Universal Newsreel Volume 10, Release 723: Local Stories

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The original release sheet reads: 1. F.D.R. HOST TO CRIPPLED KIDS: WARM SPRINGS, GA - Pres. Roosevelt, presiding over the annual turkey dinner for young infantile paralysis patients at the Foundation, praises the sanitarium's humane achievements and expresses hopes for a nation-wide Thanksgiving. 2A/B/C. HULL SAILS TO LIMA PARLEY: NEW YORK, NY - The Secretary of State, sailing on the S.S. Santa Clara to the Pan-American conference in Peru, voices hope in the success of the mission. He also sees Ambassador Hugh Wilson, recalled from Germany because of the Jewish outbreaks. / BLIZZARD CRIPPLES THE EAST: HIGHLIGHTS of the unseasonal blizzard which swept the eastern seaboard! The freighter Falmouth is blown aground on Long Island Sound during the height of the snow and sleet storm which halts traffic but provides colorful sport for the kiddies. / COAST FIRES TAKE HEAVY TOLL: SANTA MONICA, CA - Raging unchecked over a vast area despite valiant efforts by local fire-fighting crews, a disastrous blaze roars through the mountain canyons, engulfing homes of movie stars and causing damage estimated in the millions. 3. HOBGOBLINS TAKE BROADWAY: NEW YORK, NY - Colorful and enormous helium-filled monsters float majestically down the Big Town's main street in the annual Thanksgiving Day parade staged by a big department store. Tony Sarg "giants" are awe-inspiring and amusing. 4A/B. GRID YEAR IN SMASH FINALS: DURHAM, NC - Unbeaten, untied and unscored on! That's the record of the Duke "Blue Devils," who finish their season by beating the Pittsburgh "Panthers," 7-0. / PHILADELPHIA, PA - 102,000 thrilled football fans see the Army "Cadets" down the Navy "Middies," 14-7, following the traditional service parade at the Municipal Stadium. (LOCAL – LOS ANGELES) GRID YEAR. (LOCAL – PORTLAND) GRID YEAR. (LOCAL – SEATTLE) GRID YEAR. (LOCAL – ?) TOYLAND PARADE. (LOCAL – ?) AUTO SHOW.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library