Thor Soars (Universal Newsreel, Jan 1958)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. THOR SOARS - At Cape Canaveral, Fla., Thor, the Air Force's IRBM is successfully test-fired. Leader in the inter-service race for the first 1500-mile missile, Thor is almost operational. Spectacular close-ups show the huge rocket blazing aloft. 2. RICE-FEAST AND FAMINE - In India's Great Bombay, millions line up patiently for handfuls of rice and American grain, rationed against the threat of famine that confronts the nation. Meanwhile, Formosa luxuriates in the biggest rice crop in the history of the island, 2 million tons. 3A/B. K.C. BLIZZARD - Kansas City is paralyzed by 15 inches of snow, the worst storm in 28 years. Roads are impassable, transportation almost entirely cut off. At least 5 deaths are attributed to the storm. / JAPANESE STARS - Japan's top film star, and several just-as-attractive starlets arrive in New York for "Japanese Film Week." They're greeted by MPAA Chief Eric Johnston. 4. GLOBAL FASHION PARADE - In Malaya, a unique fashion parade is staged, starting with European styles and moving eastward to present India, Pakistan, Viet Nam, China, Hong Kong, Burma . . . a panorama of glamour and style as varied and alluring as woman herself. 5. SAILER BEATEN IN SKI THRILLER - Sensational skiing at Kitzbuhl in Austria. Olympic champion Toni Sailer is defeated on his own ground, in an incredible upset, but the Austrians sweep top honors in a dazzling display on the downhill course.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library