News on Screen

Series

Series Name

British Paramount News

Issue

Issue No.

2498

Date Released

7 Feb 1955

Stories in this Issue:

• 1. Formosa - "Less War Risk Now" President Eisenhower
• 2. Oil Patch Kills Sea Birds in Thousands
• 3. Earl Mountbatten Reviews Cadets
• 4. West Indies Acclaim Princess

Story

Story No. within this Issue

1 / 4

Summary

Security Council’s invitation to Red China is declined. New Zealand delegate takes initiative in peace move. Senator Lodge flays Soviet representative. White House President Eisenhower signs resolution empowering him to defend Formosa. Formosa Sabre jets from Okinawa and Philippines reinforce island.

Keywords

Politics and government; Aviation; Ceremonies; Military

Locations

Washington

Library number

23144

Length of story (in feet)

299

Story extras:

Production Documents

• Commentary
• Dope Sheet
• Shot List

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Film Archive

Name

Reuters Archive Licensing: Screen Ocean

Email

info@screenocean.com

Web

http://reuters.screenocean.com/

Phone

+44(0)1954 262052

Address

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London
SW1P 2TX

Notes

British Pathe Ltd (qv) also handles the Reuters Historical Collection, which includes the British Paramount, Empire British, Gaumont Graphic and Gaumont British newsreels.

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