Universal Newsreel Volume 36, Release 105

Description

The original release sheet reads: DISASTER AT SEA The disastrous end of a gay holiday cruise as the Greek liner "Lakonia" lies abandoned at sea, blazing from stem to stern. More than a hundred persons are dead or missing. 896 were rescued, picked up from drifting lifeboats or plucked from the sea. In London, the first survivors were bitter over safety measures aboard ship and the actions of some crew members. The captain denied the charges, saying there was no panic and that most emergency equipment was in good order. BERLIN REUNIONS For the first time in two and a half years, the "wall of shame" in Berlin has been opened to the free people of the city. West Berliners lined up by the tens of thousands for passes to visit relatives and friends imprisoned behind the wall in the eastern sector of the city. In freezing temperatures they wait as long as nine hours to get their applications. They go to communist territory loaded with presents-East Berliners will be able to enjoy luxury they have not experienced in years. YESTERDAY'S BIG STORY The 1948 presidential election provided one of the greatest upsets in United States history. Thomas E. Dewey was chosen to be the republican standard bearer for the second time. The democrats chose Harry S. Truman. From the day of Truman's nomination the experts were saying he didn't have a chance of beating Mr. Dewey. However, President Truman had different ideas. After a long and hard fought campaign he fooled the experts and was returned to office.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library