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Universal Newsreels, Release 4, January 11, 1930
in Universal Newsreels, Release 4 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1930, originally published 1930), 6 mins
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about international relations, military alliances, and ocean voyages.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 4 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1930, originally published 1930), 6 mins
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This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about international relations, military alliances, and ocean voyages.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL Volume II WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8, 1930 Number 3
AMERICAN PLANE WINS $100,000 SAFETY PRIZE
MITCHEL FIELD, N. Y.
(103)
Guggenheim award goes top Curtiss- Tanager as best of 15 entrants in International contest.
1. Why it won -- Demonstrating take-off, stability and landing
USE BIRDS FOR...
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about international relations, military alliances, and ocean voyages.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL Volume II WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8, 1930 Number 3
AMERICAN PLANE WINS $100,000 SAFETY PRIZE
MITCHEL FIELD, N. Y.
(103)
Guggenheim award goes top Curtiss- Tanager as best of 15 entrants in International contest.
1. Why it won -- Demonstrating take-off, stability and landing
USE BIRDS FOR HOOKS AS FISHING SEASONS OPENS
GIFU, JAPAN
(87)
Jap anglers employ trained cormorants to catch finny fellows in Nagara River
FIRE THREATENS DOME OF NATION'S CAPITOL
WASHINGTON, D. C.
(82)
Flames sweep document room in House wing and destroy valuable files
1. Capitol model ruined in room where fire started
MILLION SEE GREATEST TOURNAMENT OF ROSES
PASADENA, CAL.
(115)
Tons of blooms used on gorgeous floats in forty-first annual festival
1. "Beverly Hills" -- First Prize winner.
CHAMPION SPEEDBOATS ROAR OVER GULF COURSE
BILOXI, MISS.
(76)
America's fastest racing craft open season with sensational trials
"HE WHO GETS SOCKED" IS POLITE IN NIPPON
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
(73)
Japanese wrestlers, on visiting warships, bow and scrape to opponents
NEWS PARAGRAPHS
ST. LOUIS, MO.
(61)
Arlayne Brown, 13, wins experts medal for amazing pistol shooting in Ohio State Match.
Exclusive Pictures
1. She splits a card edgewise 45 feet away
CAN'T GET OUT AND WALK
MIAMI, FLA.
(53)
Auto-coaster is latest fad in South for drivers seeking a thrill
HOLD WATER CARNIVAL
BOSTON, MASS.
(92)
Swimming stars give startling exhibition of aquatic feats
BAR HOOVER CARTOON
WASHINGTON, D. C.
(53)
Charles Dunn's caricature of the President is removed from Art's Club Exhibition
1. Can you guess these two?
SKID KILLS DRIVER IN BRITISH AUTO RACE
SOUTHPORT, ENGLAND
(55)
Crowds see dare-devil go to his death as car somersaults on sand
(Numbers indicate the scene footage for the benefit of exhibitors requiring same for their presentation schedules)
"THE TALK OF THE WORLD"
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Date Written / Recorded
1930
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1930-01-11, 1930
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Topic / Theme
International relations, Military alliances, Ocean voyages, 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 10, February 1, 1930
in Universal Newsreels, Release 10 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1930, originally published 1930), 7 mins
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about international relations, military alliances, and navy ships.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 10 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1930, originally published 1930), 7 mins
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This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about international relations, military alliances, and navy ships.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL VOLUME II SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1930 NUMBER 10
5-POWER CONFERENCE MAY DOOM BATTLESHIPS
LONDON, ENGLAND
(102)
Abolishment of war vessels looms as delegates meet at 10 Downing Street
SACRIFICE STEER TO HONOR "MIRACLE POET"
BARJOLS, FRANCE
(97)
Public barbecue celebrates famine relief...
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about international relations, military alliances, and navy ships.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL VOLUME II SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1930 NUMBER 10
5-POWER CONFERENCE MAY DOOM BATTLESHIPS
LONDON, ENGLAND
(102)
Abolishment of war vessels looms as delegates meet at 10 Downing Street
SACRIFICE STEER TO HONOR "MIRACLE POET"
BARJOLS, FRANCE
(97)
Public barbecue celebrates famine relief wrought by St. Marcel
NEWS PARAGRAPHS
OAKLAND, CAL.
