Universal Newsreel Volume 20, Release 45 Part LOCAL(CAN)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. WEST POINT GRADUATION: WEST POINT, NY - Colorful scenes of graduation exercises for 310 new “Shavetails,” and full-dress review by the entire Cadet corps. Gen. Eisenhower and other celebrities take part in the commencement program. Grid stalwarts Davis and Blanchard receive degrees. 2A/B/C/D/E. CATERPILLAR LANDING GEAR: WRIGHT FIELD, OH - Tractor-type landing gear, developed by the Army for quick air transport to unpaved fields, is tested. A light bomber, equipped with the endless-belt gear, takes off and lands safely. / 37 DEAD IN TORNADO: ARKANSAS - Nature’s latest rampage takes a toll in human life and property. Scores are dead following a twister which swept through a wide area, and the damage to homes and farms runs into the millions. / JAP BALLOON SITES FOUND: JAPAN - A war-time terror device is trailed to its secret lair in Japan. The balloon-launching sites—from whence were sent the bomb-laden balloons over Canada and the U.S.—are inspect by Army investigators. / ROYAL GARDEN PARTY: LONDON, ENGLAND - 5,000 guests of the King and Queen, in colorful gowns and top hats, attend a presentation party at Buckingham Palace. Pre-war scenes of social brilliance are in evidence as Britain’s monarchs hold a home-coming. / HAND-PAINTED SWIM SUITS: MIAMI BEACH, FL - Artist Jimmy Rosen enjoys his job during a display of the latest bathing suit creations. It’s his task (?) to pain flowers and fish on the suits—with the pretty wearer inside. Not bad, eh? 3. RODEO IN MANHATTAN: NEW YORK, NY - At Yankee Stadium, baseball takes a back seat and the circus stars and rodeo riders hit a home-run with the fans. Ken Maynard and his troupe of bronco busters and thrill stars put on a bang-up jamboree. (LOCAL – BOSTON) YE OLD COUNTRY STORE. (LOCAL – CANADA) GOV. GEN. VISITS SARNIA.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library