British Bombers Arrive (Universal Newsreel, Jul 1946)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. TRUMAN REVIEWS NISEI TROOPS: WASHINGTON, D.C. - The President takes the salute from members of the 442nd Combat Team— hardened veterans of many campaigns and all Jap-Americans, whose exploits won them many awards and citations. 2. BRITISH BOMBERS ARRIVE: MITCHELL FIELD, NY - R.A.F. "Squadron 35"—famous bombing outfit which helped speed victory in Europe—arrives for good will tour of the U.S. Honor guards welcome sixteen Lancasters and crew members. 3. SIAM'S KING MEETS DEATH: BANGKOK, SIAM - First pictures of royal tragedy in Siam! A new king ascends the ancient throne after the mystery shooting of his brother. These films show the regal palace, and investigation of King Ananda's death. 4. STARS SHINE ON PORTLAND: PORTLAND, OR - Hollywood film stars arrive for gala premiere of the new technicolor picture, "Canyon Passage," and Governor Snell takes part in picturesque parade prior to colorful opening. 5. DIRIGIBLE PIONEER RETIRES: LAKEHURST, NJ - Admiral C.E. Rosendahl, survivor of the ill-fated "Shenandoah," and for years the Navy's leading exponent of lighter-than-air work, retires from the Navy with full honors. 6. FESTIVAL OF TOWERS: NOLA, ITALY - Weighing four tons apiece and representing religious scenes in life of patron saint who saved city from invaders, huge towers are borne through the streets during the quaint Fiesta of Lilies. 7. LUMBERJACK TOURNEY: ALBANY, OR - (Exclusive) Three-climbing, log-rolling and tree-chopping thrill thousands as Northwest lumberjacks compete for national honors. Governor Snell presents prizes to the winners. (LOCAL – CANADA) COMMANDO #1. (LOCAL – KANAS CITY) INVITATIONAL GOLF CHAMPS. (LOCAL – CANADA) CALGARY STAMPEDE. (LOCAL – CANADA) OUR NEWEST CANADIANS.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library