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Newsreels: 1961 - March 9
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keywords: cold war, holy loch scotland, us navy, nuclear submarine uss patrick henry, x-15 rocket plane, new speed record, future car design, gas turbine power plant, international flower show, fashion, clothing design, easter hat creations, france, sports, horse racing, pro female jockeys, mexico, bull riding, charros
Synopsis: US Polaris Nuclear Sub Arrives At New Home In Scotland, X-15 Rocket Plane Sets New Speed Record, Gas Turbine Is The Dream Car Of The Future, International Flower Show, Easter Fashion Parade By US Designers, Female Jockeys Race In France For First Time, Called El Charros They Ride The Bulls...(read more)
- Date: 1961
- Duration: 00:06:24
- Sound: Yes
- Color: Monochrome
- Type: Public Domain
- Language: English
- Location: United States, France, Mexico, Scotland
US Polaris Nuclear Sub Arrives At New Home In Holy Loch Scotland
The nuclear sub Patrick Henry, with a full load of 16 Polaris Missiles, arrives in Scotland's Holy Loch, after setting an underwater cruising record of 66 days and 22 hours en route. She's the first such sub to be based under a British-American agreement that has touched off pacifist demonstrations.
X-15 Rocket Plane Sets New Speed Record
The X-15 rocket plane that will carry a pilot to the very edge of Earth's atmosphere sets another world's speed record at Edwards AFB, California. Fitted with a new and more powerful rocket engine, the X-15 streaks to a new high of 2,905 mph.
Gas Turbine Is The Dream Car Of The Future
At the Gas Turbine Power Conference in Washington, D.C., one of the highlights is a futuristic dream car, crafted in Italy that shows how the new type of power plant may revolutionize highway travel.
International Flower Show
The International Flower Show draws throngs, some just winter-weary and eager for a glimpse of the fresh, colorful blossoms, many enthusiastic gardeners drawn by the 35 fully landscaped gardens and the innumerable pot plants preened to perfection for blue ribbon competition.
Easter Fashion Parade By US Designers
In a Spanish Monastery Garden, the Spring creations of America’s leading milliners are paraded in a pre-Easter showing. Hats for every taste and mood, all with emphasis on crisp, cheery styling and color for the vernal season.
Female Jockeys Race In France For First Time
France lifts its ban on lady jockeys, and in the first Prix Des Amazons, thirteen lady riders battle down in the wire in a turf thriller that indicates their skill and determination.
Called El Charros They Ride The Bulls
In Mexico, crack riders known as Charros take on mettlesome bulls in a unique contest.
