Ice Breaker Conquers Northwest Passage (Universal Newsreel, Sep 1954)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. HURRICANE RIPS NORTHEAST; 53 DEAD - Hurricane Carol rips across New York, Long Island, and New England—in her wake a panorama of devastation—thousands homeless, at least 53 dead, and property damage that may reach five hundred million dollars. 2. ICE BREAKER CONQUERS NORTHWEST PASSAGE - Above the Arctic Circle, the ice-breaker U.S.S. Burton Island slashes through the frozen McClure Strait to conquer the last link of the long-sought Northwest Passage—the direct sea route across the top of the continent. 3. MCCARTHY HEARINGS CONTINUE; PICTURE PRESS BARRED: WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Watkins Committee hearings on charges made against Senator McCarthy continue. With cameras barred from all hearings, nationwide controversy has been roused. / LOCOMOTIVES FOR KOREA: LOS ANGELES - 6 locomotives are turned over to Korea by the American Korean Foundation, to help rehabilitate the nation's ravaged transportation system—a weighty gesture of friendship. / 75,000 LEGIONNAIRES PARADE: WASHINGTON, D.C. - 75,000 Legionnaires parade down Pennsylvania Avenue, a ten-hour spectacle that lasts into the evening. New commander Seaborn Collins of New Mexico takes the cheers of the marchers. 4. HOT ROD KIDDY CARS: HOLLAND - Souped-up kiddy cars scoot along the beach at a scorching pace for the grand championship. The daredevil winner gets a silver cup and bashfully accepts a kiss from a young admirer. 5. ICE CAPADES PREVIEWED: ATLANTIC CITY - The Ice Capades 1955 edition glides into the screen, with its inimitable glitter and glamour–lovely ballet, graceful Donna Atwood–and of course the clowns' hilarious antics–a thrilling preview of a thrilling show.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library