Description: I. Montgomery visits Germany; reviews parade in Nordrhein-Westfalen with Minister-President Arnold.
II. Ichinoseki, Japan: severe flood kills 900, destroys 1500 homes (dramatic film of after-effects, rescue work).
III. "Nachrichten aus Deutschland." a. 8 million observe 24-hour general strike in protest against rising prices; industry and transport at standstill, rallies demand government action. b. 3000 Czech railway trucks acquired for Germany through Marshall Plan; Governor Van Wagoner at ceremonial reception of first 75 over border. c. Children and traditional 'Martinsfest' in Rhineland.
IV. "Bilder aus aller Welt." a. Experimental 1-man jet helicopter in USA. b. Koala bears in Australia. c. Rodeo in USA.
V. London Motor Show: private cars and new developments.
VI. BERLIN reports. a. Tegel airfield completed: first plane brings General Cannon, USAF Commander in Europe. b. US Defence Secretary Forrestal arrives at Tempelhof. c. British air minister Henderson and Air Marshal Williams (RAF Germany) arrive at Gatow. d. Building of radio stations in west Zones to ensure Berlin's communications if telephone cut. e. Opening of new 'Free University' in West Berlin. f. 50th anniversary of local horse-tram service.
