Extra! (Universal Newsreel, Mar 1954)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. EXTRA! / SHOOTING IN CONGRESS: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Ruthless fanatic violence strikes in the halls of Congress. Three men and a woman–believed to be members of the Puerto Rican nationalist gang that attempted to assassinate President Truman in 1950–open fire on Congressmen from the Visitor's Gallery. Five lawmakers are wounded, in an act of wanton violence that shocks the nation. 2A/B/C/D. FLYING BOAT TESTED: CALIFORNIA - The "Tradewind," the Navy's newest flying boat, makes its first flight by new turbo-prop engines, the 80-ton transport will enter trans-Pacific service. / RED HOSTAGES FREED: GREECE - Bitter memories of guerilla war are revived with the return from Iron Curtain captivity of 1251 Greeks seized as hostages by the Reds as long as four years ago. / SULTAN TOURS MOROCCO: MOROCCO - Sultan Sidi Ben Arafa of Morocco begins a 15-day tour that will carry him to all principal cities of the French colony in an attempt to ease unrest that's grown since his appointment as spiritual leader. / COLDBAR SUITS SHOWN: VIRGINIA - The Quartermaster Corps demonstrates the new Coldbar suits, developed with an eye to Arctic defenses. Made of an elastic foam-like material, they repel water, retain body heat to keep the wearer warm. 3A/B. DODGERS TRAIN – DRESSEN ON COAST: FLORIDA - Under the eye of their new manager Walter Alston, the Dodgers train for the coming diamond season, and another pennant battle. The return of big Don Newcombe strengthens the pitching staff, rouses hopes for another World Series–this year, a winning series.—CALIFORNIA - Charlie Dressen, erstwhile manager of the Brooklyn Dodgers, looks over the Oakland Oaks, of the Pacific Coast League–his new team. Does he miss the Dodgers? Not so you'd notice. Too busy. / MICRO MIDGETS – NEW AUTO CRAZE: CALIFORNIA - Micro-midgets burn up the track in auto racing's newest craze. They're strictly limited in size and cost, powered by one lung engines, but they're so close to the ground 60 miles per hour is a thrilling pace. They're fun to drive - and fun to watch.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library