The President Speaks (Universal Newsreel, Jan 1945)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. THE PRESIDENT SPEAKS: In an address to the nation, President Roosevelt advocates National Conscription for material reasons, and for reasons of morale; he defends the principles of The Atlantic Charter; and he summons the United Nations to protect not only their own sanctity, but that of the small nations as well. 2. YANKS NEAR STRASBOURG: Yank planes, tanks, artillery and infantry coordinate their attack to capture Hagenau and Bischweiler, France.—GERMAN P.W. CAMP: NEAR SAAREGUIEMINES - The U.S. 35th Division frees 1,000 Russian, Serb, Italian, Polish and French prisoners of war, some of whom had been captive for 5 years. 3. DE GAULLE IN MOSCOW: France's strong man, General Chas. de Gaulle, arrives in Moscow to sign a mutual assistance pact with the Soviets. 4. LAVAL SOLD OUT: The estate and belongings of France's arch traitor, Pierre Laval, are sold at open auction to the highest bidder. 5. IN THE PARIS SUB: To escape Allied bombing, the Nazis in Paris had placed some of their war industries deep underground, in the Parisian subway. Now the French are busy restoring their subway to rapid transit duty. 6. 3-TIER PULLMANS: PULLMAN, IL - (Exclusive) Now it's the Coach-Sleeper, a 3 decker Pullman, The aisle is on one side, the 3-tier compartments on the other. A bevy of beauties finds these coach-sleepers to be more than comfortable. 7. BEAR MT. SKI MEET: BEAR MT., NY - The annual ski meet at this resort provides many thrills as Merrill Barber and Lt. Arthur Devlin run away with top jumping honors. Naturally, there are some upsets. (LOCAL – CANADA) HIGHEST WAR HONORS FOR ??. (LOCAL – CANADA) GEN. LAFLECHE ??? RED CROSS ??.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library