Marines to Mediterranean (Universal Newsreel, Jan 1948)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. TRUMAN OPENS CONGRESS: CALLS FOR $40 TAX CUT: WASHINGTON - Calling for a $40 income tax cut for everybody and urging adoption of the Marshall Plan, Pres. Truman opens Congress. He renews his price curb plea and calls for a fight against inflation in his State of the Union message. 2. MARINES TO MEDITERRANEAN: MOREHEAD CITY, N.C. - In full battle dress, equipped with modern fighting weapons, 1,000 Leathernecks sail on board two transports for the Mediterranean. They'll bring U.S. warships off Italy and Greece up to full fighting strength. 3A/B/C. THE WORLD OF SPORTS — NORSE SKIERS WIN MEET: BEAR MT., NY - The first major ski jump of the season, the Torger Tokle Memorial event, is dominated by Norwegian champs, including young Art Tokle. Some spectacular jumping, and spills, too! / EAST-WEST GRID CLASSIC: SAN FRANCISCO - All-American Johnny Lujack sparks a hard-riding East All-Star team to victory in the annual Shrine charity classic. 60,000 fans see Lujack score one touchdown and set up four others with his passes. / GOLDEN GLOVERS BATTLE: BROOKLYN - There's action, plenty of swinging fists, and even a bit of slow ballet when the fighters get tired, during Golden Gloves elimination bouts. Everything from dynamic action to humorous resting on the ropes! (LOCAL – NEW YORK) N.Y. BONUS CHEERS VETS. (LOCAL – CANADA) JUNIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONS.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library