July 3, 1958.

Format:

Video

Series:

Academic Video Online

Universal Newsreels ; Release 53

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Post-war Era (1945-1960).

Admission of states to U.S.

Anchorage, AK.

Local Subjects:

Post-war Era (1945-1960).

Admission of states to U.S.

Anchorage, AK.

Genre:

Newsreel

Physical Description:

1 online resource (7 minutes)

Place of Publication:

Neighborhood:Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood Universal Pictures Company, 1958.

Language Note:

In English.

Original language in English.

System Details:

video file

Summary:

ALASKA HAILS STATEHOOD Waiting only a territorial plebiscite to become the nation's 49th State, Alaska goes all out to celebrate with enthusiasm that recalls gold rush days. NEWEST SEAWAY LINK North of Massena, New York, a 30-ton blast sends the St. Lawrence pouring into the bed of the world's largest man-made lake, newest link in the Seaway. ARMY SHOWS NIKE HERCULES At White Sands, New Mexico, the first public demonstration of the new Nike Hercules missile highlights a show of the Army's missile arsenal. IKE AND MAMIE'S ANNIVERSARY The Eisenhowers celebrate their 42nd wedding anniversary with a Potomac cruise aboard the Presidential yacht, accompanied by their son, daughter-in-law and grandchildren. QUEEN VISITS MINE Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip visit one of Britain's most modern coal mines, and to the delight of miners, don working garb to go down into the pits. PUSH-BUTTON STATION WAGON An experimental dream car, complete with boat, kitchen roof-top tent, and dozens of other dazzling gadgets, all automatic and push-button controlled. PIN-POINT PARAJUMPERS Paris is the setting for the world's championship parachute competition. Jumpers from 9 nations vie in aiming for a cloth target on the ground. Highlighting the show, a spectacular double leap by a husband and wife team.

Notes:

Title from resource description page (viewed December 12, 2018).

OCLC:

859525051