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February 24, 1958.
- Format:
- Video
- Series:
- Academic Video Online
- Universal Newsreels ; Release 16
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Post-war Era (1945-1960).
- Communism.
- Hijackings.
- Korea (Historical Place).
- United States.
- Local Subjects:
- Post-war Era (1945-1960).
- Communism.
- Hijackings.
- Korea (Historical Place).
- United States.
- Genre:
- Newsreel
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (7 minutes)
- Place of Publication:
- Neighborhood:Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood Universal Pictures Company, 1958.
- Language Note:
- In English.
- Original language in English.
- System Details:
- video file
- Summary:
- REDS HIJACK KOREAN TRANSPORT At Panmunjom, Reds reply a flat "no" to American demands for return of a hijacked Korean airliner, forced north of the Bamboo Curtain with 32 aboard. A vast demonstration in Seoul protests the Communist gangster tactics. NASSER'S TRIUMPH The United Arab Republic officially comes into being with an overwhelming "aye" by plebiscite in Egypt and Syria. From a balcony, in familiar "strong-man" style, Nasser receives the acclaim of cheering thousands. HOOVER HONORED: The Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge marks its 15th Anniversary with the laying of the cornerstone for a new library building by former President Hoover, who receives the Foundation's highest award. 16 DIE IN VESUVIUS CRASH: Found after 4 days' search, a missing Air Force transport, wrecked on the slopes of Mount Vesuvius. Barely scraps of metal remain, so great was the impact. SPRING IN PARIS - means among other things, couture. And we go to a chic fashion photographer's studio for a preview glimpse of what's coming out of the salons this year. SPORTS AMATEUR ATHLETIC UNION CHAMPIONSHIPS: Highlights of the AMATEUR ATHLETIC UNION Meet in New York. Highlights include Hayes W. Jones upset victory in the 60-yard high hurdles and. Ron Delany's sensational duel with Hungary's Istvan Roszavolgyi in the mile run. IRON LIEGE UPSET IN WIDENER: Handicapping gives Oligarchy, a 9-1 outsider a 17 pound advantage that jockey Sam Boulmetis parlays into a hairbreadth win over Derby Winner Iron Liege, one of the most spectacular turf events of the season.
- Notes:
- Title from resource description page (viewed December 12, 2018).
- OCLC:
- 859525051
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