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Eye On America, July 31, 1995, Monday, July 31, 1995
presented by Connie Chung, 1946-; produced by Randall Joyce, fl. 1999-2015; interview by Anthony Mason, 1956-, in Eye On America, July 31, 1995 (New York, NY: Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS), 1995), 4 mins
This episode focuses on: Hiroshima & 50th Anniversary, Part 2
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presented by Connie Chung, 1946-; produced by Randall Joyce, fl. 1999-2015; interview by Anthony Mason, 1956-, in Eye On America, July 31, 1995 (New York, NY: Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS), 1995), 4 mins
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This episode focuses on: Hiroshima & 50th Anniversary, Part 2
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Interview, News story
Contributor
Randall Joyce, fl. 1999-2015
Author / Creator
Anthony Mason, 1956-, Connie Chung, 1946-
Date Published / Released
1995
Publisher
Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS)
Series
Eye On America
Speaker / Narrator
Gar Alperovitz, 1936-, Robert Jay Lifton, 1962-
Person Discussed
Gar Alperovitz, 1936-, Robert Jay Lifton, 1962-
Topic / Theme
Postwar reconstruction, Military tactics, Political causes, Bombings, World War II, 1939-1945, Political and Social Movements, Late 20th Century (1975–2000), Japanese, Americans, 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1995 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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They Shoot Children Don't They
directed by Judy Jackson; produced by Giancarla Forte, fl. 1991 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 1991), 53 mins
In Guatemala, Englishman Bruce Harris has been conducting a one-man crusade to stop the torturing and brutal killing of street urchins by the police and private security forces.
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directed by Judy Jackson; produced by Giancarla Forte, fl. 1991 (London, England: BBC Worldwide, 1991), 53 mins
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In Guatemala, Englishman Bruce Harris has been conducting a one-man crusade to stop the torturing and brutal killing of street urchins by the police and private security forces.
Field of Study
World History
Content Type
Documentary
Contributor
Giancarla Forte, fl. 1991
Author / Creator
Judy Jackson
Date Published / Released
1991
Publisher
BBC Worldwide
Speaker / Narrator
Bruce Harrison, fl. 1991
Person Discussed
Bruce Harrison, fl. 1991
Topic / Theme
Crime, Law enforcement, Political causes, Religion & Philosophy
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1991 BBC Worldwide
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Universal Newsreels, Release 392, September 25, 1935
in Universal Newsreels, Release 392 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1935, originally published 1935), 9 mins
This newsreel features FDR, neutrality in war, and government policies.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 392 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1935, originally published 1935), 9 mins
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This newsreel features FDR, neutrality in war, and government policies.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL Volume VII Number 392
NEWLYWED JOE LOUIS KAYOS MAX BAER IN FOURTH ROUND
NEW YORK CITY.--Harlem tears off the lid in a wild celebration of the "Brown Bomber's" smashing victory over the former heavyweight boxing champion. Louis enters the ring for the bout a few hours after his marriage to a 19-year-old Chicago girl.
LEGION OPENS ANNUAL ME...
This newsreel features FDR, neutrality in war, and government policies.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL Volume VII Number 392
NEWLYWED JOE LOUIS KAYOS MAX BAER IN FOURTH ROUND
NEW YORK CITY.--Harlem tears off the lid in a wild celebration of the "Brown Bomber's" smashing victory over the former heavyweight boxing champion. Louis enters the ring for the bout a few hours after his marriage to a 19-year-old Chicago girl.
LEGION OPENS ANNUAL MEET
ST. LOUIS, MO.--Spectators line the sidewalks twenty deep in the blazing sun to watch a nine-hour parade inaugurating the American Legion convention. Thousands of delegates from all over the country gather to choose a new National Commander.
SENATOR PLEADS FOR PEACE
WASHINGTON, D. C.--Sen. Homer Bone of the Munitions Investigation Committee expresses his hope that neutrality legislation enacted by Congress will keep the United States out of European conflicts.
