Universal Newsreel Volume 23, Release 395

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. SEOUL LIBERATED AS ALLIES PRESS FORWARD - Street fighting rages as mop-up operations continue in the Korean capital, while United Nations troops cross the 38th parallel to carry the fight to the Communists and eliminate war potential. 2. ERIC JOHNSTON GIVES NEWSREEL FILM TO U.N.: LAKE SUCCESS - Eric Johnston, president of the Motion Picture Association presents President Nasrollah Entezam of the United Nations with a film on the history of U.N.'s flag. 3A/B. LEGION CONVENTION: LOS ANGELES - Legionnaires gather for their thirty-second annual convention and to re-affirm their demand for strong America. Erle Cocke of Georgia is elected new National Commander. / TOKYO RIOTS: TOKYO - Three thousand students of Tokyo University demonstrate violently in protest over the alleged purge of Red teachers. Police drive them back to their campus after a struggle. 4A/B/C. GYMNASTIC CHAMPS: GERMANY - The best gymnasts in Germany—and they are very good, display their talents at the national championships. A girl steals the show. / CASEY SIGNS NEW CONTRACT: NEW YORK - Casey Stengel, pilot of the victorious Yankees signs a new contract for two years, which reputedly calls for $75,000 a year. / SOAP BOX DERBY: DENMARK - The Soap Box Derby rage spreads and Danish kids add some new wrinkles to the event, sporting mustaches and toppers. (SPECIAL) HARVEY GLOBAL SHOWMANSHIP SHOWS NEW FEATURE. (LOCAL – CANADA) MCGILL WINS GRID OPENER. (LOCAL – CANADA) BOMB BLAST COMMIE HALL.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library