U.N.-Middle East (Universal Newsreel, Jun 1967)

Description

The original release sheet reads: U.N.-MIDDLE EAST New York: U.S. Ambassador Goldberg answers Soviet-Arab demands for Israel troop withdrawal and war damage payments by urging a long-range look at Mideast differences, toward permanent peace. Jericho: Arab refugees continue in a mass exodus into Jordan, crossing twisted wrecks or bridges, leaving Israeli-occupied areas. CLAY Deposed heavyweight champion Cassius Clay is found guilty on draft-evasion charges and sentenced to five years in prison and fined $10,000, the maximum penalty. Released on bail, he awaits a decision on his appeal, which could take 18 months. NEW DELHI RIOT Indian students storm the Communist Chinese Embassy in New Delhi, following the expulsion of two Indian diplomats from Peking on spying charges. Eight Chinese aides are beaten, as their Embassy is stoned, their flag ripped down. MOVIE FUND MCA Board Chairman Jules Stein announces that Universal will produce a major film whose profits will go toward the Motion Picture Relief Fund. A search is already underway for a suitable "blockbuster" property. Unions and Guilds pledge cooperation. H-BOMB FALLOUT Red China announces the explosion of an H-bomb and world scientists....particularly in Japan...speed air sample measurements for radioactive fallout. Tokyo tests show a steep increase in radiation but no human menace is predicted for the east or west atmosphere. ROYAL ASCOT Pomp, pageantry, tradition, fashion...and some horseracing...mingle as Royal Ascot racing week opens in England. Among the celebrities: derby-hatted Bing Crosby. Among the highlights: an exotic collection of ladies headgear! MOTO-CROSS RACE Motorcycles bounce, bump, and leap across rugged country in Czechoslovakia for the World's Moto-Cross Championships. Germany's Paul Friedrichs wins after a rough, rocky ride.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library