Universal Newsreel Volume 23, Release 371: Local Stories

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The original release sheet reads: 1. ALLIES HOLD TIGHT IN KOREA AS PRES. TRUMAN ALERTS NATION - News from the Korean front, and Pres. Truman's dramatic call to arms. From Okinawa, Superforts just arrived from the U.S. take off to bomb North Korean targets. At a So. Korean port, American reinforcements arrive to bolster our hard-pressed forces.—WASHINGTON - In his first major address to the nation since the war, the President warns Russia of disturbing the peace and asks for additional funds to end the Korean conflict. 2A/B. BARUCH GETS AWARD: NEW YORK - Elder Statesman Bernard Baruch receives the Variety Clubs' International Humanitarian Award for his outstanding contributions to America's underprivileged. / FASHIONS IN FALL HOSIERY: NEW YORK - Hollywood-inspired stockings, featured bejeweled creations and separate colors and designs appliqued by an electronic process, are revealed during a swanky preview in the Big Town. 3A/B. AMPUTEES BASEBALL: NEW YORK - 15,000 fans turn out at the Polo Grounds to cheer a team of veteran amputees, who defeat an all-star team despite their handicaps. A heart-warming story of bravery and baseball. / BAFFLING BILLIARDS: MADRID, SPAIN - Senor Carreras, Argentine champion, demonstrates some of the intricate maneuvers in his bag of tricks. These astounding tricks amaze an appreciative audience. (LOCAL – CANADA) INTERNATIONAL SAILING RACES.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library