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United News, Release 143, 1945
in United News (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: United Newsreel Corporation, 1945, originally published 1945), 10 mins
This World War II-era newsreel includes the following segments: 1. Japanese oil fields in Indo-China and ships are bombed, and a tanker is torpedoed. 2. Preparations are made for the Yalta Conference in Russia; supplies arrive and communications lines are strung; delegates arrive and are shown in conferences; the...
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This World War II-era newsreel includes the following segments: 1. Japanese oil fields in Indo-China and ships are bombed, and a tanker is torpedoed. 2. Preparations are made for the Yalta Conference in Russia; supplies arrive and communications lines are strung; delegates arrive and are shown in conferences; the segment features Anthony Eden, Secretary of State Stettinius, Ambassador Harriman, Winston Churchill, President Roosevelt, and Joseph S...
This World War II-era newsreel includes the following segments: 1. Japanese oil fields in Indo-China and ships are bombed, and a tanker is torpedoed. 2. Preparations are made for the Yalta Conference in Russia; supplies arrive and communications lines are strung; delegates arrive and are shown in conferences; the segment features Anthony Eden, Secretary of State Stettinius, Ambassador Harriman, Winston Churchill, President Roosevelt, and Joseph Stalin.
UNITED NEWS
Produced by United Newsreel Corporation RELEASED: FEBRUARY 23, 1945. Contents Sheet No. 143
1. U. S. NAVY CARRIER PLANES SWEEP CHINA SEA.
Japanese oil fields in Indo-China and ships are bombed, and a tanker is torpedoed.
2. CRIMEA CONFERENCE.
preparations are made for the Yalta Conference in Russia. Supplies arrive and communications lines are strung. Delegates arrive and are shown in conferences. Personages: Anthony Eden, Sec. of State Stettinius, Ambassador Harriman, Winston Churchill, Pres. Roosevelt, and Joseph Stalin.
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Date Written / Recorded
1945
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1945-02-23, 1945
Publisher
United Newsreel Corporation
Series
United News
Person Discussed
Sir Winston Churchill, 1874-1965, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1882-1945, Joseph Stalin, 1879-1953
Topic / Theme
International relations, Negotiation in government, Yalta Conference meets, February 1945, War and Violence, American History, Post-war Era (1945–1960), Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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United News, Release 144, 1945
in United News (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: United Newsreel Corporation, 1945, originally published 1945), 12 mins
This World War II-era newsreel includes the following segments: 1. President Roosevelt is visited aboard a ship by Ibn-Saud, King of Saudi Arabia; Haile Selassie, Emperor of Ethiopia; and King Faruk I of Egypt. 2. Units of the 8th Army, 6th Army (37th Infantry Division), and the 1st Cavalry Division; troops partic...
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in United News (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: United Newsreel Corporation, 1945, originally published 1945), 12 mins
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This World War II-era newsreel includes the following segments: 1. President Roosevelt is visited aboard a ship by Ibn-Saud, King of Saudi Arabia; Haile Selassie, Emperor of Ethiopia; and King Faruk I of Egypt. 2. Units of the 8th Army, 6th Army (37th Infantry Division), and the 1st Cavalry Division; troops participate in the liberation of Manila; jungle and urban combat, massive fires in the city, captured collaborators, and pro-Allied Philippin...
This World War II-era newsreel includes the following segments: 1. President Roosevelt is visited aboard a ship by Ibn-Saud, King of Saudi Arabia; Haile Selassie, Emperor of Ethiopia; and King Faruk I of Egypt. 2. Units of the 8th Army, 6th Army (37th Infantry Division), and the 1st Cavalry Division; troops participate in the liberation of Manila; jungle and urban combat, massive fires in the city, captured collaborators, and pro-Allied Philippine guerrillas; General MacArthur inspects a former Japanese prison. 3. French and American representatives discuss U.S. shipments of weapons and supplies to liberated France.
UNITED NEWS
Produced by United Newsreel Corporation RELEASED: MARCH 2, 1945. Contents Sheet No. 144
PRES. ROOSEVELT MEETS MIDDLE EAST LEADERS.
