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Universal Newsreels, Release 29, April 9, 1959
in Universal Newsreels, Release 29 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1959, originally published 1959), 6 mins
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, features a zero-gravity test flight for astronauts.
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This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, features a zero-gravity test flight for astronauts.
UNIVERSAL-INTERNATIONAL NEWSREEL SYNOPSIS ISSUE #29
THE F(illegible text)T IN THE INDUSTRY
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ZERO GRAVITY TEST FLIGHT
We see spaceman training in Ohio. Accompanying them is a civilian reporter who experiences zero gravity during the flight. Floating in mid-air - with the eas...
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, features a zero-gravity test flight for astronauts.
UNIVERSAL-INTERNATIONAL NEWSREEL SYNOPSIS ISSUE #29
THE F(illegible text)T IN THE INDUSTRY
ADVANCE INFORMATION FOR NEWSPAPER PUBLICITY AND EXPLOITATION
ZERO GRAVITY TEST FLIGHT
We see spaceman training in Ohio. Accompanying them is a civilian reporter who experiences zero gravity during the flight. Floating in mid-air - with the ease of a breeze (??) suspending his body with strength of a single finger. Hand-stand style....All this and even harder to comprehend accomplishments from the Space Administration.
OSCAR HONORS:
Academy Awards Night in Hollywood. The film capital is aglow with scintillating stars - The elite of filmdom hails new royalty of the movie world at the Thirty-First Motion Picture Academy Awards. "GIGI", French musical claimed nine Oscars.
ARCTIC-HAUNTING NUCLEAR POWERED SUBMARINE "SKATE" RETURNS HOME:
After her second historic transpolar voyage. This one in the dead of Arctic winter. The "SKATE'S" Captain, Commander Joames F. Calvert, 36-years-old, and members of the crew receive awards at New London, Conn.
FASHION PIRACY:
Films from Germany uncover fashion pirates at work. They employ every trick of the trade to copy exclusive new designs, Results are admirable. The method, well, that's something else again.
NOSTALGIC NEWS TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO TODAY
Themes. Scenes. Schemes. They don't change much over the years. Here we see Teachers in Chicago protesting pay injustice. 5,000 instructors are joined by sympathetic students and parents in a march thru the Loop in angry demonstration../..
Strikes spread across the nation. Jolting the economy. Violence and hardship abound. Presidential intervention brings about settlement of the auto industry strike../
F.D.R. sails away on Vincent Astor's yacht for a brief fishing holiday../
New cars rolled off the assembly lines...Shiny, 1934 models../
In France, tests of a newly devised non-skid tire tread are interrupted when another car, with old-fashion tires, skid-prone, skids in the rain - killing a woman pedestrian in this camera close-up.
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Date Written / Recorded
1959
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Fred Maness
Date Published / Released
1959-04-09, 1959
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Fred Maness
Topic / Theme
Airplanes, Military training, Space exploration, Space Race, 1957-1975, American History, Post-war Era (1945–1960), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
Place Discussed
France, Germany, United States
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Universal Newsreels, Release 42, May 26, 1958
in Universal Newsreels, Release 42 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1958, originally published 1958), 6 mins
HISTORY ON THE MARCH!! DE GAULLE'S DATE WITH DESTINY The deepening political crisis of the Fourth Republic continues to be complicated by an international crisis. The Algerian revolt with its demands for the ascension of General Charles De Gaulle to power, has made a meaningful move across the Mediterranean. Activ...
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HISTORY ON THE MARCH!! DE GAULLE'S DATE WITH DESTINY The deepening political crisis of the Fourth Republic continues to be complicated by an international crisis. The Algerian revolt with its demands for the ascension of General Charles De Gaulle to power, has made a meaningful move across the Mediterranean. Active revolt is within a hundred miles of Metropolitan France. Corsica (birthplace of Napoleon) is controlled by committees of public safet...
