Universal Newsreel Volume 20, Release 65 Part LOCAL(CAN)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. PARTITION FOR INDIA: KARACHI - Partition for India! Members of Moslem congress hear historic announcement of separate Pakistan state by Britain's Lord Mountbatten. Ali Jinnah and other leaders debate problems of India's survival beset by strife and rioting. 2A/B/C/D. THE NEWS IN BRIEF — 19-CAR FREIGHT WRECK: ELIZABETH, NJ - No one is hurt in the spectacular derailment of a 19-car freight train on the Pennsylvania Railroad, but thousands of commuters are delayed for hours. The wreck jams all four tracks. / SCOUT JAMBOREE OPENS: MOISSON, FRANCE - The first contingent of Boy Scouts from all over the world arrives at the Jamboree site and sets up camp. There are girls in the group, too, and they pitch in just like their brothers. / BABIES STRUT THEIR STUFF: WILDWOOD, NJ - The accent is on youth (extreme) as the cream of the infant crop comes to the top for the beach resort's annual Baby Parade. Cuddlesome kiddies proudly strut their stuff during the parade. / RAFTING IN THE UKRAINE: U.S.S.R. - Hurtling down-stream through swirling rapids on board a huge raft made of logs proves spectacular and dangerous work for the Russian lumberjacks. They navigate with amazing precision. 3A/B/C. THE WORLD OF SPORTS — BLIND GOLFERS TEE OFF: DULUTH, MN - (Exclusive) One of the strangest golf games on record is played at the Northland Country Club, when Clint Russell, defending champ, is beaten by Charles Boswell. Both men are blind! / MODEL AUTOS HIT "100": PATCHOGUE, L.I. - (Exclusive) Whizzing around a special outdoor track, tiny model racing cars hit terrific speeds as model fans cheer. The midget racers are gas-powered, and a thin wire holds them on course. / PIGS GET A DUNKING: KIRKLAND, WA - Headline attraction of the Kirkland Summer Festival is the Pig Swimming Derby. Yes, pigs can swim! When pretty girls trip the 'chute, the poor porkers go splash, and start paddling. (LOCAL – CANADA) GEN. CRERAR WELCOMED. (LOCAL – CANADA) WATER SPORTS REGATTA.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library