British Open New Front (Universal Newsreel, Nov 1941)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1A. BRITISH OPEN NEW FRONT: NO. AFRICA - In a surprise move to help lift the Nazi pressure on Russia, Imperial forces drive into Libya. Advance units are making contact with Australian defenders of Tobruk, under siege for 8 months. 1B. CHURCHILL TOUR: IN ENGLAND - Churchill tours ammo factory and waves to a massive cheering crowd from a balcony. 2A. COAL STRIKE IS SETTLED: Acceptance of the President's arbitration plan to end the coal strike averts a serious defense tragedy. Miners return to work and steel mills prepare for "all-out" production. 2B. U.S. MEXICAN TREATY SIGNED: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Secretary of State Hull and Ambassador Najera sign new agreements to settle differences over the oil properties which were seized by Mexico. The Good Neighbor policy at work! 3A. ANOTHER BATTLESHIP LAUNCHED: NEWPORT NEWS, VA - The world's most powerful battleship hits the waves! The U.S.S. Indiana is the 3rd dreadnaught launched this year. A $70,000,000 insurance policy for defense! 3B. NEW "TANK DESTROYER" TESTED: WASHINGTON, D.C. - A novel new vehicle is put through its paces before Army officials. "Bigley's Buster," designed to mount a "75" and speed along at 60 m.p.h., is a deadly foe of tanks. 3C. SOLDIER'S LIFE IS "APPLE PIE": SPOKANE, WA - (Exclusive) The world's biggest apple pie is dished out to air base troops by a bevy of pretty local lassies. Weighing a ton, the huge pie is a meal in itself—and the boys "cat it up"! 4A. SCREEN SALUTES THE AIR CORPS: DETROIT, MI - (Exclusive) Air Force officials and Hollywood stars mingle at the premiere of the new Abbott and Costello "hit"—"Keep 'em Flying." The police have their hands full keeping the spectators in line. 4B. 'BIG CITY' HAS 'BALLOON BARRAGE': NEW YORK, NY - On a mission of peace, helium-filled "hobgoblins" delight thousands of spectators—young and old—during the annual Macy Parade, a salute to Santa Claus and his merry company. 5A. MERMAIDS ON SKIS SHOW FORM: CYPRESS GARDENS, FL - A trio of daring lassies goes for a spin through the scenic wonderland—on water skis! Straightaway sprints are easy enough—but then come the jumps! 5B. NOTRE DAME NIPS U.S.C., 20-18: SOUTH BEND, IN - 56,000 fans see the Fighting Irish come from behind to end an unbeaten season, halting the Trojans after a nip-and-tuck struggle Bertelli's passing is a big factor in the victory. (LOCAL – CANADA) “YANK” VOLUNTEERS TRAIN FOR WAR IN FAMOUS REGIMENT.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library