Most Powerful Atomic Test Reactor (Universal Newsreel, Sep 1954)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. MOST POWERFUL ATOMIC TEST REACTOR: IDAHO - The A.E.C. unveils the world's most powerful nuclear test reactor. An awesome demonstration of radiation intensity highlights glimpses of the creative research being done amid a maze of futuristic technology. 2A/B. JET HELICOPTER SETS SPEED MARK: CONNECTICUT - The Army's newest helicopter–boasting jet power and the first retractable landing gear—streaks to a new speed mark of 156 m.p.h. as inventor Igor Sikorsky looks on. / BUFFALO CALF IS NEW G.I. MASCOT: GERMANY - Full military honors greet Allen T. Geronimo, as he arrives from Allentown, Pa. The 100-pound baby buffalo will join the 510th Tank Battalion as mascot. 3. STARS SHOW "BLACK SHIELD OF FALWORTH" FASHIONS: UNIVERSAL CITY, CA - On the set of "The Black Shield of Falworth," Janet Leigh, Barbara Rush and other stars of the new U-I film hit model modern styles inspired by the picture's medieval setting and costumes. 4A/B. NOTRE DAME GRID PREVIEW: SOUTH BEND, IN - Coach Terry Brennan looks over this year's grid prospects for the Irish. Last year's sparkplug, quarterback Ralph Guglielmo is on hand, with a large turnout of old talent and new hopefuls—a bright outlook for Notre Dame. / SHOOTING THE RAPIDS: AUSTRIA - Top continental canoeists and kayak champs shoot the rapids. International competition of white-water wizards on the turbulent River Enns produces plenty of thrills and spills.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library