National Shrine Is New Capital Landmark (Universal Newsreel, Nov 1959)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. NATIONAL SHRINE IS NEW CAPITAL LANDMARK - With ancient rites of pomp and splendor, the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, largest Roman Catholic church in the country, is dedicated. The huge Byzantine-style church with its gleaming dome and dramatic bell tower is a majestic new Washington landmark. 2A/B. TEN OLD MASTERS FOUND - A fabulous discovery of old masters is reported from the home of a California TV repairman. Family heirlooms, the classic paintings are claimed to be worth millions–but already controversy is stirring among art experts. / YOKOHAMA SUBURB SHATTERED BY BLAST - A Yokohama chemical factory explodes with staggering violence. An entire suburb is devastated–hundreds injured. Firemen keep flames from spreading to another 100 tons of TNT stored nearby. 3A/B. FOOTBALL — UCLA TOPPLES USC – 10-3 - The Bruins of UCLA topple Southern Cal's mighty Trojans from the ranks of the unbeaten, aided by an interference call on USC's interception of a 46-yard pass, that puts UCLA in scoring position for the key TD. / HARVARD BEATS YALE – 35-6 - In New Haven, Harvard wins the Big 3 title and racks up its greatest score against Yale in 44 years. The Crimson 11 turns the game into a rout, scoring three times in quick succession in the final period.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library