Motion pictures, 1940-1949 - Library of Congress. Copyright Office

297. Aug. 11, 1948. Communism in U. S. exposed by former Red. The Olympic story; victories galore for U. S. stars.

298. Aug. 13, 1948. Latest film thrills from the Olympics. Ballet school for toddlers [Pacific Palisades, Calif.]. U. S. giant bombers called back to duty. Movie stars' night in Paris.

299. Aug. 18, 1948. Sensations in Red drama; [Elizabeth Bentley testifies before House Committee; Michael Samarin, Russian teacher, accepts U. S. Government protection; Mrs. Oksana Kosenkina leaps from third story window]. The Olympic story; movies prove U. S. victory in disputed race.

300. Aug. 20, 1948. Baseball's idol Babe Ruth is dead. Operation Splash [2–ton, 30 foot lifeboat dropped by plane at sea]. Injured teacher [Oksana Kosenkina] finds safety against Reds. New clashes menace truce in Palestine. "Salute to Youth Month" opened by President Truman. Tribute to Michigan's state ferry service. Sports topics of the day: Holland [welcomes Mrs. Fannie Blankers-Koen]; Akron, Ohio [Soap-box Derby].

301. Aug. 25, 1948. Independent Korea hails MacArthur. Thousands bid last farewell to Babe Ruth. Well runs wild in fabulous oil strike [in western Canada]. Olympic finale; the 1948 games come to an end. Perfect legs win beauty acclaim [in California].