Rally Recalls 1953 East German Revolt (Universal Newsreel, Jun 1963)

Description

The original release sheet reads: RALLY RECALLS 1953 EAST GERMAN REVOLT More than 200 memorial services recall that day in 1953 when Germans in the Soviet sector attempted to revolt and were defeated by Soviet tanks and guns. Vice-Chancellor Erhard and Mayor Brandt lead 75,000 in a rally before the town hall as a freedom torch is lit. NEW 'COPTER FOR SEA RESCUES The whirly-bird has a new cousin-you might call it a whirly-duck. The new 'copter has a flying boat hull and it can land in 10-foot seas during rescue efforts. MACMILLAN SURVIVES SCANDAL The British Prime Minister squeaks by with a 69-vote majority as the House of Commons votes on the security aspects of the case of the resigned War Minister who was mixed up with a Russian's girl-friend. BUDDHISTS PROTEST IN SOUTH VIETNAM Monks and nuns are joined by thousands of sympathizers in Saigon as they clash with police in protest of religious discrimination. At the end of the week temples were open once agin. SPORTS GERMANS HOOKED ON FINGER SPORT We can't quite put our finger on it, but there's a certain fascination about Bavarian finger wrestling. This is a joint match of teams from Austria and the Tyrol. ACCIDENTS MAR LE MANS CLASSIC More than a dozen cars crack up in the world's most famous sport car race. One man is killed in a four vehicle smash-up as the Italian made Ferraris grab the first six places in the 24-hour grind.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library