British Speed Atomic Research (Universal Newsreel, Apr 1954)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. BRITISH SPEED ATOMIC RESEARCH: ENGLAND - Behind the scenes at Windscale, largest plutonium plant of the world's third-ranking atomic power. Two separate atomic piles transmute uranium into the basic nuclear fuel, as research is pressed on industrial development of atomic power, as field in which Britain is highly advanced. 2A/B/C. U.S. TRAINS SPANISH PILOTS: GERMANY - At a U.S. Air Force Base, Spanish officers join Turks and Danes learning to fly jet aircraft under American instructors. Over 200 students from all the Western nations will go through the school. / KOREAN CHILDREN'S CHOIR ARRIVES: SAN FRANCISCO - The Korean Children's Choir arrives to begin a nation-wide tour to aid their war-ravaged land. U.S. schoolkids meet them at the airport for a heart-felt welcome. / ROYAL TOUR HOMEWARD BOUND: AUSTRALIA - Thousands turn out for a farewell glimpse of Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh as the Royal Couple end their triumphal tour, embarking for the homeward leg of the world journey. 3. SUZAN BALL PUTS CRUTCHES ASIDE TO WED: CALIFORNIA - Suzan Ball weds actor Dick Long in a happy ending to one of Hollywood's most heart-warming love stories. The girl who lost her leg to cancer puts aside her crutches to walk to the altar, a moment of great happiness, and of triumph over tragedy. 4A/B. KID FISHING CONTEST: SEATTLE - 2,000 hopeful small fry optimistically dangle their lines in the annual kids' fishing derby. There's a record turnout, and a record catch of shoes, cans, and starfish. But there are fish hooked, too—and proud kids haul in a few whoppers. / NAVY KIDS BOX: ANNAPOLIS - Midget maulers get under way full steam ahead. It's a great show until a collision takes the wind out of their sails.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library