Universal Newsreel Volume 3, Release 100 Part wsnd track

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The original release sheet reads: 1. FRESH TROOPS SPEED TO BATTLE FRONT TO REPLACE CASUALTIES: MUKDEN, MANCHURIA - The last detachment of relief soldiers to enter the fighting zone, leaves here with the cheers and farewells of the Japanese populace ringing in its ears. These are, happily, probably the last men who will go into the war area, because of the acceptance by the warring factions of the League of Nations peace plan this week. Grim and determined the well-trained regiments swing out of the city to take part in the last stages of what threatened to become another momentous conflict. 2. HEAVY STORMS CAUSE 60-FOOT FLOW AT NEW $30,000,000 OSAGE DAM: BAGNELL, MO - Swollen rivers and flooded brooks emptying into the new great artificial “Lake of the Ozarks” tax it to capacity, resulting in the spillways being tested under emergency pressure. The 125-mile-long body of water, which buried Linn City when it was constructed, pushes against the powerful lock gates, and down over the valley pours the overflow. The project proves worthy under fire, and presents a picturesque and thrilling waterfall as the overflow rushes off, successful in its first difficult test. 3. FATAL GAS EXPLOSION SPREADS DEATH AND DISASTER IN ITS WAKE: BERKELEY, CA - As a result of the terrific blast while firemen were extinguishing a small blaze at the home of Norman L. Saunders, three persons are dead and 68 injured because leaking gas main filled the dwelling with fumes during the fire. Spectators gathered from the nearby University of California campus, women and children, filled the streets. Suddenly and without warning the explosion occurred, scattering ruin and debris for several blocks. Four investigations are under way to determine the cause of the tragic event. NEWS PARAGRAPHS: 4. MT. RAINIER, WA - $14,000 snow-plow makes auspicious debut! — Premature drifts force early appearance of new device. 5. GULF OF MEXICO - Intrepid anglers help rid sea of dread scourge! — Ocean-going Izaak Waltons aid in abating shark menace. 6. CHICAGO, IL - Sports world gets new thrill! — George W. Webster wins first A.A.U. Codeball Tournament. 7. TOLEDO, OH - Sudden frost thwarts autos! — Icy bridge surface catches motorists by surprise — and how! 8. PEASANTS COMBINE IN ANTI-PROFITEERING TRADE ORGANIZATION: LOWICZ, POLAND - Banded together for their mutual benefit, these children of the soil come to market garbed in raiment that recalls ancient days. Bearing their products of milk, cheese, chickens and vegetables, they hold back in making bargains until all of their number is satisfied with the bartering. In exchange they seek clothing, shoes and farm implements, and by their united front they frustrate any effort to inflict excessive prices on the poor. 9. U.S. VICTORY OVER MEXICO DEDICATES OLYMPIC POLO FIELD: LOS ANGELES, CA - Facing a crack four from below the Rio Grande, a quartet of skilled mallet artists recruited from the states stars battle the invaders to a standstill in eight exciting chukkers after trailing, 7-6, at half time. An extra period is required to give the native sons victory by one goal through the daring riding of Hal Roach, Number 1 on the American team. The daredevil horsemanship of both squads thrills 5,000 spectators, in the first pre-Olympic match.

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MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library