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Universal Newsreel · Volume 22, Release 245 · May 5, 1949 · Local stories

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Universal Newsreel Volume 22, Release 245: Local Stories

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The original release sheet reads: 1. RUSSIA AGREES TO LIFT BERLIN SIEGE - In a four-power conference held at New York, the Soviet agrees to lift the blockade, with a conference of foreign ministers to follow in which all German questions will be discussed. 2A/B/C/D. ISRAEL ANNIVERSARY: NEW YORK - One hundred and twenty five thousand gather to cheer the state's first birthday and seek aid for the infant state. / TOKYO FIRE: TOKYO - Fire again sweeps through the central section of the city—only recently re-built after the fire bombings of the B-29's. / MARINE REVIEW - The leathernecks flex their muscles and put on an impressive show of strength at Camp Pendleton, California. As usual they're ready. / QUEEN JULIANA IS 40: THE HAGUE - Thousands of cheering subjects throng the palace grounds and bring flowers to their queen who is celebrating her first birthday since ascending the throne. 3A/B/C. PHYSICAL EDUCATION: JERSEY CITY - The community, with demonstrations on a mass basis the value of body conditioning—with vivid results. / LIPPY IS CLEARED: NEW YORK - Following a clash with fan, Leo Durocher, manager of the Giants, is cleared by Commissioner Chandler and has a triumphal return. / NEW SLANTS ON DIVING: MIAMI BEACH - The cameraman catches some new angles on the diving greats and the results are spectacular. (LOCAL – CANADA) LANDMARK DEMOLISHED.

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MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

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Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library

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