Universal Newsreel Volume 23, Release 378: Local Stories

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. DECISIVE BATTLE RAGES ALONG 140-MILE FRONT IN SO. KOREA - The Korean war enters a decisive phase for United Nations forces fighting to secure a beachhead. North Korean aggressors continue heavy pressure along the 140-mile front. The refugee problem adds to the troubles of American GI's fighting heroically. Meanwhile, B-29 bombers continue their interdiction raids against big targets, and fighter planes harass troop convoys and railroads. 2. STARS PICK BIGGEST FAMILY: CHICAGO - Here in town for the world premiere of the new Universal-International hit, Louisa, members of the cast including Charles Coburn, Ronald Regan and Spring Byington are judges for a unique contest to select the largest Chicago family. 3A/B/C. ON THE SPORTS FRONT — SOAP BOX DERBY - It's Derby Day at Akron, where the 13th annual All-American Soap Box Derby finds a big field of youngsters competing for top honors. Harold Williamson of West Virginia is the champ! / WATER SKIING - At Daytona Beach, daring aquatic slat champs skim along in the surf, towed by a speeding automobile. / FOOTBALL - At Soldiers Field, Chicago, the College All-Stars, sparked by North Carolina's Charlie Justice, ride herd on the Philadelphia Eagles, 17 to 7. (LOCAL – MEMPHIS) FOOTBALL. (LOCAL – CANADA) SPECIAL BRIGADE FORMED. (LOCAL – CANADA) AUSTRALIA’S P.M. VISITS DOMINION.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library