GLIDE FROM 12,000-FT. HILL
JUNGFRAUJOCH, SWITZERLAND.--Europe's best glider experts drag their motorless craft through eternal snows to the top of a high mountain, sailing off into space in a competition marked by the graceful flying of the 'planes and the skill of their operators.
SKIDS MARK MOTORBIKE RACE
LOS ANGELES, CALIF.--Roaring machines fly off the course into tangled bushes during a fast hundred-mile road race over a hilly route. The drivers use all the tricks of the trade to keep their bouncing mounts on the road.
GEN. BUTLER DISCUSSES 1936
NEWTOWN SQUARE, PA.--The famous former chief of the United States Marine Corps speaks his mind on the forthcoming Presidential election in a vivid newsreel interview.
FIRST POLISH SHIP IN U. S.
NEW YORK CITY.--Proudly sailing up the harbor to her berth, the M. S. Pilsudski, first vessel built for Poland's young merchant marine, completes the westbound leg of her maiden voyage.
POUR CONCRETE AT HUGE DAM
BONNEVILLE, ORE.--The first concrete is poured into the forms as work on the gigantic Bonneville Dam project is rushed toward completion. Thousands of tons of concrete are hauled along high cables in big buckets.
COSSACK WINS MAD MAT BOUT
NEW YORK CITY.--The imperturbable Sergei Kalmikov answers the vicious rushes of Floyd Marshall by stroking his whiskers. The Russian's bone-crushing wrestling finally gives him victory in a match marked by fantastic tactics.
CHIMP STUNTS ON TRAPEZE
POMONA, CALIF.--Jiggs, the noted simian, puts many a human acrobat to shame with an exhibition of balance and circus tricks performed on the slight footing of the flying trapeze and the high wire.
"THE TALK OF THE WORLD"
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Date Written / Recorded
1935
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1935-09-25, 1935
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Person Discussed
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1882-1945
Topic / Theme
Government policy, Heads of state, Neutrality, New Deal, 1933-1938, World War II, 1939-1945, Political and Social Movements, War and Violence, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1935 Universal Pictures Company Inc.
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Universal Newsreels, Release 760, April 5, 1939
in Universal Newsreels, Release 760 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1939, originally published 1939), 8 mins
This newsreel features laws and neutrality.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 760 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1939, originally published 1939), 8 mins
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This newsreel features laws and neutrality.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 760
COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN!
4 DIE AS NAVY PLANES COLLIDE
QUINCY, MASS.--Two Naval aircraft, flying in formation during the launching of the Airplane Carrier "Wasp", collide in mid-air and plunge to the ground at Braintree, setting two houses on fire.--Unaware of the tragedy, Navy officials and civilians see Mrs. Charles Falison, wife of the Assist...
This newsreel features laws and neutrality.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 760
COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN!
4 DIE AS NAVY PLANES COLLIDE
QUINCY, MASS.--Two Naval aircraft, flying in formation during the launching of the Airplane Carrier "Wasp", collide in mid-air and plunge to the ground at Braintree, setting two houses on fire.--Unaware of the tragedy, Navy officials and civilians see Mrs. Charles Falison, wife of the Assist. Sec'y of the Navy, christen the huge plane carrier!
NEUTRALITY ACT UNDER FIRE
WASHINGTON, D. C.--What Uncle Sam can and cannot do in case of war is studied by the Senate Foreign Relations committee in a hearing on the present law. Former State Sec'y Stimson is the first witness.
49 DESTROYERS RECONDITIONED
SAN DIEGO, CALIF.--The U. S. Navy rushes the re-fitting of many old warships built during the War! For a million dollars, the fleet "greyhounds" are getting a new lease on life to prepare for "front line" duty with the fleet.
DECORATED HAIRNETS SHOWN (Exclusive)
NEW YORK, N. Y.--Fashion finds a new and color(illegible text) use for the hairnet! Decorated with saucy bows (illegible text) other style aids, the new Gainsborough influence is tastefully demonstrated by pretty models at a Ritz-Carlton showing.
