Chic New Hat Styles Shown (Universal Newsreel, Apr 1946)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. UN COUNCIL WEATHERS CRISIS: NEW YORK - The Byrnes resolution, deferring action on the Iranian case until May 6th, is passed by the Security Council, following declaration by Iranian envoy, Hussein Ala, that his country will accept Russia's intentions of removing her troops from Iran. 2. TIDAL WAVE RIPS HAWAII: HAWAII - Scenes of destruction and horror follow in the wake of a giant tidal wave, caused by earthquake on ocean floor off Alaska. Almost 100 lost their lives; scores are missing; and much of the city of Hilo is leveled. 3. FIRST SILK CARGO FROM JAPAN: SEATTLE, WA - (Exclusive) A million dollars’ worth of raw silk—1500 bales of the precious cargo—arrives from Japan and is readied for shipment to Eastern mills. Enough for 2½ million pairs of stockings! 4. HOOVER ARRIVES IN ITALY: ROME, ITALY - Ex-Pres. Herbert Hoover, chairman of the Emergency Famine Committee, arrives by plane to begin his studies of starvation conditions in European countries.—GOP CHOOSES NEW CHIEFTAIN: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Carroll Reece of Tennessee, newly elected chairman of the Republican Nat'l Committee, receives congratulations from his predecessor, Herbert Brownell, and a kiss from his wife.—BRITAIN HAILS FILM FAVORITE: ENGLAND - Mary Pickford, veteran motion picture actress and star of silent films, arrives by plane and gets a regal welcome from her British fans.—YOUNG PRINCESS TAKES A BOW: LONDON, ENG. - Princess Margaret Rose, 15-year-old daughter of Britain's King and Queen, visits a Children's Club during her first public engagement by herself. She's a big hit with the kiddies. 5. CHIC NEW HAT STYLES SHOWN: NEW YORK - (Exclusive) Inspired by the new picture, "So Goes My Love," these Lenesta creations add that "tip-top" note of swanky style to Milady's wardrobe and are right in the swing with spring. 6. VOLCANO IN JAPAN ERUPTS: KYUSHU, JAPAN - "Ontake," the 3600-foot crater on the southern tip of Kyushu Island, erupts for the first time in 32 years, sending lava streams down the mountainside and into the sea in spectacular display. (LOCAL – CANADA) GOLD RUSH BOOMTOWN.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library