MCA/Universal Pictures Collection, 1929 - 1967. Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library, 1929 - 1967. Universal Newsreel Volume 27, Number 597, 8/19/1954.

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MCA/Universal Pictures Collection, 1929 - 1967. Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library, 1929 - 1967. Universal Newsreel Volume 27, Number 597, 8/19/1954.

1954

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The original release sheet reads: REMOTE CONTROL WARFARE Fort Meade, Maryland - TV goes to war. The Army shows the nation how television can be used to direct infantry in battle. Commanders use information gained visually by remote control to direct troops in an assault on "enemy" fortifications. NEWS IN BRIEF FOREST FIRES - Hammonton, New Jersey - Forest fires raging out of control have burned out 500 acres of woodland. Several hundred firefighters battle the flames that threaten to engulf towns. MIGHTY ARMADA - In the Mediterranean - The 45,000 ton carrier United States Ship Midway is the flagship of a mighty armada assembled for the first time in group formation in the Mediterranean Sea. LIBERATION ANNIVERSARY - Seoul, Korea - On the 9th anniversary of Korea's liberation from Japan, thousands gather in the Capital for a monster demonstration, and to hear speech by President Rhee. HOOVER, JR. HONORED - Washington, D.C. - Son of former President named Undersecretary of State following his completion of settlement of oil dispute in Iran. He will be Number Two man in the State Department. EX-COMMIE [COMMUNIST] SOLDIERS - San Francisco - Five among the 14,000 Chinese Prisoners of War who refused repatriation from Korea arrive for a good will tour of the United States. DOG HERO - Chicago - "Tang," collie hero who pushed four children out of the path of speeding automobiles, arrives for his rewards: $1,000 in bonds, gold plated leash and collar, and banquet in his honor. THE WORLD OF SPORTS HEAVYWEIGHTS TRAIN - Upstate New York - Rocky Marciano, the champ, and Ezzard Charles, the challenger, work hard for their coming return bout at Yankee Stadium. KID RIDERS - South Gate, California - Flying Horse Ranch is scene of thrills and expert riding as young pupils of Martha Murray, stunt rider, stage a small fry rodeo with all the trimmings.

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