The Water Crisis (Universal Newsreel, Jul 1965)

Description

The original release sheet reads: THE WATER CRISIS After four straight years of below-average rainfall, many Eastern states are facing an unprecedented water emergency. Example: New York City supply stands at a fraction over 50% of capacity - normally at this time of year it is 87%. The Delaware River on the New York-Pennsylvania-New Jersey border is a source of water for 20,000,000 and now is dangerously slow. Water taken from here by four States is now to be severely rationed. Meanwhile research is going on for new means of desalination of seawater and the finding of new sources. The water problem is a big one and must be solved before it is too late. SPORTS THE CLASSIC HENLEY REGATTA It's like a garden party afloat at Henley-on-the-Thames as the crowds line the river for the famed Regatta. Princess Grace and Prince Rainier are here to see a German crew beat the American Vesper Eight as they set a new course record. In the single sculls, Don Spero of New York beats out his British rival, also setting a new course record. IT'S ALL AUSTRALIA AT WIMBLEDON In the Men's Tennis Finals at the famed stadium - two Australians, Roy Emerson and Fred Stolle face each other. Emerson wins in straight sets, playing a blazing game. In the women's finals, Margaret Smith of Australia beats out her ancient rival, Marie Bueno of Brazil to Miss Smith regains her Wimbledon crown and the Aussies bask in the glory.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library