HISTORY ON THE MARCH!! DE GAULLE'S DATE WITH DESTINY The deepening political crisis of the Fourth Republic continues to be complicated by an international crisis. The Algerian revolt with its demands for the ascension of General Charles De Gaulle to power, has made a meaningful move across the Mediterranean. Active revolt is within a hundred miles of Metropolitan France. Corsica (birthplace of Napoleon) is controlled by committees of public safety - Algerian style. With General Massu in command the Island is quiet under the new regime. Actual fighting has again broken out in Tunisia, Between French troops quartered there and the Tunisian forces that have been blockading them. Ground shooting and bombing from the air. Tension soars to a dangerous pitch. The grave situation is a warning to all Frenchmen that their political difficulties must be resolved and speedily. The world looks to France for decisions which will restore the unity and enhance the strength of a valued partner in the Alliance of the free world. ATOMIC ELECTRIC PLANT: From the White House via remote control, the President ignites the flow of power from the Shippingport Atomic Power Station in Pennsylvania. Feeding atomically generated electricity into thousands of homes. FIFTEEN MILLION DOLLAR OIL BLAZE: In Long Beach, California, an explosion of huge storage tanks of oil sets off an inferno. Fire rages out of control. Firemen are handicapped by failing water pressure. It is a desperate battle to bring the conflagration under control. THOSE DAZZLING DAYS: One of London's top couturiers looks forward- several months, to the Fall. Then turns back the clock two decades. Back to those tantalizing twenties....he exploits chemises, bangs, bangles, baubles, sequins and well, Oh, my!! SPORTS FISHING DERBY: In New Hampshire, over 3,000 kids jam a quarter-mile of river, well-stocked with trout. It's a whopper of a contest. There is not enough room to swim between the hooks so not many of the poor fish get away. HOLLYWOOD PARK: Irish- bred Seaneen scores one of the major upsets of the season with Johnny Longden jockeying... Defeating heavily favored Round Table by more than four lengths in the $108,300 Californian.
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HISTORY ON THE MARCH!! DE GAULLE'S DATE WITH DESTINY
The deepening political crisis of the Fourth Republic continues to be complicated by an international crisis. The Algerian revolt with its demands for the accession of General Charles De Gaulle to power, has made a meaningful move across the Mediterranean. Active revolt is within a hundred miles of Metropolitan France. Corsica (birthplace of Napoleon) is controlled by committees of public safety.- Algerian style. With General Massu in command the Island is quiet under the new regime. Actual fighting has again broken out in Tunisia. Between French troops quartered there and the Tunisian forces that have been blockading them. Ground shooting and bombing from the air. Tension soars to a dangerous pitch. The grave situation is a warning to all Frenchmen that their political difficulties must be resolved and speedily. The world looks to France for decisions which will restore the unity and enhance the strength of a valued partner in the Alliance of the free world.
ATOMIC ELECTRIC PLANT:
From the White House via remote control, the President ignites the flow of power from the Shippingport Atomic Power Station in Pennsylvania. Feeding atomically generated electricity into thousands of homes.
FIFTEEN MILLION DOLLAR OIL BLAZE:
In Long Beach, California, an explosion of huge storage tanks of oil sets off an inferno. Fire rages out of control. Firemen are handicapped by failing water pressure. It is a desperate battle to bring the conflagration under control.
THOSE DAZZLING DAYS - THE ROARING TWENTIES:
One of London's top couturiers looks forward- several months, to the Fall. Then turns back the clock two decades. Back to those tantalizing twenties....he exploits chemises, bangs, bangles, baubles, sequins and well, Oh, my!!
SPORTS
FISHING DERBY:
In New Hampshire, over 3,000 kids jam a quarter-mile of river, well-stocked with trout. It's a whopper of a contest. There is not enough room to swim between the hooks so not many of the poor fish get away.
HOLLYWOOD PARK:
Irish-bred Seaneen scores one of the major upsets of the season with Johnny Longden jockeying..... Defeating heavily favored Round Table by more than four lengths in the $108.300 Californian.
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Date Written / Recorded
1958
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Date Published / Released
1958-05-26, 1958
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Topic / Theme
Political demonstrations, Imperialism, Algerian Independence from France, July 5, 1962, American History, Post-war Era (1945–1960), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
Place Discussed
Algeria, France
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Universal Newsreels, Release 43, May 29, 1958
in Universal Newsreels, Release 43 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1958, originally published 1958), 6 mins
PRESIDENT COTY ASKS GENERAL DE GAULLE TO LEAD FRANCE BUT KNEES IN THE ASSEMBLY ARE SLOW TO BEND President Coty, the man in the middle of so many French crises in the last five years, has asked General Charles De Gaulle to take over power. Re-emergence of General De Gaulle, who considers himself the savior of Franc...
