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Universal Newsreels, Release 843, January 22, 1940
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Universal Newsreels, Release 843, January 22, 1940

in Universal Newsreels, Release 843 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1940, originally published 1940), 9 mins
This newsreel features memorial services, legislators, aircraft accidents, and armed forces.
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Universal Newsreels, Release 843, January 22, 1940

in Universal Newsreels, Release 843 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1940, originally published 1940), 9 mins
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This newsreel features memorial services, legislators, aircraft accidents, and armed forces. UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 843 COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN! NEWS FROM THE WAR FRONT FINLAND.--While Russian planes continue their merciless raids on defenseless civilians, Finnish troops capture more ill-clad Soviet soldiers and put them to work. Dramatic pictures from a war-torn land of flaming homes and bitter cold! PILOT SAVE... This newsreel features memorial services, legislators, aircraft accidents, and armed forces. UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 843 COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN! NEWS FROM THE WAR FRONT FINLAND.--While Russian planes continue their merciless raids on defenseless civilians, Finnish troops capture more ill-clad Soviet soldiers and put them to work. Dramatic pictures from a war-torn land of flaming homes and bitter cold! PILOT SAVES PLANE IN CRACK-UP BUFFALO, N. Y.--Gripping scenes of the test flight of the Bell "Airacobra," speedy new pursuit plane. The landing gear "freezes" in mid-air, but Capt. George Price, test pilot, saves the ship by landing it on its belly! NATION MOURNS SENATOR BORAH WASHINGTON, D. C.--Impressive rites in the U. S. Capitol for the 74-yr.-old veteran of the Senate, long a champion of liberal rights and a staunch isolationist. His colleagues pay reverent tribute at special services. COLUMBUS CREW QUITTING U.S. OAKLAND, CALIF.--Survivors of the scuttled Nazi liner go aboard harbor boats for Angel Island, where they await deportation across the Pacific. British warships have already seized other German refugees, and their fate may be the same. SQUALUS HEROES ARE DECORATED WASHINGTON, D. C.--The Congressional Medal of Honor is bestowed upon four naval men for bravery during the rescue of crew members of the ill-fated submarine. Pres. Roosevelt looks on while former-Governor Murphy is sworn in at the White House as a Supreme Court Justice. Robert Jackson takes the oath as the new Attorney General. U.S. WILL SELL "GHOST FLEET" SOLOMONS ISLAND, MD.--Four aging liners, seized from Germany when the U. S. declared war in 1917 and which took 200,000 "Doughboys" to France, will be sold at auction or broken up for scrap metal. Anybody want a nice boat? LASSIES TRY GOOFY BEACH SUITS MIAMI, FLA.--A parade of feminine pulchritude in "wacky" bathing suits. The girls are easy to look at--but the swim suits (?) would do justice to a fancy dress party. Bustles, corselets and what not! Ma--can I go swimming? WEATHER AIDS "HUSKY" OARSMEN SEATTLE, WASH.--While the rest of the nation shivers, the U. of Washington's famous crew takes advantage of spring-like days to get in shape for the championship race with California. Coach Ulbrickson says the boys look "hot!" GALS TAKE MUD BATH SERIOUSLY CHICAGO, ILL.--Who said "Weaker Sex?"! It's sure-fire, bang-up entertainment when four. "Walkathon" lassies battle for something or other in a ring filled with nice, gooey mud. Good clean fun--and ladies, here's mud in you eye! SKIERS BADLY HURT BY SPILLS FOX RIVER GROVE, ILL.--Two ski jumpers, competing in the Norge Ski Club meet, are seriously hurt when they crash headlong down the slide! However, Torger Tokle, young Norwegian ace, sets a new record with a 195-foot leap! VOLUME XII -- 1940 with GRAHAM McNAMEE -- by courtesy N. B. C. Show more Show less
Date Written / Recorded
1940
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Date Published / Released
1940-01-22, 1940
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Person Discussed
William Edgar Borah, 1865-1940
Topic / Theme
Death, Legislators, Memorial services, Armed forces, Aircraft accidents, Trade and Commerce, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1940 Universal Pictures Company Inc.
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Universal Newsreels, Release 915, September 30, 1940
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Universal Newsreels, Release 915, September 30, 1940

