Reds Inflate Balloon Issue (Universal Newsreel, Feb 1956)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. REDS INFLATE BALLOON ISSUE: MOSCOW - American-launched meteorological balloons are exhibited to the press by Soviet authorities to bolster the Red claim that the balloons were intended for espionage purposes–but all the exhibit displays is standard weather equipment. Hot air makes news again in Moscow. 2. UNIVERSITY HONORS HERO PARSON: OHIO - At 121st anniversary ceremonies, Marietta College confers an honorary degree on a famous native son, Col. Dean Hess, the "Flying Parson," who left the pulpit to fly combat missions in World War II and Korea, and later dedicate his life to children–a thrilling career to be brought to the screen by U-I's forthcoming film "Battle Hymn." 3. FASHION PARADE: NEW YORK CITY - Rayon takes the fashion spotlight, in a wide range of new fabrics ranging from the simple, chic and stylish, to the downright sumptuous. New styles for every occasion, from basic afternoon apparel to a stunning evening gown that surpasses description. 4A/B/C. SPORTS — NASHUA enters the million-dollar-winner bracket in his first race since the death of owner William Woodward Jr., winning the Widener Handicap at Hialeah in a thrilling photo-finish. / SKIING at Leavenworth, Washington, the 25th anniversary meet of the Leavenworth Ski Club, with the Northwest's top ski-birds taking off in the teeth of a blizzard, which cuts the distances but not the thrills. / CAROL HEISS wins the world's figure skating championship at Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, with a brilliant display of grace and precision, that brings her first victory over arch-rival Tenley Albright. 5A/B. GOLF — DIAMOND STARS take to the links at Miami. Time out from spring training for Alvin Dark, Mickey Mantle, and Joe Black, among others taking part in the Baseball Players Gold Tournament. The winner, Lou Kretlow. / IKE enjoys his first day of gold since his heart attack, at Thomasville, Georgia. The weather smiles, and so does the President, despite some agonizingly near-miss putts. Ike's score? Over par, but he doesn't mind a bit.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library