Rockets Reach 76 Mile Height (Universal Newsreel, Dec 1953)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. ROCKETS REACH 76 MILE HEIGHT: NEW MEXICO - Research firings of America's amazing new guided missile rockets weapons reach astronomical heights at White Sands, New Mexico. Unusual films go behind the scenes to show the training of the rocket crewmen whose skill is responsible for the performance of these futuristic weapons. 2A/B/C. RALLY FOR EUROPEAN UNITY: GERMANY - Students form three countries demonstrate at the German-Luxembourg border in support of European Unity and the abolition of National Frontiers. Storming across customs barriers, it's a manifestation of international good-will. / LATIN-AMERICAN LUXURY HOTEL: VENEZUELA - Fabulous Venezuela opens the fabulous new Tamanaco Hotel. A lavish ball attended by President Jimenez marks the official opening of the magnificent hostelry, erected at $8,000,000 cost. / RADAR DEFENSE CENTER: CALIFORNIA - Atop Mount Tamalpais, near San Francisco, the Air Force allows a glimpse of its closely guarded aircraft control and Warning Center that centralizes the air defense of the bay area. 3. QUEEN ELIZABETH VISITS FIJI ISLES: SOUTH PACIFIC - The traditional hi-jinks of King Neptune's Court find members of the Royal Court including the Duke of Edinburgh taking a dunking as the Queen looks on. After crossing the Equator, The Royal Party visits the Fiji Islands, where natives perform their colorful dances and rituals in honor of the visiting sovereign. (LOCAL – NEW ORLEANS) STARS HELP VICKSBURG RELIEF FUND.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library