NEW SAFETY PLATE GLASS TRIED
PHILADELPHIA, PA.--A new, non-shatterable laminated plate glass, with a plastic filler "sandwich", passes severe tests during a novel demonstration at the Franklin Institute. It should save many lives!
CITY FETES WESTERN EPIC
DODGE CITY, KANSAS. -- Governors of three States and thousands of onlookers greet Hollywood "stars" as they parade for the World premiere of a screen epic of the Old West dealing with historical events of this section.
TYPICAL AMERICAN BOY CHOSEN
NEW YORK, N. Y.--Jim Crowley, Fordham football coach, presents a check to Karl McCready, 13, of Louisville, Ky., picked as the nation's most typical youngster.
MIAMI BEACH, FLA.--Exclusive scenes of 3-yr.-old Tommy O'Neill, who wins the title "Most Beautiful Child" from thousands of cute tots.
CHOOSE "DESERT" BEAUTY QUEEN
PALM SPRINGS, CALIF.--The colorful watering place is an "Oasis" for crowds on hand for the novel beauty contest, as pretty bathing lassies vie for the title "Miss Desert 1939". Eve Carlton gets the nod of the judges.
RACING BOAT SHATTERS RECORDS (Exclusive)
MIAMI, FLA.--In sensational speed trials on Biscayne Bay, S. Mortimer Auerbach sends his Emancipator 7th whizzing over a watery course and breaks five previous world's records before motor trouble forces him to quit.
KIDDIES IN UNDERWATER FEATS
PALM SPRINGS, CALIF.--Scared of water? Not these tiny youngsters, raging from 3 to 10 years, who demonstrate amazing undersea agility. Watch Jack Best, instructor, as he and the class go through their novel paces.
SKI STARS SHINE IN NAT'L MEET
MT. HOOD, ORE.--Thrills and speed on a fast course mark the National and Olympic downhill skiing, with crack men champs defying injury on the tricky slides. Wintry grace and form at 50 M.P.H!
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
1939-04-05, 1939
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Topic / Theme
Laws and legislation, Neutrality, 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 763, April 17, 1939
in Universal Newsreels, Release 763 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1939, originally published 1939), 10 mins
This newsreel features FDR and the government policy of neutrality in war.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 763 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1939, originally published 1939), 10 mins
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This newsreel features FDR and the government policy of neutrality in war.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 763
COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN!
"U.S. TO DEFEND AMERICAS"--F.D.R.
WASHINGTON, D. C.--Pres. Roosevelt, speaking before the Pan-American Union, says any European conflict will affect us and warns the dictators that the U. S. will match "force to force" to defend this hemisphere!--Sen. Pepper defends the President's note to...
This newsreel features FDR and the government policy of neutrality in war.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 763
COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN!
"U.S. TO DEFEND AMERICAS"--F.D.R.
WASHINGTON, D. C.--Pres. Roosevelt, speaking before the Pan-American Union, says any European conflict will affect us and warns the dictators that the U. S. will match "force to force" to defend this hemisphere!--Sen. Pepper defends the President's note to the Dictators, while Sen. Bridges attacks it as (illegible text)ar mongering!"
FLEET ORDERED BACK TO PACIFIC
NORFOLK, VA.--Hurriedly ordered back to the West Coast by F. D. R. in a mysterious move said to be connected with War threats in the Far East, battleships and other vessels are hastily loaded for a quick return trip!
40 DEAD IN MID-WEST TORNADO
CAPRON, OKLA. -- Spectacular destruction and wreckage follow in the wake of a 70 M.P.H. "twister," which swept through Western Oklahoma and nearby States, leaving many dead, 336 injured and property damaged estimated in the millions!
LINDBERGH HERE FOR AIR PARLEY
NEW YORK, N. Y.--The noted flier returns from self-exile allegedly to tell Congress his views on the aerial armadas of European nations!--Barbara Hutton, Woolworth heiress, hoping to reclaim her American citizenship, also arrives on the S. S. Aquitania.
BRITAIN RUSHES AIR ARMADA
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND.--Sir Kingsley Wood, Air Minister, arrives to inspect production of fast bombers at one of the country's big airplane plants! The British are rapidly getting ready for trouble in the air!
