Universal Newsreel Volume 25, Release 532, Part 2

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. TROUBLE IN TUNISIA: TUNIS - Tunisia in revolt! Martial law follows sabotage and riots in the French North African protectorate. Train is wrecked in desert by Arab extremists, as French troops battle to restore order in the trouble zone. Nationalistic feeling runs high as local revolutionists seek greater autonomy from France. 2A/B/C. WORLD NEWS IN BRIEF — GOV'T. PROBE - New York Republican Newbold Morris is sworn in as special assistant to Atty. Gen'l. McGrath to probe corruption in government. / JEWEL ROBBERY - New York's sensational $100,000 jewel robbery is solved in 48 hours by astute police work. Three young robbers are quickly brought to justice. / KOREA WEST POINT - Following a rich tradition, South Korea sets up its own "West Point." General Ridgway is guest of Pres. Syngman Rhee as Korean "cadets" strut their stuff. 3. ROME IN FASHION BID: ROME, ITALY - Rome is fast becoming one of the style centers of the world. Competing with Paris for the rich U.S. market, Italian style creators stage another impressive showing of swanky new styles for American women. 4A/B/C. THE WORLD OF SPORTS — BACKWARD WALKER - Sensation of Rome is Mario Lelli, setting new world's record by walking 12 miles backward in less than 3 hours. / OLYMPIC SKATERS - Members of U.S. Figure Skating team practice on Radio City (New York) rink prior to boarding plane for Oslo. / RICHEST RACE - World's richest horse race, $187,000 Santa Anita Maturity, brings out field of nine, with five-to-one shot "Intent" coming fast to win by a whisker.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library