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Universal Newsreels, Release 5, January 12, 1931
in Universal Newsreels, Release 5 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1931, originally published 1931), 7 mins
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the Sears and Roebuck company, John F. Kennedy, and weapons testing.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 5 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1931, originally published 1931), 7 mins
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This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the Sears and Roebuck company, John F. Kennedy, and weapons testing.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL VOLUME III NUMBER 5
MILITARY EXPERTS AMAZED AT 84-MILE SPEED OF SUPER-TANK
(79)
LINDEN, N. J. -- Army technicians see real Juggernaut of war rip its way across land and water obstacles with ease of a motor cop overhauling a joy rider. Walter Christy, inventor, demonstrates power...
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the Sears and Roebuck company, John F. Kennedy, and weapons testing.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL VOLUME III NUMBER 5
MILITARY EXPERTS AMAZED AT 84-MILE SPEED OF SUPER-TANK
(79)
LINDEN, N. J. -- Army technicians see real Juggernaut of war rip its way across land and water obstacles with ease of a motor cop overhauling a joy rider. Walter Christy, inventor, demonstrates power of monster with and without caterpillar treads, going almost 1 1/2 miles a minute on rubber and 45 miles per hour with metal tires.
LINER BUMPS FLOAT; SPILLS LOADED COAL CARS IN EAST RIVER
(58)
LONG ISLAND CITY, N. Y. -- Thousands of tons of sorely needed fuel go to bottom when steamship George Washington rams sea-going freight yard off large industrial center. Gondolas overturned and contents lost, but great passenger craft is able to proceed under her own power.
INVENTOR CRASHES RUBBER GLIDER TO PROVE SAFETY VALUE
(64)
WASHINGTON, D. C. -- Government aviation experts watch successful tests of odd wreck-proof flying device. Taylor Mc Daniel, inventor, acts as ground crew for pilot Joe Bergling, who takes machine into air and deliberately nose dives it First (illegible text) shows no injury to man or vehicle.
NEWS PARAGRAPHS
MIAMI, Fla. -- Tub racers in annual competition! -- Champion paddlers vie for sink-or-swim carnival honors.
(61)
CEDAR LAKE, Ind. -- World's smallest baby makes debut! -- Miss Ruth Angeline Hein enters world weighing but 24 ounces.
(42)
WORCESTER, Mass. -- Home-made power sleds clash! -- Ice aeros in stirring race on Lake Quinsigamond.
(68)
BERLIN, Germany -- Arctic feathered colony rejoices at first snow! -- Penguins take stroll to celebrate winter's arrival.
(56)
DAREDEVIL "JACKS" GIVE SKYSCRAPER ITS YEARLY FACE-WASH
(78)
NEW YORK, N. Y. -- Group of workers, defying death high above Brooklyn Bridge, frolic at work of cleaning the golden dome of the Pulitzer Building, once the highest structure in lower Manhattan and still the towering sand brilliant sentinel which stands over world-famous Park Row.
THRILLS GALORE AS SKATE SAILORS MEET IN NOVEL SPORT FAD
(72)
LAKE HOPATCONG, N. J. -- Record field of flying ice-jib experts gather here for most dangerous one-man speed game in list of pastimes. Despite spills and injuries, even among most skilled operators, number of human kites this season is largest ever seen at one time.
CROWDS CHEER FEATS OF MARINE FLIERS IN GIANT AIR SHOW
(91)
MIAMI, Fla. -- Startling evolutions of battle planes in skies, with ferris wheel pursuit, group loops and other hair-raising stunts, mark dedication of naval aero base, officially designated as "All-America Airport." Admiral Moffett and other leaders of national defense participate in ceremonies.
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"THE TALK OF THE WORLD"
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Date Written / Recorded
1931
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1931-01-12, 1931
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Topic / Theme
Weapons testing, Presidents, 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 55, February 2, 1942
in Universal Newsreels, Release 55 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1942, originally published 1942), 6 mins
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the United Nations General Assembly, Adlai Stevenson, and Dwight Eisenhower.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 55 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1942, originally published 1942), 6 mins
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This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the United Nations General Assembly, Adlai Stevenson, and Dwight Eisenhower.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL
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U. S. FETES PRESIDENT AT 60
NEW YORK, N. Y.--Americans from coast to coast fete our President on his 60th birthday. The Birthday Ball at the Waldorf is a colorful event.
