Universal Newsreel Volume 21, Release 197

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. NAVY SINKS CRUISER "PENSACOLA": Off Coast of Washington - The cruiser Pensacola, veteran of World War II and survivor of the Bikini atom blasts, goes to the bottom after a spectacular seven-hour pounding by guns and bombs of our fleet. Radioactive and unfit for further service, a gallant ship goes down. 2. CANADA'S NEW PRIME MINISTER: OTTAWA, ONT. - The Rt. Hon. Louis Saint Laurent, successor to Prime Minister Mackenzie King, is sworn in by Gov. Gen. Viscount Alexander during historic ceremonies at Government House. High-ranking Dominion officials attend the installation. 3A/B/C. TRUMAN MEETS THE PRESS: KEY WEST - For the first time since his "miracle" re-election, Pres. Truman holds a press conference, at his vacation headquarters. The President, whose family joins him, appears rested and relaxed. / MRS. FDR GETS OXFORD DEGREE: ENGLAND - In London for the unveiling of a memorial to her late husband, Mrs. Roosevelt receives an honorary law degree at the Sheldonian Theatre. Winston Churchill attends, as does U.S. Ambassador Douglas. / WESTERN-STYLE BABY CONTEST: LAS VEGAS, NV - Parading in front of an old-west Prairie Schooner, two-year-olds vie for the Nevada city's beauty title, junior grade. A happy King steals a kiss from the Queen, who bursts into tears. 4. BRITISH HAIL NEW PRINCE: LONDON - Huge throngs outside Buckingham Palace cheer out the news—a son is born to Elizabeth and Philip. Dramatic scenes of the event as the gala news is announced and all the Empire hails the baby who may someday be King of England. 5. FOOTBALL THRILLS / ALABAMA UPSETS GEORGIA TECH: ATLANTA - (Exclusive) The victory tide again turns against the Yellowjackets. Last week Tennessee beat them; this week it's the Crimson Tide of Alabama. A fumble and a pass interception turn the tide as 'Bama registers a thrilling upset, 14-12. (TRAILER) ARTHRITIS (IT MIGHT BE YOU BY IDA LUPINO).

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library