Worst U.S. Drought in Century (Universal Newsreel, Nov 1964)

Description

The original release sheet reads: WORST U.S. DROUGHT IN CENTURY There is not a crop in most of the United States that has not been affected by one of the worst droughts in a century. From New England to the plains states, everything has been killed, stunted or decimated by the prolonged dry spell. Livestock suffers and well-diggers work around the clock to find new supplies deeper in the water shelf. The New England states, New York, New Jersey and Pennslyvania have had a shortage of rain for three years. This summer, however, is the worst in 34 years. In the midwest it is the severest drought in a century. NEW RULER FOR DUCHY OF LUXEMBOURG: A story-book country has a new leader. Grand Duchess Charlotte has stepped down from the throne of the Duchy of Luxembourg to be succeeded by her son who, at 43, becomes the Grand Duke Jean. He will be the titular head of 325,000 subjects in this nation that covers less than 1,000 square miles. SPORTS FOOTBALL NOTRE DAME--------34 MICHIGAN STATE----7 Undefeated Notre Dame, with 7 straight victories, takes on Michigan State at South Bend. The Irish are heading for their best season in 15 years and quarterback John Huarted is one reason. He handles his team with precision, faking, running and passing. When footballs have stopped flying the Irish get a firmer grip as the number one team in the nation as they win-34 to 7.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library