Crack Cyclists Begin Thirty Day Tour De France

Series

Series Name

British Paramount News

Issue

Issue No.

2024

Date Released

24 Jul 1950

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1Red Devils Get First Colours
2. 2Crack Cyclists Begin Thirty Day Tour De France
3. 3News in Flashes: Stop Press
4. 4News in Flashes: Stop Press
5. 5French Patrols Pursue Rebels in Jungle War
6. 6US Speeds Call-Up as Taejon Falls
7. 7C of I Trailer: Agricultural Recruitment

Story

Story No. within this Issue

2 / 7

Summary

Orson Welles is official starter of world’s biggest cycling event. Hundred and twenty begin race round France.

Keywords

Sport; Ceremonies; Performing arts

Locations

Paris

Library number

18783

Length of story (in feet)

88

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