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Universal Newsreels, Release 568, December 30, 1946
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Universal Newsreels, Release 568, December 30, 1946

in Universal Newsreels, Release 568 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1946, originally published 1946), 9 mins
This video, published by Universal Pictures Company Inc., is about the UN restricting diplomatic relations with Spain, clothing aid for Formosa, railway cars, ragpickers in Paris, deep sea fishing in Spain, and basketball.
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Universal Newsreels, Release 568, December 30, 1946

in Universal Newsreels, Release 568 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1946, originally published 1946), 9 mins
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This video, published by Universal Pictures Company Inc., is about the UN restricting diplomatic relations with Spain, clothing aid for Formosa, railway cars, ragpickers in Paris, deep sea fishing in Spain, and basketball. UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL 'TOPS THE FIELD' 'COVERS WORLD-WIDE EVENTS' Helps Build a Newsreel Following for Your Theatre ADVANCE INFORMATION FOR NEWSPAPER PUBLICITY AND EXPLOITATION SPANISH DEMONSTRATION MADRID--More than ha... This video, published by Universal Pictures Company Inc., is about the UN restricting diplomatic relations with Spain, clothing aid for Formosa, railway cars, ragpickers in Paris, deep sea fishing in Spain, and basketball. UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL 'TOPS THE FIELD' 'COVERS WORLD-WIDE EVENTS' Helps Build a Newsreel Following for Your Theatre ADVANCE INFORMATION FOR NEWSPAPER PUBLICITY AND EXPLOITATION SPANISH DEMONSTRATION MADRID--More than half a million Spaniards assemble in public squares to demonstrate in behalf of their government and to support the Franco regime, which has been ostracized by United Nations action. CLOTHING FOR ABORIGINALS FORMOSA--Trucks loaded with UNRRA clothing set out for isolated native villages in the remote hinterland of this island, to help clothe thousands of semi-civilized aboriginals whom the Japs could never subjugate. TRANSPORT A LA KING ENGLAND--Special trains for a royal tour of South Africa, and a new limousine for the royal family, provide transportation a la king. The new coaches and new auto are the last word in British craftsmanship. REBELLION OF RAGPICKERS PARIS--"Trumps," the city's nocturnal ragpickers who go through the streets at night collecting old rags and paper for scrap salvage, win victory over local ordnance banning their trade. So, it's back to work! TUNA FISHING IN SPAIN ALICANTE--The catch is a record one--and the sea yields a net crop! By the netful, Spanish fishermen haul in the big ones, and it's plenty of work as you'll see in these colorful films. UTAH BASKETEERS WIN NEW YORK--In a spectacular basketball razzle-dazzle at the Garden, the Blitz Kids of Utah keep in season form by administering a 62-48 defeat to the St. John's Five. Somebody wins--and somebody loses. VOL. 19--568 Show more Show less
Date Written / Recorded
1946
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Date Published / Released
1946-12-30, 1946
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Person Discussed
Francisco Franco, 1892-1975
Topic / Theme
Political demonstrations, International relations, Fisheries, Basketball, Trains, Francisco Franco Becomes Dictator of Spain, October 1, 1936, War and Violence, American History, Post-war Era (1945–1960), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Universal Newsreels, Release 848, February 7, 1940
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Universal Newsreels, Release 848, February 7, 1940

in Universal Newsreels, Release 848 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1940, originally published 1940), 9 mins
This newsreel features commercial fishing on ships and parades.
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Universal Newsreels, Release 848, February 7, 1940

in Universal Newsreels, Release 848 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1940, originally published 1940), 9 mins
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This newsreel features commercial fishing on ships and parades. UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 848 COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN! LAY KEEL OF NEW BATTLESHIP PORTSMOUTH, VA.--High Government and Navy officials take part in the keel-laying ceremonies, at the Norfolk Navy Yard, of the new 35,000-ton battlewagon, U.S.S. Alabama--to be completed in 1944 at a cost of $70,000,000! (illegible text)HIP TO STUDY OCEAN WEATHER NEW YORK... This newsreel features commercial fishing on ships and parades. UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 848 COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN! LAY KEEL OF NEW BATTLESHIP PORTSMOUTH, VA.--High Government and Navy officials take part in the keel-laying ceremonies, at the Norfolk Navy Yard, of the new 35,000-ton battlewagon, U.S.S. Alabama--to be completed in 1944 at a cost of $70,000,000! (illegible text)HIP TO STUDY OCEAN WEATHER NEW YORK, N. Y.--The Coast Guard cutter "Duane," under Capt. Cornell, sails from Staten Island to report on weather conditions in mid-Atlantic. Intricate equipment for meteorological studies is tested before leaving. 300,000 SEE MARDI GRAS PARADE NEW ORLEANS, LA.--Southland's annual pre-Lenten carnival comes to a brilliant climax as hundreds of thousands line the route of the spectacular Rex Parade, a symphony of colorful floats and unending pageantry! ICE-COATED FISHING BOATS LAND (Exclusive) BOSTON, MASS.--Fish for Lent! Fishing trawlers, home after two weeks off the Grand Banks, and covered from stem to stern with ice, unload their finny cargo--a million pounds of "favorite dish" per day for Lenten tables. ISLAND AS HONEYMOON PARADISE TAMPA, FLA.--Nearing completion on a small island in the Gulf of Mexico is the ideal spot for honeymooners. Thatched "love nest" cottages are being built, and soon the spot will be a mecca of romance under tropical skies. MODEL SPEED BOAT RACES HELD CHICAGO, ILL.--It's down to sea in ships--detailed replicas with home-made gas motors that would thrill any boy from six to sixty! The Navy Pier is the launching spot for the speedboats--and boy, how they can skip! PIRATE BAND "CAPTURES" CITY TAMPA, FLA.--Yo Ho Ho! A barrel of fun! The Gulf metropolis surrenders without a shot to the colorful buccaneer band of Gasparilla, whose brigand ship is greeted by thousands as it arrives for the annual carnival parade! DOG TEAMS IN THRILLING RACE NORTH CONWAY, N. H.--Plenty of sub-zero thrills as thirty "mush" teams get away in the New England sled classics. Bill Sherer brings his barking cavalcade home first in 4 hrs., 18 sec., with Mrs. Milton Seeler second. GIRLS IN POWDER PUFF DERBY AGUA CALIENTE, MEXICO.--It's Ladies Day at the famous track, with a bevy of pretty jockeys "up" for the Coronado Town Plate running. Plenty of primping first, but then the gals go to town! Anna Lee Wiley wins in a walk! DIVING STARS IN GALA REVIEW CORAL GABLES, FLA.--Sensational high-board diving by U. S. champs, and colorful formation swimming by pretty mermaids highlight the Miami Biltmore aquatic pageant. A spectacle of beauty and thrills! SKATING STARS SHINE IN SHOW NEW YORK, N. Y.--15,000 fans jam Madison Square Garden for the annual Silver Skates carnival--a spectacular exhibition of speed racing by youngsters and grown-ups. Plenty of spills enroute--but new records set at the tape! VOLUME XII -- 1940 with GRAHAM McNAMEE -- by courtesy N. B. C. Show more Show less
Date Written / Recorded
1940
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Date Published / Released
1940-02-07, 1940
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Topic / Theme
Fisheries, Community events, Parades, Ships, Trade and Commerce, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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