Universal Newsreel Volume 19, Release 494: Local Stories

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The original release sheet reads: 1. ROOSEVELT HOME IS U.S. SHRINE: HYDE PARK, NY - During solemn ceremonies, attended by President Truman, on the anniversary of his predecessor's death, the Roosevelt estate is turned over to the public. Mrs. Roosevelt makes the presentation, with Interior Secretary Krug accepting the home on behalf of all Americans. 2. FRENCH GET SOVIET WHEAT: MARSEILLES, FRANCE - From Soviet Russia, 5000 tons of wheat arrive by freighter and are unloaded for distribution amongst the needy in France. Other shipments are expected to follow. 3. ON THE CAPITAL SCENE — NEW AMBASSADOR TO BRITAIN: W. Averill Harriman, former U.S. envoy to Russia, is sworn in as new U. S. Ambassador to Great Britain, while State Secretary Byrnes looks on.—NEW ENVOY TO ARGENTINA: George S. Messersmith, newly nominated to handle diplomatic affairs in Argentina, confers with Pres. Truman and Secretary Byrnes.—REDS NAME NEW U.S. ENVOY: Nikolai Novikov is appointed Russian ambassador, replacing Andrei Gromyko who now gives full time to his United Nations work. 4. LENS LOVELIES WIN LAURELS: PHILADELPHIA, PA - Thirty-five pulchritudinous glamor gals display their photogenic assets during the Press Photographers contest. Lovely Marcha Adams wins and is crowned queen by Miss America of 1945. 5A/B. FRENCH KAYAK ACES RACE: FRANCE - Waterfalls provide the excitement as skilled paddlers pilot their frail Eskimo-type craft down the Morin River near Paris. It's a tense moment as the aqua-sports take the jumps! / "CANADIENS" WIN HOCKEY TROPHY: MONTREAL, QUE. - In a rough and tumble exhibition of bang-up hockey, the Canadian puck-chasers win a thrilling 6 to 3 game over the Boston Bruins, to cop the coveted Stanley Cup trophy. (LOCAL – CANADA) NEW GOVERNOR GENERAL.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library