What's in this clip
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London Blaze
One of the biggest fires since the days of the "blitz" destroys a suburban London lumber yard. 400 firemen and 50 fire trucks battle the inferno.
- 2.
Dutch Queen Opens Parliament
With great pomp and ceremony, Queen Juliana rides through the streets of The Hague on her way to open Parliament.
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Fashion Parade
A wild fashion show of kooky Carnaby Street fashions is held in London.
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Sports
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Football
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Notre Dame...26
PURDUE...14 At South Bend, the Irish of Notre Dame make a great debut beating their Hoosier rival, Purdue, 26 to 14.
London Blaze (Universal Newsreel, Sep 1966)
Description
The original release sheet reads: LONDON BLAZE One of the biggest fires since the days of the "blitz" destroys a suburban London lumber yard. 400 firemen and 50 fire trucks battle the inferno. Residents nearby are evacuated when flames threaten a gasoline storage tank. DUTCH QUEEN OPENS PARLIAMENT With great pomp and ceremony, Queen Juliana rides through the streets of The Hague on her way to open Parliament. The entire Royal Family is in attendance as the Queen's speech is delivered. Later, Her Majesty appears on the Palace balcony. FASHION PARADE A wild fashion show of kooky Carnaby Street fashions is held in London. While rock 'n roll music blasts the ears, models bombard the buyers' eyes with what the well-dressed (or half-dressed) "mod" will wear, the topper: A "breakaway" dress! SPORTS FOOTBALL NOTRE DAME...26 PURDUE...14 At South Bend, the Irish of Notre Dame make a great debut beating their Hoosier rival, Purdue, 26 to 14. Two sophomores, Terry Hanratty and Jim Seymour, team up in a great passing combination for three touchdowns. Final: Irish 26 - Boilermakers 14.
Read moreCollection
MCA/Universal Pictures Collection
Series
Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library