Dixie Water Ski Tourney (Universal Newsreel, Apr 1948)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. STASSEN TOPS WISCONSIN PRIMARY: WISCONSIN - Harold E. Stassen wins a majority of votes in hotly-contested race for state's convention delegates. Gen. MacArthur is a poor second, while Gov. Dewey of N.Y., who made last-minute campaign, is shut out in the voting. 2A/B/C. HOFFMAN NAMED TO AID POST: WASHINGTON - Paul Hoffman, Studebaker Motor head, who was appointed to direct six billion dollar European Aid Program, holds press conference following his confirmation by the Senate. / PRINCE VISITS CAPITAL: WASHINGTON - Belgium's Regent, Crown Prince Charles, is greeted by President Truman at White House ceremony, and later he lays a wreath on the Unknown Soldier's Tomb at Arlington. / TRUMAN SEES ARMY PARADE: WASHINGTON - With high Army and gov't. officials, Pres. Truman reviews units of Third Infantry on Army Day. Thousands cheer as the snappy troops march on World War I Anniversary. 3A/B/C/D/E. BOGOTA PARLEY OPENS: COLOMBIA - Secretary Marshall and delegates from other nations arrive for the 9th International Conference of American States. Grave questions of reconstruction and unity will be discussed. / 51 DEAD IN JAP R.R. WRECK: OSAKA, JAPAN - Terrible toll of 51 dead and 250 injured follows tragic wreck at Hanazono Station. Crash occurred when express went out of control on grade and ploughed into rear of standing local. / U.S. SHIPS VISIT GREECE: GREECE - American warships and fleet personnel are hailed in Greek waters. King Paul goes aboard cruiser "Rochester," where he is met by honor guard under Admiral Sherman. / ROYALTY GREETS MRS. FDR: LONDON - Mrs. Roosevelt poses with members of the royal family on top of Buckingham Palace. The King and Queen, Queen Mary, Princess Margaret Rose and Duke Philip greet the visiting former First Lady. / BIRDS BLACKEN THE SKY: HOLLAND - Birds! Countless thousands! So many on the wing at once they blacken the sky near Amsterdam. The gigantic swarm, migrating north, is spectacular omen of Spring's advent. 4. DIXIE WATER SKI TOURNEY: CYPRESS GARDENS, FL - Water ski champions, boys and girls together, provide thrills and excitement as they cut aquatic capers during the Dixie Championships. Amazing stunts and death-defying jumps! (LOCAL – CANADA) OUR OLYMPIC CHAMPS ARRIVE IN N.Y.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library