President Roosevelt is visited aboard a ship by Ibn-Saud, King of Saudi Arabia; Haile Selassie, Emperor of Ethiopia; and King Faruk I of Egypt.
FIRST PICTURES - LIBERATION OF MANILA!
units of the 8th Army, 6th Army (37th Inf. Div.), and the 1st Cavalry Div. participate in the liberation of Manila. Shows jungle and city fighting, large fires in the city, captured collaborationists, and Philippine guerillas receiving hand grenades. Gen. MacArthur inspects a former Japanese prison.
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U. S. SENDS RAW MATERIALS TO FRANCE.
(Jean Monnet, Representing France, Confers With Will L. Clayton, U. S. Assistant Secretary of State.)
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Date Written / Recorded
1945
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1945-03-02, 1945
Publisher
United Newsreel Corporation
Series
United News
Person Discussed
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1882-1945
Topic / Theme
International relations, Political and Social Movements, American History, Post-war Era (1945–1960), Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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United News, Release 150, 1945
in United News (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: United Newsreel Corporation, 1945, originally published 1945), 8 mins
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1945. 1. Chief Justice Stone swears in Pres. Truman. Part 2 shows family scenes in Pres. Roosevelt's early years; the 1932 Democratic convention; the 1933 inaugural address; the 1941 signing of the Atlantic Charter off Newfoundland; F.D.R. at Casablanca, Cairo, and Teheran in 1943; the 1...
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Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1945. 1. Chief Justice Stone swears in Pres. Truman. Part 2 shows family scenes in Pres. Roosevelt's early years; the 1932 Democratic convention; the 1933 inaugural address; the 1941 signing of the Atlantic Charter off Newfoundland; F.D.R. at Casablanca, Cairo, and Teheran in 1943; the 1945 inaugural address; and F.D.R. at Yalta in 1945. Other personages: Joseph Stalin, Churchill, Molotov, Chiang Kai-shek, Gen. Marshall...
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1945. 1. Chief Justice Stone swears in Pres. Truman. Part 2 shows family scenes in Pres. Roosevelt's early years; the 1932 Democratic convention; the 1933 inaugural address; the 1941 signing of the Atlantic Charter off Newfoundland; F.D.R. at Casablanca, Cairo, and Teheran in 1943; the 1945 inaugural address; and F.D.R. at Yalta in 1945. Other personages: Joseph Stalin, Churchill, Molotov, Chiang Kai-shek, Gen. Marshall, Adm. King, Eleanor Roosevelt, Bess Truman.
UNITED NEWS
Produced by United Newsreel Corporation RELEASED: APRIL 13, 1945. Contents Sheet No. 150
PRES. ROOSEVELT DIES. VICE-PRES. TRUMAN TAKES OATH
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Chief Justice Stone swears in Pres. Truman.
shows family scenes in Pres. Roosevelt's early years; the 1932 Democratic convention; the 1933 inaugural address; the 1941 signing of the Atlantic Charter off Newfoundland; F.D.R. at Casablanca, Cairo, and Teheran in 1943; the 1945 inaugural address; and F.D.R. at Yalta in 1945. Other personages: Joseph Stalin, Churchill, Molotov, Chiang Kai-shek, Gen. Marshall, Adm. King, Eleanor Roosevelt, Bess Truman.
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Date Written / Recorded
1945
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1945-04-13, 1945
Publisher
United Newsreel Corporation
Series
United News
Person Discussed
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1882-1945
Topic / Theme
Heads of state, Death, Political and Social Movements, American History, Post-war Era (1945–1960), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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United News, Release 151, 1945
in United News (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: United Newsreel Corporation, 1945, originally published 1945), 11 mins
This World War II-era newsreel includes the following segments: 1. President Roosevelt's body is placed on a special train in Georgia; the train is met by Vice President Truman and Henry Wallace; the body is carried by caisson to the White House and reposes there in state; funeral ceremonies are held at Hyde Park,...
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in United News (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: United Newsreel Corporation, 1945, originally published 1945), 11 mins
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This World War II-era newsreel includes the following segments: 1. President Roosevelt's body is placed on a special train in Georgia; the train is met by Vice President Truman and Henry Wallace; the body is carried by caisson to the White House and reposes there in state; funeral ceremonies are held at Hyde Park, New York. 2. Harry S. Truman attends the 1944 Democratic convention with his daughter, and, as President, receives Lord Halifax, Antho...
