Description: I. "60th year" of celebration of May Day as workers' festival. Film of meetings and mass rallies all over Germany (Hamburg, Essen, Stuttgart, Munich, Cologne) and of the 2 rival rallies in Berlin.
II. "China" a report from Shanghai as Communist troops advance on the city. Communists shell British warships (film of a damaged vessel, and arrival by rail of wounded crew members from HMS Amethyst); evacuation of US nationals; hordes of refugees entering the 'beleaguered city'.
III. "Nachrichten aus Deutschland." a. International Congress on education at Chiemsee; various distinguished delegates stress importance of education in securing peace. b. Hanover's Exportmesse: film of some of the stands, including Berlin and ERP pavilions, and more exotic exhibits (glass baths etc).
IV. Two fashion shows: for adults in Düsseldorf, children's clothes in Frankfurt.
V. US Forces farewell parade for departing European C-in-C and Military Governor, General Clay. (Clay's successor, General Hübner, also present).
VI. English Cup Final: 'Wolves' 3, Leicester 1; Princess Elizabeth presents cup.