5 Dead in Terror Blast (Universal Newsreel, May 1947)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. U.S. HAILS ALEMAN: WASHINGTON - Miguel Aleman, the Mexican President, receives a tumultuous welcome in the United States. Pres. Truman greets him at the airport; he attends state functions, and lays a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Later, Mr. Aleman addresses a joint session of Congress. 2. DANES BURY THEIR KING: COPENHAGEN - A nation in mourning for a beloved monarch, Christian X, pauses during stirring funeral rites in which American and British marines take part. King Frederik leads his people in last rites for his father. 3A/B/C/D. 5 DEAD IN TERROR BLAST: PALESTINE - Five police officers are dead, and a heavily-guarded police compound a shambles, following a dynamite blast set off by terrorists. Several were injured in the daring daylight attack. / GREEK KING TAKES OATH: ATHENS - During impressive ceremonies at the Greek Parliament, King Paul, accompanied by his Queen, takes the oath of office as head of the Greek state. Archbishop Damaskinos administers the oath. / MADRID VICTORY PARADE: MADRID - On the eighth anniversary of victory in the Civil War, hundreds of thousands jam the streets to watch an impressive military review. General Franco receives a mass demonstration. / PLATYPUS PLAYGROUND: NEW YORK - The Platypus, rare Australian egg-laying mammal, holds open house at a novel "Platypusary" in the Brox Zoo. The odd little aquatic creatures are the only ones in U.S. captivity. 4. SUPER YO-YO DEMONSTRATED: HOUSTON, TX - (Exclusive) Canadian "Cheerio" champs demonstrate their technique for youngsters at high school. "Cheerio" is like yo-yo, but these talented twirlers come up with some amazing new twist! 5. ROYALTY IN RHODESIA: SOUTH AFRICA - The Royal Family sees the sights in Rhodesia. After a look-see at Victoria Falls, Britain's monarchs cross into Barotseland, where native drums beat and natives race their novel canoes. (LOCAL – CANADA) NATIONAL SPORTSMAN’S ??. (LOCAL – CANADA) “??” HARRIS AWARDS.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library