Atlantic Pact (Universal Newsreel, Apr 1950)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. ATLANTIC PACT: THE HAGUE - Defense Ministers of the Atlantic Pact nations hear Secretary of Defense Johnson clearly outline the aims and purposes of the treaty that is now being implemented by arms. 2A/B. TOGS FOR TOTS: NEW YORK - Grownups take a back seat in this fashion show which brings out the younger set in regalia that spans three decades. / GADGETS GALORE: GERMANY - The spring fair in Frankfurt brings out a portable garage, a bicycle with a trick axle for riding downstairs and interchangeable shoe toes—just to mention a few. 3. A.F.L. CHIEF TALKS OUT AGAINST TAXES: WASHINGTON - William Green makes a forceful appeal for repeal of wartime excises on luxuries and movies. 4A/B. ROWING CLASSIC: ENGLAND - The oldest rowing event sees those ancient rivals Cambridge and Oxford splitting the Thames water—with Cambridge taking the honors by three lengths. / ARTIFICIAL SKI JUMP: ENGLAND - Those indefatigable ski jumpers—the Norwegians import 45 tons of snow from their native mountains and put on some spirited leaping before it melts under the spring sun. (LOCAL – CANADA) COLLIE TAKES SHOW HONORS. (LOCAL – CANADA) HAROLD LLOYD OPENS SHRINE CHILD REFUGE.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library