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PRESIDENT COTY ASKS GENERAL DE GAULLE TO LEAD FRANCE BUT KNEES IN THE ASSEMBLY ARE SLOW TO BEND President Coty, the man in the middle of so many French crises in the last five years, has asked General Charles De Gaulle to take over power. Re-emergence of General De Gaulle, who considers himself the savior of France- might bring many changes and dangers, The impasse causes a halt to business on Capitol Hill. Only thing certain in Paris right now...
PRESIDENT COTY ASKS GENERAL DE GAULLE TO LEAD FRANCE BUT KNEES IN THE ASSEMBLY ARE SLOW TO BEND President Coty, the man in the middle of so many French crises in the last five years, has asked General Charles De Gaulle to take over power. Re-emergence of General De Gaulle, who considers himself the savior of France- might bring many changes and dangers, The impasse causes a halt to business on Capitol Hill. Only thing certain in Paris right now is that things are going to be mighty uncertain for quite some time. The only blithe note in the French metropolis at the moment is that a wine price hike has been called off--- ITALY ELECTIONS: Christian Democrats gain 11 seats. Sufficient with the aid of other pro-Western parties to assure a majority in the Chamber of Deputies and for a continuance of the regime. UNKNOWN SOLDIERS: Washington, D.C., the Unknown Soldiers of World War II and of the Korean conflict lie in State in the Capitol Rotunda- prior to solemn and reverent interment at Arlington National Cemetery. SAMUEL CARDINAL STRITCH: Dies in Rome. After a month of suffering, and at the time of his greatest honor in the Roman Catholic Church. The beloved prelate, was the first American-born priest ever summoned to Rome to become a member of the Churches governing curia. Apparently he knew when the final moment had come. He raised the crucifix in his left hand, blessed those at his bedside- and then died. His right arm was amputated a month ago. World leaders, President Eisenhower, a personal friend of Cardinal Stritch, express deep regret at his death. The Cardinal's life was dedicated to helping the poor and unfortunate and to strengthening causes for freedom and liberty. HELICOPTERS LINE: The largest commercially chartered helicopters, with capacity for 15 passengers, initiates a new air service in New York City. Shuttling between city airports and the heart of metropolitan New York. CLASSIC ART: is unearthed by new excavations in Italy and Syria. The Italian Grotto of Tiberius is discovered to be a treasure trove of sculpture. In Basra, Syria, a 20,000-seat Stadium dating back to 200 A.D., is brought to recognition. AMPHIBIOUS MONSTER: Near Seattle, Washington, the Navy presents its newest amphibious behemoth - a 20,000 pound monster. Resourceful enough to carry the heaviest field equipment ashore. MERMAID MILLINERY: Even the most nautical nymphs hate to get their hair wet. But like to have a glamour look at all times. So- from Florida comes a fashion flash about some chic, bathing caps. Featuring bandannas and beau-catching bows.
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PRESIDENT COTY ASKS GENERAL DE GAULLE TO LEAD FRANCE BUT KNEES IN THE ASSEMBLY ARE SLOW TO BEND
President Coty, the man in the middle of so many French crises in the last five years, has asked General Charles De Gaulle to take over power. Re-emergence of General De Gaulle, who considers himself the saviour of France- might bring many changes and dangers. The impasse causes a halt to business on Capitol Hill. Only thing certain in Paris right now is that things are going to be mighty uncertain for quite some time. The only blithe note in the French metropolis at the moment is that a wine price hike has been called off---
ITALY ELECTIONS:
Christian Democrats gain all seats. Sufficient with the aid of other pro-Western parties to assure a majority in the Chamber of Deputies and for a continuance of the regime.
UNKNOWN SOLDIERS:
Washington, D.C., the Unknown Soldiers of World War Two and of the Korean conflict lie in State in the Capitol Rotunda-prior to solemn and reverent interment at Arlington National Cemetery.
SAMUEL CARDINAL STRITCH:
Dies in Rome. After a month of suffering. And at the time of his greatest honor in the Roman Catholic Church. The beloved prelate, was the first American-born priest ever summoned to Rome to become a member of the Church's governing curia. Apparently he knew when the final moment had come. He raised the crucifix in his left hand, blessed those at his bedside- and then died. His right arm was amputated a month ago. World leaders, President Eisenhower, a personal friend of Cardinal Stritch, express deep regret at his death. The Cardinal's life was dedicated to helping the poor and unfortunate and to strengthening causes for freedom and liberty.
