U.S. Jets in Fastest Atlantic Round Trip (Universal Newsreel, Jun 1958)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. U.S. JETS IN FASTEST ATLANTIC ROUND TRIP - Two U. S. Air Force jet tankers, Alpha and Bravo, complete a round-trip circuit from New York to London in record-shattering time, after a tragedy-marred take-off in which a 3rd sister ship crashed, killing 15 aboard. 2. JAPAN PARCHED BY WORST DROUGHT - Japan's worst drought in 52 years menaces the nation's rice crop, as farmers have barely enough water in the paddies to plant new shoots. Water in Tokyo reservoirs is at 3% of capacity. 3A/B/C. NEW LIFE RAFT - Special for National Boat Safety Week, a new inflating life raft that expands to a 10-passenger model from a 3-foot bundle. / GRACE AT BRUSSELS - Tiny Monaco steals the show at the Brussels Fair, as Princess Grace and Prince Rainier visit the exposition. / QUEEN OF THE AMERICAS - At the White House, the First Lady greets the "Queen of the Americas" and her court of Latin-American lovelies. 4A/B. SPORTS — WOMEN'S GOLF - Near Detroit, 23-year-old Mickey Wright dominates the U.S.G.A. Women's Open to set a new tournament record and become the first to win both the U.S.G.A. Open and the Professional crown in one season. / SANTA ROSA RODEO - Vernon, Texas, goes all out for the 13th Annual Santa Rosa Roundup and Quarter Horse Show, with a wild and woolly Rodeo capping off the festivities. 5. MESSAGE FROM THE POST OFFICE - A special Message from the U.S. Post Office Department: Use Postal Zone Numbers and mail early in the day!

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library