Universal Newsreel Volume 23, Release 365: Local Stories

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The original release sheet reads: 1. UN BACKS AMERICA IN KOREA CONFLICT - By a vote of 7 to one the Security Council invokes sanctions against Red aggressors in Korea and General MacArthur takes over command, as other nations rush forces to suppress the invasion. 2A/B/C/D. SHIP COLLISION: NEW YORK - The Danish freighter Columbia and the American liner Excalibur collide in the harbor tearing gaping holes in each other's hulls. One hundred and fourteen passengers on the cruise ship have their plans deferred. / LOST PLANE HUNTED - One of the greatest air and water searches in aviation history is conducted for an airliner lost over Lake Michigan during the thunderstorm. Fifty eight are believed to have perished in the disaster. / YOUNG GIRL CANONIZED: ROME - Maria Goretti, the eleven-year-old girl who died in 1902 while defending her virtue is canonized as the martyr of purity in a ceremony presided over by Pope Pius. / LAUNCH U.S. LINER: CAMDEN, NJ - America's merchant marine gets an addition with the launching of the President Jackson. The 20,000 ton vessel is christened by Mrs. Alben Barkley. 3. BULLSEYE: AUSTIN, TX - Captain Don Lawrence of the Texas highway patrol shows what can be done when you keep your eye on the target. Don't ever hope Captain Lawrence will miss. (LOCAL – DALLAS) WATERMELON JUBILEE. (LOCAL – CANADA) PATRON SAINT OF QUEBEC HONORED. (LOCAL – CANADA) NEWFOUNDLAND DAY OBSERVED.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library