(76)
Last 4-master to round Horn sails with barley cargo for Erin brewers
NEW WAVES FOR OLD
PARIS, FRANCE
(60)
French hairdressers display bewildering coiffures for ladies of fashion
DANCE FOR WAR GOD
ROTORUA, NEW ZEALAND
(81)
Fighting Maoris celebrate feast of Io, their supreme deity Exclusive Pictures
"VELLY HAPPY NEW YEAR FOR 4883," SAY CHINESE
NEW YORK CITY
(83)
Birth of Iao Hai dynasty celebrated with spear and dragon dances Exclusive Pictures
INVENT DEATH RAY THAT "COULD WIPE OUT ARMY"
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
(83)
Engineers demonstrate 4,000,000 volt "lightning" fatal at 200 miles
300 POLICE TURN "RED" PARADE TO PALE PINK
NEW YORK CITY
(104)
Heavy guard prevents threatened riots as 5,000 Communists march to grave of slain comrade
"BEGGING BEARS" STAR AT FAMOUS DE LUXE ZOO
ST. LOUIS, MO.
(66)
Almost human bruins astonish visitors with pleas for bread
SOLDIERS ON SKIS PATROL ICY MOUNTAINS
HATFJELDDALEN, NORWAY
(102)
Norse Guards brave winter dangers in daring maneuvers
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"THE TALK OF THE WORLD"
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Date Written / Recorded
1930
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1930-02-01, 1930
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Topic / Theme
International relations, Military alliances, Navy ships, 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 36, May 3, 1930
in Universal Newsreels, Release 36 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1930, originally published 1930), 9 mins
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about military alliances and treaties.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 36 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1930, originally published 1930), 9 mins
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This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about military alliances and treaties.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL VOLUME II SATURDAY, MAY 3, 1930 NUMBER 36
HAIL RETURN OF NAVAL DELEGATES; HOOVER GETS PACT
(111)
NEW YORK and WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Secretary of State Stimson arrives with other "peace ambassadors" and delivers the signed agreement to the President.
MOON BLANKETS SUN AS ECLIPSE DARKENS LONE COAST TOWN
(77)
CAMPTO...
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about military alliances and treaties.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL VOLUME II SATURDAY, MAY 3, 1930 NUMBER 36
HAIL RETURN OF NAVAL DELEGATES; HOOVER GETS PACT
(111)
NEW YORK and WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Secretary of State Stimson arrives with other "peace ambassadors" and delivers the signed agreement to the President.
MOON BLANKETS SUN AS ECLIPSE DARKENS LONE COAST TOWN
(77)
CAMPTONVILLE, Cal. -- Members of Johns Hopkins University party go West to get clear observation of solar shadow -- Noted scientists gather to watch sight.
CROWDS KNEEL AS HOLY IMAGES PASS IN CHURCH PAGEANT
(46)
BRUGES, Belgium -- Pomp marks religious parade at annual festival -- Devout worshippers bow their heads in reverent prayer.
DON NATIVE GARB IN MONSTER RALLY FOR CHILD HEALTH WEEK
(98)
NEW YORK CITY -- Fifteen hundred school children dress in multi-colored costumes to represent twenty-five nationalities -- Fight started against diphtheria.
NEWS PARAGRAPHS
LOS ANGELES, Cal. -- Dive through targets -- Olympic aspirants make aerial bulls-eyes in practice meet.
(49)
HOQUIAM, Wash. -- U. S. builds lookout post on top of 175-foot tree to protect Indians from forest fires.
(89)
NEW YORK CITY -- Big hats to be summer vogue, Millinery Association decrees at annual show.
(64)
WASHINGTON D. C. -- Flames sweep hangars in sensational test of automatic extinguishers for Dept. of Commerce.
(78)
WELSH RUGBY TEAM BEATS FRANCE, 11-0, AS CRUSH IMPERILS FANS
(103)
PARIS -- Thousands narrowly escape injury in terrific jam at football game -- Thrilling battle of international stars.
POLICE ARMY COWS 60,000 MAY DAY REDS IN CAPITALISM DEFI
(121)
NEW YORK CITY -- Thousands collect in parks and on the street, but no violence takes place owing to the vigilance of Gotham's Blue Coats.
