Universal Newsreel Volume 21, Release 124 Part LOCAL(CAN)

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The original release sheet reads: 1. CANADA WINTER TROOPS IN YUKON: YUKON TERRITORY - The Canadian Army sends specially-trained ski-troops on "Exercise Haines." Fighting both the cold and a lack of supplies, the troops learn to become self-sustaining on the long overland trek in the northland. 2A/B/C. DE VALERA ARRIVES IN U.S.: NEW YORK - Eamon De Valera, former Eire Premier who was recently defeated after serving for sixteen years, arrives by plane and is met by Grover Whalen and others. Just in time for St. Patrick's Day. / CHINA GETS JAP REPARATIONS: SHANGHAI - The first shipment of Japanese reparation goods arrives by ship, and hundreds of tons of much-needed machinery are unloaded and processed for distribution. Total reparations will amount to millions of tons. / GREEKS REORGANIZE ARMY: ATHENS - Greece speeds the re-organization of its armed forces to combat the guerillas. King Paul reviews units of the Navy, and sees graduating class of Greek "West Point" take oath of loyalty. 3A/B/C/D/E. THE WORLD OF SPORTS — BILLIARD CHAMP WINS AGAIN: CHICAGO - The World's Championship Challenge Matches at Navy Pier bring Willie Hoppe and Ezequiel Navarra, Argentine ace, together for a breath-taking round of three-cushion billiards. Hoppe retains his crown. / NEWS FROM TRAINING CAMPS — ST. PETERSBURG - The championship N.Y. Yankees get in shape for another big season, with Joe Dimaggio and company working out under Mgr. Harris. / PASADENA - The Chicago White Sox, in sixth place last year, look to new pitcher Haynes for a better 1948 season. / LOS ANGELES - The Chicago Cubs, also sixth in 1947, are counting on newcomer Cliff Chambers to help them up the league ladder. / CANADA HAILS BARBARA ANN: MONTREAL - It's a gala welcome for Barbara Ann Scott, figure skating queen, when she returns by plane from her European triumphs. She answers a question many people have been waiting to have answered: Hollywood? (LOCAL – CANADA) DOMINION SKI MEET HELD AT BANFF.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library