Truman Signs Europe Aid Bill (Universal Newsreel, Apr 1948)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. TRUMAN SIGNS EUROPE AID BILL: WASHINGTON - Hailing it as "America's answer to the challenge facing the free world," Pres. Truman signs the historic European Recovery Plan bill only hours after Congressional passage.—WILLIAMSBURG, VA - Honorary degrees are conferred upon two outstanding visitors from Canada, Viscount Alexander and Prime Minister King, and the President of the U.S. during Canadian-American Day at William & Mary College. 2A/B/C/D. FINNS WEIGH RUSS PACT: HELSINKI - Pres. Paasakivi meets with his ministers and members of the Finnish delegation who flew from Moscow with Russia's latest demands. The free world awaits the outcome of the treaty talks. / MOUNTBATTEN IN BURMA: BURMA - Returning to the scene of war-time triumphs, Earl Mountbatten and his wife are principals in several colorful Oriental ceremonies, including walking bare-footed in an ancient temple, as Burma celebrates its independence. / WAVES LASH BARCELONA: SPAIN - Huge waves driven by hurricane winds smash the Catalonian coast, sending towering breakers 90 feet into the air. Homes are threatened as the surging combers roar in over the sea-walls. / "IKE" MEETS GRANDSON: WEST POINT - A famous general greets his first grandson for the first time. Dwight Eisenhower, accompanied by his son and others of the family, looks in on his namesake, aged five days, and baby's proud mama. 3A/B. THE WORLD OF SPORTS — FRENCH GYMNASTS PERFORM: PARIS - The Brunos, French gymnasts and acrobats, strike striking poses in a thrilling performance of strength and muscular control. The physical agility of this pair is astounding. / ONE-LEGGED SKIERS COMPETE: AUSTRIA - Disabled war veterans prove adept at slalom and downhill skiing despite the handicap of having only one leg. Equipped with special poles, the nervy sportsmen zip down between the gates. (TRAILER) U.N. APPEALS FOR WORLD’S HUNGARY KIDS. (LOCAL – CANADA) U.S. HONORS DOMINION AIRMAN. (LOCAL – CANADA) CANADIAN FOOD FOR BRITAIN AND CHINA.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library