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"THE TALK OF THE WORLD"
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Date Written / Recorded
1930
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1930-05-03, 1930
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Topic / Theme
Military alliances, Parades, Treaties, 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 85, October 20, 1967
in Universal Newsreels, Release 85 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1967, originally published 1967), 7 mins
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the University of Notre Dame, Ladybird Johnson, and the University of Pennsylvania.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 85 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1967, originally published 1967), 7 mins
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This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the University of Notre Dame, Ladybird Johnson, and the University of Pennsylvania.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL VOL. 40-85 SYNOPSIS OCTOBER 20, 1967
BRUSH FIRES
Two days of Southern California brush fires blacken 50,000 acres, destroy 42 homes, and kill one. Winds up to 50 M.P.H. whipped the flames. Police launched an arson investigation.
NATO
NATO moves into its new multi-million...
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the University of Notre Dame, Ladybird Johnson, and the University of Pennsylvania.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL VOL. 40-85 SYNOPSIS OCTOBER 20, 1967
BRUSH FIRES
Two days of Southern California brush fires blacken 50,000 acres, destroy 42 homes, and kill one. Winds up to 50 M.P.H. whipped the flames. Police launched an arson investigation.
NATO
NATO moves into its new multi-million dollar headquarters in Brussels. Formal ceremonies mark the opening and member nations draw up a plan to widen NATO's role from merely military to the pursuit of worldwide political policies.
CHURCH CONGRESS
The Synod of Bishops and World Congress of Catholic laymen gather in Rome where Pope Paul warns laymen to follow established Catholic teaching. A woman speaks before the Synod for the first time in history and the Congress petitions the Vatican for the right of free choice on birth control.
AIRCRAFT
An experimental tilt-wing-and-engine plane is capable of straight up and down takeoffs and landings. It's expected to be the aircraft of the future in busy metropolitan areas with little or no runway space available.
CHARIOT
An ancient Etruscan bronze war chariot is uncovered inside one of the most important archeological finds in recent years, an Etruscan tomb on a small Mediterranean Island. More treasures are expected to be found here.
TOKYO FESTIVAL
A gigantic religious festival in Tokyo National Stadium has some 75,000 people performing intricate dances, symnastics, and pictorial effects. The finale: "World Peace" spelled out in II languages.
FISH AIR-DROP
400,000 rainbow trout rain down into Lake Powell, Arizona, in the first known successful fish air-drop. It's a new way to stocking remote waters and 95% of the trout survive the fall.
FOOTBALL
The winless Minnesota Vikings beat the undefeated Green Bay Packers, 10-7, on the strength of a field goal with only eight seconds left. The Vikings first win after four losses breaks a Packers win-streak of 17 games.
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Date Written / Recorded
1967
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Date Published / Released
1967-10-20, 1967
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Person Discussed
Claudia Alta Taylor Johnson, 1912-2007
Topic / Theme
Associations and organizations, International relations, Military alliances, First lady, Colleges and universities, American History, The Sixties (1960–1974), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Universal Newsreels, Release 101, December 17, 1964
in Universal Newsreels, Release 101 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1964, originally published 1964), 6 mins
NATO NEAR NUCLEAR AGREEMENT The meeting of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization in Paris has Secretary of State Dean Rusk and Defense Secretary Robert McNamara presenting the United States case for a unified front with a joint nuclear force - something France opposes. They also confirmed that nuclear demolition...
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 101 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1964, originally published 1964), 6 mins
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NATO NEAR NUCLEAR AGREEMENT The meeting of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization in Paris has Secretary of State Dean Rusk and Defense Secretary Robert McNamara presenting the United States case for a unified front with a joint nuclear force - something France opposes. They also confirmed that nuclear demolition bombs have been planted along the East border. This is said to have impressed France and for the first time in months it appears that t...
