Film Agreement Signed (Universal Newsreel, Mar 1948)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. BYRNES WARNS OF RED MENACE: CHARLESTON, SC - James F. Byrnes, former Secretary of State, issues a blunt warning of communist intentions and urges that the army be brought up to full strength and that we have an air force that will give America control of the air. 2A/B. FILM AGREEMENT SIGNED: LONDON - Good news for movie-goers on both sides of the Atlantic. Eric Johnston of M.P.A. and Harold Wilson of the Board of Trade announce signing of the new reciprocal film agreement. / RANK RECEIVES DEGREE: BOSTON - J. Arthur Rank, British film magnate, receives an honorary law degree from Boston University during the school's Founders Day celebration, for his contributions to good entertainment. 3A/B/C. THE WORLD OF SPORTS — "DEM BUMS" GET IN SHAPE: CIUDAD TRUJILLO - The Brooklyn Dodgers, pennant winners last year, exhibit top form as they limber up, with Lippy Durocher back at the helm. The Brooks relax at the Jaragua Hotel swimming pool. / WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL: NEW YORK - Crippled veterans from Army hospitals compete in a game of wheelchair basketball. The boys from Halloran defeat the Cushing team, 20-11, in a heart-warming exhibition of nerve and pluck. / WATER SKIERS RUSH SEASON: SEATTLE - It's early for water skiing, even in Seattle, but the Olympic Club members just wear coats over their bathing suits to keep warm while staging an exciting field day of aquatic thrillers. (LOCAL – NEW JERSEY) ENGLEWOODS’ SKATE CHAMP COMES HOME. (LOCAL – CANADA) MONTREAL’S ROYALS IN TRAINING. (LOCAL – CANADA) FUND DRIVE FOR CRIPPLED KIDS OPENED. (LOCAL – CANADA) DOMINION CURLING CHAMPS.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library