Universal Newsreel Volume 12, Release 845: Local Stories

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The original release sheet reads: 1A. U.S. SHIP ENDS WAR-ZONE SAGA: BALTIMORE, MD - The weather-beaten U.S. freighter, City of Flint, seized by a Nazi pocket-battleship and taken to Russia, and finally set free in Norway, arrives in port after 113 days with a thrilling tale of war on the high seas. Captain Gainard and crew of 40 get a gala welcome! 1B. TEST BIG STRATOSPHERE LINER: SEATTLE, WA - The huge Boeing 4-motored air transport for flights in the sub-stratosphere, result of two year's research, takes off for initial test flights. Other scenes show wind-tunnel tests, and other strato-liners under construction. 1C. F.D.R. GETS BIG BIRTHDAY CAKE: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Happy Birthday for the President! William Green, A.F. of L. chief, presents a 350-lb. cake, gift of the Bakery and Confectionery Worker's Union, and also checks for $5,800 from labor unions for the infantile paralysis fund drive. 1D. U.S. ENVOY ARRIVES IN CANADA: OTTAWA, ONT. - James R. Cromwell, newly-appointed Minister to Canada, is greeted by Prime Minister MacKenzie King as he takes over his new duties. Mrs. Cromwell, former Doris Duke, is the world's richest woman! 1E. KING WINTER RULES AT CARNIVAL: ST. PAUL, MN - Colorful scenes as thousands pay homage to King Boreas at the annual Winter Carnival at the "Ice Palace." Governor Stassen takes part in the spectacular pageant, witnessed by thousands of loyal "subjects." 2. OLD ITALIAN MASTERS ON DISPLAY: NEW YORK, NY - Rare masterpieces by famous Italian painters and sculptors—including "The Birth of Venus" and others—are put on exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art. A rare showing of world-famous works of art! 3A. SPEED SKATERS BURN UP THE ICE: BEAR MOUNTAIN, NY - Speed and thrills as men and women skating stars get away in 440 and 880-yard speed dashes in the Interstate Championships on Hession Lake. A symphony of sight and sound as the skaters whizz by! 3B. PRIZE SHOW DOGS OF '39 SEEN: NEW YORK, NY - A thrilling parade of doggy blue-bloods! Leading American-bred show dogs of last year, on display in a swanky showing. Five worthy champions, receivers of highest awards in dog shows through the nation! 3C. "MIDDIE" GYMNASTICS IN TOP FORM: ANNAPOLIS, MD - Future admirals, members of the U.S. Naval Academy's gym team, practice for their meet with Army by going through an amazing routine of tumbling, cross-bar tricks and rope climbing! 3D. L.I.U. CAGERS TOP MICH. STATE: NEW YORK, NY - Big time basketball! The "Blackbird" quintet humbles the Mid-westerners, 34-25, before a crowd of 10,000 at Madison Square Garden. Top form shown by the Long Islanders, winning their 14th game out of 15 starts! (LOCAL – CANADA) U.S. ENVOYS ARRIVES IN CANADA.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library