Truman at Rio (Universal Newsreel, Sep 1947)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. TRUMAN AT RIO: BRAZIL - Pres. Truman closes the Inter-American Defense Conference, where 19 republics sign hemisphere treaty, by expressing America's desire for peace but emphasizing we must remain strong to make peace possible. He receives a warm welcome in the gay Brazilian capital. 2. 200 DEAD IN SPAIN BLAST: CADIZ - Appalling scenes of the explosion of the naval torpedo and mine factory, which brought death to hundreds and injured additional hundreds in the nearby vacation resort. Rescue workers dig in grim ruins for the victims. 3. GIANTS BEAT ALL-STARS: NEW YORK - 52,000 football fans jam the Polo Grounds to see the "pro" Giants rout the touted collegian All-Star gridders by a score of 21-0. Blanchard and Davis, the touchdown twins, fail to hit pay-dirt in the night tilt. 4. NATIONAL AIR RACES: CLEVELAND - Sport flying puts on its roughest and toughest show at the National Air Races, with two records broken and several mishaps. The Bendix race and the Thompson Trophy classic provide speed and thrills, and the stunt fliers stage a breath-taking exhibition. (LOCAL – INDIANAPOLIS) LABOR DAY PARADE. (LOCAL – LOS ANGELES) LITTLE WORLD SERIES. (LOCAL – SALT LAKE CITY) WESTERN GOLF OPEN. (LOCAL – CANADA) TEN MILE SWIM MEET. (LOCAL – CANADA) VARIETY CLUB BENEFIT ??.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library