HELICOPTERS LINE:
The largest commercially chartered helicopters, with capacity for 15 passengers, initiates a new air service in New York City. Shutting between city airports and the heart of metropolitan New York.
CLASSIC ART:
is unearthed by new excavations in Italy and Syria. The Italian Grotto of Tiberius is discovered to be a treasure trove of sculpture. In Basra, Syria, a 20,000-seat Stadium dating back to 200 A.D. is brought to recognition.
AMPHIBIOUS MONSTER:
Near Seattle, Washington, the Navy presents its newest amphibious behemoth - a 20,000 pound monster. Resourceful enough to carry the heaviest field equipment ashore.
MERMAID MILLINERY:
Even the most nautical nymphs hate to get their hair wet. But like to have a glamour look at all times. So- from Florida comes a fashion flash about some chic, bathing caps. Featuring bandannas and beau-catching bows.
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Date Written / Recorded
1958
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Date Published / Released
1958-05-29, 1958
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Person Discussed
Charles de Gaulle, 1890-1970
Topic / Theme
Heads of state, American History, Post-war Era (1945–1960), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
Place Discussed
France
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Universal Newsreels, Release 52, June 30, 1947
in Universal Newsreels, Release 52 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1947, originally published 1947), 9 mins
This newsreel features military training and the UN.
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This newsreel features military training and the UN.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL
'TOPS THE FIELD'
'COVERS WORLD-WIDE EVENTS'
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(illegible text)
SAYS WAR TRAINING IS VITAL
BOSTON, MASS.--At Faneuil Hall, "Cradle of Liberty," Dr. Karl T. Compton of M.I.T., U.M.T. chief, tells delegates at National Security Committee meeting that America must adopt military training to meet the threat of attack.
TR...
This newsreel features military training and the UN.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL
'TOPS THE FIELD'
'COVERS WORLD-WIDE EVENTS'
Helps Build a Newsreel Following for Your Theatre
(illegible text)
SAYS WAR TRAINING IS VITAL
BOSTON, MASS.--At Faneuil Hall, "Cradle of Liberty," Dr. Karl T. Compton of M.I.T., U.M.T. chief, tells delegates at National Security Committee meeting that America must adopt military training to meet the threat of attack.
TRUMAN ASKS EQUALITY
WASHINGTON -- Pres. Truman, speaking at the Lincoln Memorial before vast throng of Americans, demands that we fight harder to provide equality for all our citizens. He calls for end of racial barriers.
OLD-AGE GROUP AT CAPITOL
WASHINGTON -- The Townsend pension-plan bandwagon rolls into the Capital to spur passage of the national prosperity plan--$100 a month to all over sixty. Dr. Townsend and thousands of his followers convene on Capitol steps.
FRENCH "REDS" DEMONSTRATE
PARIS--In a renewal of demonstrations protesting French policies, thousands of communist workers assemble at the National Assembly. Police battle the rioters, and several are injured.
THE WORLD OF SPORTS
HARVARD OARSMEN WIN
SEATTLE--A great Harvard crew rows to victory on Lake Washington, noising out a determined Yale shell by less than a length, and setting a new speed record for the course. The Washington oarsmen finish third.
MARBLE CHAMPS KNUCKLE DOWN
WILDWOOD, N. J.--Trick-shooting boys--and girls, too--from all parts of the U.S. gather for the National Marbles Tournament, with some fancy knuckle-work in evidence. The champ is Ben Sklar of Pittsburgh.
STUNT MEN COME TO GRIEF
FRANCE--The odds catch up with the motorcycle stunt men, rehearsing for thrill show. The trapeze-cycle crashes into the barrier -- and oops! The driver takes a nasty spill, is carried from the arena badly injured.
VOL. 20--52
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Date Written / Recorded
1947
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Date Published / Released
1947-06-30, 1947
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Topic / Theme
Military training, American History, Post-war Era (1945–1960), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
Place Discussed
France
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Universal Newsreels, Release 55, July 9, 1959
in Universal Newsreels, Release 55 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1959, originally published 1959), 6 mins
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, features astronaut training, the incoming class at West Point, and the decolonization of Dijbouti.
