Strikes Cripple Paris (Universal Newsreel, Oct 1948)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. POLITICS! / TRUMAN AND DEWEY WIND UP EXTENSIVE CAMPAIGN TOURS: Both candidates wind up extensive campaign swings to the Far West and return, confident of victory. Pres. Truman, who makes a major speech in W. Virginia, is greeted back in Washington—Gov. Dewey, meanwhile, is cheered by big crowds as he comes home through the Mid-West. 2A/B. STRIKES CRIPPLE PARIS: FRANCE - Striking despite the government's offer to boost wages 15 per cent, trade unionists stage a two-hour strike that cripples Paris and threatens to spread. Transportation is at a stand-still, and millions are forced to walk home from work. / DARING DESIGNS IN SWIM SUITS: CATALINA ISLAND - In a style parade led by Miss America of 1948, the latest fashions for next Summer's beaches take a bow. The models are eye-filling, and the suits?—Well, you'll just have to see them to be convinced that they're daring. 3A/B/C. GRIDIRON HIGHLIGHTS — MICHIGAN 14, OREGON 0: ANN ARBOR - Throttling Oregon's vaunted passing attack, the U. of Michigan Wolverines win a thriller before 65,800 roaring fans. It makes the 16th in a row for Michigan. / PENN 26, DARTMOUTH 13: PHILADELPHIA - 60,000 football fans see a powerful Penn team, aided by four Indian errors, score four times to keep their 1947 winning stride intact. Dartmouth is beaten, 26-13. / NO. CAROLINA 21, GEORGIA 14: ATHENS - Led by Charley Justice, the Tar Heels rip through the Georgia Bulldogs. A spectacular 85-yard punt return by Justice is the thrill play of the contest. (LOCAL – CANADA) PREMIER DREW ELECTED ON 1ST BALLET. (LOCAL – CANADA) CROSBY OPEN CANADIAN DRIVE. (LOCAL – CANADA) MORE POWER FOR ONTARIO. (LOCAL – CANADA) FINE SAVED FROM LOST U.S. PLANE.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library