Winter Weather Slows UN Forces as Allies Drive for Border (Universal Newsreel, Nov 1950)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. WINTER WEATHER SLOWS UN FORCES AS ALLIES DRIVE FOR BORDER: KOREA - Bitter winter weather adds to the woes of the United Nations allies as they drive for the Manchurian border. Hundreds of Red Chinese prisoners are taken during the latest drives by American troops, as spearheads reach the Yalu River on the northern front. 2A/B. PILGRIMS DIE IN AIR CRASH: FRANCE - Tragedy strikes Holy Year pilgrims returning from Rome. Their Canada-bound plane strikes a peak in the Alps near Grenoble, and all 58 are killed in the crash. / UN AIDS ARAB REFUGEES: MIDDLE EAST - In Palestine and in bordering countries, the Arab refugee problem grows acute. Thousands are homeless and in need of food and clothing and medical care. The United Nations is helping. 3A/B/C. FOOTBALL — ILLINOIS TOPS OHIO STATE: CHAMPAIGN, IL - The Fighting Illini pull a surprise upset by toppling the favored Buckeyes of Ohio State in a thriller. Long passes help in this victory that enhances Illinois' Rose Bowl chances. Final score: 14-7. / PRINCETON ROUTS YALE: NEW HAVEN - In their 74th meeting, the Princeton Tiger and the Yale Bulldog clash before 60,000 in The Bowl. Princeton rides roughshod over the Elis, scoring at will to complete a 47-12 rout. / PRO RAMS SHADE YANKS: NEW YORK - In a pro clash at Yankee Stadium, the Los Angeles Rams, sparked by Bob Waterfield, throttle the New York Yanks to clinch the league title. Fancy passing, and thrill-packed runs.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library