WASHINGTON, D. C.--Motion picture stars join in the celebration at the White House and the hug...
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the United Nations General Assembly, Adlai Stevenson, and Dwight Eisenhower.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL
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U. S. FETES PRESIDENT AT 60
NEW YORK, N. Y.--Americans from coast to coast fete our President on his 60th birthday. The Birthday Ball at the Waldorf is a colorful event.
WASHINGTON, D. C.--Motion picture stars join in the celebration at the White House and the huge birthday party, and the President broadcasts his thanks to the nation.
CONVOY ROUTS AXIS RAIDERS
MEDITERRANEAN--Spectacular pictures--filmed under fire! Nazi bombers attack a British convoy. Anti-aircraft guns shoot one down--right before your eyes--it crashes into the water in flames!
CHURCHILL SAFE AT HOME
Britain's Prime Minister takes the controls of the huge flying boat that brings him home safely after the triumphal tour in America. His arrival in London is a bright moment for his admirers everywhere.
NEW ZEALAND ENVOY ARRIVES
WASHINGTON, D. C.--Walter Nash, new Minister from New Zealand, is greeted by U. S. officials and other British envoys. He is advocating a Pacific War Council, with an American in supreme command.
TORPEDOED FREIGHTER REPAIRED
PACIFIC COAST--The American freighter, "Absaroka," badly damaged when attacked by a Jap submarine in the Pacific, is undergoing repairs and soon be back in action again.
PRISON INMATES WORK FOR U. S.
ATLANTA, GA.--Wartime scenes inside the grim walls of the Federal Penitentiary. Prisoners are busy turning out war-goods for Uncle Sam. Attorney-General Biddle makes a tour of inspection.
NAVY WIDOWS GET VITAL JOBS
BURBANK, CALIF.--Fifty widows, whose sailor husbands died at Pearl Harbor, will be trained for jobs at the Lockheed airplane factory. They'll keep busy to help avenge the treacherous Jap attack.
TEXAS "QUADS" ARE NOW 3
GALVESTON, TEXAS--Three years ago the W. E. Badgetts hoped it would be a boy! They got quadruplets--four girls. Now three years old, the cute youngsters receive a new home as a birthday present.
ENGLISH SOCCER CHAMPS WIN
WEMBLEY, ENGLAND--66,000 fans forget the war for a brief moment of sporting thrills as the English "football" team tackles the Scotsmen and win, 3-0. Mrs. Churchill gets a big hand from the fans.
AMATEUR ICE CHAMPS COMPETE
LaCROSSE, WIS.--The National Amateurs brings out the nation's top-notch skating aces who flash to new brilliance on the ice. Speed dashes that find the lads and lassies in top form.
WATER SKIERS SHOW NEW TRICKS
MIAMI, FLA.--A novel Winter interlude us water-skiing amongst Miami's cluster of islands. And to provide added thrills, Jackie Jacks takes the hurdles with Jackie, Junior, on his shoulders.
VOL. 15--55
with GRAHAM McNAMEE -- by courtesy N. B. C.
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Date Written / Recorded
1942
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Date Published / Released
1942-02-02, 1942
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Topic / Theme
Bombardment, Naval battles, Politicians, Presidents, International relations, 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 63, March 2, 1942
in Universal Newsreels, Release 63 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1942, originally published 1942), 10 mins
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Congress, Dwight Eisenhower, and submarines.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 63 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1942, originally published 1942), 10 mins
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This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Congress, Dwight Eisenhower, and submarines.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL
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U-BOAT KILLS FORTY OFF N. J.
OFF ATLANTIC COAST--Mistaken by the watch on the tanker R. P. Resor for a fishing boat as it approached with lights ablaze, a submarine torpedoes and sets fire to the ship, and all are lost but two crew members.
