Atomic Submarine (Universal Newsreel, Jun 1952)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. ATOMIC SUBMARINE / PRESIDENT OFFICIATES AT KEEL LAYING: GROTON, CT - A new era in undersea warfare is launched, as Pres. Truman arrives for the keel-laying of a submarine to be powered by an atom engine. The "Nautilus" will speed with almost unlimited range on a few ounces of uranium. 2. KOJE MOP-UP CONTINUES: KOJE ISLAND, KOREA - American Paratroops move in to help subdue the riotous communist prisoners on Koje Island. Violence is less severe as the work of herding the POW's into smaller compounds is speeded by Gen. "Get Tough" Boatner. 3A/B/C. GUIDED MISSILE HITS REDS: U.S. & KOREA - A new-type guided bomb, released from a B-29 bomber, is tested in this country before being tried out on the commies. The pin-point accuracy of "Tarzon" is graphically demonstrated on two Korean targets. / RAIL STRIKE HITS COMMUTER: LONG ISLAND - A strike of Long Island Railroad engineers halting travel on the railroad serving hundreds of thousands of commuters causes quick traffic snarls, as buses and highways are jammed. / PORTLAND ROSE PARADE: PORTLAND, OR - The 44th Annual Rose Festival is climaxed with a spectacular float parade of gala floats festooned with millions of blossoms. Childhood theme is exemplified by winning circus-train float. 6A/B. THE WORLD OF SPORTS — SOCCER THRILLS U.S. FANS: NEW YORK - 25,000 fans turn out at Yankee Stadium to see England's two top soccer teams, the Tottenham Hotspurs and the Manchester Uniteds, fight it out on the soccer field. / COLLEGIATE COWBOYS: PORTLAND, OR - A Wild West atmosphere for the Rose Festival. Undergrad rodeo riders compete for laurels at the city's Rose Festival Rodeo. Bucking Bronchos, bulldogging, and bull riding. Class dismissed!

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library