Universal Newsreel Volume 11, Release 758 Part 2A-D SILENT

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. U.S. MOVIES DEFEND DEMOCRACY: BURBANK, CA - Jan Masaryk, son of the founder and first president of Czecho-Slovakia, tells Harry M. Warner, film magnate, that the U.S. screen industry is an important safeguard for Democracy. 2A. SPANISH WAR COMES TO AN END: MADRID, SPAIN - The stronghold of the "Red" forces, key city in the 32-month Civil war, surrenders without firing a shot, ending a bitter, bloody conflict and bringing peace to the war-torn country.—PARIS, FRANCE - "La Pasionara," Communist woman leader, fleeing from Spain to avoid execution, arrives in France on her way to Russia. 2B. NEW ITALIAN ENVOY SEES F.D.R.: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Prince Ascanio Colonna, new ambassador from Italy, visits the White House to meet the President and present his credentials.—Don Fernando de los Rios, Loyalist ambassador to the U.S., is a "man without a country" as he leaves the White House after conferring with Pres. Roosevelt. 2C. 3 ARMY PLANES OFF FOR PERU: FLOYD BENNETT FIELD, NY - Three twin motored Grumman amphibians, purchased in the U.S. by the Peruvian Gov't for its air force, take off with Peruvian pilots aboard for the long flight to the South American republic. Grumman Goose? 2D. SUBWAY GOES STREAMLINED: NEW YORK, NY - Good news for straphangers! A sleek new subway train is tried out by the B.M.T. Springy seats, mirrors for the ladies, and plenty of room—until the rush hour! 3. KIDDIE STYLE SHOW STAGED: NEW YORK, NY - (Exclusive) What the well-dressed youngsters will wear this Summer is shown at a colorful show, conducted by Parent's Magazine at the Ritz Carlton! Play-suits, swim suits and saucy evening styles—all for Miss Tiny Tot! 4A. SKI CHAMPS IN DOWNHILL MEET: SUN VALLEY, ID - Thrills and speed mark the National Open Ski Championships at the colorful Winter resort, with crack slat-men and pretty women champs defying death down the steep, snowy slopes. 4B. UNDERWATER BOXING BOUT HELD: PALM SPRINGS, CA - A breath-taking sport with a watery punch! With the Submarine Boxing title at stake, Dutch Smith and Bill Lewin stage a bang-up fight below the surface. Lewin wins by a breath! 4C. GRID STARS IN DUCKY WORKOUT: MIAMI, FL - Spring football for aspirants at Miami "U" is "all wet!" Attired in swim trunks, the gridders report for special training, which includes "blocking" off the pier, and catching the ball in mid-air from a diving board! 4D. DARING AQUAPLANE FEATS TRIED: MIAMI, FL - (Exclusive) Dare-devil water sport aces stage a spectacular show on aquaplanes and water skis! The thrilling exhibition includes fancy ski riding over hurdles, and trapeze acts at 40 M.P.H.! 4E. "REF" LOSES WILD RING BATTLE: WASHINGTON, D.C. - (Exclusive) When "Bibber" McCoy and "Babe" Zaharis mix it in the ring, it takes two referees! The first gets "K.O.'d"! The second gives the nod to "Bibber"—and "Babes" so mad he could cry!

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library