Diamond Aces in the Rough (Universal Newsreel, Jan 1948)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1A/B/C. CLAY WARNS OF GERMAN UNREST: WASHINGTON - Home to ask Congress for greater aid to Allied zones in Germany, General Lucius D. Clay, American commander, warns that if food shortages continue, communists may stir up greater trouble and harm our recovery program. / U.S. INFO PROGRAM BACKED: WASHINGTON - Congressmen Smith and Mundt explain their joint bill strengthening the "Voice of America" information program. They say newsreels, too, will help tell our story to the world. / GOODWILL MILK SHIP SAILS: CALIFORNIA - Tons of canned milk and clothing, donated by Californians for needy children overseas, are loaded on board the "California Milk Ship." Gov. Warren takes part in dockside ceremonies and parade. 2A/B/C. DIGS FOR PIRATE TREASURE: GREEN COVE SPRINGS, FL - Searching for hidden pirate gold, Octogenarian George Mobley is digging in the city streets. He uses first a divining rod, and then a giant scoop goes to work. So far . . . only sand. / GANDHI FAST BRINGS AMITY: DELHI - The prospects of Hindu-Moslem amity seem closer at hand, as India's famed spiritual leader ends his fast. The intense emotional reaction of relieved followers is shown in these films. / MASS CHINESE WEDDING: SHANGHAI - Because of a government edict forbidding single ceremonies, mass weddings are in vogue. In the first under the new rule, fifty-four couples are married, and it's a colorful affair. 3A/B. DIAMOND ACES IN THE ROUGH: BARTOW, FL - Over 300 ambitious youngsters are attending baseball school run by George Stirnweiss of the Yankees. Big-name players serve as instructors for the diamond hopefuls. / ICE-BOAT REGATTA: HAMILTON, ONT. - Thrills and chills on ice! During the International Ice-Boat Regatta on Hamilton Bay, one boat cracks up, while the others set new speed records. It's one of Winter's thrills deluxe! (LOCAL – CANADA) THREE DIE AS FIRE SWEEPS THRU VILLAGE. (LOCAL – LOS ANGELES/SAN FRANCISCO) CALIFORNIA MARKS GOLD CENTENNIAL.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library