Universal Newsreel Volume 21, Release 139: Local Stories

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The original release sheet reads: 1A/B. ROYAL WEDDING ANNIVERSARY: LONDON - Amid scenes of royal pomp and splendor, Britain's King and Queen mark their 25th wedding anniversary. Historic films are shown of their wedding. By the thousands of loyal Britons cheer the couple during the anniversary procession to and from St. Paul's. / PRINCESS GETS "GARTER: WINDSOR - Princess Elizabeth and fourteen others are installed in the Most Noble Order of the Garter, England's highest chivalric order. Members of the royal family attend the impressive ceremonial at St. George's Chapel. 2A/B/C. DIVERS "DISCOVER" MERMAID: SANTA CRUZ - When deep-sea divers come up after searching for the "Old Man of Monterey Bay", during city's annual festival, they find not a myth but a "Miss"--Miss Ann Blyth of the movies. She makes a lovely mermaid. / VOTING IN SWITZERLAND: APPENZELL - In the quaint canton (state) of Appenzell voting is still conducted in the time-honored fashion--by the voters raising their hands in an open-air election. There is no secret ballot here. / FRENCH MINE EXPLOSION: COURRIERES, FRANCE - Twelve miners dead and scores hurt, following an underground blast which shattered the mine buildings. The cause of the explosion, which sent many to hospitals, is unknown. 3A/B. SPORTING HIGHLIGHTS — THRILLING YACHT REGATTA: BALBOA, CA - The International Governor's Trophy Yacht Race to Mexico gets underway, with a big fleet of trim craft bucking heavy seas as the skippers jockey for an advantageous start. / HIGH-WIRE HIGH-JINKS: GERMANY - Famous for 300 years, the "Traber" Show presents spectacular tight-wire acrobatics. Forward and then back again on a motorcycle! And—a human pyramid on the teetering wire. It will take you breath away while you watch! (LOCAL – CANADA) HOLD X-RAY CAMPAIGN IN HAMILTON.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library