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Universal Newsreels, Release 21, March 13, 1947
in Universal Newsreels, Release 21 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1947, originally published 1947), 13 mins
This newsreel features wildfires, humanitarian aid, international relations, and postwar reconstruction.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 21 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1947, originally published 1947), 13 mins
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This newsreel features wildfires, humanitarian aid, international relations, and postwar reconstruction.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL
'COVERS WORLD-WIDE EVENTS'
Helps Build a Newsreel Following for Your Theatre
(illegible text)
TRUMAN ACTS TO HALT COMMUNIST AGGRESSION
WASHINGTON--The President tells a solemn joint session of Congress that the "fateful hour" has come when the U. S. must halt the spread of communism or risk a global war. To do this...
This newsreel features wildfires, humanitarian aid, international relations, and postwar reconstruction.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL
'COVERS WORLD-WIDE EVENTS'
Helps Build a Newsreel Following for Your Theatre
(illegible text)
TRUMAN ACTS TO HALT COMMUNIST AGGRESSION
WASHINGTON--The President tells a solemn joint session of Congress that the "fateful hour" has come when the U. S. must halt the spread of communism or risk a global war. To do this, he urges financial and military aid to both Greece and Turkey.
SPECTACULAR 5-ALARM FIRE
NEW YORK--Spectacular scenes taken at the height of a 5-alarm fire that gutted a warehouse along New York's busy East River. Firemen pour on streams of water from many hoses, as acrid smoke billows over the area.
OLYMPIC SKIERS TRY OUT
SUN VALLEY--Amateur ski champs from all parts of the U. S. flock to the famed Winter resort in Idaho for the Olympic try-outs. Speedy downhill races and spectacular slalom are highlighted.
CO-ED STYLE CAVALCADE
NORTHAMPTON, MASS. -- Pretty Smith College lassies display the trend of fashions from 1875 to the present. From yesterday's bustles and bloomers to today's slacks and brief sports wear.
BEAUTY SHOP FOR MEN
HOLLYWOOD--Ladies, don't laugh -- BUT! Once a week the boys have their innings at the beauty salons here. You'll get the idea when you see three radio comics getting the works--from mud-pack to permanent.
ELEPHANT ANTICS!
PHILADELPHIA -- "Burma," an Indian elephant, displays her sporting prowess at the Philadelphia Zoo--playing volleyball, to keep in trim during the Winter. "Burma" makes up the rules as she plays!
NEWS FROM BASEBALL CAMPS
LAKELAND--The Detroit Tigers swing into action at Spring Training headquarters, where Manager O'Neil calls the plays. (Detroit only)
TAMPA--The Cincinnati Reds limber up for the coming pennant race, and Manager Neun sends Vandermeer, Walters, et al, through their paces. (Cincinnati only)
W. PALM BEACH--Baseball's venerable Connie Mack keeps a weather eye on the Philadelphia Athletics as the American Leaguers warm up. (Philadelphia only)
VOL. 20--21
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Date Written / Recorded
1947
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1947-03-13, 1947
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Harry S. Truman, 1884-1972
Person Discussed
Harry S. Truman, 1884-1972
Topic / Theme
Wildfires, Humanitarian aid, International relations, Postwar reconstruction, Warehouses, American History, Post-war Era (1945–1960)
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