Universal Newsreel Volume 20, Release 37: Local Stories

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. RADAR AIDS SAFE FLYING: CULVER CITY - "Terrain avoidance"—vital to commercial aviation—is scientifically assured in the perfection of a new radar device by Howard Hughes. The blind-flying guide flashes lights when hidden obstacles lie ahead of the aircraft. 2. VOYAGE INTO HISTORY: LIMA, PERU - Five Norwegians and one Swede set out in a 40-foot balsa-wood raft for Tahiti and other Pacific islands, to prove a theory that ancient Incans discovered the far-off isles long before Columbus. 3. NATIVES DANCE ON STILTS: CONAKRY, FR. GUINEA - Natives dressed in quaint African costumes dance on stilts during the visit of the French President Auriol to Colonial possessions in Africa. Other natives perform strange tribal dances. 4A/B. FILM EXCESS GET AWARD: WASHINGTON - Three motion picture theatre officials receive Presidential Certificates of Merit for their efforts during the war. Navy Under-Secretary Sullivan makes the awards. / BRITISH FILM AWARDS: LONDON - The presentation of the National Film Awards to British stars and producers is a colorful event. Margaret Lockwood and J. Arthur Rank are among those honored. 5. MAY DAY CELEBRATED: MOSCOW - Stalin reviews monster May Day rally in Red Square. Hundreds of thousands pass in review before Lenin's Tomb.—TRIESTE - Police separate opposing factions in disputed Adriatic port city. Crowds boo "Red" paraders and tension is high. 6. WATERPROOF HAIR-DOS: LOS ANGELES - Three pretty mermaids go swimming with new hair-dos. Two of them have had their tresses with a new "miracle" solution, and their hair remains perfect. But, OH, the third! 7. PORPOISE ROUND-UP: FLORIDA - (Exclusive) Experts from Marineland snare a wily porpoise off the Florida coast. Using a special tail-grabber, the anglers bring back one of the playful mammals and teach him to "stand-up" for his lunch! (LOCAL – CANADA) SCOUTS PASS IN REVIEW.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library