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Biography, Fiorello LaGuardia
produced by Jack Haley, Jr., 1933-2001, in Biography (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1996, originally published 1961), 27 mins
This documentary, produced by A&E Television Networks, is about the life and political career of Fiorello LaGuardia.
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produced by Jack Haley, Jr., 1933-2001, in Biography (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1996, originally published 1961), 27 mins
Description
This documentary, produced by A&E Television Networks, is about the life and political career of Fiorello LaGuardia.
Field of Study
Politics & Current Affairs
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Jack Haley, Jr., 1933-2001, Mike Wallace, 1918-2012
Date Published / Released
1961, 1996
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
Biography
Speaker / Narrator
Mike Wallace, 1918-2012
Person Discussed
Fiorello H. La Guardia, 1882-1947
Topic / Theme
Mayors, Political machines, Politicians, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
Copyright Message
Copyright 2008 A&E Television Networks
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Perspectives, Wendell Willkie
directed by Alan Landsburg, 1933-; produced by Alan Landsburg, 1933-, in Perspectives (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1962), 19 mins
Wendell Willkie never held a public office and as a politician he was an amateur. Find out how Willkie nearly won the presidency of the United States and why he didn't.
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directed by Alan Landsburg, 1933-; produced by Alan Landsburg, 1933-, in Perspectives (New York, NY: A&E Television Networks, 1962), 19 mins
Description
Wendell Willkie never held a public office and as a politician he was an amateur. Find out how Willkie nearly won the presidency of the United States and why he didn't.
Field of Study
Politics & Current Affairs
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Alan Landsburg, 1933-, Mike Wallace, 1918-2012
Author / Creator
Alan Landsburg, 1933-
Date Published / Released
1962
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Series
Perspectives
Speaker / Narrator
Mike Wallace, 1918-2012
Person Discussed
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1882-1945, Wendell Lewis Willkie, 1892-1944
Topic / Theme
Elections, National conventions, Politicians, World War II, 1939-1945, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
Copyright Message
Copyright 2008 A&E Television Networks
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United News, Release 109, 1944
in United News (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: United Newsreel Corporation, 1944, originally published 1944), 8 mins
This World War II-era newsreel includes the following segments: 1. The Republican Convention in Chicago (Governors Bricker, Dewey, Landon, and Warren; Representative Joseph W. Martin; Chairman Harrison E. Spangler; Senator Taft; Wendell Willkie). 2. Members of the new Italian cabinet; U.S. soldiers, including Gene...
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in United News (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: United Newsreel Corporation, 1944, originally published 1944), 8 mins
Description
This World War II-era newsreel includes the following segments: 1. The Republican Convention in Chicago (Governors Bricker, Dewey, Landon, and Warren; Representative Joseph W. Martin; Chairman Harrison E. Spangler; Senator Taft; Wendell Willkie). 2. Members of the new Italian cabinet; U.S. soldiers, including General Mark Clark, attend mass. 3. President Roosevelt signs the G.I. Bill of Rights; rehabilitation activities of servicemen. 4. 70,000 C...
This World War II-era newsreel includes the following segments: 1. The Republican Convention in Chicago (Governors Bricker, Dewey, Landon, and Warren; Representative Joseph W. Martin; Chairman Harrison E. Spangler; Senator Taft; Wendell Willkie). 2. Members of the new Italian cabinet; U.S. soldiers, including General Mark Clark, attend mass. 3. President Roosevelt signs the G.I. Bill of Rights; rehabilitation activities of servicemen. 4. 70,000 Chinese laborers build an airfield in China.
UNITED NEWS
Produced by United Newsreel Corporation Released: June 30, 1944 Contents Sheet No. 109
1. REPUBLICANS NOMINATE DEWEY.
shows the Republican Convention in Chicago. Personages: Gov. Bricker, Gov. Dewey, Gov. Landon, Representative Joseph W. Martin, Chairman Harrison E. Spangler, Senator Taft, Gov. Warren, and Wendell Willkie.
