Britain Seeks Oil (Universal Newsreel, Oct 1965)

Description

The original release sheet reads: BRITAIN SEEKS OIL There are new boom towns springing up in Europe - right smack in the middle of the North Sea. With the discovery of natural gas off the coast of the Netherlands, a half a dozen companies are probing for oil. They work from drilling platforms manned around the clock. Science is taking a great deal of the guess-work out of oil prospecting, but still this North Sea venture is a multi-million dollar gamble that will be either a complete bust or a fantastic bonanza. SHADES OF AVIATION PAST Look what the Germans have got airborne once again - there hasn't been a rigid airship aloft since the tragedy of the Hindenburg until now. It's a 20-foot model built by a Bavarian watchmaker and it would do Count Zeppelin proud as it flies over the roofs of the fascinated townsfolk. FOOTBALL PRINCETON "EDGES" PENN (51-0) The Princeton Tiger goes for 14 straight victories and has no trouble with Pennsylvania as they run roughshod. It seems that touchdowns get so monotonous that they let Charlie Gogolak kick a field goal or two (or three, as it turns out). MICHIGAN STATE TOPS IN BIG 10 The Spartans, undefeated, meet Purdue, one tie, in a game that may prove the Big Ten title. Purdue has command during the first three quarters, but Michigan State lets loose in the final fifteen minutes to score two touchdowns for a 14 to 10 victory. They can sell those Rose Bowl roses.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library