Army-Navy Merger Planned (Universal Newsreel, Jan 1947)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. ARMY-NAVY MERGER PLANNED: WASHINGTON - The long-awaited merger plan for the armed services is made public, following a meeting attended by high-ranking civilian and military heads of both branches. 2. STRIFE ON GREEK FRONTIER: GREECE - Dramatic films from the Greek frontier, where fighting is still raging between Greek troops and rebel units. The Universal cameraman brings back a vivid record of civil strife in action.—GREEK SHIP RUNS AGROUND: ENGLAND - Rescue vessels give up hope of refloating the Greek freighter Varvassi, hard aground on the "Needles" off the Isle of Wight. Thousands of gallons of wine are going to Davy Jones' locker. 3. BYRNES SIGNS TREATIES: WASHINGTON - Retiring Secretary of State James F. Byrnes goes through with his last official act by signing the first peace treaties of World War II. The pacts are for Italy and three other Axis allies. 4. "SMALL FRY" FINERY: NEW YORK - (Exclusive) The younger set shares the spotlight with fashions in this swanky style parade for Juniors and Junior Misses at the Stock Club. The kiddies look cute in their finery by Miss L. Brogan. 5. GOVERNORSHIP FEUD RAGES IN GEORGIA: ATLANTA - Who is Governor of Georgia? That question is still unsolved, despite lock-outs and armed guards and angry words. "Gov." Talmadge, or "Gov." Thompson—that's the question the Courts will have to decide, as both men refuse to back down in their claim to the office. (LOCAL – CANADA) FASHIONS IN FURS. (LOCAL – PHILADELPHIA) FRANKLIN BIRTHDAY MARKED.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library