2. NEW GOVERNMENT INSTALLED IN ROME.
shows members of the new Italian cabinet. U. S. soldiers, including Gen. Mark Clark, attend mass.
3. ROOSEVELT SIGNS "SOLDIERS' BILL".
Pres. Roosevelt signs the G. I. Bill of Rights. Shows rehabilitation activities of servicemen.
4. CHINA BUILDS AIRFIELDS FOR B-29 BOMBERS.
70,000 Chinese laborers build an airfield in China.
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Date Written / Recorded
1944
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1944-06-30, 1944
Publisher
United Newsreel Corporation
Series
United News
Topic / Theme
Air Force bases, Construction, Government aid, Political conventions, Veterans (Armed services), World War II, 1939-1945, War and Violence, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Universal Newsreels, Release 167, July 31, 1933
in Universal Newsreels, Release 167 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1933, originally published 1933), 9 mins
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the Democratic Party, Franklin Roosevelt, and government policies.
Sample
in Universal Newsreels, Release 167 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1933, originally published 1933), 9 mins
Description
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the Democratic Party, Franklin Roosevelt, and government policies.
Date Written / Recorded
1933
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1933-07-31, 1933
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Person Discussed
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1882-1945
Topic / Theme
Government policy, Heads of state, Vacations, Presidents, Democrats (U.S. political party), New Deal, 1933-1938, 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 312, July 18, 1944
in Universal Newsreels, Release 312 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1944, originally published 1944), 7 mins
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the Democratic Party, Franklin Roosevelt, and politicians.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 312 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1944, originally published 1944), 7 mins
Description
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the Democratic Party, Franklin Roosevelt, and politicians.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL
'SCOOP'
Building up a Newsreel Following for Your Theatre with the 'Scoop Newsreel of the World
(illegible text)
THE DEMOCRATS CONVENE
CHICAGO STADIUM, CHICAGO--With the echoes of the GOP convention barely subsided within these walls, Chairman Robert Hannegan calls the Democratic National Convent...
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the Democratic Party, Franklin Roosevelt, and politicians.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL
'SCOOP'
Building up a Newsreel Following for Your Theatre with the 'Scoop Newsreel of the World
(illegible text)
THE DEMOCRATS CONVENE
CHICAGO STADIUM, CHICAGO--With the echoes of the GOP convention barely subsided within these walls, Chairman Robert Hannegan calls the Democratic National Convention into session.
Personalities abound including Mrs. Claude Pepper of Florida, Congress-woman Mary Norton of New Jersey, Senator Jackson of Indiana (permanent chairman), Senator Scott Lucas, the old warrior James Farley and others.
Mrs. Charles Tillett of North Carolina addresses the Convention--then the glamorous Helen Gahagan (ex-Broadway star, wife of film star Melvyn Douglas, and herself a candidate for Congress from California) gives a thrilling speech.
Finally, Oklahoma's Chief Executive, the Honorable Robert S. Kerr, delivers the keynote address, which stirs its hearers, all the way down their spines.
INDEPENDENCE DAY IN EUROPE
In France--General Eisenhower observes General Bradley fire a giant howitzer which signals our massed artillery into a massed crescendo of fire. Behind the lines, the French string "Welcome" signs all over, improvise American flags, and a choral group of French children sing "America." They love our mow-oon-tains.
In Rome--Old Glory is raised at the Piazza Venezia, near the Victor Emanuel Memorial, scene of Nazi retreats.
CANADIANS ADVANCE
After a well earned rest, following the landing battles in Normandy, the Canadians return to the thick of the fighting at Cariquet. So severe is the fighting that some of the Canadian camera crew were killed while filming these shots. In their sector, the Yanks are blazing through the hedge rows with grenade guns.
WACS SEE EGYPT
Vacationing from Italy a group of WACS live the life of Cleopatra. After tip-toeing through a Mosque, they ride some miles on some camels getting an eyeful of the Sphinx and the Pyramids. Then they drift down the river in dhows. Wotta life.
THE BLACK WIDOW
HAWTHORNE, CALIF.--Uncle Sam reveals the Black Widow, the largest and most powerful pursuit plane in the world. It has the power of a Delsel locomotive, carries tremendous armament, and like the owl, it is a night flyer.
