Air Tragedy (Universal Newsreel, Sep 1946)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. AIR TRAGEDY/Helicopters Rescue 18 Survivors: GANDER, NEWFOUNDLAND - Dramatic pictures of the thrilling rescue of 18 persons who survived the terrible crash of the Belgian airliner. Rescue teams of helicopters, flying boats and Army ground units, affected the daring operation. 26 others lost their lives in the crash. Newsreel cameras record the gripping saga of mercy for those who lived. 2. WASHINGTON, D.C. - Henry A. Wallace, Commerce Secretary who spoke out against our foreign policy as exemplified by State Secretary Byrnes at Paris, resigns his post at the request of Pres. Truman.—PARIS, FRANCE - W. Averell Harriman, U.S. envoy to Britain who has been named to succeed Mr. Wallace, is shown attending Peace Parley conference with Mr. Byrnes. 3. ITALY HAILS GEN. CLARK: SALERNO, ITALY - On the spot where Yank troops went ashore three years ago, Gen. Mark Clark, commander of that liberation army and now Occupation chief in Austria, is honored during impressive 3rd anniversary ceremonies. 4. CHARITY FOOTBALL: BALTIMORE, MD - The Chicago Bears stage three thrilling scoring marches against the Washington Redskins, to win 20-14 before 52,000 football fans in a Variety Club benefit game. Osmanski and Luckman star for the Bears. (LOCAL – CANADA) AUSTRALIA–CANADA AIR ROUTE. (LOCAL – CANADA) LINDSAY FAIR.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library