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This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, features astronaut training, the incoming class at West Point, and the decolonization of Dijbouti.
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PREVIEW OF SPACE FOR U.S. ASTRONAUTS:
At Langley Research Center, Virginia, the 7 Astronauts chosen for America's man-in-space program inspect deve...
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, features astronaut training, the incoming class at West Point, and the decolonization of Dijbouti.
UNIVERSAL-INTERNATIONAL NEWSREEL SYNOPSIS ISSUE #55
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PREVIEW OF SPACE FOR U.S. ASTRONAUTS:
At Langley Research Center, Virginia, the 7 Astronauts chosen for America's man-in-space program inspect developments in the passenger satellite program, and get a taste of zero-gravity in a special flight.
COLIN KELLY 3RD:
Son of America's first combat hero of World War II, enters West Point, a distinguished name in the class of '63, but he is there strictly on merit, after passing a competitive exam.
PRESIDENT DE GAULLE IN AFRICA:
President De Gaulle tours former French colonies in Africa, now heading towards independence. His "fence-mending" trip to meet the colonial problem comes while another crisis looms at home with the withdrawal of U.S. warplanes from French bases.
SAAR REUNITED WITH GERMANY:
The rich industrial region of the Saarland, under French economic control since World War II ends, and is reunited with West Germany in a major shift of frontiers in Free Europe.
EUROPE'S LARGEST BRIDGE:
And France's first toll bridge, is readied for its gala dedication with a final load test. Long lines of heavily laden trucks and tankers crawl across it in an impressive demonstration.
SPORTS
NATIONALS WIN ALL-STAR GAME - 5-4:
The 26th All-Star Classic, at Forbes Field, Pittsburgh, turns into a see-saw slug-fest, as the Nats break a 3-all tie in the bottom of the seventh, the A's pull ahead in the next frame, and the Nats surge back in a thrilling rally capped by Willie Mays' booming triple........
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Date Written / Recorded
1959
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Date Published / Released
1959-07-09, 1959
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Person Discussed
Charles de Gaulle, 1890-1970
Topic / Theme
Decolonization, International relations, Money, American History, Post-war Era (1945–1960), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
Place Discussed
Djibouti, France, Saarland
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Universal Newsreels, Release 66, August 18, 1947
in Universal Newsreels, Release 66 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1947, originally published 1947), 13 mins
This newsreel features military personnel, engaged persons, Japanese people, and loans.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 66 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1947, originally published 1947), 13 mins
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This newsreel features military personnel, engaged persons, Japanese people, and loans.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL
'TOPS THE FIELD'
'COVERS WORLD-WIDE EVENTS'
Helps Build a Newsreel Following for Your Theatre
(illegible text)
LOCUST PLAGUE
FRANCE--Into the fertile fields of Haute Garonne in Southern France, locusts descend in swarms, to lay waste to sorely needed crops. With every means at their command, farmers fight the pests but it is a l...
This newsreel features military personnel, engaged persons, Japanese people, and loans.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL
'TOPS THE FIELD'
'COVERS WORLD-WIDE EVENTS'
Helps Build a Newsreel Following for Your Theatre
(illegible text)
LOCUST PLAGUE
FRANCE--Into the fertile fields of Haute Garonne in Southern France, locusts descend in swarms, to lay waste to sorely needed crops. With every means at their command, farmers fight the pests but it is a losing fight.
YANKS WED JAPS
YOKOHAMA--A former American Lieutenant registers his bride-to-be at the American consulate. She is the daughter of Saburu Krusu, who talked peace in Washington, as the Japs rained bombs on Pearl Harbor. One hundred and seventy five Yanks have applied for permission to wed Japanese girls.
THE NEWS IN BRIEF
KID SPEED DEMON
FERNDALE, MICH.--Three-and-a-half-year-old Bobby Mentell has a pint-sized jeep, weighing one hundred fifty pounds. He holds it down to a sedate ten miles an hour but still has troubles with the cop.
DEBUT OF A FLAG
The new flag of the Dominion of India is raised at Lake Success. The standard takes its proud place in the family of the United Nations.
BRITISH DEBT MISSION
NEW YORK--Sir Wilfred Eady arrives in the U.S. heading a group which will seek to ease terms of the three-billion dollar loan to Britain. Britain's financial crisis dictates the new negotiations.
