Universal Newsreel Volume 22, Release 217 Part LOCAL(CAN)

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The original release sheet reads: 1. HAY-LIFT - The Air Force starts its "Operation Haylift" to save the starving livestock of the Western ranges, as new blizzards lash the distressed areas. Ranchers help load bales of hay aboard cargo planes, which drop the precious feed above the blizzard-bound herds of cattle and sheep. 2. NEW JET BOMBER TESTED: MOSES LAKE, WA - The Boeing XB-47 Stratojet, world's fastest bomber, goes through its paces during spectacular trials. JATO units help get the sleek swept-wing bomber into the air. Stratojet will form backbone of future bomber fleets. 3A/B/C. ITALY SENDS SHIPS TO SOVIET: AUGUSTA, ITALY - The price of defeat—battleships and other fighting ships which go to Russia under terms of the peace treaty. Russian crews are aboard the ships as they prepare to sail for Soviet ports. / ITALIAN ART ON DISPLAY: NEW YORK - Italian paintings and works of art, including the statute of San Ludovico by Donatello, lent by Italy to help restore historic monuments at home, are displayed at the Wildenstein Galleries. Ambassador Tarchiani attends opening. / METALLIC BATHING SUITS: CYPRESS GARDENS, FL - Something new and dazzling—metallic swim suits. Willa Worthington of Portland designs these trick suits of metallic cloth, which take on added luster when worn by alluring Florida lassies. 4A/B. SKI JUMP CHILLS AND SPILLS: DUBUQUE, IA - Starting with a pretty Snow Queen and her court, the Longview Ski Club's tourney keeps up an exciting pace, with U.S. and foreign ski champs competing for honors. The spills will give you the chills. / WATER SKIERS OVER THE JUMPS: CYPRESS GARDENS, FL - Jumps as high as 73 feet are recorded as top-notch water skiers of both sexes try their skill over tricky hurdles. Some get a good dunking for their efforts, and the winner gets his trophy on the run. (LOCAL – CANADA) FUR TRAPPERS FESTIVAL

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MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library