Johnston Urges Movie Tax Cut (Universal Newsreel, Feb 1950)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. JOHNSTON URGES MOVIE TAX CUT: WASHINGTON - Eric Johnston, president of the Motion Pictures Association makes a strong plea, before a House Committee, for a reduction of wartime excise taxes levied against the industry. 2A/B/C/D. TOP DOG IN U.S.: NEW YORK - Don't try to say this all in one breath, but Waltzing Winning Trick, an imported Scottie waltzes away with Best in Show honors at the 74th Westminster Kennel Show. And he had to win over more than 2,500 canine aristocrats. / LIPTON CUP RACE: MIAMI - The 72-foot ketch Ticonderoga romps home the winner in the 28-mile sailing classic that brings out some of the finest boats in the country. / WORLD SKI CLASSIC: ASPEN, CO - The champion skiers of 14 countries meet for the first time in the United States. Italy, Switzerland take the laurels on the slopes of the Rockies. / SKI JUMPERS: FOND DU LAC - As usual, the Scandinavians shine when leaping off hills is the contest. Olavi Kuronen of Finland captures the meet with a 205-foot jump. (LOCAL – DALLAS/CANADA) OUR FIGHTING ARMY. (LOCAL – NEW YORK) WORLD PREMIERE. (LOCAL – CANADA) B.C. SKIIERS TAKE HONORS. (TRAILER) HEART

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library