keywords: 1953 east german revolt, berlin wall, religious discrimination, le mans sports car race, bavarian finger wrestling
Synopsis: Berlin Remembers 1953 East German Revolt, New Coast Guard Helicopter, Prime Minister Harold MacMillan Survives Russian Scandal, Buddhists Protest Against Religious Discrimination, Germans Hooked On Bavarian Finger Wrestling, Accidents Mar Le Mans Sports Car Race... (read more)
Germany Berlin Remembers 1953 East German Revolt More than 200 memorial services recall the 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.
United States New Coast Guard Helicopter For Sea Rescues The whirly-bird has a new cousin - you might call it a whirly-duck. The new helicopter has a flying boat hull and can land in 10-foot seas during rescue efforts.
England Prime Minister Harold MacMillan Survives Russian Scandal The British Prime Minister squeaked by with 69-vote majority as the House of Commons voted on the security aspects of the case of the resigned War Minister who was mixed up with a Russian's girlfriend. Scene of Big Ben clock.
South Vietnam Buddhists Protest Against Religious Discrimination
Monks and Nuns are joined by thousands of sympathizers in Saigon as they clash with police in protest against religious discrimination. At the end of the week Temples were open once again.
Germany Germans Hooked On Bavarian Finger Wrestling
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.
France Accidents Mar Le Mans Sports Car Race
More than a dozen oars 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.