VOL. 17--312
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Date Written / Recorded
1944
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Jack Costello, 1908-1983
Date Published / Released
1944-07-18, 1944
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Jack Costello, 1908-1983
Person Discussed
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1882-1945
Topic / Theme
Political conventions, Politicians, Presidents, Democrats (U.S. political party), 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 314, July 25, 1944
in Universal Newsreels, Release 314 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1944, originally published 1944), 8 mins
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the Democratic Party, Harry Truman, and Franklin Roosevelt.
Sample
in Universal Newsreels, Release 314 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1944, originally published 1944), 8 mins
Description
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the Democratic Party, Harry Truman, and Franklin Roosevelt.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL
'SCOOP'
Build up a Newsreel Following for Your Theatre with the 'Scoop Newsreel of the World
(illegible text)
DEMOCRATS NAME F. D. R. AND TRUMAN
THE STADIUM, CHICAGO--Excitement mounts at the Democratic National Convention as Senator Alben Barkley accredits President Roosevelt with the outstandi...
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the Democratic Party, Harry Truman, and Franklin Roosevelt.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL
'SCOOP'
Build up a Newsreel Following for Your Theatre with the 'Scoop Newsreel of the World
(illegible text)
DEMOCRATS NAME F. D. R. AND TRUMAN
THE STADIUM, CHICAGO--Excitement mounts at the Democratic National Convention as Senator Alben Barkley accredits President Roosevelt with the outstanding virtues of many of our previous presidents, then places his name in nomination. Pandemonium breaks loose.
From a West Coast Naval Station, Mister Roosevelt accepts the nomination. His clear cut speech, citing some of the high spots in his three administrations, rings out over the huge Chicago assembly.
Nominations for the Vice-Presidency are opened. Henry Wallace, Paul McNutt and Scott Lucas jockey into position but--the hand of destiny which has been guiding U. S. Senator Harry S. Truman of Missouri, projects him into the number two spot on the Democratic ticket.
"COMING BACK" AT CAPRI
Convalescent U. S. Airmen live a luxurious life at this resort island near Naples. Ice cream, baseball, bathing and dancing capricious steps with beautiful young ladies--that's the ticket at Capri.
THE AQUATENNIAL
Minneapolis stages its beautiful annual Aquatennial as exceptional floats monopolize attention in a gigantic parade. And Rollo, weight about 450 lbs., unsuccessfully aspires to be Queen.
HARVESTING IN THE HILLS
WALLA WALLA, WASH.--20 horses pull giant combine harvester over the rolling hills of the Miller Bros. Ranch, cutting, threshing and sacking thousands of bushels of wheat.
VOL. 17--314
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Date Written / Recorded
1944
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Jack Costello, 1908-1983
Date Published / Released
1944-07-25, 1944
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1882-1945, Jack Costello, 1908-1983
Person Discussed
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1882-1945, Harry S. Truman, 1884-1972
Topic / Theme
Political conventions, Politicians, Democrats (U.S. political party), Presidents, 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 336, October 9, 1944
in Universal Newsreels, Release 336 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1944, originally published 1944), 5 mins
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about NASA, the U.S. Congress, and Wendell Willkie
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 336 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1944, originally published 1944), 5 mins
Description
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about NASA, the U.S. Congress, and Wendell Willkie
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL
'TOPS THE FIELD'
'COVER WORLD-WIDE EVENTS'
Helps Build a Newsreel Following for Your Theatre
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FOUR GREAT AMERICANS
THOMAS E. DEWEY --
At a tremendous rally in Wheeling, West Virginia the G.O.P. Presidential candidate in his best mid-campaign style accuses "his opponent" of bidding for the Comm...
