Probe Plane Contracts (Universal Newsreel, Jul 1947)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. PROBE PLANE CONTRACTS: WASHINGTON, DC - Central figures in the Senate’s investigation of $40,000,000 in war-time plane contracts to Howard Hughes take the stage in the nation’s capital. Henry Kaiser testifies on his behalf and explains his part in the deal now under Senate probe; Senator Brewster asks, “Where is the Forty Million?”—LOS ANGELES, CA - Howard Hughes, scheduled to appear later before the investigating group, tells his side of the story and lashes out at Senator Brewster. 2/3A/3B/4. NEWS IN BRIEF — 40 DEAD IN BREST BLAST: BREST, FRANCE - Scenes reminiscent of the Texas City disaster follow in the wake of an explosion aboard an ammonium-nitrate-laden freighter in the harbor. Forty are dead; hundreds are injured, and the port a shambles. / NOTABLES HERE ON “QUEEN”: NEW YORK, NY - Back in her peace-time colors, the Queen Elizabeth arrives with many notables on board, including Sister Kenny of infantile fame; the Wightman Cup Team; and John Cobb, noted auto racer. / SHIP AGROUND IN TOKYO BAY: TOKYO, JAPAN - The Admiral Sims, army transport loaded with servicemen and their families, runs aground during a fog off Yokosuka. As the passengers are taken off, extensive salvage operations begin. / VATICAN SINGERS ARRIVE: NEW YORK, NY - Raising their melodic voices on behalf of world peace, young choir boy members of the Roman Singers of Sacred Music, and their director, Msgr. Refice of the Vatican, arrive for their U.S. debut. (LOCAL – CANADA) MANLY ART OF MAYHEM.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library