ORPHAN'S DAY OUT
LONG BEACH, N.Y.--For the seventeenth year Dave Soden, lover of kids, plays host to four thousand orphans, for an hilarious day's outing. He is assisted by Brooklyn Dodger notables.
THE WORLD OF SPORTS
YANKS TRIM BRITISH
FOREST HILLS, N. Y. -- For the eleventh straight year, the American team of women triumphs over the British. It's seven matches to none for the Yanks.
SOAP BOX CHAMP
AKRON, O. -- Fourteen-year-old Kenny Holmboe of Charleston, West Virginia, is crowned king of the soap boxers. He pilots his speedster to victory and a college scholarship, over 135 contestants.
VOL. 20--66
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Date Written / Recorded
1947
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Ben Grauer, 1908-1977
Date Published / Released
1947-08-18, 1947
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Ben Grauer, 1908-1977
Topic / Theme
Engaged persons, Japanese people, Loans, Military personnel, American History, Post-war Era (1945–1960), Japanese, 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
Place Discussed
France
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Universal Newsreels, Release 97, December 4, 1958
in Universal Newsreels, Release 97 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1958, originally published 1958), 8 mins
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, Inc., is about wildfires in Malibu, California, a fire at a school in Chicago, Illinois, elections in France, the Shah of Iran's visit to the Vatican, a new Marine jeep, the March of Dimes, and the final night at Yonkers Raceway.
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This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, Inc., is about wildfires in Malibu, California, a fire at a school in Chicago, Illinois, elections in France, the Shah of Iran's visit to the Vatican, a new Marine jeep, the March of Dimes, and the final night at Yonkers Raceway.
UNIVERSAL-INTERNATIONAL NEWSREEL SYNOPSIS ISSUE #97
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MALIBU BLAZE
A...
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, Inc., is about wildfires in Malibu, California, a fire at a school in Chicago, Illinois, elections in France, the Shah of Iran's visit to the Vatican, a new Marine jeep, the March of Dimes, and the final night at Yonkers Raceway.
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MALIBU BLAZE
After three days, Malibu's raging forest and brush fire is still not completely under control. With 29 homes destroyed, and 18,000 acres scorched, the swank Hollywood film colony here is menaced. Lew Ayres' $50,000 home is one of those gutted. 2,000 men battle the flames along a 42-mile front.
CHICAGO SCHOOL DISASTER:
One of the worst school fires in history! Scenes of the blazing Chicago Parochial School in which 87 children and 3 Nuns perished. Over 100, many severely burned lie in hospitals. A pall of grief blankets the city as firemen and police probe the disaster that shocked the nation.
FRENCH ELECTIONS:
France completes elections for the First National Assembly under Charles DeGaulle's new Constitution. The result is an overwhelming vote of confidence for DeGaulle- as all opposition is smashed.
POPE JOHN XXIII receives Mohammed Reza Pahlevi, Shah of Persia, at the Vatican. A friendly meeting between the Moslem Chief of State and the Supreme Pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church.
MIGHTY MITE:
The Marines put the "Mighty Mite", their newest lightweight but rugged, jeep-type vehicle, through its paces at Quantico, Va. The 1700 pound car takes the roughest terrain with the greatest of ease.
MARCH OF DIMES
Three poster children meet in New York to launch the National Foundation's expanded 1 9 5 9 Program - for "Victories Beyond Polio" - a war on the "3 Faces Of Crippling" - Polio, Arthritic disease - and birth injuries.
RAILBIRDS BID BANGTAILS ADIEU:
Sorrowful scenes at a New York race track, as the Northern racing season ends on a rainy, dank day. The trotters are practically awash in this farewell performance. But- there's a good turnout nonetheless.........
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Date Written / Recorded
1958
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Date Published / Released
1958-12-04, 1958
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Topic / Theme
Arson, Wildfires, Horse racing, Motor vehicles, Elections, Spiritual leaders, American History, Post-war Era (1945–1960), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
Place Discussed
Vatican City, France
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Universal Newsreels, Release 195, November 10, 1948
in Universal Newsreels, Release 195 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1948, originally published 1948), 1 min
This video, published by Universal Pictures Company Inc., is about a coal strike in France.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 195 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1948, originally published 1948), 1 min
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This video, published by Universal Pictures Company Inc., is about a coal strike in France.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL
TOPS THE FIELD
'COVERS WORLD-WIDE EVENTS'
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FRENCH MINERS RETURNING TO WORK AS REDS ARE BEATEN AT THE POLLS
FRANCE--The French mine crisis is easing. Thousands of miners return to work, following determined action by...
