New Helicopter (Universal Newsreel, Jun 1945)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. PRESIDENT TRUMAN WARNS JAP MILITARISTS: In a speech to Congress, President states that Japan faces the same complete destruction that was visited upon Germany. To end, millions of troops, and their implements of war, are being transferred more than half way around the earth. The President adds that though many key industries have already been leveled by U.S. air attack, all of Japan's industries will be completely destroyed unless Japan surrenders. 2. NEW HELICOPTER: UPPER DARBY, PA - The Kellett Aircraft Corp. unveils its new experimental ship, XR-8, built for the U.S. Army. Using two intermeshing rotors, the ship can fly any direction desired. 3. NAZI MIDGET SUBS: COPENHAGEN, DENMARK - Germany surrender 70 midget submarines, some of which carried two torpedoes in an underslung position, the others being one-man, one-torpedo types.—S.S. "EUROPA" INTACT: BREMERHAVEN - Canadian troops discover the luxury liner Europa tied up in port in seaworthy condition. It is expected that in three months the vessel will put to sea, under the Stars and Stripes, with Capt. Oskar Scharf, her peacetime shipper, aboard.—KILLER HIMMLER—DEAD: FLENSBERG, GERMANY - Heinrich Himmler, head of the Nazi S.S. troops, and killer of millions, swallows poison while British troops are examining him after his arrest.—QUISLING ON TRIAL: OSLO, NORWAY - Vidkum Quisling, the arch traitor of modern times goes on trial for his life before his Norwegian countrymen. 4. WEST POINT GRADUATION: The U.S. Military Academy graduates its largest class, 870 cadets, in one of the most colorful ceremonies of the Academy's history as General Omar Bradley addresses the graduates. When the diplomas are issued, General Mark Clark hands one to William Doran Clark, his son.—ANNAPOLIS GRADUATION: The U.S. Naval Academy graduates its largest class, 1,049. Following the regimental parade and presentation of the colors, Secretary of the Navy Forrestal awards the diplomas. Then, traditionally, romance comes to Annapolis. (LOCAL – CANADA) CANADIAN TROOPS TRAIN FOR THE ??

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library