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Universal Newsreels, Release 305, November 26, 1934
in Universal Newsreels, Release 305 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1934, originally published 1934), 12 mins
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about farms and heads of state.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 305 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1934, originally published 1934), 12 mins
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This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about farms and heads of state.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL Volume VI Number 305
PRESIDENT VISITS OWN FARM ON THANKSGIVING DAY TRIP
WARM SPRINGS, GA.--The Chief Executive inspects cattle and agricultural machinery on his Southern estate during a brief holiday respite from official cares.
FOOTBALL SEASON NEARS END
NEW YORK CITY.--The Notre Dame Ramblers upset the Army in a hotly-...
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about farms and heads of state.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL Volume VI Number 305
PRESIDENT VISITS OWN FARM ON THANKSGIVING DAY TRIP
WARM SPRINGS, GA.--The Chief Executive inspects cattle and agricultural machinery on his Southern estate during a brief holiday respite from official cares.
FOOTBALL SEASON NEARS END
NEW YORK CITY.--The Notre Dame Ramblers upset the Army in a hotly-contested game.--At Madison, Wis., Minnesota clinches the "Big Ten" title with a victory over Wisconsin.--At Berkeley, Cal., Stanford defeats California.
NIPPON WATCHES WAR GAMES
MAYEBASHI, JAPAN.--The Mikado and high officials of the realm attend a stirring review of sections of the Imperial Army in a test of the Empire's land forces during autumn maneuvers.
INSULLS FETE "VINDICATION"
CHICAGO, ILL.--The former utilities magnate, with his family, celebrates the acquittal on charges of using the mails to defraud of Samuel Insull, Sr., his son, and their co-defendants.
SEAS POUND STRANDED BOAT
PANAMA CITY, FLA.--Forty-five men face death in a night of terror on a $750,000 Government dredge, beached by a storm during harbor improvement works. High seas prevent rescue operations for hours.
HIGHLIGHTS IN THE NEWS
TENAFLY, N. J.--Capturing ten prisoners, the police seize complete counterfeiting equipment, including plates for $5, $10 and $20 bills.
BANGOR, ME.--A "Queen of Spuds" is chosen to celebrate a record potato crop and hundreds of bushels are turned over for distribution to the poor.
MARIETTA, O.--Two old drillers whom nobody would hire strike oil in the backyard of the county poor farm where they took refuge.
OMAHA, NEB.--A terrific blast wrecks an 11,000,000 bushel grain elevator, killing one man and injuring many others.
SHANGHAI, CHINA.--Sailors of the United States Asiatic Fleet commemorate Navy Day on board with an unusual acrobatic show.
NEW YORK CITY.--Bootblacks in the financial section greet better times with high hats and full dress suits.
NUTLEY, N. J.--Champion cyclists harden their muscles by strenuous training in preparation for the coming Six-Day Bike Race.
SODA SPRINGS, CAL.--The first heavy snow of the year blankets the Sierra Nevada, freezing up cars and bringing out ploughs.
"THE TALK OF THE WORLD"
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Date Written / Recorded
1934
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1934-11-26, 1934
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Person Discussed
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1882-1945
Topic / Theme
Farms, Heads of state, Trade and Commerce, Political and Social Movements, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Universal Newsreels, Release 706, September 28, 1938
in Universal Newsreels, Release 706 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1938, originally published 1938), 8 mins
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the filmmaking industry and patriotism.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 706 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1938, originally published 1938), 8 mins
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This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the filmmaking industry and patriotism.
UNIVERSAL (illegible text) 706
COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SC(illegible text)
WAR CRISIS EASED BY PARLEY BUT MOBILIZATION GOES ON
GERMANY--WHILE THE WORLD ANXIOUSLY AWAITS THE OUTCOME OF THE PEACE CONFERENCE AT MUNICH BETWEEN THE FOUR EUROPEAN POWERS, REFUGEES FLEE ACROSS THE STRIFE-TORN SUDETEN BORDER INTO THE REICH.
ENGLAND.-...
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the filmmaking industry and patriotism.
