Talmadge Ousted in Georgia (Universal Newsreel, Mar 1947)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. TALMADGE OUSTED IN GEORGIA: ATLANTA - By a 5-2 decision, the Georgia Supreme Court votes for the ouster of Herman Talmadge as Governor. Acting Gov. M.E. Thompson moves in as the state's executive and calls for state-wide unity. 2A/B/C/D. GREECE HAILS U.S. AID: ATHENS - Huge throngs parade through the streets in a gesture of thanks for intended help from the U.S.—Meanwhile, the United Nations commission completes its task of sifting facts in the internecine border strife. / WASHINGTON - Pres. Truman's special investigator, Paul Porter, returns from Greece with his report. / NEW YORK - Ambassador Lincoln McVeigh arrives by plane to give his slant on Greek affairs to the President. / ARMY "TURTLE" TESTED: FT. BELVOIR, VA - An inflatable rubber boat, driven by either an electric motor or a gas engine, and capable of carrying four men safely ashore through heavy surf, is demonstrated by Army engineers. 3A/B/C. SMALL FRY FASHION SHOW: NEW YORK - Proud members of the N.Y. Boys Club "show off" their little sisters in the club's annual style parade. Little Elaine Forte is the cute winner, and her brother does the honors. / YOUNGEST AUTO DRIVER: SAN CARLOS, CA - Meet Tony Lynn Neri, three-and-a-half! Toni has her own electric buggy, built by her grandfather, and she drives down town for a quick charge—at ten miles per hour! / PEE-WEE GOLFERS TEE OFF: ORLANDO, FL - Ambitious youngsters from all over the U.S. get away in the "Pee-Wee" tourney. They run into the customary trouble along the way. They swing (and miss)—but watch the divots fly! 4A/B. FILM STAR SPARS WITH BOXER: NEW YORK - Maurice Chevalier, French screen star, provides the laughs at the Fremont A.C. when he acts as a whimsical sparring partner for Marcel Cerdan, fellow-countryman and middle-weigh contender. / SWISS KIDS ENJOY WINTER: SWITZERLAND - Skiing and skating predominate with the younger set in this sporting round-up high in the Alps. At an early age, the Swiss kiddies learn to be at home on snowy slope and icy surface. (LOCAL – ST. LOUIS/NEW ORLEANS/DALLAS/OKLAHOMA CITY/MEMPHIS) NEW U-I EXCHANGE OPENS. (LOCAL – CANADA) LUMBER FOR BRITAIN. (LOCAL – CANADA) PRINCESS CHRISTENS DOCK YARD.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library