December 6, 1954.

Format:

Video

Series:

Academic Video Online

Universal Newsreels ; Release 628

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Post-war Era (1945-1960).

Awards.

Military units.

Weapons and ordnance.

Parades.

Fort Benning, GA.

New Orleans, LA.

Local Subjects:

Post-war Era (1945-1960).

Awards.

Military units.

Weapons and ordnance.

Parades.

Fort Benning, GA.

New Orleans, LA.

Genre:

Newsreel

Physical Description:

1 online resource (5 minutes)

Place of Publication:

Neighborhood:Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood Universal Pictures Company, 1954.

Language Note:

In English.

Original language in English.

System Details:

video file

Summary:

GUIDED MISSLE TRACKS QUARRY The first operational air-to-air guided missile is shown in action. The Navy's Terrier tracks down a flying target with uncanny speed and accuracy, circling in to demolish its prey in a chilling preview of airwar of the future. It's a highlight of a spectacular review of guided missile progress. WORLD NEWS IN BRIEF JAPAN'S FIRST JET WING takes to the air. The first United States trained jet pilots, among them World War II veterans, fly in graduation exercises. HOMEWORK FOR LADY GAMBLERS in Reno. Gals get together to practice for choice jobs as croupiers while catching up on housework. SANTA VISITS THE DOG POUND in Seattle with a sack-full of wieners. It's a pre-Xmas [pre-Christmas] party for homeless pooches, a waggish idea for the holiday. ROYAL WELCOME FOR 3RD DIVISION NEW ORLEANS - The historic 3rd Infantry Division debarks and parades to receive the acclaim of the city. Among the greeters, Audie Murphy, a 3rd Division veteran, and World War II's most decorated soldier. FORT BENNING, GEORGIA - In impressive ceremonies, Secretary Stevens bestows new honors on the historic 3rd Division, one of America's greatest fighting units. FOOTBALL DETROIT LIONS TIE PHILADELPHIA EAGLES in a pro grid thriller at Detroit's Briggs Stadium. The Lions tie to clinch the Western Division title, but they have to come from behind to do it. PHILADELPHIA HIGH SCHOOL CHAMPIONSHIP - Frankford High is pitted against Southeast Catholic in the 17th Edition of the City Classic. Unbeaten Southeast uncorks a power-house attack to win, 34-0. BOXING OLSON AND LANGLOIS sign for a title bout in San Francisco. The World Middleweight champion, Bobo Olson, and Pierre Langlois. Europe's outstanding contender, greet cordially at the signing, but later in training, each shows that he's in fine form and pointing for the big bout. (San Francisco Only)

Notes:

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

OCLC:

859525051