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This clip holds the release's local and regional stories, made for particular cities or for Canada. The release sheet lists them but doesn't say which clip each one is in.
More from this release
- Story 1: Grand National
- Stories 2, 3: China Crisis
Universal Newsreel Volume 23, Release 338: Local Stories
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.
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MCA/Universal Pictures Collection
Series
Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library