Universal Newsreel Volume 12, Release 939: Local Stories

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1A. AIR CADETS IN MASS GRADUATION: KELLY FIELD, TX - (Exclusive) Colorful scenes as a record-breaking class of flying cadets—280 in all—is graduated at impressive ceremonies, after a demonstration of student ability aloft. New wings for defense! 1B. WORKERS GIVE PLANE TO BRITAIN: BURBANK, CA - Merry Christmas to John Bull! Workers at the Lockheed plane plant, working on big orders for England, donate a Hudson bomber as a Xmas present to Britain. A very practical gift in a troubled world. 1C. GLASS WINGS FOR PLANE TRIED: ALLIANCE, OH - An amazing new discovery—glass wings for planes—that may affect the entire industry. A Taylorcraft "flivver," equipped with the new glass-substance wings, takes off for its first test flight. 1D. WHIRLING BOMB: PHILADELPHIA, PA - No info. 1E. GREEK PARADE: CHICAGO, IL - No info. 1F. FUR FASHIONS FOR SOLDIERS: SEATTLE, WA - Uncle Sam means to keep his picked Alaskan troops "in fashion" and also warm this Winter. Special fur jackets and parkas are shown, which should keep "Doughboys" snug and comfy in Arctic climes. 2. SWANKY NEW BEACH SHOES SEEN: MIAMI BEACH, FL - (Exclusive) Milady looks to her feet for that crowning touch of fashion—and sees an eye-ful! Chic new foot-wear, with trim accessories, for that "up-to-the-minute" look on sunny beaches! 3. LONG-SHOT WINS OPENING RACE: MIAMI, FL - The fans are out for the Inaugural Classic at Tropical Park, the season's opener and a thrilling race. Master Key, a long-shot paying $105 to $2, romps home in the van to annex the big money. 4. KIDDIES IN XMAS BROADCAST: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Christmas greetings from all the world! Children of foreign diplomats in the Capital, attired in their native costumes, extend greetings to the children of America during a special broadcast. LOCAL – CANADA) WOMEN WORKERS SEND CLOTHES TO HOMELESS BRITONS. (LOCAL – CANADA) GOVERNOR GENERAL CALLS FOR FAITH IN NEW YEAR MESSAGE.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library