Telenews Digest : Oct ‘48 #2 - Marshall Plan In Action - Texas A & M vs TCU

Duration: 600 ft.

Year Published: 1948

Creator: Telenews Digest

Complete Record: New York Water Shortage - empty reservoir in New York reveals historic structures. Washington 5 Die, 18 Survive In Air Crash - wreckage of DC-3 transport in Potomac River, survivors describe crash. Washington Opinion - Herbert Hoover speaks, Senator Lucas speaks about civil rights bills, Rep. Mansfield addresses Germany issues. Air Force Tests Attack Transport - demonstration of forward attack transport, in flight, landing (slides out like a stunt car skidding to a stop), demonstration of cargo hold as jeeps, troops and artillery are unloaded. Rep. Brown Hits Census “Snooping” - Rep. Brown condemns Truman administration’s “snooping” tactics concerning personal income and the census. News In Brief - Washington - exterior federal courthouse, Rep. Thomas convicted of bribery and kickbacks, Thomas escorted to waiting sedan by U.S. Marshals passing by crowd of reporters and cameramen. Italy - volcano eruption, smoke and ash spew from snow topped volcano. South Korea - giant vegetables grown with use of American fertilizer proof of Marshall plan’s success. Italy - diving team uses harness to practice dives without pool. New York - crowd outside the Plaza Hotel greet winner of DOG contest, DOGs dressed in a sweater and tuxedo. Flashes From Eastern Europe - trolley bus speeds down Belgrade streets, communist party member posters, “Minister Of Mines” addresses crowd using strange hand gestures; Rumania - armed civilians march; Poland - largest radio tower unveiled; Czechoslovakia - citizens required to learn Russian language. People In The News - Jackie Robinson receives George Washington Carver Memorial Award as commissioner Chandler looks on; Shah of Iran skiing in Sun Valley Idaho; New York’s Waldorf Astoria Hotel - Eleanor Roosevelt attends baking competition. Sports Page - Baseball executive meetings, Connie Mack; Hockey - New York Rangers vs. Detroit Red Wings; Boxing - Joe Louis vs Johnny Flynn; Football - Cleveland Takes AAC Playoff - Browns vs. 49ers.