NATO NEAR NUCLEAR AGREEMENT The meeting of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization in Paris has Secretary of State Dean Rusk and Defense Secretary Robert McNamara presenting the United States case for a unified front with a joint nuclear force - something France opposes. They also confirmed that nuclear demolition bombs have been planted along the East border. This is said to have impressed France and for the first time in months it appears that the Allies are once more Allied. DUKE WEATHERS OPERATION The Duke of Windsor undergoes an abdominal operation in Houston, Texas, and the 70-year-old former King of England comes through with flying colors as his Duchess stands by. The Duchess is the American for whom the Duke gave up his throne 38 years ago. TED KENNEDY WALKS AGAIN Fulfilling a promise he made at the time his back was broken in a plane crash, Edward M. Kennedy walks out of New England Baptist Hospital and goes to Florida for Christmas. The Massachusetts Senator spent six months in a specially constructed bed. LIFE-LINE FOR DOWNED PILOTS The Air Force reveals a new technique for rescuing pilots in remote areas. A balloon lifts a 500 foot line aloft and a rescue plane snags the cord and reels the downed pilot. SPORTS PLEASE, MR. POLICEMAN, CALL A GENDARME!! Tourists see some strange sights in Brussels as police from several nations direct traffic. A Canadian Mountie, a girl Bobby from London, and a New York Cop are included. The New Yorker must have thought he was back in the subway rush as 3,000 runners compete in Belgians' annual cross-country bash.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL synopsis ISSUE #101 VOL.: 37 ED HERLIHY Announcing
THE (illegible text)EST IN THE INDUSTRY
ADVANCE INFORMATION FOR NEWSPAPER PUBLICITY AND EXPLOITATION
N A T O NEAR NUCLEAR AGREEMENT
The meeting of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization in Paris has Secretary of State Dean Rusk and Defense Secretary Robert McNamara presenting the United States case for a unified front with a joint nuclear force - something France opposes. They also confirmed that nuclear demolition bombs have been planted along the East border. This is said to have impressed France and for the first time in months it appears that the Allies are once more Allied......
DUKE WEATHERS OPERATION
The Duke of Windsor undergoes an abdominal operation in Houston, Texas, and the 70-year-old former King of England comes through with flying colors as his Duchess stands by.
The Duchess is the American for whom the Duke gave up his throne 38 years ago.
TED KENNEDY WALKS AGAIN
Fulfilling a promise he made at the time his back was broken in a plane crash, Edward M. Kennedy walks out of New England Baptist Hospital and goes to Florida for Christmas. The Massachusetts Senator spent six months in a specially constructed bed.
LIFE-LINE FOR DOWNED PILOTS
The Air Force reveals a new technique for rescuing pilots in remote areas. A balloon lifts a 500 foot line aloft and a rescue plane snags the cord and reels the downed pilot.
SPORTS
PLEASE, MR. POLICEMAN, CALL A GENDARME!!
Tourists see some strange sights in Brussels as police from several nations direct traffic. A Canadian Mountie, a girl Bobby from London, and a New York Cop are included. The New Yorker must have thought he was back in the subway rush as 3,000 runners compete in Belgians' annual cross-country bash.
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Date Written / Recorded
1964
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Date Published / Released
1964-12-17, 1964
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Person Discussed
Ted Kennedy, 1932-2009
Topic / Theme
Airplanes, International relations, Military alliances, Wounds and injuries, American History, The Sixties (1960–1974), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Universal Newsreels, Release 152, June 8, 1933
in Universal Newsreels, Release 152 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1933, originally published 1933), 10 mins
This video, published by Universal Pictures Company Inc., is about international relations and military alliances.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 152 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1933, originally published 1933), 10 mins
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This video, published by Universal Pictures Company Inc., is about international relations and military alliances.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL VOLUME V NUMBER 152
Delegates Clash At Parley
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND. -- Impressive scenes at the Disarmament Conference, with its tense conflict of national policies, showing Joseph Paul-Boncour of France, Norman H. Davis, Ambassador-at-large of the United States and Arthur Henderson, of Great Britai...
This video, published by Universal Pictures Company Inc., is about international relations and military alliances.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL VOLUME V NUMBER 152
Delegates Clash At Parley
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND. -- Impressive scenes at the Disarmament Conference, with its tense conflict of national policies, showing Joseph Paul-Boncour of France, Norman H. Davis, Ambassador-at-large of the United States and Arthur Henderson, of Great Britain, president of the Tribune, in their efforts to effect an international arms reduction.
