Universal Newsreel Volume 18, Release 416: Local Stories

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The original release sheet reads: 1. DESTROYERS SURVIVE SUICIDE ATTACKS: When waves of Jap suicide planes approach the U.S.S. Newcomb and the U.S.S. Leutze, the destroyers fill the sky with flak to ward off the murderous attacks. Some of the treacherous suicide planes get through however, and deal blows to the two valiant destroyers which would sink ordinary ships. None the less, the two vessels are towed to advance repair bases, to be made ready to return to battle again. 2. FLOATING DRYDOCKS: Floating repair drydocks are revealed as one of the secret means by which the U.S. Navy is hanging up its string of victories in the Pacific. 3. RECOIL-LESS RIFLES: FORT BENNING, GA - The Infantry School reveals new 57mm. and 75mm. kickless and portable rifles which will make G.I.'s particularly effective against tanks, pillboxes and caves. 4. BRITISH JET PLANES: Gloster Meteors, twin engined fighter planes and faster in flight than buzz bombs, fly almost silently and without vibration. 5. THE POST-WAR JEEP: TOLEDO, OH - Willys unveils the civilian jeep which will serve as a tractor, light truck, passenger car, and independent power unit. 6A/B. NELSON, P.G.A. KING: DAYTON, OH - Byron Nelson comes from behind to down Sam Byrd in P.G.A. finals, making his title of "King of the Pros" more secure than ever. / THE ARLINGTON CLASSIC: CHICAGO, IL - Calumet Farm's classy Pet O'Luck, goes to the post a favorite, then wins the $85,000 Classic from a select field. (LOCAL – CANADA) CANADIAN DAY IN LONDON. (LOCAL – CANADA) 7,000 OF OUR TROOPS RETURN ON QUEEN MARY. (LOCAL – CANADA) ?? BIDS CANADA ADIEU.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library