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Universal Newsreel · Volume 23, Release 386 · September 11, 1950 · Stories 1–3 + local

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    Late Films From the Korea Front · Korea

    Late films from South Korea where the UN Allies are holding firm against Red suicide battalions.

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    New B-36 Bomber Tested · Fort Worth, Texas

    The addition of four jet engine units gives the mighty intercontinental bomber plenty of extra power for take-off, and added speed aloft.

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    The Sporting Page — Joe Louis Making Come-Back

    No title on film): POMPTON LAKES, NJ - The former heavyweight champ, out of retirement to raise some money to pay taxes, works out at his training…

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Late Films From the Korea Front (Universal Newsreel, Sep 1950)

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The original release sheet reads: 1. LATE FILMS FROM THE KOREA FRONT: KOREA - Late films from South Korea where the UN Allies are holding firm against Red suicide battalions. Our mighty air lift continues to pour in supplies to the fighting fronts, where British troops now fight on the side of the GI's. New tactics in tank firing aid the UN effort, while in the skies, clearing weather brings out fighters and bombers to harass the communist foe. 2A/B/C. NEW B-36 BOMBER TESTED: FORT WORTH, TEXAS - The addition of four jet engine units gives the mighty intercontinental bomber plenty of extra power for take-off, and added speed aloft. A big deterrent to aggression! / MOVIES PLEDGE WARTIME AID: WASHINGTON - Members of the Council of Motion Pictures Organizations meet with Pres. Truman to pledge the cooperation of the film industry during wartime. The offer is gratefully accepted by Mister Truman. / FLAMES GUT HOUSING PROJECT: CANADA - A wall of flame sweeps at night through a multi-million dollar housing project under construction in the Montreal suburbs. Twenty apartment units are gutted during the spectacular blaze. 3A/B. THE SPORTING PAGE — JOE LOUIS MAKING COME-BACK (No title on film): POMPTON LAKES, NJ - The former heavyweight champ, out of retirement to raise some money to pay taxes, works out at his training camp.—FALLSBURG, NY - Ezzard Charles, the man who inherited Joe's crown, gets in shape for the coming bout at Yankee Stadium. / GRID GIANTS TOP RAMS: NEW YORK - In a Fresh Air Fund charity clash, the N.Y. Giant comes from behind to topple the Los Angeles Rams. Glenn Davis, former Army star back, sees action in the exciting pre-season thriller. (LOCAL – DALLAS) TEXAS CENTENNIAL. (LOCAL – CANADA) ANGLERS VIE IN SALMON DERBY.

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MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

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Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library

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