First Lady Flies To Coast
TUCSON, ARIZONA. -- Characteristic views of Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt landing at the local airport following her unprecedented flight west from Washington to visit her son Elliott and Mrs. John C. Greenway, local member of the Democratic National Committee.
New Life Belt Is Safety Aid
LONG BEACH, CAL. -- An amazing device, equipped with two propellers, that keeps a shipwreck victim afloat for an indefinite time and permits propulsion in any direction at the rate of seven miles per hour, is tested by its inventor, Toshichi Nakamura, a Japanese lawyer.
King Inspects Graf Zeppelin
ROME, ITALY -- Striking views at Ciampino Airport where Victor Emmanuel III and Fascist Air Minister General Italo Balbo greet the crew of the huge German dirigible and are conducted on a trip through the giant airship.
128 Year-Old Woman Hoes Corn
NEW DELHI, CAL. -- Exclusive pictures of Senora Martina de la Rosa, who claims the distinction of being the oldest resident on the coast, demonstrating that her age does not prevent her from performing the routine duties of her household.
Gang Guns Dropped In Sea
OFF SANDY HOOK, N. J. -- A remarkable scene near the Scotland Lightship more than ten miles out as the police dump 3,150 revolvers and pistols, 476 shotguns and rifles and 260 other types of weapons, including blackjacks and slingshots, captured from criminals during the last year, into the ocean.
Submarine Life-Boat A Success
IN THE PACIFIC. -- Exclusive pictures of an astonishing new invention, perfected for the United States Navy, undergoing exciting tests off the Coronado Islands. A small motor-boat, carried as part of the equipment of an underwater craft, races to a distressed sister-ship and makes a thrilling rescue of its crew.
Contortionists In Hectic Bout
NEW YORK, N. Y. -- Unusual views of a fast wrestling contest between Jerry Monahan and Sol Slagel as they wrap each other into pretzel-like shapes and bring the fans to their feet yelling for a fall.
1,000,000 See The Derby
EPSOM DOWNS, ENGLAND. -- A wonderful panorama of the famous race-track as a million persons, including King George and Queen Mary, jam the grandstand and overflow into the field to see the running of the classic event won by Hyperion in the record time of two minutes and 34 seconds.
"THE TALK OF THE WORLD"
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Date Written / Recorded
1933
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Date Published / Released
1933-06-08, 1933
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Topic / Theme
International relations, Military alliances, 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 231, March 17, 1949
in Universal Newsreels, Release 231 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1949, originally published 1949), 10 mins
This newsreel features military alliances and international relations.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 231 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1949, originally published 1949), 10 mins
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This newsreel features military alliances and international relations.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL
'TOPS THE FIELD'
'COVERS WORLD-WIDE EVENTS'
Helps Build a Newsreel Following for Your Theatre
ADVANCE INFORMATION FOR NEWSPAPER PUBLICITY AND EXPLOITATION
ATLANTIC DEFENSE PACT IS MAPPED
WASHINGTON--Secretary of State Dean Acheson, meets with envoys from the Netherlands, France, Belgium, Luxmbourg and Norway to put the finishing touches on the mut...
This newsreel features military alliances and international relations.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL
'TOPS THE FIELD'
'COVERS WORLD-WIDE EVENTS'
Helps Build a Newsreel Following for Your Theatre
ADVANCE INFORMATION FOR NEWSPAPER PUBLICITY AND EXPLOITATION
ATLANTIC DEFENSE PACT IS MAPPED
WASHINGTON--Secretary of State Dean Acheson, meets with envoys from the Netherlands, France, Belgium, Luxmbourg and Norway to put the finishing touches on the mutual assistance treaty for western nations.
67 WAR ORPHANS FIND U. S. HAVEN
NEW YORK--Waifs from Europe's rubble arrive at International Airport to begin life anew in America. Bread is strange to them, and oranges unheard of. They will find foster parents in this country.
ZIONIST APPEAL FOR PALESTINE
NEW YORK--The United Jewish Appeal delegation returns from a visit to Palestine. They are joined by Foreign Minister Moshe Sharrett who will seek aid for the new nation.
FIRST ISRAELI SHIP DEDICATED
NEW YORK--The Haifa, first ship to fly the Jewish flag in the western hemisphere is dedicated with flag raising ceremonies.