CLIPPER ENDS PIONEER FLIGHT
BALTIMORE, MD.--The Yankee Clipper, huge 74-passenger seaplane, lands at the Pan American base after successfully completing its 10,000-mi. shakedown flight to Europe. She's ready for regular trans-Atlantic service!
WASHINGTON'S RIDE RE-ENACTED
MOUNT VERNON, VA.--An impressive historic reenactment marks the 150th Anniversary of Geo. Washington's ride from his home to New York for his inauguration as the country's first President.
OUTDOOR SCULPTURE SHOW HELD
NEW YORK, N. Y.--The 2nd animal Outdoor Exhibit of the Sculptor's Guild, on Park Avenue, embraces a wide variety of subject and technique, with colorful and modernistic works of 60 artists on display.
GO GOLDFISH GULPING ONE BETTER
MARINETTE, WIS.--Here's one wrestling bout that really "smelt!" Battlers wade into a ring filled with two tons of smelt and mix it up for a comic round of skidding flesh and flying fish! Speedy Frank wins by a scale!
DERBY FAVORITE LOSES IN UPSET
NEW YORK, N. Y.--Kentucky Derby prospects take a swift turn at Jamaica as El Chico, undefeated 1938 juvenile champ, is nosed out by Gilded Knight in a thrilling photo finish as 20,000 fans whoop it up!
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
1939-04-17, 1939
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1882-1945, Henry Styles Bridges, 1898-1961, Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Person Discussed
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1882-1945, Henry Styles Bridges, 1898-1961
Topic / Theme
Government policy, Heads of state, Neutrality, 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 806, September 13, 1939
in Universal Newsreels, Release 806 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1939, originally published 1939), 8 mins
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, features the special session of Congress called to discuss the Embargo Act and the Neutrality Act.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 806 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1939, originally published 1939), 8 mins
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This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, features the special session of Congress called to discuss the Embargo Act and the Neutrality Act.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 806
COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN!
F.D.R. CALLS SPECIAL SESSION
WASHINGTON, D. C.--IN A MOVE OF FAR-REACHING IMPORTANCE TO THE U.S., PRES. ROOSEVELT SUMMONS CONGRESS FOR A SPECIAL SESSION, AT WHICH, IT IS BELIEVED, STRINGENT PHASES OF THE ARMS EM...
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, features the special session of Congress called to discuss the Embargo Act and the Neutrality Act.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 806
COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN!
F.D.R. CALLS SPECIAL SESSION
WASHINGTON, D. C.--IN A MOVE OF FAR-REACHING IMPORTANCE TO THE U.S., PRES. ROOSEVELT SUMMONS CONGRESS FOR A SPECIAL SESSION, AT WHICH, IT IS BELIEVED, STRINGENT PHASES OF THE ARMS EMBARGO MAY BE REPEALED.--MEANWHILE, SENATORS NYE AND THOMAS ARGUE THE "PROS" AND "CONS" OF THE EMBARGO, AND GEN. HUGH JOHNSON WARNS THE NATION TO STAY OUT OF EUROPE!
NEW YORK, N. Y.--ANSWERING THE PRESIDENT'S CALL FOR MORE NAVAL RESERVES, RECRUITING GOES ON AT A BRISK PACE!--HUNDREDS OF PATRIOTIC RED CROSS WORKERS MAKE BANDAGES TO HELP SUFFERERS IN WAR-TORN EUROPE.
U-BOAT SURVIVERS REACH PORT
HALIFAX, N. S.--The War's first sea-victims, 220 survivors of the ill-fated liner Athenia, torpedoed and sank by a Nazi submarine, arrive on the S.S. City of Flint, after a harrowing crossing through sub-infested waters.
TANKS ENTRAIN IN RECORD TIME (Exclusive)
WOODSIDE, N. Y.--Units of the 7th Cavalry Brigade (Mechanized)--110 speedy combat cars and 48 half-track vehicles--leave for their Ft. Knox base aboard 77 flat cars. The speedy "Iron Horses" require only 17 minutes for the task!
