Universal Newsreel Volume 23, Release 373: Local Stories

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. NATION TIGHTENS BELT TO BACK UNITED NATIONS FIGHT IN KOREA - As our GI's gather strength in Korea to hold back the onrushing Red hordes still gaining ground in the fight, Americans on the home-front tighten their belts to help out. There is plenty of food in our warehouses, so hoarding is both unpatriotic and ridiculous. 2A/B. CONEY HAILS FILM STAR: NEW YORK - Charles Coburn, veteran actor and star of the forthcoming picture Louisa, gets a big welcome at Coney Island. He leaves a good impression (in cement) after a big day at the beach. / CANADIAN LEADER BURIED: OTTAWA, ONT. - Canada pays its last tribute to MacKenzie King, former Prime Minister and great world leader. Prime Minister Saint Laurent, Viscount Alexander and others pass before his bier on Parliament Hill. 3A/B/C. SPORTS THE WORLD AROUND — OLD-STYLE CHARIOT RACE: ROME - Just like they did in ancient Rome, present-day Romans stage a spectacular chariot race in the Marble Stadium. Thundering steeds and tunic-clad drivers in a thrilling race. / MIDGET AUTO COMES TO GRIEF: BARCELONA, SPAIN - During a close race by snorting midget racers, one driver narrowly escapes with his life when his car hurtles through the air, spilling him out on the dirt track. / SKI-BIRDS HIT THE HAY: NEW HAMPSHIRE - A summer ski meet brings out the ski-birds for a go on artificial snow. The finish line is a pile of hay, and when they hit it, anything can happen. (LOCAL – CANADA) MISS TORONTO OF 1950. (LOCAL – CANADA) MACKENZIE KING: LAST RITES FOR WORLD LEADER.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library