Mrs. Kasenkina Blasts Reds (Universal Newsreel, Aug 1948)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. MRS. KASENKINA BLASTS REDS: NEW YORK - In first interview since jumping from the window of the Soviet consulate, Mrs. Kasenkina blasts the Russian version of her leap as all lies. She says that she jumped to escape from clutches of Consul Lamokin, whose ouster caused repercussions. 2A/B/C. AFRICA HAILS DONALD O'CONNOR: SO. AFRICA - The popular young screen star gets a hearty welcome during his African visit. He takes part in a polio drive parade, and later provides natives with hearty laughs by taking part in a ceremonial war dance. / FLAMES RAVAGE FREIGHT YARD: MONTREAL, QUE. - A spectacular three-alarm fire devastates the Bonaventure Freight Yard, and seven firemen are injured during the height of the blaze which destroys two sheds and 130 freight cars loaded with merchandise. / 5-YR.-OLD WATER SKIER DEBUT: DAYTON, TN - Little Frances Roller, nicknamed "Fancy," proves to be fancy on the water skis, and performs with grown-up skill. She also goes for an aquaboard ride, with her per duck "Junior" as companion. 3. HIGHLIGHTS OF SPY PROBE: WASHINGTON - The spy probe hits a dramatic high as Alger Hiss, ex-State Department official, and Whittaker Chambers, who accused him of having been a Red agent, confront each other before House Un-American Activities Committee. They both deny the other's charges.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library