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Universal Newsreel · Volume 24, Release 457 · May 17, 1951 · Full release

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    British Honor Dane King · England

    King Frederick of Denmark is installed as a Knight of the Garter, highest order in Britain's chivalry, during colorful ceremonies at Windsor.

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    The Fight Against Disease · Michigan

    In a medical research laboratory, the fight against disease is waged by the chemist, the bacteriologist and the biologist.

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    Timber Topping Thrills · Oregon

    From timber topping to riding down a flume on a log, it's all part of the thrills for the hardy woodsmen who bring out our big timber.

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    Jumpin' Jeeps Jolt Jockeys · Yakima, WA

    The "Ridgerunners" take off for a Sunday outing in the wide open spaces, riding their jeeps up hill and down dale and through the muddy mire.

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British Honor Dane King (Universal Newsreel, May 1951)

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The original release sheet reads: 1. BRITISH HONOR DANE KING: ENGLAND - King Frederick of Denmark is installed as a Knight of the Garter, highest order in Britain's chivalry, during colorful ceremonies at Windsor. Britain's royal family takes part in pageantry. 2A/B/C/D. THE FIGHT AGAINST DISEASE: MICHIGAN - In a medical research laboratory, the fight against disease is waged by the chemist, the bacteriologist and the biologist. Behind the scenes in the amazing battle to cure human skills. / VMI HONORS GEN. MARSHALL: LEXINGTON, VA - Cadets of the Virginia Military Institute parade in tribute to one of the school's famous graduates, Gen. George C. Marshall, Secretary of Defense, who has served his country 50 years. / DEPOT OVERHAULS TRUCKS: ATLANTA - The Atlanta General Depot is a busy place overhauling hundreds of trucks, ranging from small jeeps to big prime movers. The war-damaged vehicles will be sent to nations in the Mutual Defense Assistance Program. / TRIPLETS AT CONVENTION: PALISADES, NJ - The National Triplet convention brings together forty-one sets, ranging from one to seventeen, for a day in the sun. The cute threesomes find plenty of eats and plenty of fun. 3. TIMBER TOPPING THRILLS: OREGON - From timber topping to riding down a flume on a log, it's all part of the thrills for the hardy woodsmen who bring out our big timber. Risky business, and plenty of excitement for the spectator. 4. JUMPIN' JEEPS JOLT JOCKEYS: YAKIMA, WA - The "Ridgerunners" take off for a Sunday outing in the wide open spaces, riding their jeeps up hill and down dale and through the muddy mire. Jeepers creepers, you never saw such goings on. (LOCAL – NEW YORK) NEW YORK COPS ARE "PALS." (LOCAL – DENVER) NEBRASKA HAILS OLD WEST. (LOCAL – DETROIT) TULIP TIME IN "HOLLAND."

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MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

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Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library

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1951-05-17
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