May Day Goes by Without Big Riots

Series

Series Name
British Paramount News

Issue

Issue No.
2002
Date Released
8 May 1950
Stories in this Issue:

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Story

Story No. within this Issue
1 / 6
Summary
Maurice Thorez leads communist march through city, but feared disturbances do not occur. New York Red march leads to minor scuffles, while counter Loyalty Parade is held on Fifth Avenue.
Keywords
Commemorations; Politics and government; Celebrations and festivals; Demonstrations
Locations
Paris
Library number
18603
Length of story (in feet)
124

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'May Day Goes by Without Big Riots', British Paramount News Issue No. 2002, 8 May 1950. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/42347 (Accessed 01 Feb 2025)