Chinese Quit Stricken City (Universal Newsreel, Nov 1938)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. U.S., BRITAIN SIGN TRADE PACTS: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Far-reaching reciprocal trade agreements are signed by the globe's English-speaking countries. Secretary of State Hull, and Sir Ronald Lindsay, British Ambassador, voice confidence in increased trade and good-will. 2A/B. CHINESE QUIT STRICKEN CITY: HANKOW, CHINA - While Japanese bombing planes continue their rain of death on the helpless natives, and destruction is rife on every hand, thousands flee for their lives, carrying their worldly goods with them in their last-minute exodus. / BLAST OPENS AQUEDUCT TUNNEL: SAN JACINTO, CA - The last link in the 392-mi. aqueduct to supply water for Los Angeles and vicinity from the Colorado River, is completed as workers under the 10,000-ft. peak "hole through" the last stretch of rock. 3. 400-PD. SKATER BEARS DOWN: NEW YORK, NY - Minnie a nimble Bruin wonder from the forest takes up the difficult art of skating and goes for some fancy spins and turns on the ice. She winds up an amazing show with dizzy whirls and a touch of comedy. 4A/B/C. GRIDIRON THRILLS OF THE WEEK: MADISON, WI - The Minnesota "Gophers," devastating in running attack, trounce the Wisconsin "Badgers," 21-0, and capture the Big Ten title. / EVANSTON, IL - Notre Dame's "Fighting Irish", with eight victories behind them, come from behind to beat a stubborn Northwestern team, 9-7, before 48,500 grid fans. / NEW HAVEN, CT - In the 57th meeting of the famous "elevens." the Harvard "Crimson" attack downs a determined Yale "Bulldog," 7-0, in a sea of rain and mud. (LOCAL – BERKELEY) GRIDIRON THRILLS. (LOCAL – PORTLAND) GRIDIRON THRILLS. (LOCAL – ?) MICHIGAN…18, OHIO…0. (LOCAL – ?) TOYLAND PARADE.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library