ARMY AIR FORCE ON THE ALERT
PACIFIC NORTHWES...
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Congress, Dwight Eisenhower, and submarines.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL
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U-BOAT KILLS FORTY OFF N. J.
OFF ATLANTIC COAST--Mistaken by the watch on the tanker R. P. Resor for a fishing boat as it approached with lights ablaze, a submarine torpedoes and sets fire to the ship, and all are lost but two crew members.
ARMY AIR FORCE ON THE ALERT
PACIFIC NORTHWEST.--Crack fliers in the strategic defense areas of the Pacific coast have extensive daily maneuvers to prepare them for any eventuality. If the Japs come--the reception will be warm.
HOLLYWOOD BOWS TO OSCAR
HOLLYWOOD, CALIF.--The annual award of the Academy trophies for outstanding pictures, actresses and actors of the year hits a military note with many in uniform and a sombre note predominating.
MORE ARMS PRODUCTION NEEDED
WASHINGTON, D.C.--Ordered by the President to increase the speed of arms production, Donald M. Nelson outlines key measures which include a 168-hour week for every machine to rush more and more to our armed forces and Allies.
SHOW PEACETIME JAP INTRIGUE
WASHINGTON, D.C.--The Dies Committee releases information to reveal long-time Jap spying prior to Pearl Harbor and steps in their well laid plans to stab the United States in the back.
TOKLE SETS NEW SKI RECORD
IRON MOUNTAIN, MICH.--The Flying Norwegian, Torger Tokle, sets a new National mark off this world's largest artificial ski jump. His jump of 289 feet breaks his own mark set last year.
3-YEAR-OLD CHAMP BEATEN AGAIN
MIAMI, FLA.--Alsab, running again as a three-year-old, winds up third as Requested, the horse he beat consistently last year, wins the $35,000 Flamingo and establishes himself as a Kentucky Derby favorite.
R.A.F. BLASTS NAZI STRONGHOLDS
SOMEWHERE IN EUROPE --Intrepid Royal Air Force pilots take off from secret bases in England to do some amazing bombing and strafing on the continent. Actual pictures show the heartening results.
BASEBALL TRAINING IS ON
MIAMI, FLA.--The New York Giants get their spring training underway as all the baseball clubs head south to iron out those kinks before the season starts, war or no war.
VOL. 15--63
with GRAHAM McNAMEE -- by courtesy N. B. C.
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Date Written / Recorded
1942
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Date Published / Released
1942-03-02, 1942
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Person Discussed
Dwight D. Eisenhower, 1890-1969
Topic / Theme
Sinking ships, Submarines, Presidents, Legislatures, 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 68, August 21, 1930
in Universal Newsreels, Release 68 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1930, originally published 1930), 1 min
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the Republican Party, John F. Kennedy, and military drills.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 68 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1930, originally published 1930), 1 min
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This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the Republican Party, John F. Kennedy, and military drills.
The Evening World - - UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL VOLUME II NUMBER 68
JUNIOR ACES VIE IN HORSESHOE PITCHING CHAMPIONSHIP FINALS
(74)
JONES BEACH, N. Y. -- Youngsters all under 15 years of age demonstrate their skill in tossing "Ringers" and in hitting that "Old Spike" with startling regularity.
DOUBLE TIME REVIEW FEATURES A...
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the Republican Party, John F. Kennedy, and military drills.
The Evening World - - UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL VOLUME II NUMBER 68
JUNIOR ACES VIE IN HORSESHOE PITCHING CHAMPIONSHIP FINALS
(74)
JONES BEACH, N. Y. -- Youngsters all under 15 years of age demonstrate their skill in tossing "Ringers" and in hitting that "Old Spike" with startling regularity.
DOUBLE TIME REVIEW FEATURES ASSEMBLY OF CRACK VETERANS
(66)
CONTOCELLE, Italy. -- Mussolini's men plunge through intricate maneuvers at top speed. -- Artillery sweeps over rough terrain at break-neck pace.
MIDDIE GRIDDERS IN EARLY PRACTICE FOR NEW PIGSKIN SEASON
(65)
ANNAPOLIS, Md. -- 280 football chasers wreak vengeance on the tackling dummy. -- Listen to instructions and then cavort through formations in whirlwind fashion.
