Europe Strives for Unity (Universal Newsreel, Aug 1949)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. EUROPE STRIVES FOR UNITY: STRASBURG - The dream of a unified Europe comes nearer to reality, when Winston Churchill and other leaders hold first session of the Council of Europe. "Winnie" gets big ovation when he speaks in French. 2. CONGRESS PROBES FIVE-PERCENTERS: WASHINGTON - The Congressional probe into the dealings of the Five-Percenters brings out new and startling testimony. An ex-Gov't. official testifies he was threatened with the loss of his job if he didn't help a firm represented by influential persons. Sen. McCarthy demands perjury prosecution against John Maragon. 3. AIR CRASH SURVIVORS LAND: IRELAND - Rescue ships bring first survivors ashore of the ill-fated airliner that crashed off the coast. Nine were killed when the craft ran out of gas and landed in the ocean.—WINDSOR LOCKS, CT - Famed aviatrix Ruth Nichols and other surviving crew members, return home by air. 4. HELICOPTERS FLY OFF CARRIER - Navy and Marine Corps cameramen recorded these gripping pictures of transport helicopters going into action. Taking off from the deck of a carrier, the big craft fly Marines ashore for amphibious maneuvers at Quantico, Va. (LOCAL – NEW YORK) O’DWYER LAUDS MOVIE. (LOCAL – CANADA) NAVY WEEK.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library