President Fights Famine (Universal Newsreel, Apr 1946)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. PRESIDENT FIGHTS FAMINE: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Pres. Truman backs UNRRA Director LaGuardia and Agriculture Secretary Anderson in issuing an appeal to all Americans to cut down on flour, oil and fats in order to save millions abroad from starvation. 2. U.S. OBSERVES EASTER: Across the nation, thankful millions celebrate their first post-war Easter. In New York, thousands jam the churches and mingle on Fifth Avenue in all their holiday finery.—ATLANTIC CITY, NJ - The famed boardwalk is packed with thankful humanity as Spring weather smiles on the resort town.—COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - Against the majestic background of the Garden of the Gods, thousands of devout take part in inspiring services.—GLENDALE, CA - Forest Lawn Memorial Park is the stirring setting for sunrise services. 3. JAPS VOTE FOR THE FIRST TIME: TOKYO, JAPAN - The first free elections in Japan’s history are marked with enthusiasm, and in one case the electorate stages a minor riot at the Premier’s residence. Women are in the majority as they go to the polls for the first time. 4. TOTS HAVE OWN STYLE SHOW: LOST ANGELES, CA - Styles and new Spring fashions aren’t for grownups only! In this showing of swanky new clothes for youngsters, you’ll see what the well-dressed boy and girl are wearing—and chic, too! (Except Dallas) 5. FIVE-STAR FAMILY IN TOKYO: TOKYO, JAPAN - The wife and son of Gen. Douglas MacArthur are seen in these rare photographs of their shopping tour in the army “PX.” Young “Doug” sees his famous father inspect his guard of honor. 6. YOUNG IZAAK WALTONS SHINE: PASSAIC, NJ - The local youngsters hail the fishing season, as the city’s park commissioner signals the opening day and sends the kiddies off to a gala afternoon. Do they catch ‘em? You’ll be surprised! 7. MIDGET RACERS BURN UP TRACK: PATERSON, NJ - The biggest field of midget auto racers since before the war gets off in the opening race at Hinchcliffe Stadium, for a dizzy round of speed and thrills—and spectacular collisions! (LOCAL – DALLAS) “IKE” VISITS HOME TOWN.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library