U.S. Welcomes 813 Dp's (Universal Newsreel, Nov 1948)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. U.S. WELCOMES 813 DP's: NEW YORK - The first group of homeless Europeans to arrive under the Displaced Persons Law come up New York harbor past the Statue of Liberty amid the thunder of welcoming whistles. 813 are in the group arriving on the Army transport Gen. William Black. 2. MARINE ANNIVERSARY MARKED: WASHINGTON - On the 173rd birthday of the Marine Corps, a huge birthday cake dramatizes a stirring anniversary, and new members of the Womens' Reserve are sworn in.—PARIS ISLAND, SC - Also sharing in the Marine's birthday celebration are new recruits at this huge training base. Thousands of "Boots" get their first glimpse of life in the famed Marine Corps. 3. STRATOSPHERE WIRE WALKER: GERMANY. 4A/B/C. FOOTBALL HIGHLIGHTS — N'WESTERN 21, OHIO STATE 7:EVANSTON - Boosting high their Rose Bowl hope, the Wildcats of Northwestern, aided by the fine running of Johnny Miller, halt the Buckeyes of Ohio State, 21-7, before 47,000 spectators. / GEORGIA TECH 19, DUKE 7: DURHAM - The Georgia Tech Engineers come from behind to vanquish the Duke Blue Devils, 19-7, for their sixth straight triumph. Long runs and spectacular aerials feature the game. / NOTRE DAME 41, NAVY 7: BALTIMORE - Reading their most crushing victory in the long rivalry, the Fighting Irish sink a determined but helpless Midshipmen eleven before 64,000 grid fans. Sitko shines for the winners. (LOCAL – DALLAS) S.M.U. 21, TEXAS 6. (LOCAL – CANADA) FIRST MERCHANT MARINE SCHOOL SHIP BLESSED. (LOCAL – CANADA) PRIZE CANADA BEEF SHOWN FOR BUYERS. (LOCAL – CANADA) GLEN AGERS SPEER CHEST FUND DRIVE.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library