Universal Newsreel Volume 19, Release 506: Local Stories

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. TRUMAN ACTION ENDS U.S. TIE-UP: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Two days after it started, a grave threat to our already strained national economy, the railroad strike comes to an end, only minutes before the deadline set down by the President in his speech to the nation. Later, appearing before Congress, Pres. Truman calls for legislation to forestall future strikes against the government. 2. CITY GETS D.D.T. TREATMENT: SAN ANTONIO, TX - To check the spread of polio, this Lone Star city used up-to-date methods—spraying the entire town with insect-killing D.D.T. Special vehicles, and individuals, help lay down a smoke-screen. 3. NEGRO QUADRUPLETS BORN: REIDSVILLE, NC - It’s “Four of a kind” for the James Fultz’s when Mrs. Annie Mae Fultz presents her husband, “Pete,” already father of six, with four more girls. They’re all doing nicely, thank you. 4A. CHAMPS GIRD FOR BIG BOUT: POMPTON LAKES, NJ - Joe Louis, heavy-weight champ, begins training for his coming fight with Billy Conn at Yankee Stadium, New York. Over at Greenwood Lake, young Cann goes through his paces. / COCKER BEST IN DOG SHOW: MADISON, NJ - A black cocker spaniel, Benbow’s Beau, adds another canine victory to his belt by getting best in show at the Morris and Essex Kennel Club classic, revived after five years of war. (LOCAL – NEW BRAUNFELS) KIDDIES MASQUERADE PARADE. (LOCAL – LOS ANGELES) GOVERNOR VISITS STUDIO. (LOCAL – CANADA) VETS SOLVE HOUSING PROBLEM. (LOCAL – CANADA) ALEXANDER HONORED.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library