Telenews Digest: August 1948#2: case of the Russian school teacher, Akron’s soap box derby, Babe Ruth is dead

Duration: 600 ft.

Year Published: 1948

Creator: Telenews Digest

Complete Record: Case of the Russian school teacher: woman’s (dead) body, body carried out on stretcher, Roosevelt hospital ambulance, crowd shots outside hospital, newsmen waiting outside, interview featuring good cold war propaganda, Russian man describes why he doesn’t want to go back to Soviet Union, “The Voice of America” radio propaganda. Currie, White Testify: House Un-American Activities Committee footage, “I am not and never have been a communist.” Housewives Fight High Meat Prices: women pushing strollers, carrying protest signs, butcher shop window featuring 1940’s prices, butchers playing poker, don’t buy meat. Akron Soap Box Derby: parade, grand marshal Jimmy Stewart looks on, race track crowd scene, maintenance work on racers, racing, kid with trophy. Foreign News: Philippines political rally, Poland Warsaw’s Ghettos, march through the rubble, “youth brigade” on the march, memorial service and survivors monument,Germany release of war prisoners, soldiers on troop transports,New Zealand floods, destroyed homes, dead livestock Sports: track meet opening ceremonies, hurdlers, baton pass, LS start of race featuring starters pistol, women hurdlers, football New York Yankees(football) vs. Buffalo Bills, various plays, touchdowns, field goal, sideline shots, bullfighting (various shots)matador being struck by bull, Babe Ruth is dead, Babes “scrapbook” of photos throughout his career featuring Lou Gehrig photos.