Universal Newsreel Volume 23, Release 364: Local Stories

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The original release sheet reads: 1. KOREA INVADED / Red Onslaught Threatens 3rd World War - The Cold War turns hot, as the Red-inspired invasion of Southern Korea threatens the peace of the world. On-the-spot films show recent visit of John Foster Dulles to front areas now overrun. In New York, the U.N. Security Council meets and passes resolution calling for ceasefire, as Korean delegate asks quick help. 2A/B. WOODWARD TAKES CANADA POST: OTTAWA, ONTARIO - Stanley Woodward, our new ambassador to Canada, arrives to take up his duties. The former State Department chief meets embassy staff, and then pays courtesy call on Prime Minister Saint Laurent. / DUTCH WELCOME MRS. FDR: HOLLAND - Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt, accompanied by son Elliot, arrives for a visit in the Netherlands, during which she is greeted by an entire clan of Roosevelts. 3A/B/C. THE WORLD OF SPORTS — MARBLE KING CROWNED: ASBURY PARK, NJ - 14-year-old Robert Rerzlaff of Alabama sweeps the field in the National Tournament. Bob's back-spin control gives him the edge over 50 other kids. / NEW SPEEDBOAT RECORD: SEATTLE - Stanley Sayres, Seattle auto dealer, pilots his hydroplane Slo-Mo-Shun to a world's record on Lake Washington. He averages 160-plus m.p.h.—well above the old mark. / A.A.U. TRACK MEET: COLLEGE PARK, MD - Highlights of track and field championships held to pick aces to represent U.S. overseas. New world's mark in high hurdles, and other thrilling events. (LOCAL – WASHINGTON, D.C.) TRUMAN DEDICATES AIRPORT. (LOCAL – CANADA) “FRIENDSHIP” INVASION. (LOCAL – CANADA) SPOTLIGHT ON AUTUMN FASHION. (LOCAL – CANADA) TROOPING THE COLORS.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library