News in Brief — P-80 Sets Air Mark (Universal Newsreel, Jun 1947)

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The original release sheet reads: 1. LABOR BILL IS LAW / SENATE OVER-RIDES TRUMAN VETO: WASHINGTON - The controversial Taft-Hartley labor bill becomes the law of the land, as the Senate over-rides a Presidential veto and passes measure by vote of 68-25. Earlier, the House had voted for over-riding the bill by a 4-to-1 margin, and Pres. Truman had attacked the measure as bad legislation. 2A/B/C. NEWS IN BRIEF — P-80 SETS AIR MARK: MUROC, CA - Flashing across the desert at speeds nearing that of sound, a U.S. Army jet fighter captures the world's speed mark, eclipsing the British record. The souped-up P-80 exceeds 623 m.p.h. / THE "FLYING PANCAKE": STRATFORD, CT - The Navy takes the wraps off the amazing new Vought XF5U, radically-designed flying wing aircraft. Dubbed the "Flying Pancake," the circular-shaped craft combines high speed with unusual hovering characteristics. / OIL TANKER BLOWS UP: WILMINGTON, CA - Death and destruction stalk the waterfront, following a mystery blast which wrecks the tanker "Markay" in Los Angeles harbor. Almost 3 million gallons of gas go up in smoke; at least four are known dead and many missing. 3. NAVY WINS CREW RACE: POUGHKEEPSIE - Defeating ten rivals in the 45th annual Inter-collegiate Rowing Regatta on the Hudson, the Midshipmen oarsmen make sporting history. Thousands watch the classic revival, with the Cornell shell finishing second. 4. THE WORLD OF SPORTS — "ASSAULT" TOP MONEY HORSE: NEW YORK - The King Ranch thoroughbred Assault wins the Brooklyn Handicap at Aqueduct and becomes the leading money winner of the world. His earnings are now $576,670. Second in the race is Stymie, another great money winner. (LOCAL – CANADA) THOUSANDS PRAY FOR WORLD PEACE. (LOCAL – CANADA) CHILDS GARDEN LIBRARY.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library