Willie Turnesa Returns (Universal Newsreel, Jun 1947)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. TRUMAN IN KANSAS CITY: KANSAS CITY - The President joins his "buddies" of World War I, during the first post-war reunion of the 35th Division. Mr. Truman walks more than a mile during the parade. Later, at huge rally, where the President spoke, Gen. Eisenhower urges U. S. leadership in saving the world from chaos. 2A/B/C/D. WILLIE TURNESA RETURNS: NEW YORK - Willie Turnesa, winner of the British Amateur championships, and member of the winning U.S. Walker Cup team, gets rousing welcome from his family as he returns on the Queen Elizabeth. / BICYCLE BUILT FOR FIVE: SEATTLE - Enroute to a new home in the Northwest, the Parker Family (Papa, Mama and three kiddies) pedal their unique bicycle-built-for-five on the last lap. They came 4,000 miles on the novel vehicle. / WEATHER ON A RAMPAGE: In many parts of the country, it's flood; in Sharon, PA, a freak twister rips through town, wrecking homes and causing five deaths. / In Ottumwa, Iowa, swirling flood waters take a heavy toll and leave thousands homeless. 3. ANNAPOLIS GRADUATION: ANNAPOLIS, MD - Traditional scenes of stirring graduation rites and full-dress parade by the Midshipmen! Pretty Helen Nylen is the Middie's "Color Girl." Following commencement exercises, the new Ensigns toss their hats in the air. 4. THE ENGLISH DERBY: EPSOM DOWNS - Sporting thrills! A 40-to-1 shot wins the 18th running of the British Derby. Pearl Diver cops the greatest of all horse-racing prizes as 400,000 thrilled fans gasp. The favored Tudor Minstrel comes in fourth in a classic upset. (LOCAL – CANADA) A VETERAN CARRIES ON.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library