80th Congress Convenes, Hears Truman Address (Universal Newsreel, Jan 1947)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. 80th CONGRESS CONVENES, HEARS TRUMAN ADDRESS: WASHINGTON - For the first time in fourteen years, a Republican-dominated congress assembles to hear the presidential message on the state of the Union. He asks for moderate labor legislation and urges speeding of peace settlements. 2. ORANGE BOWL PARADE: MIAMI - On the eve of the football classic, a spectacular float parade draws out the crowds to witness the thrilling Orange Bowl Parade in downtown Miami. Pretty girls—and everything! (Except Los Angeles and Chicago) 3A/B. GEORGIA COPS SUGAR BOWL: NEW ORLEANS - Coming from behind, the Bulldogs nip the North Carolina Tarheels, 20-10, to win the Sugar Bowl Classic in rainy weather. / ILLINOIS WINS IN ROSE BOWL: PASADENA - Midwest routs Far West in the Rose Bowl classic, as 90,000 fans see Illinois score at will against U.C.L.A., to win 45-14. (Except Atlanta, Memphis, and Dallas) (LOCAL – ATLANTA/MEMPHIS/DALLAS) RICE IS ORANGE BOWL VICTOR. (LOCAL – LOS ANGELES/CHICAGO) TOURNAMENT OF ROSES. (LOCAL – CANADA) ONTARIO’S NEW LT. GOVERNOR.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library