Viet Cong's Tactics (Universal Newsreel, Jul 1967)

Description

The original release sheet reads: VIET CONG'S TACTICS Viet Cong's favorite tactic - the Ambush - Operation Greeley. South Vietnamese truck convoy ambushed, trucks destroyed, soldiers killed. Helicopter lands U.S. First Cavalry in mountain province to move against Viet Cong. CHICHESTER KNIGHTED Sir Francis Chichester arriving in London on the Gypsy Moth and being knighted by Queen Elizabeth in public ceremony. The first within memory...for his feat of circling the globe alone in a tiny sailboat. CHRISTMAS IN JULY Children in New York's Harlem receive gifts and free movie show as part of a Christmas in July party sponsored by Police Square Club to foster better relations between public and police. Commissioner Howard Leary and Club President Wm. Moriarity attended. JEWEL FASHIONS A unique fashion show while cruising around Manhattan Island. Models wear a million dollars worth of diamonds from Cartier, Harry Winston, Van Cleef and Arpels. COMMONWEALTH TRACK MEET At Los Angeles Coliseum, in U.S.-British Commonwealth track and field meet, Jim Ryun, 20 year-old University of Kansas sophomore sets world's record in the 1500 Meters, 3:33.1, defeating Kenya's Kipchoge Keino. Ryun already holds world's record in mile. BULLS OF PAMPLONA Bulls racing through narrow streets with amateur bullfighters risking life and limb to get close to them. Home-made matadors get trampled and bowled over in Plaza de Toros.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library