Germany Gets First U-Boat (Universal Newsreel, Aug 1957)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. GERMANY GETS FIRST U-BOAT - West Germany commissions the first U-boat for her new naval forces. One of the last built in World War II, it was scuttled at war's end, and just now raised and refitted. 2A/B/C. BIGGEST WIND TUNNEL - In Tennessee, the Air Force puts a 3,000-m.p.h. wind tunnel, the world's biggest, into operation. Man-made gales offer key research data. / IKON GOES TO PILGRIMS - When a shipload of pilgrims are unable to reach shore, the Ikon of the islands of Tinos leaves the shrine for the first time in memory. / ZOO ON ROOF - Africa comes to the roof of a Boston department store, a terrific 2-week treat for all the kids in town is this free Jungle Safari. 3A/B/C. SPORTS — SOAPBOX DERBY - In the 20th anniversary running of the small fry speed event, kids from as far afield as the Philippines and Germany compete. / RAMS v REDSKINS - In Los Angeles, 2 pro pigskin powerhouse elevens clash in a pre-season charity thriller. The Rams batter the Redskins, 45-14. / A.A.U. DIVING - In Houston, Texas, Tahiea Sparling and Paula Jean Myers vie for the Women's National Diving Championship with brilliant performances. (LOCAL – KANSAS CITY) NATIONAL BASEBALL CONGRESS.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library