUGURATION Some 200,000 citizens gather following President Chiang Kai-Shek's inauguaration and the start of his fourth-six-year term as head of the Republic of China. Folk-dancing, fireworks, parades, and banner-waving show the people's affection for Chiang who views the celebration from the Presidential balcony. BRITISH SHIPPING STRIKE Some 65,000 seamen go on strike for higher wages and a shorter work week, putting Britain into a state of virtual blockade. 600 ships are idle, piers closed down and picketed, even tourist ferry services are affected. A state of national emergency is proclaimed. CALIFORNIA BEAUTY NEW "MISS U.S.A." "Miss California", Maria Judith Remenyi, wins the title of "MISS U.S.A." at the 15th annual contest in Miami Beach. She is a native of Hungary, a Physics major at the University of California, and hopes to get her Doctorate for research in highenergy physics. She speaks four languages and will compete for the "Miss Universe" title. SPORTS THE PREAKNESS "KAUAI KING" WINS THE PREAKNESS After leading almost the entire race, "Stupendous" is caught by Kentucky Derby winner, "Kauai King", at the final turn. "Kauai King" thunders home, a two-length victor over "Stupendous" to take the second step in racing's Triple Crown, setting a new Preakness record. Next stop: The Belmont Stakes.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library