Truman Blasts Reds (Universal Newsreel, Jun 1950)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. TRUMAN BLASTS REDS - On a visit to his native Missouri, President Truman foregathers with his buddies of Battery D and lashes out at Russia as an obstacle to peace while dedicating the Jefferson National Memorial at St. Louis. 2A/B/C. PAPAL PROCESSION: ROME - Three hundred thousand Holy Year pilgrims take part in the Corpus Christi Procession during which His Holiness Pope Pius is borne at the head of the procession. / MIDGET NAVAL WARFARE: MONTREAL - Canadian naval cadets learn naval warfare by watching precision built destroyers and submarines tangle in a death duel--miniatures operated by radio. / TIGHT LANDING: VIRGINIA - This troop of aerial dare-devils show how to land a plane on top of a car without being Sunday drivers—and get away with it. 3A/B. HOGAN TAKES OPEN IN GOLF COMEBACK: ARDMORE, PA - Against one of the greatest fields in golf history, game Ben Hogan fights his way back to the open title after almost losing his life in an auto crash a year ago. / MIDDLEGROUND WINS BELMONT - Middleground again shows his class among three year olds as he staves off a challenge by Hill Prince, the favorite. The Derby winner takes the race going away. (LOCAL – PORTLAND) PORTLAND’S FESTIVAL OF ROSES. (LOCAL – CANADA) U.S. ENVOY TO CANADA SWORN IN. (LOCAL – CANADA) RCAF RECEIVES KINGS COLORS. (LOCAL – CANADA) SOAP BOX DERBY.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library