New Rocket Probes Space Secrets (Universal Newsreel, Oct 1956)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. NEW ROCKET PROBES SPACE SECRETS - At testing grounds in Virginia, the Terrapin is unveiled--smaller than other rockets, only 15 feet long and 220 pounds. But it can soar to 80 miles at peak velocity of 3800 mph! Simple to launch and cheap to build, it will gather cosmic data to speed the space satellite. 2. NATO DEFENSE SHOW - Students of the NATO Defense College, Admirals and Generals in rank, see newest weapons and tactics displayed by Army and Air Force units in West Germany. Matador missiles, Sabrejets, and airborne troops stage an impressive "Power For Peace" show. 3A/B. POPE RECEIVES LIBERIAN HEAD - President William V. Tubman of Liberia, and his family, join the long roster of world leaders who have visited the Vatican and been received by the Pope. His Holiness presents the head of the all-Negro republic with a Blessed Medal. / ROCK HUDSON IN CEMENT - Elizabeth Taylor and Rock Hudson cement their claim to lasting fame in Hollywood's traditional way, leaving their imprints in wet cement at the Chinese Theatre. A message to posterity written in cement by the star of "Written on the Wind." 4A/B. FOOTBALL — MICHIGAN-U.C.L.A. - At Ann Arbor, Michigan's Wolverines maul the U.C.L.A. Bruins. Stripped of power by Conference penalties for illegal aid to athletes, the Uclans just can't stop the Wolverines as they slash to score after score, for a final rally of 42-13. / MINNESOTA-WASHINGTON - At Seattle, Minnesota's Golden Gophers turn on favored Washington and batter their way to an upset intersectional victory before 40,000 fans. A fast-paced, varied attack racks up a decisive 34-14 upset of the Huskies.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library