Universal Newsreel Volume 19, Release 555 Part LOCAL(CAN)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. SEARCH FOR LOST AIRMEN: HSICHANG, CHINA - An American Graves Registration party arrives among the wild Lolo tribesmen of southwest China, to seek traces of B-29 crew members believed to have been held in slavery since the plane crashed in 1945. Bodies of four victims of the crash are recovered. 2. GREEK WAR ANNIVERSARY: ATHENS - Greeks celebrate the sixth anniversary of their war against the Axis. Attacked by Italy in 1940, it took the might of the German Wehrmacht to subdue the valiant country. 3. DE LUXE TRANSPORTATION AGE: ON THE SEA - the S.S. America, this nation's 26,454-ton luxury liner, makes ready to join the peace time North Atlantic trade after a complete refitting and a royal welcome in New York for a distinguished war record . . . On land—another step in travel comfort is the new Pullman-Standard's diagonal diner, in which tables are set at a 45-degree angle, to provide more aisle space and greater dining privacy . . . In the air, another milestone . . . The new 92-ton Lockheed Constitution, capable of carrying 180 passengers, takes the air at Burbank, CA, in successful flight tests. 4. CHIC CHAPEAUX: NEW YORK - Lilly Dache, inspired by Ginger Rogers' portrayal of Dolly Madison in the forthcoming motion picture "Magnificent Doll," unveils some of her winter millinery creations, modelled as usual, by a collection of lovelies. 5. PRO PIGSKIN PARADE: The New York Giants brush the Philadelphia Eagles off their perch, in a 45 to 17 upset at New York, tumbling the Phils into third place. Meantime at Los Angeles, the Chicago Bears take the L.A. Rams into the camp, 27 to 21. (LOCAL – CANADA) CANADIANS REMEMBER WAR DEAD.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library