Universal Newsreel Volume 21, Release 121 Part 3(2)

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The original release sheet reads: 1. TRUMAN TOURS CARIBBEAN: WEST INDIES - Leaving political cares behind, Pres. Truman visits Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, by air and by yacht. Hugh throngs turn out to greet him as he sees scenic high spots and talks with island administrators. 2A/B. WALLACE AND RUNNING MATE: WASHINGTON - Henry A. Wallace, candidate for president on a third party ticket, greets his running-mate, Sen. Glen Taylor of Idaho. The former Vice-President sees a surprise coming in November. / GEN. "IKE" DONS MUFTI: WASHINGTON - General Eisenhower, retired Chief of Staff, who'll take over at Columbia University soon, doffs his uniform and poses in civilian clothes. Mrs. Eisenhower helps him with his tie. 3(1/2/3). PALESTINE CRISIS: AT SEA - Dramatic pictures taken on board refugee ship! A British plane flies overhead; a warship is sighted. Then comes arrest and the saddened refugees head for concentration camps. / LAKE SUCCESS - Faced with the urgent problem of partition and bloodshed in Palestine, the United Nations begins intensive debate. Warren Austin presents the U.S. stand to the Security Council. / JERUSALEM - In the worst attack since the decision to partition Palestine, 52 persons are killed and hundreds injured when bombs crumple buildings in the Jewish shopping district. (LOCAL – CANADA) DEEP FREEZE FISHING AT FIFTY BELOW. (LOCAL – CANADA) MANITOBA RINK WINS CURLING CHAMPS.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library