Universal Newsreel Volume 21, Release 146 Part LOCAL(CAN)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. DEWEY TOPS STASSEN IN OREGON: OREGON - In a surprise upset, Gov. Dewey of New York defeats Harold Stassen in the vital Oregon primary elections, winning all twelve delegates, and boosting him to the forefront of the G.O.P. contenders in the coming convention at Philadelphia. 2A/B/C/D/E/F. NEW RUSS ENVOY ARRIVES: NEW YORK - Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Malik, who replaces Gromyko at United Nations, arrives on the "Queen Mary." Other arrivals include Stanton Griffis, U.S. envoy to Poland, and the actress, Mae West. / NEW "ISRAEL" PRESIDENT: NEW YORK - Dr. Chaim Weizmann, 73-yr.-old President of the New Jewish state, leaves his hotel enroute to visit Pres. Truman in Washington. Mrs. Weizmann joins her husband as he poses for newsreel cameramen. / TRUMAN VISITS BOYS SCHOOL: PHILADELPHIA - Pres. Truman aids in the centennial celebration of Girard College, school for fatherless boys established by a French immigrant. The President chats with youngsters and plants a small tree. / FATHER OF 25 HONORED: DEXTER, MI - Clarkson F. Warden, who fathered 25 children, does the following at the age of 79: counts his 22 surviving children, celebrates 40th wedding anniversary with his third wife, and tends his farm near Ann Arbor. / FIRE DAMAGES DUTCH PALACE: THE HAGUE - The Royal Palace of Noordeinde, famed for its art treasures, is partially destroyed by flames caused by a blowtorch. Prince Bernhard leads firemen and soldiers in fighting blaze and removing treasures to safety. / NAVY JETS JOIN THE FLEET: OFF NEWPORT, RI - Spectacular films of jet fighters taking off and landing on the carrier Saipan. Squadron 17A demonstrates skill at sea, with catapult take-offs and thrilling formation flying. 3A/B. THE WORLD OF SPORTS — CANINE BLUE-BLOODS IN SHOW: MADISON, NJ - The blue-ribbon event of the canine world, the Morris & Essex Show, draws 15,000 fanciers to Giralda Farms. Ch. Rock Ridge Night Rocket, Bedlington winner last year, repeats triumph over big field. / TRACK STARS SHINE IN MEET: LOS ANGELES - Top-notch track and field champs compete in 8th annual Coliseum Relays, before 60,000 spectators. Mel. Patton wins "Century" event and other thrilling dashes and hurdles are shown. (LOCAL – DETROIT) TULIP TIME IN "HOLLAND." (LOCAL – CANADA) RCAF SURVEYS DOMINION FROM CAMERA PLANE.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library