Italy Opens Boys’ Town (Universal Newsreel, May 1946)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. NORTH ATLANTIC ICE PATROL: IN N. ATLANTIC - A dangerous peace-time job—tracking down and charting the icebergs in busy shipping lanes! Coast Guard cutters and long-range patrol planes brave wintry storms and desolate ocean wastes to keep the icebergs on the map. 2. ITALY OPENS BOYS’ TOWN: CIVITAVECCHIA, ITALY - (Exclusive) Former urchins and ruffians have been taken off Rome streets and helped to find new life and hope in a novel youth center, where the youngsters learn discipline and order. 3. HOLIDAY ENDS IN TRAGEDY: GALVESTON, TX - Tragedy strikes during the colorful “Splash Day” celebration. Scores are injured when the approach to Murdock Pier collapses, throwing scores on the rocks below. Rescue workers save many lives by quick action. 4A/B. TRUMAN GREETS CARDINAL: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Bernard Cardinal Griffin of Westminster, youngest Prince of the Catholic Church, is greeted by President Truman during his visit at the White House. / HOOVER ENDS FAMINE TOUR: WASHINGTON, D.C. - The former President and chairman of Pres. Truman’s Famine Relief group returns by plane from his world-wide inspection of starvation conditions and reports his findings to the White House. 5. CANADA SALUTES MAY DAY: NEW WESTMINSTER, B.C. - Thousands attend gala spring festival in the “Royal” city, with maypole and folk dances featuring the huge kiddie show. A cute queen is crowned in typical pomp and ceremony. 6A/B. BLIND BOWLERS AMAZE FANS: NEW YORK, NY - (Exclusive) A heart-warming story of overcoming life’s handicaps is seen in these pictures of blind keglers competing in a dramatic match that will amaze you as it did those who saw it. / BRITISH SOCCER ACES TOP U.S.: NEW YORK, NY - (Exclusive) You’ll get plenty of kick out of this bang-up soccer game, as played by the Liverpool (England) kickers and an American All-Star team, with the British lads winning 3 to 1. (LOCAL – CANADA) CHAMP BABY BRIDEGROOM.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library