Universal Newsreel Volume 18, Release 370: Local Stories

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. MAC ARTHUR'S PROMISE FULFILLED: We turn the calendar back to January of 1941 and watch the Japs engulf the Philippines—bomb Manila, the open city—and swagger as they capture the remaining Americans on Corregidor.—From his new post as Military Commander in Australia we hear Gen. MacArthur thunder the ominous warning to the Japs, "I will return."—Most recently, we find him with Admiral Nimitz, pouring over maps as a gigantic armada sails on such a mission. Ships of all descriptions, including giant carriers with their hundreds of war birds, are in this fleet.—Under a flack-filled sky preparations are made to land troops at Lingayen. Landing boats race shoreward, and in one of them is General Douglas MacArthur. He wades ashore—his promise is fulfilled. And his mechanized army heads for Manila. 2. GAS FOR THE 20TH: After the ferry command has brought in thousands of 50-gallon drums of gasoline, Chinese troops spill the contents into a unique storage system from which the B-29s refuel. Then the huge ships of the 20th Bomber Command fly to Siam and blast a vital Jap rail bridge. 3. HUDSON RIVER ICE: N.Y.C. - One of the most severe winters in years has choked the Hudson River with ice, keeping the Coast Guard busy, clearing the route for ocean-going ships. 4. V-MAIL: The marvel of V-mail is explained. Full-size letters are photographed on 16mm. film, a small roll of which contains 1,800 letters. Then huge planes rush prints of the film overseas, many thousands of reduced letters at a time. At the mail base, full-size letters are reproduced. 5. MILLROSE GAMES: MADISON SQUARE GARDEN - 13,000 track fans are thrilled as Private Barney Elwell wins the 60 yd. dash. Then James Herbert runs his opponents into the boards as he cops the Millrose "600." (LOCAL – CANADA) HEROES COME HOME.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library