Telenews Digest: October 1949 #4 The Generals answer - Rice upsets S.M.U

Duration: 600 ft.

Year Published: 1949

Creator: Telenews Digest

Complete Record: “The Generals Answer”- Big guns of Army and Air Force opened fire on Navy charges, Chief Vandenburg speaks on behalf of the Air force, General Omar Bradley states that the Navy’s grievances harmed national security because it divides them; “Atomic Defense”- in NY, at the World of Tomorrow demonstration of devices that measure atomic radiation, an Army scientist shows a toxicmeter, which allows someone to know how much radiation they were exposed to, also a film badge that measures gamma rays, which if fogged, indicates their presence; in Washington, a congressman stresses the need for civilians to have radiation suits, and an auxiliary lighting and first aid/surgical equipment available in large structures, citizens’ committee shows scale model of underground anti-atomic hospital; “Yugoslavia’s Army Prepared”- Marshall Tito inspects his army as Russian troops move into Romania, closer to Yugoslavia’s border; “Ilse Koch Re-Arrested”- outside US military prison in Germany, Ilse Koch, who ordered atrocities on helpless prison inmates in concentration camp, is released, then re-arrested by Germans for same crimes; “Reds Celebrate New Government”- in Berlin, East Germans have celebration on formation of their new government, Russian ambassador is there with greetings from Stalin, followed by delegations marching in parade; “Myrna Loy’s New Role”- in Paris, actress Myrna Loy arrives at the UN’s Educational, Cultural, and Scientific Organization, UNESCO, where she serves as film advisor to Assistant Secretary of State George Alonar, and speaks on how movies can be a way to share ideas with the world as a way to bring it together; “People in the News”- in Washington, Pandit Nehru, India’s Prime Minister, addresses Congress; in Japan, American troops march in honor of Chief of Staff, General Collins; 11 month old Prince Charles is taken for a stroll in his carriage through park; Jackie Jensen, a former football player is married; Jehui Meduin, a American concert pianist, sees an organ grinder performing in the streets; “Rice Slams S.M.U.”- at Cotton Bowl, Rice wins sectional championship; “Parker Turns Pro”- Amateur tennis champ Frank Parker turns pro, promoter Bobbie Riggs signs him, then demonstrates his skills