China Crisis (Universal Newsreel, Mar 1950)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. GRAND NATIONAL: ENGLAND - Aintree’s famous classic sees a field of 49 starters put on 30 thrilling jumps over the famous course—a course which takes its toll of horses and riders in the four and a half mile. The favorite, Freebooter romps home and pays eight to one. 2A/B. CHINA CRISIS: FORMOSA - Chiang Kai Chek, resuming the reins of government looks to his defenses on Formosa. Navy and Air Forces are on the alert and ready for action / but in Hong Kong, American-owned planes worth $20,000,000 are turned over by a British court to Chinese Reds. 3A/B. IRISH GRIDDERS OPEN TRAINING: SOUTH BEND, IN - The unbeaten Notre Dame squad wastes no time going through its spring paces. This year 110 hopefuls show up for practice under Coach Leahy’s eagle eye. / CCNY WINS A CAGE THRILLER: NEW YORK, NY - Before a yelling crowd City College squeezes out a 78 to 73 victory over North Carolina State to become eligible for a shot at the National Collegiate title. (LOCAL – DALLAS) 3 DIE IN AUSTIN FIRE. (LOCAL – CANADA) X-MAS CARD BONANZA. (LOCAL – CANADA) CANADIANS TOP LEAFS IN FINALE.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library