Universal Newsreel Volume 20, Release 92: Local Stories

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE / Truman Opens Congress: WASHINGTON - Opening the special session of Congress, Pres. Truman issues a blunt appeal for drastic action in combatting inflation along with aid to Europe. He asks for a return of rationing and price controls and warns of disaster if we do not act. 2A/B. STRIKE IN PARIS: FRANCE - When Communist-agitated refuse collectors strike against the government, garbage piles up in the streets, and the sidewalks are slippery with trash. / FAMINE IN GERMANY: GERMANY - While the U.S. debates aid to Europe, some hungry Germans dig in garbage dumps to find enough scraps to keep alive. Pitiful scenes of the new food crisis. 3A/B/C. THE PIGSKIN PARADE — ALABAMA TOPS GA. TECH: BIRMINGHAM - Alabama bounces Georgia Tech from the ranks of the unbeaten, 14-7 as Harry Gilmer turns in a sparkling passing performance. A huge throng sees the Crimson Tide engulf the favored Yellow Jackets. / ARMY AND PENN TIE: PHILADELPHIA - From the ashes of the Notre Dame debacle, the Cadets rise to play favored Pennsylvania to a 7-7 draw at Franklin Field. Army scores first in the battle before 78,000 fans. / MICHIGAN ROUTS WISCONSIN: MADISON - Rolling on unbeaten, the Wolverines ride like a steamroller over the underdog Badgers in a rain and snow-swept stadium. The Michigan powerhouse, with Chappuis heading the attack, wins 40-6. (LOCAL – CANADA) WAR DEAD MOURNED. (LOCAL – CANADA) SANTA CLAUS ON PARADE.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library