Universal Newsreel Volume 13, Release979

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. KING CAROL AND MADAM LUPESCU SAFE AFTER FLEEING EUROPE: HAMILTON - The ex-King of Rumania, who fled his country after ruling for ten years, reaches a haven of safety with Madam Lupescu. They are on their way to take up permanent residence in some South American country. 2A/B/C. WAR IN EAST AND WEST ENTERS CRITICAL STAGE: MALTA - This tiny island fortress undergoes an intense bombing raid for the 234th time as Hitler seeks to conquer this key to the Mediterranean.—MATAPAN - H.M.S. Warspite puts in for refueling and ammunition after the epic battle in which she sunk or crippled most of the warships of the East Italian fleet. / ERITREA - Driving doggedly through rocky, hilly country British African troops drive the Italians out, capturing Cheren and taking many hundreds of prisoners. / LONDON - Bank on the British Isles, Prime Minister Churchill receives an ovation from bombed families as he makes an extensive tour of wrecked homes. 2D. ROUND UP ITALIAN WAITERS: NEW YORK - Sixty Italians, formerly employed at the Italian Pavilion at the New York World's Fair, are arrested for violating the immigration laws. They are taken to Ellis Island until they have a hearing. 2E. USE RADIO BOAT AS TARGET: FORT STORY, VA - A radio-controlled boat is used as a target for 3-inch gun crews. Guided by wireless from the shore it is said to mark a new era in target practice maneuvers. 3.JACK BENNY RIDES AGAIN!: LOS ANGELES, CA - Screen and radio notables fete the film and air comic on the occasion of his tenth anniversary as a broadcast star. Don't worry, his boss, Rochester, is on hand. 4A. N'WEST SKIPPERS OPEN SEASON: SEATTLE, WA - Spanking breezes, bright sunshine and fluffy clouds prove ideal for yachts and their skippers, as the Northwest season opens with a thrilling regatta on lovely Lake Washington. 4B. WHIRLAWAY REPEATS DERBY TRIUMPH!: PIMLICO, MD - Almost left at the post and a bad last at the half-way mark, Whirlaway finishes in a rush to win the $50,000 Preakness purse by five lengths. (LOCAL – SPANISH) CONTINUA EL VIAJE DE INSPECTION DE LOS MARINAS LATINO AMERICANOS (WALLACE GREETS SO. AMERICAN ADMIRALS). (LOCAL – CANADA) YOUTH BLAZES TRAIL BY FOOT FOR 1600 MI. ALASKAN HIGHWAY.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library