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about NASA, the U.S. Congress, and Wendell Willkie
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL
'TOPS THE FIELD'
'COVER WORLD-WIDE EVENTS'
Helps Build a Newsreel Following for Your Theatre
(illegible text)
FOUR GREAT AMERICANS
THOMAS E. DEWEY --
At a tremendous rally in Wheeling, West Virginia the G.O.P. Presidential candidate in his best mid-campaign style accuses "his opponent" of bidding for the Communist vote by "pardoning Earl Browder from prison in time to organize the fourth term campaign."
FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT --
The President denies that he seeks the Communist party's support in his electioneering for a fourth term. He lands Russia as a fighting Ally.
WENDELL L. WILLKIE --
After too brief a time in the international scene, this vital American crusader dies at the age of 52. Thousands of mourners file into the Fifth Ave. Presbyterian Church for a last look at this man of courage . . . Flashbacks reveal his interesting life.
ALFRED E. SMITH
160,000 mourners congregate at St. Patrick's Cathedral where the last rites are pontifically observed for this popular American from New York.
QUADS LEARN THREE R'S
GALVESTON, TEXAS--The Badgett quadruplets, now 5 1/2 years old, enter school. Typical kids, they eagerly draw crayon pictures, but dancing class--that's their dish.
CARDS WIN SERIES
ST. LOUIS, MO.--After the Brownies win the first and third games, the Cardinals cop the second, fourth, fifth and sixth games to become the World's Champions. Series features fine pitching which produced record number of strikeouts--and sparkling fielding.
VOL. 17--336
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Date Written / Recorded
1944
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Date Published / Released
1944-10-09, 1944
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Person Discussed
Wendell Lewis Willkie, 1892-1944, Alfred Emanuel Smith, 1873-1944
Topic / Theme
Memorial services, Politicians, Republicans (U.S. political party), Political candidates, 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 470, June 24, 1936
in Universal Newsreels, Release 470 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1936, originally published 1936), 9 mins
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about the New Deal.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 470 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1936, originally published 1936), 9 mins
Description
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about the New Deal.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL Volume VIII Number 470
DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION GETS UNDER WAY WITH KEYNOTE TALK
PHILADELPHIA, PA.--Senator Barkley fires the first big gun of the Democratic convention in his keynote speech. With the Roosevelt-Garner ticket sure, the big job ahead is the Democratic plank and to find substitutions for the legislation nullified by the Sup...
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about the New Deal.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL Volume VIII Number 470
DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION GETS UNDER WAY WITH KEYNOTE TALK
PHILADELPHIA, PA.--Senator Barkley fires the first big gun of the Democratic convention in his keynote speech. With the Roosevelt-Garner ticket sure, the big job ahead is the Democratic plank and to find substitutions for the legislation nullified by the Supreme Court should the ticket be successful in the fall elections--which augers to be one of the bitterest fights of recent years.
AIM FOR NEW GLIDER MARKS
ELMIRA, N. Y.--Glider experts, assembling for their annual meet, see new records in sight as they ready their sailplanes for altitude and endurance flights. Improvements in the gliders during the past year will mean new records before the meet ends, they say.
ROYAL STUDENT AT SCHOOL
SUCEVITZ, RUMANIA.--Crown Prince Michael gets a colorful welcome from the peasants when he visits this historic village in the course of the students' trip through the country he will some day rule. But now he's just another student pursuing his studies.
BIRDS FIND GARDEN OF EDEN
VANCOUVER, B. C.--An amazing aviary has been established by Charles Edward Jones where 450 birds are housed in a tiny bit of paradise. Mr. James has raised most of the birds from fledglings and they have no fear of humans, all the varieties eating from your hand.
HOLD MASS FUNERAL FOR 12 CHILDREN DROWNED ON PICNIC
MACHIAS, ME.--A festive day for school children on their annual outing turns into tragedy as a motorboat founders only a few hundred yards off shore, carrying twelve children between five and thirteen to their death. Only four of the party were saved. Grieving parents hold a mass funeral for the victims and the entire town mourns the little victims of the terrible disaster.
GRASSHOPPERS PLAGUE FARMERS
PAWNEE, OKLA.--Millions of pests have destroyed valuable crops as a fight is waged to bring the plague under control before more damage is done. State and county officials are uniting to spread poison bran in the path of the destructive grasshoppers.
