Universal Newsreel Volume 22, Release 214 Part LOCAL(CAN)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. TOP REDS GO ON TRIAL: NEW YORK - The Federal Bldg. assumes the look of a Broadway premiere as eleven Communist party leaders appear to stand trial on conspiracy charges. Hundreds of spectators jam the streets, and a force of 400 police stands guard. 2. THE MARCH OF DIMES - Americans, from Pres. Truman on down, get behind the March of Dimes. At the White House, Mr. Truman greets little Linda Brown, the poster girl. In New York, Acting Mayor Bennett joins film and radio stars in giving the polio drive a big send-off. 3A/B/C/D. TRUMAN "JOINS" UNION: WASHINGTON - Pres. Truman is now a member of the American Federation of Musicians. Plaque and membership card are presented by James Petrillo and William Green, as mark of esteem for President's "harmony" in promoting peace. / TRAFFIC SIGNAL TALKS: LONDON - Traffic signals that warn pedestrians to "look to the right," prove worth during debut at busy intersection. You'll find it hard to avoid hearing the novel warning–and you can't answer back. / PIGEONS STRUT STUFF: MONTREAL - Pigeons on parade. Over 550 birds of 35 varieties, including fancy pouters, compete in colorful show. An English Carrier cops the silverware for proud owner, but an unwelcome cat steals the show. / CHIHUAHUAS ON PARADE: MIAMI - Dressed in their gladdest rags, the mighty mites of dogdom strut their stuff prior to annual Chihuahua Specialty show. No bigger than a minute, the tiny pooches provide king-sized chuckles with their antics. 4. AVIATION IN THE NEWS: MUROC, CA - The Air Force's X-1 rocket plane, first to exceed speed of sound, goes aloft under own steam. Stubby craft takes off and climbs to 23,000 feet in less than two minutes.—POINT MUGU, CA - Spectacular scenes of pilotless ram-jet aircraft being tested by Navy. Suspended beneath plane's wing, Gorgon IV is controlled from ground as it sets a new endurance marks. 5. SKI JUMPERS SOAR IN MEET: FOX RIVER GROVE, IL - Winters high in thrills—ski jumping! The fans are out to see the top-notch jumpers take off in spectacular leaps (and spills) in the Norge Ski Club's annual meet. Petter Hugsted of Norway wins top honors. (LOCAL – CANADA) CANADA SETS NEW MARK FOR LOGGING DRIVE.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library