U.S. Stands Firm on Berlin (Universal Newsreel, Oct 1948)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. U.S. STANDS FIRM ON BERLIN: PARIS - Demanding the lifting of the Berlin blockade, the U.S. delegate, Dr. Jessup, tells the Security Council that the U.S. stands firms and will not accept Four-Power talks on the entire German problem until the Berlin crisis is settled. 2A/B. FOOTBALL! — ARMY 26, ILLINOIS 21: CHAMPAIGN - The Cadets score four times and then hold off a determined Illini bid in the second half, to win a thriller before 71,000 fans. Illinois comes close, but the West Pointers eke out a 26-21 victory. / U.S.C. 7, RICE 0: LOS ANGELES - Southern California's Trojans stage an 80-yard surge early in the game to defeat a scrappy Rice eleven, 7-0. But 50,000 football fans witness a closely-fought contest from then on. 3. INDIANS WIN! / CLEVELAND WINS SIXTH GAME, 4-3 TO TAKE THE WORLD SERIES CROWN: BOSTON - The Cleveland Indians win the 1948 World Series, winning the sixth and last game, 4-3. Highlights of the other games, including the slugfest 5th game, are shown in this thrilling round-up. Baseball's greatest spectacle breaks new records, for huge crowds, and for sporting excitement. In the wind-up contest, Bob Lemon and Gene Bearden share pitching honors for the winners. (LOCAL – CANADA) NEWFOUNDLAND ENVOYS ARRIVE. (LOCAL – CANADA) MCKEE TROPHY AWARDED TO CAPT. ??

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library