GIANT BLAST SPEEDS NEW DAM (Exclusive)
HIWASSEE, N. C.--Spectacular scenes as a 30,000 pound explosion of nitromon goes off with destructive fury, loosening thousands of tons of granite for dam construction. A 200-foot wall comes tumbling down!
JAP GOODWILL FLIERS ARRIVE
NEWARK, N. J.--The Japanese long-distance plane, and its crew of six, which took off from Tokyo on a World tour, lands at Newark Airport. Deputy Mayor Fox greets the fliers and a goodwill toast is drunk in champagne.
MACHINE SPEEDS TOMATO PICKING (Exclusive)
LANCASTER, PA.--Here's an amazing device that saves wear and tear on tomato pickers, and many hours as well. Workers recline in special hammocks and pluck the juicy tomatoes as the vehicle travels along!
ITALIAN LINER RISKS OCEAN TRIP
NEW YORK, N. Y.--Her white sides bearing huge Italian flags, the S.S. Roma casts off after a long stay and sails for home, protected from dangers threatening ships of warring nations, by Italy's neutral stand in the World War.
BIG LOG DRIVE STARTS ON COAST
FORT BRAGG, CALIF.--To meet the war crisis demand for California Redwood, daring woodsmen scale 250 foot trees before they are "topped" and rolled down along chute to the lakes below.
INDIANS GET SALMON BY THE TON
CELILO FALLS, ORE.--With a big "run" on, thousands of "brave" fishermen make a record haul as the fish try to get by the falls. The spot is reserved for Indians--no "palefaces"--and they catch 'em with nets and books by the ton.
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
1939-09-13, 1939
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Gerald Prentice Nye, 1892-1971, Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Person Discussed
Gerald Prentice Nye, 1892-1971
Topic / Theme
National government, Neutrality, War, 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 808, September 20, 1939
in Universal Newsreels, Release 808 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1939, originally published 1939), 6 mins
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, features President Roosevelt's speech to Congress about the arms embargo and United States neutrality.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 808 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1939, originally published 1939), 6 mins
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This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, features President Roosevelt's speech to Congress about the arms embargo and United States neutrality.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 808
COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN!
MOURN CHILD VICTIM OF U-BOAT
HAMILTON, ONT.--Canada pays impressive tribute to Margaret Haylworth, 10-year-old girl, fatally hurt when the S.S. Athenia was torpedoed by a Nazi submarine. Government officials,...
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, features President Roosevelt's speech to Congress about the arms embargo and United States neutrality.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 808
COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN!
MOURN CHILD VICTIM OF U-BOAT
HAMILTON, ONT.--Canada pays impressive tribute to Margaret Haylworth, 10-year-old girl, fatally hurt when the S.S. Athenia was torpedoed by a Nazi submarine. Government officials, and thousands, attend her touching funeral.
GLASCOW, SCOTLAND.--Hundreds of survivors, including many injured and tiny children, land after being rescued . Pitiful pawns in the new game of war!
ARMY DELAYS BERGDOLL TRIAL
NEW YORK, N. Y.--Grover Cleveland Bergdoll, No. 1 draft dodger, who was seized upon his return from Germany, fails in an effort to halt his court martial by army officers by legal skirmishing in the Federal Court.
SHIP RUNS AGROUND BY MISTAKE
GLOUCESTER, MASS.--The Norwegian freighter, Rio Branco, is hard aground on the rocky coast. Her skipper mistook the lighthouse here for the one at Boston and ran his heavily laden vessel right into shore. Tough luck!
MEXICANS HAIL INDEPENDENCE
MEXICO, CITY, D. F.--Spectacular scenes as the republic celebrates its 1810 revolution and freedom from old Spain, with a colorful parade of troops and sailors, headed by Pres. Gardenas and foreign diplomats.
ARMY TESTS NEW SEARCHLIGHT
WASHINGTON, D.C.--800 million candle-power searchlights, that turn night into day, are tested by the National Guard. The Capitol, and the sky above it, is etched with brilliance as anti-aircraft units swing into action.
