A Split Party (Universal Newsreel, Feb 1949)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. A SPLIT PARTY: WASHINGTON - Before 900 Republicans at the Lincoln Day Dinner, the defeated candidate gives his reasons for the party's downfall in the last elections—and doesn't spare himself. 2A/B/C/D. ATHENAGORAS HEADS ORTHODOX CHURCH: ISTANBUL - The former leader of the Greek Orthodox Church in America is elevated to the highest rank in colorful ceremonies attended by dignitaries of many nations. / FORTY YEARS OLD: GALVESTON - That is, four of them are ten years old. The Badgett quads celebrate their birthday, which as usual becomes something of a civic event. / RECORD NARCOTIC HAUL: NEW YORK - $3,000,000 worth of narcotics are seized in the largest haul in police history. Joseph Basile, accused of being king pin in the drug ring is arrested. / INDIA - A year after the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi, thousands gather at the site of his cremation to pay him homage, leave flowers and pray. 3. LEAVENWORTH, WA - Top flight skiers try out the "Big Hill" and the results are spectacular. Many leaps exceed 250 ft. and the winning jump of 260 ft. is made by George Thrane, Norwegian student. (TRAILER) HEART FUND OPENS ITS DRIVE. (LOCAL – CANADA) 300 CURLERS WIN BONSPIEL.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library