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The Miracle of Saipan
Saipan (1,500 miles below Tokyo) was seized by the Americans in June of this year.
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Sec. Hull Honored · Washington, D.C.
The retiring Sec. of State Cordell Hull is named the "outstanding humanitarian of the year" by the Variety Clubs of America.
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Colored Nurses Abroad
A detachment of Negro Army nurses arrive in England, to be greeted with good old American coffee and doughnuts.
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With General Eisenhower
General Eisenhower visits the 29th U.S.
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Churchill Visits French
Except Philadelphia): Winston Churchill and his daughter Mary, visit the French First Army in the company of Charles de Gaulle, just prior to the powerful…
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Buckeyes 18, Wolverines 14 · Columbus, OH
72,000 fans watch Ohio State win Big Ten championship as their backfield puts on an all-star performance against Michigan.
The Miracle of Saipan (Universal Newsreel, Nov 1944)
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The original release sheet reads: 1. THE MIRACLE OF SAIPAN: Saipan (1,500 miles below Tokyo) was seized by the Americans in June of this year. Since that time the Seabees and Aviation Engineers have been industriously re-shaping the face of the coral island, laying out a tremendous airfield. Coral hills are blasted into particles, then "bull dozed" and trucked to the air field site, where they are rolled and hard packed. Then an asphalt surface is given the gigantic strip.—In Washington, Gen. Hap Arnold sends a B-29 Super-Fortress on its way. Next we see it arriving at Saipan, the first of a mighty air fleet whose exploits over Japan are already becoming a daily occurrence. 2. SEC. HULL HONORED: WASHINGTON, D.C. - The retiring Sec. of State Cordell Hull is named the "outstanding humanitarian of the year" by the Variety Clubs of America. Sec. Edward Stettinius in a fitting speech accepts the award for Mr. Hull. 3. COLORED NURSES ABROAD: A detachment of Negro Army nurses arrive in England, to be greeted with good old American coffee and doughnuts. Then they entrain for assignment where required. 4. WITH GENERAL EISENHOWER: General Eisenhower visits the 29th U.S. Division at the battle front, accompanied by Gen. Omar Bradley. They both display that sincere charm which produces such intense loyalty and devotion in their armies. Later, Gen. Eisenhower is greeted by the Belgian cabinet in Brussels . . . then he places a wreath at their Unknown Soldier's tomb. 5. CHURCHILL VISITS FRENCH (Except Philadelphia): Winston Churchill and his daughter Mary, visit the French First Army in the company of Charles de Gaulle, just prior to the powerful French offensives in their battle sector. 6. BUCKEYES 18, WOLVERINES 14: COLUMBUS, OH - 72,000 fans watch Ohio State win Big Ten championship as their backfield puts on an all-star performance against Michigan. (LOCAL PHILADELPHIA) TOYTOWN PARADE: Quakertown streets are completely jammed as huge parade ushers Santa into town. Then the old gent takes to the roof tops by ladder. (LOCAL – CANADA) PARLIAMENT OPENS, DRAMATIC DISCUSSIONS. (LOCAL – CANADA) MONTY GIVES MEDALS TO OUR MEN.
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MCA/Universal Pictures Collection
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Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library