World Unrest — Bread Riots in Paris (Universal Newsreel, Sep 1947)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1A/B/C. WORLD UNREST — BREAD RIOTS IN PARIS: FRANCE - Thousands of unionists stage an orderly demonstration in Paris, protesting the lowered ration of bread and the government's policy on contracts. There is no bloodshed, but it's part of the world unrest. / U.S. WHEAT FOR ITALY: NAPLES - Thousands of tons of vitally-needed grain arrive on the Jericho Victory, to aid in achieving freedom and self-rule. Ambassador Dunn presents the gift to Premier De Gasperi. / INDIA'S HOMELESS MILLIONS: INDIA - Here is the grim and terrifying story of terror and hate let loose in India. Refugees by the millions stream towards safety in friendly areas, as fire and bloodshed take an increasing toll. 2. MARSHALL ASKS GREEK AID: NEW YORK - Secretary of State Marshall, speaking on eve of U.N. General Assembly opening, calls for United Nations action to save Greece from her Red-dominated neighbors. 3. POPE PRAYS FOR PEACE: ROME - Stirring scenes in St. Peter's Square, where 300,000 devout, including delegates of the Catholic Action group, receive a special blessing and a prayer for world peace from Pope Pius XII. 4A/B. FRENCH ROLLER DERBY: PARIS - No holds are barred when French roller-skating dare-devils of both sexes get away in a wild and wooly marathon derby. There's fisticuffs enroute, and plenty of nasty spills take their toll. / KAYAKS RACE IN RAPIDS: AUSTRIA - "Kajac Slalom" is a combination of skiing skill and shooting-the-rapids. One hundred starters get away but only a few survive the tricky turns and the swirling rapids. 5. U.N. FOLK DANCES HELD: NEW YORK - Attired in native costumes, dancers from Scotland, Sweden, Mexico, the United States, and other United Nations, take part in colorful folk dancing at Radio City. (LOCAL – SALT LAKE CITY) MISS CANADA WELCOMED. (LOCAL – SALT LAKE CITY) INTERNATIONAL TUNA CHAMPS.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library