BRITISH CLOTHES RATIONING ENDED
After eight long years, Britons may now purchase clothing and household linens without coupons, and they go on a buying spree.
FIRE DESTROYS ARMY PIER
OAKLAND--Fire roars through the 1,000-foot pier at the army base here, causing one million dollars in damage and injuring five fire-fighters.
THE IRISH ARE ON THE MARCH
NEW YORK--Sunny skies beam on the Irish as their colorful parade swings down Fifth Avenue to the lilt of Irish pipes and laughter.
SKI MEET
SNOQUOLMIE, WASH.--The elite of jumpers again put on their hair raising act at Milwaukee. No records broken, but neither were any bones.
VOL. 22--No. 231
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Date Written / Recorded
1949
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Albert A. Grobe, 1909-1990
Date Published / Released
1949-03-17, 1949
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Albert A. Grobe, 1909-1990
Topic / Theme
International relations, Military alliances, American History, Post-war Era (1945–1960), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Universal Newsreels, Release 236, April 4, 1949
in Universal Newsreels, Release 236 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1949, originally published 1949), 11 mins
This newsreel features military alliances and international relations.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 236 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1949, originally published 1949), 11 mins
Description
This newsreel features military alliances and international relations.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL
'TOPS THE FIELD'
'COVERS WORLD-WIDE EVENTS'
Helps Build a Newsreel Following for Your Theatre
ADVANCE INFORMATION FOR NEWSPAPER PUBLICITY AND EXPLOITATION
ATLANTIC PACT SIGNED
WASHINGTON--Twelve of the western democratic nations solemnly enter into a joint defense treaty--the first such peace-time alliance in America's history. President Truman ca...
This newsreel features military alliances and international relations.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL
'TOPS THE FIELD'
'COVERS WORLD-WIDE EVENTS'
Helps Build a Newsreel Following for Your Theatre
ADVANCE INFORMATION FOR NEWSPAPER PUBLICITY AND EXPLOITATION
ATLANTIC PACT SIGNED
WASHINGTON--Twelve of the western democratic nations solemnly enter into a joint defense treaty--the first such peace-time alliance in America's history. President Truman calls it a "shield against aggression.
CHURCHILL SAYS BOMB CHECKS REDS
BOSTON -- Warning of Russian aggression, Britain's war time Prime Minister, says that only the atomic bomb in U. S. hands has slowed Russian expansion over Western Europe.
EAST-WEST CAGERS MEET
NEW YORK--Madison Square crowds thrill to the hand-picked basketball stars who tangle in their fourth meeting. The East wins with a hair-raising finish for a one point triumph.
A CROOKED RACE
SEATTLE--Outboard speedsters tear around a course that winds through cow pastures and has some turns that would break a snake's back. The Sammamish River provides a real aquatic barbecue.
VOL. 22--No. 236
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Date Written / Recorded
1949
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Date Published / Released
1949-04-04, 1949
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Topic / Theme
Associations and organizations, International relations, Military alliances, Cold War, 1945-1989, American History, Post-war Era (1945–1960), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Universal Newsreels, Release 268, July 25, 1949
in Universal Newsreels, Release 268 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1949, originally published 1949), 10 mins
This newsreel features military alliances and international relations.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 268 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1949, originally published 1949), 10 mins
Description
This newsreel features military alliances and international relations.
Universal International Newsreel
Helps Build a Newsreel Following for Your Theatre
ADVANCE INFORMATION FOR NEWSPAPER PUBLICITY AND EXPLOITATION
ATLANTIC PACT SIGNED
WASHINGTON--After senate ratification by a 82-13 vote, President Truman signs the Atlantic Treaty, shattering an American tradition of 150 years standing.
WAR PLANES OUT OF RETIREMENT
GLENDALE, CAL.--Th...
This newsreel features military alliances and international relations.
Universal International Newsreel
Helps Build a Newsreel Following for Your Theatre
ADVANCE INFORMATION FOR NEWSPAPER PUBLICITY AND EXPLOITATION
ATLANTIC PACT SIGNED
WASHINGTON--After senate ratification by a 82-13 vote, President Truman signs the Atlantic Treaty, shattering an American tradition of 150 years standing.
