Universal Newsreel Volume 19, Release 536 Part LOCAL(CAN)

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The original release sheet reads: 1. BYRNES SETS FIRM POLICY FOR GERMANY: STUTTGART - The U.S. Secretary of State, in a firm bid for post-war settlement of the German question, urges that the Big Four let the Germans form a central government, but he says that U.S. troops will stay as long as there are occupation forces in Germany. 2. STRIKES TIE UP U.S. PORTS: All U.S. ports are crippled by shipping strike as unions stand firm on dispute over pay rise. In Seattle, picket lines parade on piers and hundreds of ships are idle.—NEW YORK - These films of the shipping strike show idle ships and seamen, as government officials and union heads seek solution of crippling tie-up that threatens our entire economy. 3. PUERTO RICO INAUGURAL: SAN JUAN - The inauguration of native-born Jesus T. Pinero as governor of the West Indian possession is a landmark for dependent peoples of the world. Interior Secretary Krug and former Governor Tugwell attend the impressive ceremonies. 4. MISS AMERICA OF 1946: ATLANTIC CITY, NJ - Emerging from the tumult and the shouting (and the judging) as the comeliest of them all, Miss Marilyn Buferd of Los Angeles is crowned Miss America. Yes, she is tall, dark and gorgeous. 5. U.S.—MEXICO POLO: WESTBURY, L.I. - In thrilling chukkers, the American polo team of Phipps, Smith, Iglehart and Perkins rides roughshod over the Gracidas brothers from Mexico. Several falls keep the fans on edge. (LOCAL – CANADA) BUMPER WHEAT CROP. (LOCAL – CANADA) PRIMATE OF ENGLAND IN WINNIPEG.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library