New Short Cut for Motorists (Universal Newsreel, Apr 1964)

Description

The original release sheet reads: NEW SHORT CUT FOR MOTORISTS Yes, Virginia, there is a bay bridge. The dream of many generations of Virginians comes true as the great Chesapeake Bay Bridge and tunnel complex is dedicated. The 18-mile crossing has four man-made islands connected by tunnels, trestles, causeway and two high-level steel bridges. It is the last link in the Eastern Coastal Highway. HOLLYWOOD'S BIG NIGHT For the 36th time, the world's amusement capital honors the year's top artists for achievement with the awarding of the coveted Oscars. Gregory Peck presents the award for Best Actress, won by Patricia Neal. Best Picture: "Tom Jones". Sidney Poitier is the first Negro to win Best Actor Award. DUTCH ROYALTY CONQUERS MEXICO Queen Juliana and Prince Bernhard of The Netherlands arrive in Mexico for a state visit. They are received with wild acclaim. Their daughter Princess Beatrix accompanies them. Daughter Irene, who is to marry a Spanish Prince did not make the trip with them. Involvements. HEY, METS! LETS WIN SOME BALL GAMES Shea Stadium in Flushing Meadow, New York, is dedicated with fanfare is the home of the New York METS. William A. Shea, after whom the Stadium is named gave a two-bottle salute. Two bottles labeled Champagne but filled with water. One contained water from the Harlem River - the other from Gowanus Canal. The Band broke out with "Take Me Out To The Ball Game" to set the mood right. Shea Stadium is the last word in appointments. Even have escalators. Football's Cinderella team - The New York Jets will call Shea home also. SPORTS SPEED COMES IN CYCLES In Europe, a couple hundred dedicated bicyclists take off on a cross-country race that is both back-breaking and heart-breaking. real rough. And in Spain, theory go all out in a hill and dale motorcycle race. Take your choice but only the hale and hearty can compete .

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library