Universal Newsreel Volume 20, Release 18 Part LOCAL(CAN)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. MARTIAL LAW IN PALESTINE: PALESTINE - British Mandate authorities clamp rigid restrictions down on Jerusalem, Tel Aviv and other cities following an outbreak of new hostilities and bomb attacks. Troops and police guard all roads, as martial law is imposed in the Holy Land. 2. HAWAII-N.Y. AIR RECORD: HONOLULU - The Army's twin-Mustang “Betty Jo” takes off Hickam Field, and lands at LaGuardia Field in New York fourteen and a half hours later. Two fliers set new fighter-plane record during 5,000 hop. 3. FOUR DEAD IN GAS BLAST: CHICAGO - A rubble of bricks and twisted girders remains of three-story building on edge of Chicago "Loop" after gas explosions completely demolished the structure, killing four persons and injuring 35 others. 4. ROYAL FAMILY IN AFRICA: CAPETOWN - Amid scenes of impressive splendor, and with thousands of loyal subjects out to greet them, the King and Queen and the Princesses arrive for South Africa tour. First on their itinerary is a garden party. 5A/B/C. THE WORLD OF SPORTS — LONG-SHOT WINS HANDICAP: ARCADIA, CA - Mighty Armed, favored to win the Santa Anita Handicap, falls from turfdom's throne as Olhaverry, gray Chilean charger, scores a smashing upset victory in the $100,000 classic before 85,000 fans. / NATIONAL SKI JUMPING MEET: ISHPEMING, MI - The 43rd National ski jumping tourney on famed "Suicide Hill" is a spectacular sporting event, with many entrants risking their lives on the icy slope. The winner soars 239 feet. / CANADA SKI CHAMPS SOAR: MONT STE. ANNE, QUEBEC - Ski-jumping in a snowstorm, slalom races down spectacular course, and other events combine to make the Dominion Championships an unforgettable thriller. (LOCAL – ST. LOUIS) NEWS FROM BASEBALL CAMPS. (LOCAL – BOSTON) NEWS FROM BASEBALL CAMPS. (LOCAL – PITTSBURGH) NEWS FROM BASEBALL CAMPS. (LOCAL – CHICAGO) NEWS FROM BASEBALL CAMPS. (LOCAL – CANADA) MOUNTIES GO TO SCHOOL.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library