This World War II-era newsreel includes the following segments: 1. President Roosevelt's body is placed on a special train in Georgia; the train is met by Vice President Truman and Henry Wallace; the body is carried by caisson to the White House and reposes there in state; funeral ceremonies are held at Hyde Park, New York. 2. Harry S. Truman attends the 1944 Democratic convention with his daughter, and, as President, receives Lord Halifax, Anthony Eden, Secretary of State Stettinius, General Marshall, Admiral King, Secretary of War Stimson, and James Byrnes at the White House; the segment also shows Eleanor Roosevelt.
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Date Written / Recorded
1945
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1945-04-20, 1945
Publisher
United Newsreel Corporation
Series
United News
Person Discussed
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1882-1945, Harry S. Truman, 1884-1972
Topic / Theme
Heads of state, Memorial services, Political and Social Movements, American History, Post-war Era (1945–1960), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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United News, Release 153, 1945
in United News (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: United Newsreel Corporation, 1945, originally published 1945), 11 mins
United Nations Open Conference at San Francisco [Etc.], 1945. 1. President Truman speaks to the U.N. from Washington, D.C. Personages at San Francisco: Sec. of State Stettinius, Jan Christian Smuts, Molotov, Lord Halifax, Andrei Gromyko. 2. Mussolini lies dead in Italy. Shows Mussolini and Hitler in 1943. 3. Gens....
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United Nations Open Conference at San Francisco [Etc.], 1945. 1. President Truman speaks to the U.N. from Washington, D.C. Personages at San Francisco: Sec. of State Stettinius, Jan Christian Smuts, Molotov, Lord Halifax, Andrei Gromyko. 2. Mussolini lies dead in Italy. Shows Mussolini and Hitler in 1943. 3. Gens. Eisenhower, Patton, and Bradley inspect atrocity scenes in German prison camps.
UNITED NEWS
Produced by United Newsreel Corporati...
United Nations Open Conference at San Francisco [Etc.], 1945. 1. President Truman speaks to the U.N. from Washington, D.C. Personages at San Francisco: Sec. of State Stettinius, Jan Christian Smuts, Molotov, Lord Halifax, Andrei Gromyko. 2. Mussolini lies dead in Italy. Shows Mussolini and Hitler in 1943. 3. Gens. Eisenhower, Patton, and Bradley inspect atrocity scenes in German prison camps.
UNITED NEWS
Produced by United Newsreel Corporation RELEASED: MAY 4, 1945. Contents Sheet No. 153
UNITED NATIONS OPEN CONFERENCE AT SAN FRANCISCO
President Truman speaks to the U.N. delegates from Washington, D.C. Personages at San Francisco: Sec. of State Stettinius, Jan Christian Smuts, T.V. Soong, Anthony Eden, Molotov, Lord Halifax, Andrei Gromyko, Jan Masaryk.
ITALIAN PARTISANS EXECUTE MUSSOLINI
Mussolini lies dead in Italy. Shows Mussolini and Hitler in 1943.
GERMAN ATROCITIES
Gens. Eisenhower, Patton, and Bradley inspect atrocity scenes in German prison camps.
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Date Written / Recorded
1945
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1945-05-04, 1945
Publisher
United Newsreel Corporation
Series
United News
Topic / Theme
Association and organization conferences, International relations, United Nations Founded, 1945, Political and Social Movements, American History, Post-war Era (1945–1960), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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United News, Release 189, 1946
in United News (Los Angeles, CA: United Newsreel Corporation, 1946, originally published 1946), 10 mins
This World War II-era newsreel includes the following segments: 1. The Rose Parade in Pasadena. 2. UN delegate Stettinius, Mrs. Roosevelt, and various senators pose for photographers. 3. Chinese citizens greet General Marshall. 4. Japanese POWs board a ship in California. 5. President Truman speaks about "a year o...
