Convicts Donate Eyes (Universal Newsreel, Nov 1946)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. BIG FOUR MINISTERS MEET: NEW YORK - Peace in Europe is the big issue on the agenda as the Big Four Council of Foreign Ministers opens its fourth session on the Hitler-Satellite treaties. Secretary Byrnes joins with Molotov of Russia, Bevin of Britain, deMurville of France in striving for allied unity. 2. CONVICTS DONATE EYES: JOLIET, IL - The old axiom—"an eye for an eye"—has long been discarded by criminologists, but at Statesville Penitentiary, the convicts revive it with a humanitarian twist. Many will their eyes so that others may see! 3. TRUMAN GOES HOME TO VOTE: INDEPENDENCE, MO - The President comes home on Election Day eve and gets in trim with a brisk walk through his home-town. His neighbors turn out to shake his hand, and one little girl gets a prized autograph. 4. GALA ROYAL WEDDING: ENGLAND - The wedding of Patricia Mountbatten and Lord Braburne of the Coldstream Guards is a colorful social event. The ancient abbey at Romsey is the scene of the ceremony, attended by the King and Queen and two Princesses. 5A/B. FOOTBALL HIGHLIGHTS – GEORGIA UPSETS ALABAMA: ATHENS, GA - Behind Charlie Trippi's accurate passing and devastating running, the Bulldogs whirl to a brilliant 14-0 victory over the favored Crimson Tide of Alabama. / OHIO STATE HALTS N'WESTERN: EVANSTON, IL - The rampaging Buckeyes score in every period and topple the touted Wildcats, 39-27, before 46,000 home-coming crowd. Tied at the half, Ohio State goes on to win in thrilling finale. (LOCAL – CANADA) HELICOPTER MAKES DEBUT. (LOCAL – CANADA) PROS OPEN BASKETBALL SCHEDULE.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library