Universal Newsreel Volume 23, Release 335: Local Stories

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1A/B/C/D/E. BRITISH SUB RAISED): ENGLAND - Giant floating cranes raise the submarine Truculent from the bottom of the Thames estuary, two months after it was rammed by a tanker and sunk, claiming the lives of 64 men. / HIGH-FLYING MIDGET: SAN DIEGO, CA - The WeeBee, smallest airplane in the world, weighing a mere 250 pounds soars to an altitude of 9,500 feet. The pilot takes it lying down—on the fuselage. / 80 DIE IN AIR CRASH: WALES - The worst disaster in aviation history claims the lives of eighty as it crashes a few hundred yards from its airport. / STALIN IS 70: MOSCOW - The faithful from satellites behind the iron curtain gather to shower the Communists leader with ovations and presents. / NEW CHUTE TECHNIQUES: EL CENTRO, CA - Super-sonic speeds have posed new problems to parachute makers and jumpers. Air Force test the new chutes in hair raising jumps, delayed for thousands of feet. 2. NEW MOVIE HIGH SEEN: CHICAGO - Motion picture exhibitors foresee the greatest entertainment year in history and gather testimonials from the man in the street. 3. 60 YEARS AN ACTOR: HOLLYWOOD - (Exclusive) Charles Coburn, veteran stage and screen actor, is honored by a group of top ranking stars. Monocles are order of the day and are worn by all the guests. (LOCAL – CANADA) CANADIAN CURLING CHAMPS. (LOCAL – CANADA) KANDAHAR SKI MEET.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library