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in United News (Los Angeles, CA: United Newsreel Corporation, 1946, originally published 1946), 10 mins
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This World War II-era newsreel includes the following segments: 1. The Rose Parade in Pasadena. 2. UN delegate Stettinius, Mrs. Roosevelt, and various senators pose for photographers. 3. Chinese citizens greet General Marshall. 4. Japanese POWs board a ship in California. 5. President Truman speaks about "a year of decisions." 6. General Patton's funeral in Hamm, Luxemburg. 7. The 82nd Airborne Division disembarks in New York. 8. General Homma pl...
This World War II-era newsreel includes the following segments: 1. The Rose Parade in Pasadena. 2. UN delegate Stettinius, Mrs. Roosevelt, and various senators pose for photographers. 3. Chinese citizens greet General Marshall. 4. Japanese POWs board a ship in California. 5. President Truman speaks about "a year of decisions." 6. General Patton's funeral in Hamm, Luxemburg. 7. The 82nd Airborne Division disembarks in New York. 8. General Homma pleads innocent at a war crimes trial. 9. Skiing and bobsledding in New York.
UNITED NEWS
Produced by United Newsreel Corporation RELEASED: January 11, 1946 Contents Sheet No. 189
1) Hail Victory in California Rose Festival
shows the Tournament of Roses parade in Pasadena.
2) United Nations delegates off to London
UN delegate Stettinius. Mrs. Roosevelt, and Sens. Connally and Vandenberg pose.
3) General Marshall arrives in China
Gen. Wedemeyer and Chinese citizens greet Gen. Marshall in Shanghai (Dec. 20, 1945).
4) Prisoners of war are returned to Japan by U. S.
Jap. POW's board a ship in California.
5) Pres. Truman speaks on the problems of 1946
Truman calls 1946 a year of decisions.
6) General Patton laid to rest in Luxembourg
shows Gen. Patton's funeral in Hamm, Luxemberg.
7) Triplets reach U. S. with famed airborne division
the 82nd Airborne Div. disembarks from the Queen Mary in New York.
8) Japanese General Homma tried for war crimes
Gen. Homma pleads innocent at a war crimes trial in Manila.
9) Winter sports in full swing in Northern U. S.
shows skiing in New Hampshire and at Bear Mountain, N.Y., and bobsledding at Lake Placid, N.Y.
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Date Written / Recorded
1946
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1946-01-11, 1946
Publisher
United Newsreel Corporation
Series
United News
Topic / Theme
International relations, Postwar reconstruction, War and Violence, American History, Post-war Era (1945–1960), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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United News, Release 194, 1946
in United News (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: United Newsreel Corporation, 1946, originally published 1946), 9 mins
This World War II-era newsreel includes the following segments: 1. Mine detonators are tested. 2. Joe Louis and Billy Conn train for their boxing match. 3. Radar guides a ferry across foggy Puget Sound. 4. The inauguration of President Dutra in Rio de Janeiro; ceremonies in Congress and scenes of congratulations....
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in United News (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: United Newsreel Corporation, 1946, originally published 1946), 9 mins
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This World War II-era newsreel includes the following segments: 1. Mine detonators are tested. 2. Joe Louis and Billy Conn train for their boxing match. 3. Radar guides a ferry across foggy Puget Sound. 4. The inauguration of President Dutra in Rio de Janeiro; ceremonies in Congress and scenes of congratulations. 5. Sponge fishing off Florida. 6. Displaced persons are greeted on their return to Czechoslovakia.
UNITED NEWS
Produced by United...
This World War II-era newsreel includes the following segments: 1. Mine detonators are tested. 2. Joe Louis and Billy Conn train for their boxing match. 3. Radar guides a ferry across foggy Puget Sound. 4. The inauguration of President Dutra in Rio de Janeiro; ceremonies in Congress and scenes of congratulations. 5. Sponge fishing off Florida. 6. Displaced persons are greeted on their return to Czechoslovakia.
UNITED NEWS
Produced by United Newsreel Corporation RELEASED: February 15, 1946 Contents Sheet No. 194
1) New devices for clearing paths in mine fields
mine detonators are tested.
2) Conn to meet Joe Louis for championship
Joe Louis bowls and Billy Conn does road and gym work, as the men train for their boxing match.
3) Radar guides ferryboats in heavy fogs
radar guides a ferry across foggy Puget Sound.