UNIVERSAL (illegible text) 706
COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SC(illegible text)
WAR CRISIS EASED BY PARLEY BUT MOBILIZATION GOES ON
GERMANY--WHILE THE WORLD ANXIOUSLY AWAITS THE OUTCOME OF THE PEACE CONFERENCE AT MUNICH BETWEEN THE FOUR EUROPEAN POWERS, REFUGEES FLEE ACROSS THE STRIFE-TORN SUDETEN BORDER INTO THE REICH.
ENGLAND.--ALTHOUGH HOPEFUL THAT CHAMBERLAIN'S EFFORTS WILL PREVAIL, LONDONERS PRAY FOR PEACE WHILE INTENSIVE PREPARATIONS ARE MADE AGAINST AIR ATTACKS.
WASHINGTON, D. C.--PRES. ROOSEVELT, WHOSE CABLES TO EUROPE HELPED BRING ABOUT FURTHER NEGOTIATIONS, SUMMONS HIS CABINET TO DISCUSS THE PRESENT CRISIS.
NEW YORK, N. Y.--IN SUDDEN MOVES THAT FORESHADOW POSSIBLE CONFLICT, GERMAN SHIPS ARE RECALLED TO THEIR HOME PORTS WITHOUT PASSENGERS.
CITY ACTS TO END TRUCK STRIKE
NEW YORK, N. Y.--Declaring a public emergency in the strike of 15,000 truck drivers, which has hampered shipping, Mayor LaGuardia turns out hundreds of old Sanitation Dept. vehicles at the City Hall and begins, with union men, to move needed supplies.
70 DIE IN FREAK AIR CRASH
HANEDA, JAPAN.--Japan's worst aerial tragedy! Seventy persons, including the crews of two planes that collided in mid-air, are killed or burned when the craft falls on a factory, bursting into flames and scattering flaming gasoline over a large area.
MOVIES TRUE TO U.S. IDEALS
HOLLYWOOD, CALIF.--Maj. Harry M. Warner, motion picture leader, speaking at the American Legion Convention, states that the U. S. film business is keeping faith with American ideals and challenges critics to prove any taint of "isms."
SNEAD WINS GOLF PRIZE
WHITE PLAINS, N. Y.--Followed by a gallery of 5,000 fans, the young West Virginian makes a sensational rush in the last two rounds and slams his way to another triumph, coming in one under par to beat Bill Burke and clinch the $5,000 stake.
150-MILE WALKATHON STAGED
PARIS, FRANCE.--A large field of seasoned veterans kick up their heels and get off to a colorful start in the annual "heel-and-toe" marathon to Lille. Nerve wracking in pace, the gruelling competition is won in amazing time--32 hours.
COLORFUL STATE FAIR HELD (Exclusive)
PUYALLUP, WASH.--It's the Coast state's biggest annual event, and with Graham McNamee, noted screen and radio commentator, officiating, it's a thriller for thousands. A day of entertainment that includes pretty girls, prize cattle, and of course, the Midway!
MOTORBIKE HITS 137-MI. CLIP (Exclusive)
BONNEVILLE, UTAH.--In a sensational assault on a new record, Fred Ludlow, Pasadena motorcycle policeman and holder of the 50-mi. track record, speeds at well over 2-miles-a-minute on the salt flats in his amazing streamlined "put-put."
MIDGET COWS AMAZE EXPERTS (Exclusive)
STILLWATER, OKLA.--It's not the size that counts on Otto Gray's farm. His tiny bovine cud-chewers are the talk of the countryside, not only for their bulk (they're no taller than the average dog) but for their propensity for giving milk.
NEW WINDSHIELDS AID VISION (Exclusive)
DETROIT, MICH.--Approved by state traffic authorities as a boon to safe driving, a new "front window" of greater size for 1939 cars eliminates blind spots and increases visibility. Test runs prove it's a lifesaving innovation!
VOLUME X -- 1938
with GRAHAM McNAMEE -- by courtesy N. B. C.
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Date Written / Recorded
1938
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Date Published / Released
1938-09-28, 1938
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Person Discussed
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1882-1945
Topic / Theme
Film industry, Cars, Fairs and festivals, Patriotism, Executive cabinets, Trade and Commerce, Political and Social Movements, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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