Restoration of Karnak (Universal Newsreel, Mar 1949)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. TRUMAN VACATION: KEY WEST, FL - Pres. Truman greets friends and advisors, and the press, as he enjoys two week vacation in Southern climes. 2. RESTORATION OF KARNAK: LUXOR, EGYPT - (First Pictures) The ancient Temple of Karnak is being restored to its original grandeur and splendor of 4,000 years ago, which earned it a niche in the eternal Wonders of the World. The entire operation is a study in gigantic proportions; the massive size of the structures and their component parts; the tremendous research activities of the Oriental Institute of the University of Chicago, and the efforts of the Egyptian Department of Antiquities. 3A/B/C. INTERNATIONAL FIRES - In Amsterdam, Holland, centuries-old warehouse goes up in flames, causing heavy losses . . . / In South London, England, 20 people are injured in spectacular fire which brings back painful memories of blitz days . . . / In the Bronx, N.Y.C., a four alarm blaze razes a warehouse despite the combined efforts of the city's valiant fire-fighting crew and their modern equipment. 4A/B/C. FLEA WEIGHT PUGS: NEW YORK CITY - Youngsters cause howls as they battle in the squared circle, under the eagle eye of a watchful referee. And it's all for the honor of good old Lenox Hill. / MOTORBIKE RACE: DAYTONA BEACH, FL - Don Evans wins gas cycle speed classic for second year in a row. / STEEPLECHASE: CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - Thousands turn out to watch the steeds race over the 24 hazards of the Nations Hunt Steeplechase–and it's Castledermot, the winner, in a burst of speed and glory. (LOCAL – CANADA) LEGION HOLDS 3RD ANNUAL SPORT PARADE. (LOCAL – CANADA) FIESTA OF THE INSECT.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library