This video, published by Universal Pictures Company Inc., is about a coal strike in France.
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FRENCH MINERS RETURNING TO WORK AS REDS ARE BEATEN AT THE POLLS
FRANCE--The French mine crisis is easing. Thousands of miners return to work, following determined action by the government in sending troops to quell the communist-led strike. As coal arrives from the U. S., and the Reds take a trimming in the latest elections, the outlook appears brighter.
ARMY TESTS NEW M-46 TANK
ABERDEEN, MD. -- Preview of the "General Patton" tank. At the Aberdeen proving grounds, the huge vehicle goes through exhaustive tests. The "Patton" packs a king-sized wallop but rolls along as gently as a queen.
TEXAS TESTS JET JALOPY
DALLAS--John R. Mitchell, the Fix-It man who took an old car and turned it into a jet-propelled whiz, tries out his novel contraption on the highway. Mitchell really "burns up the road" in his fire-spouting hot-rod.
DUTCH SMOKING CONTEST
ZWOLLE, HOLLAND--To celebrate the plentiful supply of cigars, the Dutch hold a cigar-smoking contest. One hundred contestants puff and puff, trying to see who ends up with the longest ash and the shortest butt.
LITTLE POPPY QUEEN CHOSEN
MONTREAL, QUEBEC--In a child beauty contest sponsored by the Canadian Legion, five-year-old Mary Slattery wins the Poppy Queen title over 230 other youngsters. The cute winner will walk off with your heart strings.
THE WORLD OF SPORTS
NORTHWEST HAILS SKI SEASON
MT. RAINIER, WASH.--The skiing is back in the Pacific Northwest, one of the nation's ski playgrounds. Ardent fans get their first thrills in picturesque Paradise Valley, where the snow is deep and the excitement at high pitch.
MICHIGAN ROUTS NAVY GRIDDERS
ANN ARBOR--Rolling on to their 21st straight win, the Wolverines crush a valiant under-dog Midshipmen eleven before 86,000 fans. The mighty Michigan team produces a versatile attack that clicks with power and precision.
VOL. 21--No. 195
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Date Written / Recorded
1948
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1948-11-10, 1948
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Topic / Theme
Labor strikes, Coal mines and mining, American History, Post-war Era (1945–1960), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
Place Discussed
France
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Universal Newsreels, Release 325, August 31, 1944
in Universal Newsreels, Release 325 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1944, originally published 1944), 8 mins
This video, published by Universal Pictures Company Inc., is about military campaigns in France.
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This video, published by Universal Pictures Company Inc., is about military campaigns in France.
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ON THE ROAD TO PARIS
PRECISION BOMBING--
Huge British Lancasters dump 6-ton bombs on U-boat pens at Brest, while other bombers tear up Nazi communication lines, making...
This video, published by Universal Pictures Company Inc., is about military campaigns in France.
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ON THE ROAD TO PARIS
PRECISION BOMBING--
Huge British Lancasters dump 6-ton bombs on U-boat pens at Brest, while other bombers tear up Nazi communication lines, making retreat a more frenzied problem.
CANADIANS CLOSE IN ON THE 7TH--
From Falaise the Canadians apply the squeeze on the Nazi 7th Army, capturing large segments of this once proud military organization, now frazzled and hungry. Then the Canadians advance through burning towns.
YANKS IN LE MANS--
Civilian life returns to normal as shops offer an array of goods; 'American Bars' are opened; and De Gaulle's picture and food stuffs find a ready sale.
G.I. VOTING CARDS--
Yanks line up to secure their application cards for ballots from (illegible text) respective home states.
CUBA'S PRESIDENT ELECT
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Dr. Ramon Grau San Martin, president elect of the island republic, arrives in U.S. capital.
HELIOCOPTER DELIVERY
BOSTON, MASS.--Filene's Dept. Store delivers cartons of cigarettes to patients at the Veteran's Hospital in West Roxbury with an ultra-modern heliocopter.
