"Triton' Circles World Submerged (Universal Newsreel, May 1960)

Description

The original release sheet reads: "TRITON' CIRCLES WORLD SUBMERGED U.S.S. "TRITON," the world's largest nuclear sub, completes the first undersea 'round the world cruise, parallelling the 41,000 mile route of Magellan's voayge of 1519. Captain Edward L. Beach is flown to the White House to receive the Legion of Merit, then back to the ship for the triumphal re-entry into a cheering home port of New London, Conn., after an historic 84-day voyage. IKE STATES POLICY ON POWERS CASE In his White House Press Conference, the President comments on the Powers Spy case, and states United States policy regarding international intelligence gathering and his "open skies" proposal. MEXICO DRAFTS 200,000 Mass induction of 40,000 youths in stirring ceremonies before Mexico City's historic National Cathedral. Across the nation, 200,000 in all are called to a year of service. PRESIDENT'S COMMITTEE HONORS HANDICAPPED In Washington, Vice President Nixon presents the annual awards of the President's Committee on employment of the physically handicapped, to schoolgirl Gail Chadwell of Reno, Nevada and businessman Dwight Guilfoil, himself paralyzed by polio and spinal meningitis. TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS At Las Vegas, the final round of the rich Tournament of Champions, with Jay Hebert and Julius Boros battling for second slot behind the blazing, brilliant performance of front runner Jerry Barber.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library