Florida Cypress Is Logged (Universal Newsreel, Apr 1946)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1A/B. GROMYKO BACK AT UN COUNCIL: NEW YORK - After a 13-day boycott of the United Nations Security Council over the Iranian dispute, Russia's delegate resumes his seat as the council prepares to take up Poland's demand for Franco ouster. / LEAGUE OF NATIONS QUITS: GENEVA, SWITZERLAND - The League of Nations, once the world's hope for peace, has its last meeting as the delegates plan to turn over league property to the United Nations organization—its successor! 2. JAP SUBMARINES SUNK: SASEBO, JAPAN - Blasted by guns and bombs from U.S. ships and planes, several undersea boats are sent to the bottom. The submersible which sank the cruiser "Indianapolis" is among those destroyed. 3. 1ST LADY VISITS POLIO VICTIMS: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Mrs. Truman makes her first visit to the Children's Hospital and spreads cheer among the young victims of the dread infantile paralysis. Her warm smile makes her many friends. 4. PUBLIC GOOD IS EXHIBITOR GOAL: ST. LOUIS, MO - Members of the American Theater Association, representing 4,000 motion picture houses, convene for the first meeting. Ted R. Gamble, chairman of the board, explains the civic-minded aims of the group. 5. FLORIDA CYPRESS IS LOGGED: EVERGLADES - Working hip deep in the jungle of the Florida Everglades, loggers pit their strength against century-old cypress trees, felling them and removing them to mills. The year's crop will help ease the housing shortage. 6. HIROHITO HORSE IN RODEO: LOS ANGELES, CA - "Hatsushimo," formerly the Jap Emperor's steed, takes a bow in rodeo staged by Lt. Dick Ryan, who purchased the horse in Japan. Bronco bustin’, bull-doggin'—and other thrills! (LOCAL – CANADA) CAN. & ALASKAN WAR HIGHWAY.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library