Universal Newsreel Volume 20, Release 21: Local Stories

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. TRUMAN ACTS TO HALT COMMUNIST AGGRESSION: WASHINGTON - The President tells a solemn joint session of Congress that the "fateful hour" has come when the U.S. must halt the spread of communism or risk a global war. To do this, he urges financial and military aid to both Greece and Turkey. 2. SPECTACULAR 5-ALARM FIRE: NEW YORK - Spectacular scenes taken at the height of a 5-alarm fire that gutted a warehouse along New York's busy East River. Firemen pour on streams of water from many hoses, as acrid smoke billows over the area. 3A/B/C. CO-ED STYLE CAVALCADE: NORTHAMPTON, MA - Pretty Smith College lassies display the trend of fashions from 1875 to the present. From yesterday's bustles and bloomers to today's slacks and brief sportswear. / BEAUTY SHOP FOR MEN: HOLLYWOOD - Ladies, don't laugh—BUT! Once a week the boys have their innings at the beauty salons here. You'll get the idea when you see three radio comics getting the works—from mud-pack to permanent. / ELEPHANT ANTICS!: PHILADELPHIA – “Burma,” an Indian elephant, displays her sporting prowess at the Philadelphia Zoo—playing volleyball, to keep in trim during the Winter. Burma makes up the rules as she plays! 4. OLYMPIC SKIERS TRY OUT: SUN VALLEY - Amateur ski champs from all parts of the U.S. flock to the famed Winter resort in Idaho for the Olympic try-outs. Speedy downhill races and spectacular slalom are highlighted. (LOCAL – DETROIT) NEWS FROM BASEBALL CAMPS. (LOCAL – CINCINNATI) NEWS FROM BASEBALL CAMPS. (LOCAL – PHILADELPHIA) NEWS FROM BASEBALL CAMPS. (LOCAL – CANADA) MILITARY SEE ARTIC TESTS - No info.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library