PEACHES SAVE MELONS (Exclusive)
PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS--Local co-ed beauties save the water melon crop as they "coolly" rush to the aid of local melon growers.
DR. V. K. WELLINGTON KOO
WASHINGTON, D.C.--Dr. Koo, head of Chinese delegation to Dumbarton Oaks parleys, arrives in conference city.
HILLER'S HILLER COPTER
BERKELEY, CALIF.--Stanley Hiller, 19-year-old inventor, demonstrates his coaxial bladed heliocopter, a ship which has rigid blades and no tail rotor.
BYRON NELSON -- CHAMP
CHICAGO, ILL.--Byron Nelson becomes King of the Fairways as he wins '44 Tam O'Shanter Golf Tournament. His first prize winnings of $10,100 runs his year's earnings to $33,000.
CADET SIT-UPS (Exclusive)
NEW HAVEN, CONN.--Aviation Cadets at the A.A.F. Training Command School at Yale, take part in mass calisthenics in Yale Bowl. Sgt. Beranek demonstrates his technique in setting his world record of 6,034 sit-ups in 6 hours.
VOL. 17--325
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Date Written / Recorded
1944
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Date Published / Released
1944-08-31, 1944
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Topic / Theme
Invasions, Military campaigns, D-Day Invasion, June 6, 1944, War and Violence, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
Place Discussed
France
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Universal Newsreels, Release 328, September 11, 1944
in Universal Newsreels, Release 328 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1944, originally published 1944), 5 mins
This video, published by Universal Pictures Company Inc., is about military campaigns in France.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 328 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1944, originally published 1944), 5 mins
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ALLIED ADVANCE ON GERMANY
Pontoon bridges hastily thrown across the Marne, speed the Allied attack on Reims, and its capture. The Fighting French assist in the conquest...
This video, published by Universal Pictures Company Inc., is about military campaigns in France.
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Pontoon bridges hastily thrown across the Marne, speed the Allied attack on Reims, and its capture. The Fighting French assist in the conquest--then stand aside to pay honor to the advancing Allies. Adding splendor to the scene is the beautiful Reims cathedral, barricaded with huge earth works around its base.
Back in Paris, a skulking truckload of Nazis is spied racing through the by-ways. A Frenchman accurately hurls a grenade in their midst and they are obliterated--one Nazi turns into a human torch. At the food depots long lines are formed--bread is being doled out.
QUEBEC CONFERENCE II
QUEBEC, P.Q.--Shortly after Winston Churchill, Mrs. Churchill and Mackenzie King leave their train, they are joined by Franklin Roosevelt and Eleanor Roosevelt. They exchange greetings, then quickly motor up to The Citadel where military honors are paid them. Then another conference between these two leaders of state, gets under way.
DEWEY OPENS CAMPAIGN
PHILADELPHIA--Before cheering thousands, Gov. Thomas Dewey opens his campaign for the presidency with a resounding speech in which he belabors the present administration with defeatism, waste and extravagance.
MOBILE FLAME THROWERS
SOMEWHERE IN ENGLAND -- The British demonstrate one of their secret weapons--the flame-throwing carrier. It scorches the earth for a distance of 100 yards.
GESTAPO TORTURE CHAMBER
PARIS--The Nazis converted the rifle range at the Ministry of Aviation into a 20th Century, sound-proof, torture chamber where victims were shot or burned if they would not divulge secret information. Then they were buried there.
KOCHMAN'S HELL DRIVERS
TRENTON, N.J.--The New Jersey State Fair gets off to a flying start as the Hell Drivers go through their maddening paces. Their autos turn turtle, plunge through roaring flames, then pile up in a planned collision.
MISS AMERICA, 1944
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J.--The beauties come riding down the famed boardwalk in the annual beauty parade--then attired in sheer bathing suits, they advance on you. Somehow, Venus Ramsey, 19, (Miss Washington, D.C.) is voted the Queen, but they're all ravishing beauties.
VOL. 17--328
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Date Written / Recorded
1944
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Jack Costello, 1908-1983
Date Published / Released
1944-09-11, 1944
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Jack Costello, 1908-1983
Topic / Theme
Military campaigns, Liberation of Paris, August 25, 1944, War and Violence, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
Place Discussed
France
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