Universal Newsreel Volume 20, Release 100 Part B)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. HIROHITO AT HIROSHIMA: JAPAN - The Jap Emperor proves his popularity with his subjects during a visit to the famed city blasted by atomic power. Thousands cheer Hirohito, and crowd around his auto, as he arrives to survey the damaged city. 2A/B/C/D. NEWS IN BRIEF — GREEKS GET U.S. WARSHIPS: NORFOLK, VA - During colorful transfer ceremonies at the Navy Base, Greek sailors man six small gunboats turned over to the Greek government by the U.S. / ADMIRAL NIMITZ GETS AWARD: WASHINGTON - For meritorious service in the Pacific, Adm. Chester Nimitz receives the D.S.M. from Pres. Truman. Adm. Denfield succeeds Nimitz as Chief of Naval Operations. / 21 DIE IN AIR CRASH: MEMPHIS, TN - Another plane crash takes a high toll and strews wreckage for 200 yards along a hillside where the craft struck. Twenty-one Army personnel died in the crash. / LABRADOR SURVIVORS HOME: WASHINGTON - Four survivors of the disastrous ATC transport crash in Labrador arrive at Bolling Field on an ambulance plane. The injured were flown from the crash scene by helicopter. 23 others perished. 3. KIDDIES CHRISTMAS PARTY: NEW YORK - Cute youngsters from the N.Y. Foundling Hospital have an Xmas party, presided over by Cardinal Spellman. There are presents for all, and a boys' choir singing Christmas carols. 4. BROWNS TOP GRID YANKEES: NEW YORK - 62,000 chilled football fans wait in vain to see Spee Sanders and Buddy Young score as the Cleveland Browns tally two touchdowns and retain the All-America Conference title. Motley provides the thrill play of the game, a 51-yard romp. (LOCAL – CANADA) PREPARING FOR NOEL. (LOCAL – CANADA) FASHION WEEK.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library