16 Nations Sign Pact (Universal Newsreel, Apr 1948)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. 16 NATIONS SIGN PACT: PARIS - Banding together to help stave off chaos and communism, leaders of the Sixteen Nations sign a pact for the political and economic union of Western Europe. A vital step in preserving the peace. 2A/B/C. U.S. SUBS SAIL FOR TURKEY: NEW LONDON - Four long-range submarines, presented to the Turkish Navy under the U.S. aid program, sail from the Navy base with mixed crews on board. American skippers will command the craft on voyage to Turkey. / FILMDOM HOSPITAL DEDICATED: CALABASAS, CA - At picturesque country refuge, for the industry's sick and needy, is dedicated as Motion Picture Country Hospital. Jean Hersholt, Robert Young, Shirley Temple and other stars attend ceremony. / MASS HELICOPTER FLIGHT: LAKEHURST - Pilots and aircraft of the Navy's Utility Helicopter Squadron Two stage impressive maneuvers at air station. Amazing craft take off in formation, and thrill watchers below during mass flight. 3. VARIETY CLUBS HONOR MARSHALL: MIAMI - Headed by Chief Barker O'Donnell and picture men from all over country, Variety Clubs hold convention. Harold Stassen is guest of group, which presents Humanitarian Award to State Secretary Marshall. 4A/B. THE WORLD OF SPORTS — 3-YEAR-OLD SWIMMERS STAR: HOLLYWOOD - They learn to swim early out West. At Sherman Oaks, three-year-olds stage a swimming meet, and prove adept at diving too. The small fry are Olympic champs in the making. / CELEBS IN GREENBRIER GOLF: WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS - (Exclusive) Famous names are guests of Robert R. Young at the re-opening of the Greenbrier Hotel. A golf match, featuring J. Arthur Rank, The Duke of Windsor, Bing Crosby and many top-notch pros, is the picture news of the gala opening. (LOCAL – CANADA) KANGAROO FLIES TO WEDDING. (LOCAL – CANADA) ?? REGENT OF BELGIUM WELCOME.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library