First Pictures (Universal Newsreel, Mar 1946)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. FIRST PICTURES — Pacific Isle Waits Atom Bomb!: BIKINI ATOLL, MARSHALL ISLANDS - The scene for "Operation Cross-roads," the tiny crescent-shaped island where the special atom-bomb tests will soon be held, shows natives leaving for new homes and advance crews readying site for historic blast.—NEW MEXICO - The Army reveals four-motored, radio-controlled bombers which will be used in the A-bomb experiment. 2. TRUMAN BACKS LOAN TO BRITAIN: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Calling the loan a "cornerstone in the world's structure of peace," Pres. Truman says the proposed loan to Great Britain is good business and should help create jobs in the U.S. 3. FILM STARS RECEIVE AWARDS: HOLLYWOOD, CA - Screen notables attend colorful presentation of "Oscars" at 18th annual awards by Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Winners include Ray Milland, Bob Hope, and others. 4. IT'S ALL DONE ON PORPOISE!: MARINELAND, FL - It's news for tourists when the famed aquarium re-opens, and it's news when man feeds porpoise under water! After replenishing the huge collection, it's time for lunch! 5. THE SANTA ANITA HANDICAP: ARCADIA, CA - Charging into the lead in the stretch, War Night wins the $136,000 race in a sensational four-horse photo finish that provides fans with the thrill of the racing season. (TRAILER) - U.S. COAST GUARD RECRUITING — A CAREER FOR TOMORROW. (LOCAL – DALLAS) CHARRO DAYS FIESTA HELD. (LOCAL – BOSTON) "RED SOX" HIT TRAINING STRIDE. (LOCAL – CANADA) ELIZABETH & CAN. ARMY GRADUATION. (LOCAL – CANADA) VETS AND GEM CUTTING.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library