Tanker Bombed (Universal Newsreel, Mar 1967)

Description

The original release sheet reads: TANKER BOMBED While the wreckage of the Tanker Torrey Canyon, still spilling its cargo of 120,000-tons of oil, off the coast of England, the Government authorized the Royal Navy and Air Force to destroy it with rockets and napalm bombs to keep the oil afire. A necessary step to protect its beaches and wild life from oil pollution. SUMMIT CONFERENCE The picturesque Uruguayan resort town of Punta Del Este will be the meeting place for the North and South American nations summit conference. The entire town prepares for the visiting dignitaries. A rambling white brick cutrock house will be LBJ's "white house." LBJ GREETS PREMIER The White House rolls out the red carpet to welcome Prime Minister Mohammed Hashim Maiwandwal of Afghanistan. Mrs. Johnson and Secretary of State Dean Rusk join in the welcome. PREMIER VISITS ORPHANAGE Premier Ky and Madam Ky visit an orphanage in a Saigon suburb. The children, orphaned by the Vietnam war, to find lives for themselves get a new lease on life when Ky and his wife present presents to the kids along with a grant to keep the orphanage running. U.S. FASHIONS American clothing manufacturers making a broad effort to capture the European market send a fashion troup to tour European capitals. With bare back culotte, sparkling black lace mini-skirt evening dresses; silver spangled bathing suits and evening slack outfits they may lead the fashion parade. CAR RACE The 108-mile Guards International Formula Two Race at Shetterton, England abounds with thrills and spills. The race ended in disaster for England's Chris Irwin and Andrew Flatcher who collided. Another crash scatters some panicked spectators while the race continues. YACHT RACE Dame Pattie, a new contender for the right to represent Australia in September's America's Cup, outsailed Gretel in the first of a new series of selection trial races off Sydney Head, Australia. SKI PARTY Disciples of the ski cult find an excuse to celebrate the rites of Spring. In wacky costumes to fit the mood and 65 degree weather they trip the snow fantastic with somersaulting and general clowning. Dancing skiers frug on skis to the beat of a rock 'n roll band.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library