British Airliner Crash (Universal Newsreel, Jan 1948)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. SAVE 46 FROM FUNERAL SHIP: NEW YORK - Forty-six survivors of the ill-fated "Joseph V. Connolly," Army funeral ship which was abandoned after catching on fire in the Atlantic, are brought back by plane after a dramatic rescue. They tell a harrowing tale of near-death. 2. TURKS TO GET U.S. SUBS: SAN FRANCISCO - Four U.S. submarines are undergoing repairs before being turned over to the Turkish navy. The undersea craft will pick their Turk crews at New London, where the sailors are getting intensive training. 3A/B. BRITISH AIRLINER CRASH: NORTHOLT, ENGLAND - The crash-landing of a British Viking transport brings death to the pilot, but his last-minute efforts to avert disaster and save his plane saved the lives of all passengers. / GEN. CHENNAULT AND BRIDE: CHINA - Gen. Clare Chennault, war-time commander of the "Fighting Tiger" squadron, is shown with his wife, the former Anna Chan, Chinese reporter whom he met during the war. 4. THE MARCH OF DIMES: WASHINGTON - As the 1948 March of Dimes drive gets underway, Pres. Truman receives a special guest at the White House. He's Terry Tullos, 3-yr.-old polio victim from Mississippi. Margaret Truman helps Terry make the first contribution to the "Miles of Dimes." 5. SWEATER GIRLS OF 1948: CORAL GABLES, FL - In a tropical setting which in no wise detracts from the charms of the models, the new sweater fashions are unveiled for 1948. Milady will want to see them. Likewise the men! 6. WRESTLING IN HIGH GEAR: MADRID, SPAIN - When the cameraman plays tricks, a couple of beefy brawlers fly around the ring, and out of it, at double speed. The hilarious and frantic antics reach a crescendo when both fighters end up in the aisle. (LOCAL – CANADA) HIGH COAL PRICES HIT FISH FLEET.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library