WAR PLANES OUT OF RETIREMENT
GLENDALE, CAL.--The army brings veteran C-46 transports, of the famous Hump run out of retirement and gets them in shape for use by the national guard. After four years in the open its a real face lifting job. DRIVE-IN CHURCH
NORTH HOLLYWOOD--Motor conscious California now has the drive-in Church, where motorists can get their religion from an open air pulpit.
DOUG JR. HONORED
LONDON -- In recognition of his work with sending food packages to Europe's needy, King George makes the actor an honorary Knight of the British Empire.
TRIBUTE TO A QUEEN
HOLLAND--Netherlands youth in traditional wooden shoes gather at the royal palace to do their queen honor, after twelve years of her marriage.
AQUACENTENNIAL
MINNEAPOLIS--The city puts on its annual eye-filling spectacle with floats and gorgeous girls--plus Vicki Draves, who shows the form that won her two Olympic titles.
WATER SKI CAPERS
MARYLAND--The pick of water skis show a new bag of tricks and add a few twists to the routine. One is a bare foot boy just don't need skis to scud along the water.
VOL. 22--No. 268
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Date Written / Recorded
1949
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Date Published / Released
1949-07-25, 1949
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Person Discussed
Harry S. Truman, 1884-1972
Topic / Theme
International relations, Military alliances, American History, Post-war Era (1945–1960), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Universal Newsreels, Release 307, December 8, 1949
in Universal Newsreels, Release 307 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1949, originally published 1949), 8 mins
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ATLANTIC PACT DEFENSE PARLEY
PARIS--Military heads of 12 Atlantic Pact nations meet to map defense strategy for Western Europe. General Bradley, Defense Secretary Joh...
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Universal International Newsreel
Helps Build a Newsreel Following for Your Theatre
ADVANCE INFORMATION FOR NEWSPAPER PUBLICITY AND EXPLOITATION
ATLANTIC PACT DEFENSE PARLEY
PARIS--Military heads of 12 Atlantic Pact nations meet to map defense strategy for Western Europe. General Bradley, Defense Secretary Johnson and W. Averill Harriman represent the U. S.
GLOBE GIRDLING RECORD
NEW YORK--Thomas Lanphier, Pacific war ace, sets a new passeng...
Universal International Newsreel
Helps Build a Newsreel Following for Your Theatre
ADVANCE INFORMATION FOR NEWSPAPER PUBLICITY AND EXPLOITATION
ATLANTIC PACT DEFENSE PARLEY
PARIS--Military heads of 12 Atlantic Pact nations meet to map defense strategy for Western Europe. General Bradley, Defense Secretary Johnson and W. Averill Harriman represent the U. S.
GLOBE GIRDLING RECORD
NEW YORK--Thomas Lanphier, Pacific war ace, sets a new passenger plane record by girdling the globe in four days and 23 hours, commemorating the forty sixth anniversary of the flight at Kitty Hawk.
BUMPER HERRING CROP
BRITISH COLUMBIA -- Sixty seven thousand tons herring pour into the holds of fishing boats, as thousands of gulls wait for a handout they don't get.
STRONG FAMILY
CANADA -- The six Bayerjon brothers show Max Baer, no weakling himself, what a set of family muscles can do--like lifting horses and pulling a bus with their teeth.
HART GETS TROPHY
NEW YORK--The Heisman trophy for the outstanding football player of the year goes to Leon hart. Notre Dame's giant end.
LOUIS KAYOES VALENTINO
CHICAGO--The Brown Bomber shows he still has it as he batters Pat Valentino into submission, in eight rounds of a ten round exhibition.
OREGON FIVE BEATS NYU
NEW YORK--The Oregon State Beavers win a thrill-packed game from NYU's Violets, getting a 49 to 45 decision in the final seconds of play.
CHINA'S PRESIDENT ARRIVES IN N. Y.
NEW YORK--Li Tsung Jen arrives for medical treatment. During his absence Chiang Kai Chek resumes leadership of the Nationalist cause.
VOL. 22--No. 307
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Date Written / Recorded
1949
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Date Published / Released
1949-12-08, 1949
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Topic / Theme
International relations, Military alliances, American History, Post-war Era (1945–1960), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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