Universal Newsreel Volume 20, Release 12: Local Stories

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. NATION HONORS EDISON: On the 100th anniversary of the birth of Thomas Alva Edison, noted inventor and electrical genius, the nation pauses to pay tribute to a great citizen. In W. Orange, NJ, Edison's roll-top desk is opened 15 years after his death.—In Windsor, CT, a six-foot bust is unveiled. 2. "MONTY" VISITS STALIN: MOSCOW - Britain's war-time Army chief, Field Marshal Montgomery, is a special guest of Premier Stalin during a visit to Russia. An impressive military review signals the end of "Monty's" goodwill tour. 3. BROTHERHOOD WEEK: Hollywood stars join in the national Brotherhood Week of the Conference of Christians and Jews. A timely appeal to all Americans to lay aside differences in race and religion and to strive for national unity and brotherhood! (Except New York) 4A/B/C. X-COUNTRY BIKE RACE: FRANCE - Snow and rain make the going tough in this cross-country cycle race, but the weather is nothing compared to the steep hills the riders have to climb enroute. It's uphill work, and then come the spills! / "HUSKY" CREW TURNS OUT: SEATTLE - The biggest turn-out in Washington crew history—250 rowing hopefuls—gets in training for the 1947 season, with arduous work-outs on Lake Washington. Coach Ulbrickson looks happy. / YACHTS VIE FOR LIPTON CUP: MIAMI - Steady winds and a favorable sea make it "small boat weather," and the first across in the 14th running of the Lipton Challenge Cup race off the beach is Hostess II, a jib-headed yawl. (LOCAL – NEW YORK) CUSTOMS SEIZES JAP GEMS. (LOCAL – NEW YORK) ALEXANDER HAILED IN N.Y. (LOCAL – CANADA) SKIING CENTER OPENS.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library