Earthquake in Japan (Universal Newsreel, Jan 1947)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. EARTHQUAKE IN JAPAN: JAPAN - Dramatic first pictures of the terrible earthquake and tidal wave that brought death to several thousand and left hundreds of thousands homeless. Fifty towns and villages were leveled by the huge waves that followed the worst 'quake in years. 2. TRUMAN ENDS HOSTILITIES: WASHINGTON - Proclaiming the end of hostilities and thereby wiping out 20 wartime laws, including industry seizure powers and excise taxes, the President announces drastic step to the nation. Other war-time emergency powers, however, are retained. 3. WINTER FLOODS IN CANADA: QUEBEC - Floods, accompanied by snow and ice, grip many provincial towns, trapping hundreds in the homes and causing extensive property damage. Food and milk are delivered to homes by boat! 4. G.O.P. SOLONS GET SET: WASHINGTON - On the eve of the 80th Congress, Republican Senators Taft, Vendenberg, Bricker, Lodge, White and others complete plans for party's organization. The Republicans now have a majority after 14 years of the New Deal. 5. MUMMERS PARADE IN SNOW: PHILADELPHIA - The New Year's Day pageant of colorful floats and paraders dressed in sweeping and elaborate gowns adds a new note this year, as a blizzard showers white "confetti" down upon the marchers and spectators. 6. PRIZE SPANISH LIVESTOCK: SPAIN - Prize-winning horses and cattle are on parade in this colorful contest in Spain, where you'll see huge percheron horses and other blue-bloods of the animal world. 7. WRESTLING IN GAY PAREE: PARIS - Two French grunt-and-groan champs slug it out in a dizzy round of thumping falls and bone-crushing holds. The wrestling fans at ringside are on edge in this battle royale from Gay Parade.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library