COLLEGE GRIDDERS RARIN' TO GO
BERKELEY, CALIF.--Last season's stars swell the hopes of California's Golden Bears, and Coach Allison, as many old-timers report for practice. A large squad, and a "large" work-out with special devices for limbering up summer kinks.
FAMOUS ROUND-UP IS STAGED
PENDLETON, ORE.--It's Wild West Time! The annual rodeo, featuring daring brone and steer riding, gets off to a colorful start with a big parade of Indians and cowboys. A jamboree of thrills--and spills! And how!
GRID STARS GO ON WARPATH (Exclusive)
GRANTS PASS, ORE.--Football goes "screwball"! Here's a team that wears animal skins and uses clubs on its opponents. No sissy stuff for them--they fight to the bitter end, and then --off they go in a wheelbarrow!
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
1939-09-20, 1939
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1882-1945, Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Person Discussed
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1882-1945
Topic / Theme
Military aid, National government, Neutrality, War, 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 821, November 6, 1939
in Universal Newsreels, Release 821 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1939, originally published 1939), 15 mins
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 821
COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN!
ON THE WAR FRONT
BRITISH DOWN NAZI PLANES
SCOTLAND.--German fliers, shot down in the Firth of Forth raid, and rescued by fishermen, are cared for in a local hospital. "GENERAL MUD" SLOWS TROOPS
SOMEWHERE IN FRANCE....
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 821 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1939, originally published 1939), 15 mins
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UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 821
COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN!
ON THE WAR FRONT
BRITISH DOWN NAZI PLANES
SCOTLAND.--German fliers, shot down in the Firth of Forth raid, and rescued by fishermen, are cared for in a local hospital. "GENERAL MUD" SLOWS TROOPS
SOMEWHERE IN FRANCE.--British troops by the thousands move up to the Front, despite heavy rains and mud!--Sir Kingsley Wood, air chief, sees R.A.F. planes...
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 821
COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN!
ON THE WAR FRONT
BRITISH DOWN NAZI PLANES
SCOTLAND.--German fliers, shot down in the Firth of Forth raid, and rescued by fishermen, are cared for in a local hospital. "GENERAL MUD" SLOWS TROOPS
SOMEWHERE IN FRANCE.--British troops by the thousands move up to the Front, despite heavy rains and mud!--Sir Kingsley Wood, air chief, sees R.A.F. planes take off on dangerous missions over the lines!--Viscount Gort, army chief, visits the front with Maj. Gen. Windsor (Duke, to you!)
FINNS PREPARE FOR WAR
HELSINKI, FINLAND.--Faced with war by defying Russia's territorial demands, thousands flee the capital by trainloads, while last-minute preparations are made against attack.
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN.--Pres. Kallio of Finland meets with the three Scandanavian monarchs to decide upon plans for mutual aid to Finland.
F.D.R. SIGNS EMBARGO REPEAL
WASHINGTON, D.C.--Historic scenes as the special session of Congress sounds the death knell of the embargo act, opening U.S. doors to billions of dollars in Allied arms orders. Pres. Roosevelt signs the epochal document!
BROOKLYN, N.Y.--Fighting planes for England, delayed by the embargo, are taken on barges to be rushed to Europe's war front.
LOS ANGELES, CALIF.--The Douglas airplane factory, as well as the Lockheed plant, hum with activity as production is started on 7,800 planes to be ordered by France and Britain.
GRIDIRON THRILLS OF THE WEEK
NOTRE DAME BEATS ARMY
NEW YORK, N.Y.--73,000 football fans see the "Fighting Irish," in full stride at last, defeat a gallant "Cadet" team, 14-0.
TENNESSEE BLANKS L.S.U.
BATON ROUGE, LA.--The unbeaten "Vols" ride like a tidal wave over Louisiana State to triumph, 20-0. Their 19th straight victory!
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
1939-11-06, 1939
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Person Discussed
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1882-1945
Topic / Theme
Laws and legislation, Military alliances, Neutrality, 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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