Universal Newsreel Volume 23, Release 379: Local Stories

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. THE KOREA STORY / SEESAW BATTLE IS RAGING FOR VITAL BEACHHEAD AREA - Late films from the fighting front in Korea. The battle for the beachhead still rages all around the front, where communist pressure is heaviest in the northwest sector. On the east front, at Pohang, the vital airstrip is evacuated, but from Japan our jet fighters keep up the job of hammering at enemy concentrations. U.S. wounded, and captured North Koreans, bring the war into stark focus. 2. LION TAMERS, JUNIOR-GRADE: ATLANTIC CITY, NJ - At the famed Steel Pier, veteran lion tamer Dick Clemens conducts a class in lion-taming for the youngsters. One brave girl tries her skill at holding Mister Leo at bay, as other fascinated youngsters watch the scary proceedings. 3A/B/C. SPORTS THE WORLD AROUND — JUNIOR RODEO - At Post Texas, the small-fry cowhands try their luck with bulls and bronchos. The kids do their best but come out second best to the beasts, just like their older brothers. / BULL-BALL - Here’s a variation from France on the old soccer theme. Put a real live bull in the playing arena, and then try to kick the ball. Player gets the ball…and the bull! / WATER SKIING - Gathered in Seattle for the National Championships, daring ski-birds of both sexes try their skill over the jumps. Highlight is the dare-devil who skims along on his bare feet. (LOCAL – CANADA) DAUGHTER BORN TO PRINCESS ELIZABETH. (LOCAL – CANADA) R.C.A.F. READY WITH JETS. (LOCAL – CANADA) ATLANTIC PACT FLIERS TRAINED BY DOMINION.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library