City Hails Freedom Train (Universal Newsreel, Sep 1947)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. RED MENACE SCORED: NEW YORK - In one of the strongest speeches yet made by a U.S. State Secretary, George Marshall calls on the U.N. General Assembly to eliminate the veto power from the Security Council. He also scores Russia for failing to help settle the problems of peace. 2. HURRICANE RIPS FLORIDA: FLORIDA - First pictures of the Florida hurricane! Wrecked homes, disrupted communications, uprooted trees—and death—follows in the wake of the worst tropical storm to hit Florida in 17 years. Terrific winds lash the resort town in the path of the storm, and then the hurricane cuts across the state to strike again. 3. CITY HAILS FREEDOM TRAIN: PHILADELPHIA - First stop for the Freedom Train! The birthplace of independence hails the document-bearing train as it begins its nationwide tour. Veterans stage thrilling parade, as the touring train is christened and thousands view priceless documents of U.S. freedom. 4A/B. THE WORLD OF SPORTS — COBB RACER TOPS "400": BONNEVILLE SALT FLATS, UT - After many delays and unsuccessful trial runs, John Cobb of London exceeds 400 m.p.h. during a record-breaking speed dash in his streamlined Railton Mobil Special. / "PRO" FOOTBALL THRILLER: PHILADELPHIA - When the "Eagles" and the "Bears" clash before 61,000 sweltering grid fans, the heat is really on. There are trick plays galore, double laterals, and long runs. The Chicago gridders come from behind to win, 13-10. (LOCAL – CANADA) CANADA’S GREATEST LOG ??. (LOCAL – CANADA) CANADA RECEIVES ??.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library