Universal Newsreel Volume 20, Release 16: Local Stories

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The original release sheet reads: 1. 15 DEAD IN L.A. BLAST: LOS ANGELES - In the wake of one of the worst explosions in city history, which shattered a downtown electro-plating plant and nearby buildings, fifteen persons are dead and over 100 injured. The mystery blast leveled several structures. 2. U.N. IN GREEK PROBE: ATHENS - The United Nations mission, in Greece to sift charges of Communist activity along the frontiers, assembles to hear accusation by opposing factions, while Leftist rioters battle police outside. 3A/B. BLIZZARD BLANKETS EAST: The worst storm in six years swirls into East coast cities, blocking traffic and stalling trains. In New York, many motorists are marooned by high drifts. / WASHINGTON - The nation's Capital is also snowbound under winter's worst storm. The magic carpet etches its tracery of white of familiar scenes. (Except Dallas) 4. WAR LEADERS HONORED: NEW YORK - Nine of the men who led America's armed might to victory receive honorary degrees at Columbia University. Secretary of State Marshall is honored, along with Admirals Halsey, Nimitz and King, and Gen. Eisenhower. 5A/B. THE WORLD OF SPORTS — IT'S SPRING IN BASEBALL: PHOENIX - Mel Ott and his Giants—Mize, Cooper, et al—swing into early season form as the baseball season gets off to an official start.—HAVANA, CUBA - The Brooklyn Dodgers ("Dem Bums" to you) are getting set, with "Lippy Leo" Durocher putting them through a fast work-out in Spring training camp. / ST. JOHN'S CAGERS WIN: NEW YORK - In a one-sided contest at the Garden, the St. John's University quintet defeats the U. of Hawaii basketball team by a score of 80 to 37. The Hawaiians, however, put up a game fight. (LOCAL – CINCINNATI/INDIANAPOLIS) FOUR ARE NOW SIX! (LOCAL – DALLAS) CHARRO DAYS FESTIVAL

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library