Universal Newsreel Volume 19, Release 495: Local Stories

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. “RENOUNCE WAR” – MACARTHUR: TOKYO, JAPAN - Appearing before the Allied Control Commission, Gen. Douglas MacArthur commends the Jap renunciation of war and urges all nations to follow suit. He reviews his occupation policy and reaffirms his plans for democracy in Japan. 2. MIKADO AS A FAMILY MAN: HAYAMA, JAPAN - In these intimate pictures of the Jap Emperor and his royal family, you will see them together for the first time, as they pose for cameramen in their villa south of Tokyo. 3. G.I. WIVES GO OVERSEAS: NEW YORK - Wives and children of servicemen serving overseas go aboard an Army transport, as the vanguard of 30,000 families who will make occupation duties more pleasant for our G.I.’s. 4. DYING BOY AIDS CANCER DRIVE: PARKERTOWN, NJ - “Buster” Roos is eight years old but he is living on borrowed time, for he is incurably ill of cancer. But the lad’s pluck and ready smile will help the lives of thousands. You can help, too! 5. MILITARY MILLINERY SHOWN: NEW YORK, NY - Easter bonnets designed and made by soldiers at USO clubs throughout the country are displayed by pretty models on the steps of the Post Office. The winner is Gloria Whalen, modeling “Atom Age.” 6. JALOPIES AID AUTO JUBILEE: DETROIT, MI - The Golden Jubilee of automobiling gets off to a bang-bang-up start, as vintage vehicles of early-day motoring show you what it was like when “grandpappy” went driving at 15 m.p.h. 7. BOATSMEN SHOOT THE RAPIDS: EUGENE, OR - (Exclusive) Specially-made plywood rowboats and the McKenzie River rapids provide thrills-a-minute for fifty-six boatsmen and their passengers as the “White Water Race” gets underway. (LOCAL – CANADA) MECHANIZED GOLD RUSH.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library