U.S. Fires 4,000 Mile Rocket (Universal Newsreel, Oct 1957)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. U.S. FIRES 4,000 MILE ROCKET - In "Operation Farside," an Air Force research rocket is launched from a balloon 100,000 feet over Eniwetok Atoll, and soars an estimated 4,000 miles, man's furthest stride into outer space. 2A/B/C. PRIME MINISTER MACMILLAN of Britain, at the end of 3 days' talks with the President, in Washington, D.C., tells of the NATO pooling of skills and resources. / FIRST "ATOMS FOR PEACE" AWARD is presented by Ike to Niels Bohr, a living legend in the world of science for his pioneering research in nuclear physics. / NEW VATICAN RADIO, one of the most powerful on earth, is inaugurated 12 miles from St. Peter's. Pope Pius puts the station in operation and broadcasts a plea for peace. 3. LEATHER FOR THE WEATHER - Fashion notes for fall and winter, feature leather from head to toe, for guys and gals alike–with emphasis on the easy-living look. 4A/B/C. SPORTS — WORLD'S RICHEST PACE, the Messenger Stakes, at New York's Roosevelt Raceway, is won by Meadow Lands in a sensational upset victory. / IOWA v. NORTHWESTERN - A preview of winter almost snows both teams under as Iowa's eleven, third-ranked nationally, slithers to a 6-0 win at Evanston. / OREGON v. CALIFORNIA - Oregon scores its fourth consecutive coast grid triumph, with an aerial attack that connects and connects, to down California 24-6 at Eugene, Ore.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library