in Universal Newsreels, Release 915 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1940, originally published 1940), 12 mins
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Congress, Franklin Roosevelt, and economic depressions.
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Universal Newsreels, Release 915, September 30, 1940

in Universal Newsreels, Release 915 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1940, originally published 1940), 12 mins
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This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Congress, Franklin Roosevelt, and economic depressions. UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 915 COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN! WILLKIE HAILED BY 50,000 IN EAST YONKERS, N. Y.--The Republican "Crusader" follows his whirlwind Western tour with a forceful speech before a huge crowd at the Empire Track. Pledging himself to giving the "Nation back to the people," h... This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Congress, Franklin Roosevelt, and economic depressions. UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 915 COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN! WILLKIE HAILED BY 50,000 IN EAST YONKERS, N. Y.--The Republican "Crusader" follows his whirlwind Western tour with a forceful speech before a huge crowd at the Empire Track. Pledging himself to giving the "Nation back to the people," he continues his attacks on the New Deal. MIGHTY AIRFLEET SOARS AS F.D.R. DEDICATES AIRPORT GRAVELLY POINT, VA.--An armada of 500 military planes, including huge Flying Fortresses, roars overhead in an impressive display as President Roosevelt lays the cornerstone for the new Washington National Airport. The $12,500,000 air terminal will be ready for use this year. LEGION PICKS NEW COMMANDER BOSTON, MASS.--Winding up its 1940 convention, the American Legion elects Milo J. Warner of Toledo to be national commander for the coming year. He succeeds Raymond J. Kelly of Detroit. GARNER RETURNS TO CAPITAL WASHINGTON, D. C.--Ending his unexplained absence of three months, during which he remained at his Texas home, the Vice-President comes back to (illegible text)pitol Hill. He is expected to fight for early adjournment of Congress. MODERN "SINBAD" COMES HOME SEATTLE, WASH.--The end of an exciting 50,000-mile sagal Dwight Long, 27, returns after six years from a sail around the world in a 32-foot boat. His home town turns out to give him a gala welcome. CATS COME "OUT OF THE BAG" NEW YORK, N. Y.--Cats--all sizes, shapes and pedigrees--take part in a special exhibit and show at the World's Fair. Persians, Siamese, Manx and "just pussies"--but they'll delight you with their kittenish antics. "OUR BOOTS" WINS THE FUTURITY BELMONT PARK, N. Y.--25,000 turf fans see the six-to-one shot annex $87,400 racing classic, nosing out the favorite, King Cole, and winning by a length and a half. A spectacular victory! GRIDIRON THRILLS OF THE WEEK Michigan Trounces California BERKELEY, CALIF.--Paced by the fast-stepping Tom Harmon, the Wolverines ride rough-shod over the Golden Bears, 41-0. Harmon gallops 94 yards through the entire opposition to score! Minnesota Tops Washington MINNEAPOLIS, MINN.--40,000 thrilled football fans see the hard-hitting "Gopher" eleven outscore the "Huskies," 19-14, in a gridiron thriller. Franck's 98-yard kick-off gallop is one of the highlights! VOLUME XII - 1940 with GRAHAM McNAMEE -- by courtesy N. B. C. Show more Show less
Date Written / Recorded
1940
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Date Published / Released
1940-09-30, 1940
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Wendell Lewis Willkie, 1892-1944, Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Person Discussed
Wendell Lewis Willkie, 1892-1944, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1882-1945
Topic / Theme
Economic depressions, Elections, Presidents, Legislatures, Great Depression, 1929-1941, Trade and Commerce, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Universal Newsreels, Release 982, May 21, 1941
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Universal Newsreels, Release 982, May 21, 1941

in Universal Newsreels, Release 982 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1941, originally published 1941), 2 mins
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, and Dwight D. Eisenhower.
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Universal Newsreels, Release 982, May 21, 1941

in Universal Newsreels, Release 982 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1941, originally published 1941), 2 mins
Description
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, and Dwight D. Eisenhower.
Date Written / Recorded
1941
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Date Published / Released
1941-05-21, 1941
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Person Discussed
Dwight D. Eisenhower, 1890-1969
Topic / Theme
Fashion, Military academies, Presidents, Trade and Commerce, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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