Cold Wave Grips Europe (Universal Newsreel, Feb 1956)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. COLD WAVE GRIPS EUROPE - One of the most savage winters in two decades brings the mercury to record lows, from Siberia to England. 175 have already perished. In Dutch harbors, ships are literally frozen to their docks, as temperatures plummet to as low as fifty below. 2A/B. IKE AND MAMIE REGISTER: GETTYSBURG - Citizens of this historic community register for coming elections, a rather well-known couple among them, and all goes without incident until the questions are asked: "Occupation?" "President." "Hair?" "Brown, what there is of it." / BRAZIL INAUGURATES NEW PRESIDENT: BRAZIL - Juscelino Kubitschek takes office as President of Brazil, as cheering throng defy 100-degree temperature in the shade. Vice-President Nixon leads diplomats of 60 nations in extending congratulations. 3. FASHION PARADE FEATURES GLAMOUR GLASSES: NEW YORK - Eyeglasses with an extra something prove their place in the world of high style. Sequins, spangles, and spectacles are fashion mates, adorning ensembles for every occasion. 4A/B/C. WINTER OLYMPICS END: CORTINA, ITALY - Sensational performances mark the final stages of the Winter Olympics. Skating stars Tenley Albright and Hayes Jenkins, U.S.A., take Gold Medals with sterling displays of grace and precision, while Toni Sailer of Austria electrifies onlookers with a blazing run in the men's downhill ski event, to sweep the men's ski events with three gold medals, an incredible achievement. / MILLROSE GAMES: NEW YORK - Track thrills at the Millrose Games, premiere indoor event on the boards. In the straight-away race and the hurdles, near-record performances draw cheers from the 14,000 crowd, with an ovation going to Bob Richards, the "Flying Parson," as he tops 15 feet in the pole vault for the 89th time. / SLAP-HAPPY SLEIGH RIDE: AUSTRIA - Tyrolean dare-devils shoot the slopes on bob-sleighs–sitting upright on kids' sleds, and streaking down a regular bob-sled run for a hair-raising new sports thrill.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library