Universal Newsreel Volume 20, Release 89 Part LOCAL(C)DALLAS

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. WORLD FLIERS IN TOKYO: JAPAN - Clifford Evans and George Truman, daring light-plane pilots who are circling the globe in easy stages, arrive at Haneda Airport, after a hop from Shanghai. Later they flew to Alaska, shepherded by Flying Fortresses. 2A/B/C. NEWS IN BRIEF — ANTI-RED POLE ESCAPES: LONDON - Stanislaw Mikolajczyk, leader of the anti-communist Polish Peasant Party, arrives in England after his dramatic escape from Warsaw. He speaks for the newsreel while his son looks on. / GREEKS HONOR WAR DEAD: ATHENS - On the anniversary of the war with Italy, Greece, led by its royal family and Premier Sophoulis, pays tribute to its fallen heroes. Evzones join the colorful parade. / FESTIVAL IN INDIA: JAIPUR - Not all is strife in India! In the princely State of Jaipur, the Maharajah officiates over ancient ceremonies full of pomp and exotic splendor. Rich trappings in an Oriental setting. 3A/B/C. THE WORLD OF SPORTS — U.S. WINS GOLF CUP: PORTLAND, OR - America successfully defends its right to the Ryder Cup by defeating the British team, 11 points to one. In a devastating rout, the U.S. team, led by Ben Hogan, golfs to victory. / OLYMPIC SKATERS TRY OUT: NEW YORK - The U.S. Olympic Figure Skating Team, comprising Eileen Seigh, Bob Swenning, Yvonne Sherman, Gretchen Merrill, perfect their techniques at Rockefeller Plaza. The artistry of these youngsters is breath-taking. / BACKYARD ACROBATS TRAIN: PHILADELPHIA - A private aerial trapeze, set up in a backyard, provides thrills for the amateur acrobats, and chills for local spectators. The home-spun aerialists offer many nerve-wracking moments. (LOCAL – OKLAHOMA CITY/DALLAS) WILL ROGERS HONORED. (LOCAL – CANADA) CAN. NEWEST HARVEST. (LOCAL – CANADA) CANADIANS STAR IN U.S. HORSE SHOW. (LOCAL – CANADA) PREST-O, CHANGE-O. (TRAILER) WHEAT HARVEST.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library