California Landslide (Universal Newsreel, May 1966)

Description

The original release sheet reads: CALIFORNIA LANDSLIDE In San Clemente, California, midway between Los Angeles and San Diego, violent earth movement has destroyed several homes while an entire street is actually sliding into the Pacific Ocean. Damage in the hundreds of thousands of dollars in the wake of what city officials call "A natural phenomenon". ART THROUGH A MAGNIFYING GLASS One of the world's tiniest, and most valuable paintings, is acquired by the National Gallery in Washington, D.C., at a cost of $616,000. It's so small, it must be displayed in a special case and observed with a magnifying glass. "Saint George and The Dragon" is a 15th Century masterpiece which draws crowds of interested visitors. GIANT WALKING MACHINE An 18-foot high giant skeleton, operated by a man, is displayed in Scheneetady, N.Y. It's for use by the U.S. Army much like a giant robot, although the operator's foot and hand movements determine its course. It'll be used on rugged terrain, impassable to vehicles. SPORTS LOS ANGELES RELAYS At the Los Angeles Coliseum, Jim Ryun, our best miler last year at 18, sets a new U.S. record in the two-mile and becomes our country's best two-miler at a mere 19 years of age. He beats Jim Grelle by just one yard in a thrilling finish while 17,000 track fans go wild. INDIANAPOLIS TIME TRIALS Mario Andretti turns in the fastest time of the day, close to 166 miles-an-hour, and wins the coveted pole position as qualifying runs for the Classlc Indianapolis "500" continue. Last year's champ, Jim Clark, is second fastest, with 164 miles an hour.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library