4) Brazil's new president takes oath of office
the carrier Roosevelt and Fiorello La Guardia arrive at Rio de Janeiro for the inauguration of Pres. Dutra. Shows ceremonies in congress and scenes of La Guardia in the city and congratulating Dutra.
5) Florida sponge fisherman make record catch
shows sponge fishing off Florida and market scenes at Tarpon Springs.
6) UNRRA delivers food and clothes to needy Europe
displaced persons are greeted on their return to Czechoslovakia. The Army transports and distributes UNRRA supplies.
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Date Written / Recorded
1946
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1946-02-15, 1946
Publisher
United Newsreel Corporation
Series
United News
Topic / Theme
Politicians, Politics, Sports, Transportation, Political and Social Movements, American History, Post-war Era (1945–1960), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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United News, Release 200, 1946
in United News (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: United Newsreel Corporation, 1946, originally published 1946), 11 mins
This World War II-era newsreel includes the following segments: 1. UNRRA delegates at their meeting in Atlantic City, New Jersey. 2. The flying boat Mars on the ground and in the air. 3. A circular aluminum house. 4. Arctic tests of the carrier Midway. 5. Trout are caught at a New Zealand hatchery. 6. Delegates ar...
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in United News (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: United Newsreel Corporation, 1946, originally published 1946), 11 mins
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This World War II-era newsreel includes the following segments: 1. UNRRA delegates at their meeting in Atlantic City, New Jersey. 2. The flying boat Mars on the ground and in the air. 3. A circular aluminum house. 4. Arctic tests of the carrier Midway. 5. Trout are caught at a New Zealand hatchery. 6. Delegates arrive at Hunter College for a meeting of the UN Security Council.
UNITED NEWS
Produced by United Newsreel Corporation RELEASED: Mar...
This World War II-era newsreel includes the following segments: 1. UNRRA delegates at their meeting in Atlantic City, New Jersey. 2. The flying boat Mars on the ground and in the air. 3. A circular aluminum house. 4. Arctic tests of the carrier Midway. 5. Trout are caught at a New Zealand hatchery. 6. Delegates arrive at Hunter College for a meeting of the UN Security Council.
UNITED NEWS
Produced by United Newsreel Corporation RELEASED: March 29, 1946 Contents Sheet No. 200
1) UNRRA Council plans relief of world's needy
shows delegates and the meeting at Jersey City, N.J. Herbert Lehman speaks on international understanding.
2) U. S. Navy shows largest plane
shows internal and external views of the flying boat Mars on the ground and in the air.
3) Circular dwelling newest invention in housing crisis
shows inside and outside views of a circular aluminum house.
4) Carrier "Midway" in arctic tests
shows arctic tests of the carrier Midway. Sailors show cold-weather dress; decks are cleared of snow; planes take off.
5) New Zealand restocks her trout streams
trout are caught at a New Zealand hatchery; eggs are taken; fry are placed in streams.
6) United Nations Security Council meets in New York
delegates arrive at Hunter College for a meeting of the UN Security Council. Shows scenes of the meeting as Sec. Byrnes speaks on international cooperation.
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Date Written / Recorded
1946
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1946-03-29, 1946
Publisher
United Newsreel Corporation
Series
United News
Topic / Theme
Airplanes, Disaster relief, Famine, Air raids, War and Violence, American History, Post-war Era (1945–1960), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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United News, Release 201, 1946
in United News (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: United Newsreel Corporation, 1946, originally published 1946), 10 mins
This World War II-era newsreel includes the following segments: 1. Night scenes of the Canadian fire near Ottowa; daytime scenes of aftermath. 2. Phosphate is mined in Florida for fertilizer badly needed in Europe. 3. Meetings of the UN Security Council; the segment shows extensive discussion related to the Russia...
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This World War II-era newsreel includes the following segments: 1. Night scenes of the Canadian fire near Ottowa; daytime scenes of aftermath. 2. Phosphate is mined in Florida for fertilizer badly needed in Europe. 3. Meetings of the UN Security Council; the segment shows extensive discussion related to the Russian-Iranian dispute concerning delayed withdrawals of Soviet forces from Iranian territories.
UNITED NEWS
Produced by United Newsree...
