Universal Newsreel Volume 24, Release 445, Part 3

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. DEATH FOR ATOM SPIES!: NEW YORK - It's a verdict of death in the electric chair for Julius Rosenberg and his wife Ethel, convicted to betraying their country by giving atom-bomb secrets to the enemy. Spy drama comes to grim climax as Judge Irving Kaufman passes sentence on the Rosenbergs, with accomplice Morton Sobell getting thirty years. 2. PERMANENT H.Q. FOR "IKE": PARIS - Gen. Dwight Eisenhower, supreme commander of the Atlantic Treaty forces, assumes formal command at his new headquarters in the Hotel Astoria. He signs his first order and explains his duties. 3A/B/C/D. AURIOL HAILED IN N.Y.: NEW YORK - The Big Town gives its most lavish welcome to Pres. Auriol of France, winding up his visit in the U.S. 75,000 cheer him as he drives up Broadway to ceremony at City Hall. / HIGHEST AWARD TO HEROES: WASHINGTON - Gen. Omar Bradley presents Medals of Honor to families of our brave American soldiers, who gave their lives in Korea to save those of their comrades. America is proud of its sons. / PUERTO RICO ARMY TRAINING: PUERTO RICO - Preparing to take their place in the ranks of America's fighting men, thousands of young Puerto Ricans train under real battle conditions, with bullets whistling over their heads. / FISHERMEN TURN TURTLE: KEY WEST - A big haul of deep sea turtles is brought ashore at the Florida resort. Unceremoniously the critters are hauled off on their backs, enroute to the cannery. 4. CELEBRITIES UNDER THE BIG TOP: NEW YORK - A galaxy of stars of stage, screen, radio and sports lend their talents at the opening of the circus at Madison Square Garden. They help raise thousands in charity for the Heart Fund. This year's Big Show is bigger and better than ever.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library