Universal Newsreel Volume 11, Release 775: Local Stories

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The original release sheet reads: 1. COLORFUL PAPAL RITES REVIVED: ROME, ITALY - Impressive religious scenes as Pope Pius XII, at the head of a huge procession, rides through lanes of cheering throngs to assume the Bishopric of Rome at St. John's Lateran, a church pageant last held 93 years ago! 2A. RUSH SALVAGE OF SUNKEN "SUB": PORTSMOUTH, NH - While survivors of the ill-fated submarine Squalus recover from their terrible experience, Navy experts arrive for the difficult task of raising the craft from the bottom, possibly with special pontoons. 2B. DEMPSEY FOR FILM BAN REPEAL: WASHINGTON, D.C. - The former heavyweight champion appears before the Senate Interstate Commerce Subcommittee to urge the repeal of the present law forbidding shipments of prize fight film across state lines. 2C. U.S. JAILS WAR DRAFT DODGER: NEW YORK, NY - Grover Cleveland Bergdoll, notorious World War draft dodger, is seized by Military officials as he ends his 20-year exile in Germany and arrives on the S.S. Bremen. His wife and children visit him in prison. 2D. BRITAIN SPEEDS RUSSIAN PACT: PARIS, FRANCE - Hopes for speedy settlement of the anti-Axis treaty between England, France and Russia are seen as Lord Halifax, British foreign secretary, arrives to confer with Premier Daladier and Foreign Minister Bonnet! 2E. FRENCH SPEED PLANE PRODUCTION: BOURGUENAIS, FRANCE - With European peace still in the balance, output of fighting planes is rushed at capacity speed. Air Minister Chambre visits a top-notch factory and later sees thrilling stunt flying! 3A. DARING ARCHERY HEATS SHOWN: SAN GABRIEL, CA - Ken Wilhelm, crack archer, displays his "William Tell" technique with a bow and arrow, shooting an apple off his "stooges" head, and performing other amazing feats. Hats off to the nervy "stooge," too! 3B. PRIZE U.S. SHOW DOGS SEEN: MADISON, NJ - Champion blue-bloods of the canine world parade before 50,000 thrilled spectators and fanciers in the Morris and Essex dog show. My Own Brucie, prize cocker spaniel, takes top honors! 3C. ROYAL PAIR SEE HISTORIC RACE: TORONTO, ONT. - King George and Queen Elizabeth occupy the royal box for the 80th running of the famous King's Plate turf classic at Woodbine Park! Archworth wins in thrilling style, leading the field the whole way! (LOCAL – CANADA) QUEEN ELIZABETH PRESENTS COLORS TO SCOT REGIMENT.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library