This World War II-era newsreel includes the following segments: 1. Night scenes of the Canadian fire near Ottowa; daytime scenes of aftermath. 2. Phosphate is mined in Florida for fertilizer badly needed in Europe. 3. Meetings of the UN Security Council; the segment shows extensive discussion related to the Russian-Iranian dispute concerning delayed withdrawals of Soviet forces from Iranian territories.
UNITED NEWS
Produced by United Newsreel Corporation RELEASED: April 5, 1946 Contents Sheet No. 201
1) Canadian fire sweeps huge pulpwood stocks
shows night scenes of the fire and views of damage, including a buckled railroad bridge at Hull.
2) U. S. phosphates to fertilize European crops
phosphate is mined in Florida. It is dug, hauled on a conveyor belt, and loaded on trains.
3) United Nations Security Council discusses Iran
shows meetings of the UN Security Council (Mar. 25-27) in New York and discusses the Russian-Iranian dispute. Sec. Byrnes states that Iran's complaint should he heard. Eelco van Kleffens (Netherlands) deplores Russia's threat to walk out. Hafez Pasha (Egypt) speaks on the rights of small nations. The Russian delegation leaves and Hussein Ala (Iran) regrets the action. Also shows Alexander Cadogan, Andrei Gromyko, Oscar Lange and Trygve Lie.
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Date Written / Recorded
1946
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1946-04-05, 1946
Publisher
United Newsreel Corporation
Series
United News
Topic / Theme
International relations, Political and Social Movements, American History, Post-war Era (1945–1960), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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United News, Release 203, 1946
in United News (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: United Newsreel Corporation, 1946, originally published 1946), 9 mins
This World War II-era newsreel includes the following segments: 1. Twenty-four submarines are loaded with explosives and shelled by the cruiser Chicago. 2. Columbus, Georgia, and surrounding vicinities are sprayed with DDT and cleared of debris. 3. Buildings are constructed in Yellowknife, Canada, as a result of a...
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This World War II-era newsreel includes the following segments: 1. Twenty-four submarines are loaded with explosives and shelled by the cruiser Chicago. 2. Columbus, Georgia, and surrounding vicinities are sprayed with DDT and cleared of debris. 3. Buildings are constructed in Yellowknife, Canada, as a result of a gold rush. 4. Cypress trees are felled in the Florida Everglades. 5. The Roosevelt Estate becomes a national shrine; in the dedicating...
This World War II-era newsreel includes the following segments: 1. Twenty-four submarines are loaded with explosives and shelled by the cruiser Chicago. 2. Columbus, Georgia, and surrounding vicinities are sprayed with DDT and cleared of debris. 3. Buildings are constructed in Yellowknife, Canada, as a result of a gold rush. 4. Cypress trees are felled in the Florida Everglades. 5. The Roosevelt Estate becomes a national shrine; in the dedicating ceremony, Mrs. Roosevelt and President Truman deliver speeches.
UNITED NEWS
Produced by United Newsreel Corporation RELEASED: April 19, 1946 Contents Sheet No. 203
1) Submarines of Japanese Navy sunk by U. S.
24 submarines are loaded with explosives, pulled to sea, and shelled by the cruiser Chicago.
2) Whole U. S. town cleaned up with DDT insecticide
Columbus, Ga., and vicinity is sprayed with DDT and cleared of debris.
3) Gold rush in Canadian town
buildings are constructed in Yellowknife, Canada, as a result of a gold rush. Shows scenes of drilling and smelting.
4) Florida cypress felled to ease housing shortage
cypress trees are felled in the Florida Everglades. A railroad is built and used to carry trees.
5) U. S. marks first anniversary of Roosevelt's death
the Roosevelt Estate becomes a national shrine in a ceremony attended by Andrei Gromyko and Trygve Lie (Apr. 12). Mrs. Roosevelt and Pres. Truman deliver speeches. Shows internal and external views of the mansion.
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Date Written / Recorded
1946
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1946-04-19, 1946
Publisher
United Newsreel Corporation
Series
United News
Person Discussed
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1882-1945
Topic / Theme
Heads of state, Political and Social Movements, American History, Post-war Era (1945–1960), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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