German Disaster (Universal Newsreel, Oct 1963)

Description

The original release sheet reads: GERMAN DISASTER: 43 TRAPPED IN FLOODED MINE The collapse of a reservoir on the lip of an iron mine at Brelstedt, poured tons of water down the shaft to trap 129 men working below. 86 escaped and immediate rescue efforts were put into action to rescue three men who were known to be alive. It's a round the clock operation as workers drill through 250 feet of rock to the men. Air pressure in the mine is higher from the flood waters and it's a week-long effort to reach the climax of this drama of life and death. SUB FIRES POLARIS FROM UNDERWATER The nuclear submarine "Andrew Jackson" makes a successful firing of the A-3 Polaris. From a position off Cape Canaveral the sub launches the mighty missile down the Atlantic Missile Range to unveil a new and mighty force in the defense of liberty. FLY AWAY, FLY AWAY, WHIRLYBIRD The helicopter is assuming a bigger and bigger role in today's aviaiton history and at Hurst, Texas, 39 are recruited into the army in the largest single-day delivery of the "choppers" in history. WHAT THE WELL DRESSED SHEEP WILL WEAR The cumberland countryside in Northern Britain is a bleak and hazardous place for sheep when winter blizzards sweep in from the sea. What to do? This farmer has outfitted his flock with burlap overcoats and they don't look a bit sheepish. SPORTS FOOTBALL TEXAS 10 RICE 6 The nation's number one team, Texas, takes on Rice and avenges the tie game that Rice managed last year to knock Texas out of top spot. Duke Carlisle, Tommy Ford, and Tony Crosby spur the Longhorns to a performance that keeps them on top.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library