Viet War (Universal Newsreel, May 1967)

Description

The original release sheet reads: VIET WAR Intense fighting in the buffer zone, the air war, and on the ground sees an overall escalation of the war, with casualty figures on both sides reaching new heights. Two marine companies are trapped two days in a church. Hanoi's main power plant is blasted two days in a row. All this, on the eve of another brief cease-fire and a possible nw U.S. peace bid at the United Nations. ARMED FORCES PARADE Armed Forces, all branches, step smartly down Fifth Avenue for the 13th annual Armed Forces Day Parade. In line, the entire corps of almost 3,000 West Point Cadets, Floats, a Navy Polaris Missile, too. HONG KONG The British Crown Colony is rocked by week-long street riots, set off by slogan-chanting Communist youths. They battle police, burn cars and smash windows. Police use tear gas and arrest hundreds. EXPO '67 "Netherlands National Day" at Expo '67 and visiting Royalty includes Queen Juliana and Prince Bernhard. Canada gave the Queen and her children refuge during W.W. II. The Netherlands Pavilion shows the unique contribution the Dutch have made to the world. MISS USA "Miss Alabama," Sylvia Louise Hitchcock of Tuscaloosa, a U. of Alabama student, wins the "Miss USA" crown at Miami Beach. First runner-up: "Miss California," Second runner-up: "Miss Florida." Next stop: The "Miss Universe" contest. BOXING Welterweight Champ Curtis Cokes retains his crown, beating Francois Pavilla of France, with whom Cokes fought to a draw in Paris, earlier this year. Cokes gains a TKO over Pavilla in the tenth when the Frenchman's manager throws in the towel. THE PREAKNESS At Pimlico, "Damascus" takes the richest Preakness, ever, thus eliminating the possibility of a Triple-Crown winner this year. Derby winner, "Proud Clarion," finishes third. The running is the second-fastest Preakness in history. Next: The Belmont.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library