Universal Newsreel Volume 20, Release 59 Part LOCAL(CAN)A

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. CHINA FARMS FLOODED: KWANTUNG - Already destitute by the ravages of war, wide areas of So. China are inundated and thousands are homeless and without food. Spectacular air and ground scenes show the swirling waters at their crest, as natives battle to save rice crops and strengthen weakened levees. 2A/B/C. TERROR GRIPS PALESTINE: PALESTINE - New terror grips this troubled Holy Land spot. Two British soldiers are kidnapped, and the round-up for suspects extends far and wide. Unremitting strife keeps Zion on edge. / ROYALL IN WAR POST: WASHINGTON - Kenneth C. Royall, former Undersecretary, is sworn in by his predecessor, War Secretary Patterson, at Pentagon ceremony attended by his family. He believes military preparedness the best assurance of peace. / MEET HIS TIP-TOPPER: LOS ANGELES - 200 members of the Tip-Toppers Club, girls all over six-feet tall, parade down Hollywood Blvd. as their get-together begins. The coveted title goes to the tallest and the prettiest, Grace Tattu. Yes, suh! 3. EMPEROR VISITS BIG DAM: KANAGAWA, JAPAN - Hirohito and his Empress inspect the huge new Sagama Dam, great supplier of electric power for a new Japan. The huge structure is duly opened, as hundreds cheer their Emperor. 4A/B/C. THE WORLD OF SPORTS — STOCK CARS IN RACE: ATLANTA - (Exclusive) Thousands of spectators get plenty of thrills as stock jallopies whiz and skid around the new dirt track. The 50-mile feature race has many narrow escapes from sudden death. / MODEL AIRPLANES ZOOM: ALEXANDRIA - (Exclusive) Almost 1,000 miniature planes take the air in the National Capital Model Air Show at the Hybla Valley Airport. The amazing gas-operated replicas zoom like atom-age rockets. / POLO SCHOOL OPENS: PURCHASE, NY - Sponsored by the U.S. Polo Assn., the first Polo School opens at the Blind Brook Turf club under George Oliver. Young college students learn their ABC's from high-scoring Internat'l experts. (LOCAL – CANADA) WANT YOUR DINOSAURS LAUNDERED? (LOCAL – CANADA) TRACK & FIELD CHAMPIONS.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library