Universal Newsreel Volume 11, Release 738: Local Stories

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. NATION HONORS BEN FRANKLIN: PHILADELPHIA, PA - On the 233rd anniversary of the birth of the famous scientist, journalist and statesman, colorful exercises are attended by government and civic leaders, and a wreath from Pres. Roosevelt is laid on his grave. 2A. DALADIER HAILED BY ALGERIANS: ALGIERS, ALGERIA - The French Premier is given a warm welcome and reviews a stirring display of foreign Legionnaires and native troops during his triumphal tour in North Africa to stalemate Italian threats of oppression. 2B. NEW ARMY UNIFORMS TRIED: FORT MEADE, MD - Uncle Sam's Doughboys are getting new uniforms, colorful slate-blue outfits that create quite a hit when tried out by members of Company E, 34th Infantry. They're smarter than the old garb and more economical, too! 2C. DEVICE TRAPS DRUNKEN DRIVER: MINEOLA, NY - The Harger "Drank-o-Meter" a balloon device that shows the amount of alcohol consumed, is tested by Nassau County police. If breath blown in balloon turns chemicals a certain color, the driver is guilty! 3A. SWANKY BEACH FASHIONS SEEN: MIAMI BEACH, FL - The Surf Club is a mecca of pulchritude as pretty models display the new "sunshine" styles in a colorful show! For the sands or for surf, these alluring outfits and suits give added interest to winter strands. 3B.COLORFUL CITRUS FIESTA HELD: MISSION, TX - (Exclusive) Pretty girls from the Rio Grande Valley, dressed in amazing and ingenious costumes made of oranges, grapefruit and other native products, vie for honors in a spectacular parade and citrus festival. 4A. BILLIARD ACES VIE FOR TITLE: CHICAGO, IL - The first match of the World's Three Cushion Billiard Championships finds J.N. Bozeman and Tiff Denton engaged in a spectacular duel of amazing tricks and sensational shots that leave the fans breathless. 4B. BEAUTIES SEEN IN NOVEL RACE: MIAMI BEACH, FL - Racing rubber steeds is the newest sport at the Floridian Hotel Pool, and it's an amusing and thrilling sight as pretty bathers vie for honors. The winner is Bernice Frank of New York, daughter of a Universal Pictures salesman. 4C. GIANTS BEAT ALL-STARS, 13-10: LOS ANGELES, CA - In post-season game packed with thrills from start to finish, the NY "Pro" football team comes from behind with a last-minute field goal to stave off a desperate All-Star challenge at Wrigley Field. (LOCAL – DALLAS) W. LEE O’DANIEL BECOMES HEAD OF LONE STAR STATE.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library