MORE NEWS A LA DIONNES
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON.--It only happens once in ten thousand times, but here's that once. Twin colts are born to a thoroughbred saddle mare--two strapping youngsters who have aroused the interest of the horse world for they're both healthy and normal in every respect.
SKATER TRIES "SUMMER ICE"
CHICAGO, ILL.--Kit Klein, attractive skating champion, has a look and a trial spin on a rink made by spreading a marvelous new chemical compound on boards with a brush. The startling discovery makes outdoor ice skating possible in weather fit only for bathing.
"THE TALK OF THE WORLD"
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Date Written / Recorded
1936
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Date Published / Released
1936-06-24, 1936
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Alben William Barkley, 1877-1956, Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Person Discussed
Alben William Barkley, 1877-1956, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1882-1945
Topic / Theme
Government policy, National conventions, New Deal, 1933-1938, 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 543, March 8, 1937
in Universal Newsreels, Release 543 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1937, originally published 1937), 3 mins
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Democratic Party.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 543 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1937, originally published 1937), 3 mins
Description
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Democratic Party.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL Volume IX Number 543
ROOSEVELT OPENS CAMPAIGN FOR SUPREME COURT CHANGE
WASHINGTON, D. C.--The President addresses a Democratic Victory Dinner in a speech which urges immediate action on his proposal to alter the personnel of the Supreme Court of the United States.--Opponents of the Roosevelt plan voice their objections to...
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Democratic Party.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL Volume IX Number 543
ROOSEVELT OPENS CAMPAIGN FOR SUPREME COURT CHANGE
WASHINGTON, D. C.--The President addresses a Democratic Victory Dinner in a speech which urges immediate action on his proposal to alter the personnel of the Supreme Court of the United States.--Opponents of the Roosevelt plan voice their objections to it.
LINER SINKS TANKER IN FOG
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF.--The S. S. President Coolidge crashes into the tanker Frank Buck in dense fog. As the injured vessel settles rapidly, the Coolidge rescues her crew. The Buck's nose plunges under the waves, leaving only her stern above water.
TIPPLERS FIGHT 10CT. BEER (Exclusive)
JOLIET, ILL.--Tony Grohar has his hands full, what with the boys who patronize his tavern "sitting down" in a strike for nickel beer. They'll eat Tony's pretzels and drink free water, but not a ten-cent glass of suds will they pay for!
WIFE SITS DOWN FOR ALIMONY (Exclusive)
ROCHESTER, N. Y.--Mrs. Mildred Agness invades her husband's shade manufacturing plant with a new and weird variety of the sitdown strike. She says she's going to stay there, day and night, until her estranged husband pays up his back alimony.
FLORIDA'S LOVELIEST CHOSEN
MIAMI, FLA.--Miss Bonnie Edwards of Chicago wins the coveted title of Miss Florida 1937 along with the honors that accrue to the most beauteous damsel on the Southern sands. The dazzling contest is held at the Miami-Biltmore.
'BATTER UP!' CRY DUE SOON AS BASEBALLERS LIMBER UP
FLORIDA'S BALMY CLIME takes the kinks out of muscles as heroes of the Diamond go into strenuous Spring training. The New York Yankees make St. Petersburg their training-ground while the St. Louis Cardinals work out at Daytona Beach. But Dizzy Dean "holds out," playing golf at Sarasota.
DUST STORMS ATTACK COAST (Exclusive)
SAN BERNARDINO, CALIF.--The Black Blizzards that have wrought so much damage to the Southwest finally reach the West Coast, injuring thousands of dollars worth of crops in San Bernardino County. The withering winds blow buckets of white sand across vineyards and farms.
POOCH ROYALTY HAS ITS DAY
NEW YORK CITY.--The finest American-bred dogs in the country come in for a little extra praise--and prizes--in ceremonies held at the headquarters of the American Kennel Club. A big but graceful Borzoi leads the list.
