French Faction Wins Saar Plebiscite (Universal Newsreel, Dec 1952)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. FRENCH FACTION WINS SAAR PLEBISCITE: SAARLAND - The "coal-pit of western Europe" votes to remain semi-independent, and economically linked to France in a crucial election. With European unity at stake, voters rebuff German nationalism. 2A/B/C/D/E. REUTHER NAMED CIO LEADER: ATLANTIC CITY - The Congress of Industrial Organizations chooses UAW chief Walter Reuthers as its new President, to succeed the late Philip Murray. Governor Adlai Stevenson addresses the convention. / MEXICAN PRESIDENT INAUGURATED: MEXICO - Adolfo Ruiz Cortines takes the oath of office as Mexico's next president. Attending the inaugural are retiring Ambassador O'Dwyer and Vice President-elect Nixon. / FRENCH BATTLE REDS: INDO CHINA - French forces launch savage counter-attack to turn back a Red thrust at South-east Asia's "rice-bowl." / ELIZABETH COINAGE: ENGLAND - The Royal Mint turns out new coins bearing the Queen's profile, as Coronation nears. The design, approved by the Duke of Edinburgh, rouses popular controversy. / "THUNDER-STREAK" DEBUT: NEW YORK - The "Thunder-streak," new jet fighter-bomber, takes a bow as the Air Force accepts the first production model. Sharply swept-back wings indicate its near-sonic speed. / HANG-DOG LOOK: GERMANY - A dozen stockings, filled with puppies—one Shepherd pup in each, to Mama's bewilderment. Blame winter weather, and muddy paws. What to do? Hang 'em up to dry. No Yuletide twist to this tale. / SANTA GOES MODERN: HEIDELBERG - Santa goes modern, arriving by Helicopter to visit American and German youngsters. But on arrival, Saint Nick swaps 'copter for old-fashioned sleigh. 3. VESSEL WINS GRID TROPHY: NEW YORK - Billy Vessels of Oklahoma U. is awarded the Heisman Trophy as outstanding grid star. Action scenes recall his performances on field that earned the honor.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library