COLUMBIANA TAKES WIDENER
MIAMI, FLA.--Columbiana outdistances her three-year-old rivals, crossing the line a good two lengths ahead of the field in an exciting running of the $50,000 Widener Challenge Cup Handicap before an enthusiastic crowd gathered at Hialeah Park.
"THE TALK OF THE WORLD"
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Date Written / Recorded
1937
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1937-03-08, 1937
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1882-1945
Person Discussed
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1882-1945
Topic / Theme
Government policy, Political parties, New Deal, 1933-1938, 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 737, January 16, 1939
in Universal Newsreels, Release 737 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1939, originally published 1939), 6 mins
This newsreel, published by Universal Picture Company, is about the Democratic Party, Felix Frankfurter, and government appointees.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 737 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1939, originally published 1939), 6 mins
Description
This newsreel, published by Universal Picture Company, is about the Democratic Party, Felix Frankfurter, and government appointees.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 737
COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN!
DALADIER SEES NATIVE TROOPS
TUNIS, TUNISIA.--The French premier gets a triumphal ovation as he arrives on a state visit to offset Italian agitation.--At Ain-Tounin, on the Libyan frontier, he sees a stirring review of native troops (i...
This newsreel, published by Universal Picture Company, is about the Democratic Party, Felix Frankfurter, and government appointees.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 737
COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN!
DALADIER SEES NATIVE TROOPS
TUNIS, TUNISIA.--The French premier gets a triumphal ovation as he arrives on a state visit to offset Italian agitation.--At Ain-Tounin, on the Libyan frontier, he sees a stirring review of native troops (illegible text) horsemen.
THOUSANDS AT RUPPERT RITES
NEW YORK, N. Y.--Impressive rites at St. Patrick's mark the passing of Col. Jacob Ruppert, wealthy (illegible text)rewer and owner of the N. Y. Yankees. Four thousand crowd the church, including Al Smith, Babe Ruth and others prominent in the nation and in the sport world.
FRANKFURTER WINS APPROVAL
WASHINGTON, D. C.--Assurance that Felix Frankfurter, Pres. Roosevelt's choice for the U.S. Supreme Court, will be ratified is seen following a hearing before a Senate Judiciary Sub-committee, at which the jurist denies Communistic affiliations.
10-IN. BLIZZARD GRIPS GOTHAM
NEW YORK, N. Y.--Old Man Winter hits Manhattan with a snowy vengeance, burying the city streets under a 10-inch blanket, snarling traffic and keeping millions indoors until snow-fighting trucks and workers gain the upper hand.
CRUISE SPORTS FASHIONS SEEN
NEW YORK, N. Y.--The latest styles for deck games and other sports for Winter cruises are displayed by pretty models during a colorful show on board the S. S. Rex. The new "Zippy" fasteners are nautically practiced.
NEW FIRE-PROOF SUIT TESTED
TURIN, ITALY.--A novel asbestos garment that protects the weaver from intense heat is demonstrated in amazing fashion by four men, back-bone of a future "Devil-Squad" for emergency use in case of fires during air raids.
ACE SKIER JUMPS 181 FEET
FOX RIVER GROVE, ILL.--Reidar Anderson, of Norway, steals the show at the Norge Ski Club's 33rd annual tournament, featuring daring skiing and jumping, with a thrilling take-off and prodigious leap down the snowy slope.
EARLY DELIVERY WINS RACE
MIAMI, FLA.--12,000 racing fans see the Stewart 3-year-old capture the $6,820 Inaugural Handicap at Hialeah Park, pounding down the homestretch to stave off a desperate last-second bid by Wise Prince.
ICE BOAT RACING HAS DEBUT
NORTON, MASS. -- Here's a "Zero Weather" sport that combines the thrill of sailing with the speed and "zip" of skating, and the season's opener finds a big class of ice boats getting away to fast starts and dangerous spills.
VOLUME XI -- 1939
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Date Written / Recorded
1939
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Date Published / Released
1939-01-16, 1939
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Person Discussed
Felix Frankfurter, 1882-1965
Topic / Theme
National supreme courts, Government appointees, Democrats (U.S. political party), Political and Social Movements, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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