PHILANTHROPISTS AID AILING PETS IN GREAT HOSPITAL PROJECT
(84)
NEW YORK, N. Y. -- Speyer Hospital employs the latest scientific equipment solely for the purpose of treating sick animals at the rate of 17,000 a year.
NEWS PARAGRAPHS
MAMARONECK, N. Y. -- Build wingless plane! -- Secret rotor aircraft seen for first time on floating factory.
(44)
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Flaming oil imperils waterfront! -- 5 dead, 2 injured, after explosion aboard tanker "Brilliant."
(47)
MINEOLA, N. Y. -- Navy mystery plane in sensational test! -- Rebuilt monoplane attains 300-mile speed in Air Races trials.
(85)
YORK, Pa. -- Firemen teams in hose battle! -- Smoke-eaters compete for aquatic tug-of-war crown.
(65)
MINIATURE FIGURES OF SPORT STARS IS NEWEST MODEL FAD
(86)
BROOKLYN, N. Y. -- In the little village of Salzburg, Germany, an entire family worked six months carving, sewing and painting these statuettes of world famous sport stars.
NATION CELEBRATES 11TH ANNIVERSARY OF CONSTITUTION DAY
(89)
BERLIN, Germany -- President Von Hindenberg is surrounded by thousands of children during stirring pageant commemorating the founding of the German Republic.
DOCKMEN INAUGURATE PRIZE RING RULES TO DECIDE PRIVATE ROWS
(113)
BROOKLYN, N. Y. -- Wild-swinging ship-workers settle grievances with solid fists. -- Weekly ring battles decide grudge differences.
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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
1930-08-21, 1930
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Topic / Theme
Military drills, Presidents, Republicans (U.S. political party), 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 70, March 25, 1942
in Universal Newsreels, Release 70 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1942, originally published 1942), 1 min
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Navy, Dwight Eisenhower, and war materials.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 70 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1942, originally published 1942), 1 min
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This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Navy, Dwight Eisenhower, and war materials.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL
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JAPS EVACUATED FROM COAST
LOS ANGELES--Japanese by the hundreds are rooted from their homes and taken inland in a giant exodus to prevent possible sabotage of defense plants and installations along the Pacific.
NEWS FROM "DOWN UNDER"
AUSTRALIA--Prime Minister Curtin's dramatic warning t...
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Navy, Dwight Eisenhower, and war materials.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL
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JAPS EVACUATED FROM COAST
LOS ANGELES--Japanese by the hundreds are rooted from their homes and taken inland in a giant exodus to prevent possible sabotage of defense plants and installations along the Pacific.
NEWS FROM "DOWN UNDER"
AUSTRALIA--Prime Minister Curtin's dramatic warning that all Australians will work--or else--comes as Jap hordes poise for invasion blow!--Hospital ship at Darwin is hit by Jap bombs!--Another destroyer is launched, and children's home at Sydney has novel air-raid shelter!
U. S. "GUERILLAS" ORGANIZE
TILLAMOOK, ORE.--One thousand men-folk of this Coast town have formed a hard-hitting defense unit to deal with enemy invaders.
HAWAII BUSINESS MEN TRAIN
HONOLULU, T.H.--A corps of 1,200 business men is training to help in the island's defense. And famed Waikiki Beach is now in war-time dress!
MULE PACK UNIT PACKS "KICKS"
FORT BRAGG, N.C.--The 4th Field Artillery Battalion has hundreds of mules that transport howitzers to noisy maneuvers in the hills.
POLISH LEADER VISITS F.D.R.
WASHINGTON, D.C.--General Sikorski, leader of Poland-in-Exile, calls in President Roosevelt after his arrival from Montreal.
GREEK RELIEF SHIP READY
NEW YORK, N. Y.--Loaded with tons of flour, medicine and other supplies for the starving Greeks, the ship "Sicilia" is blessed in quaint ceremonies.
CITY'S 3RD SCRAP DRIVE ON (Exclusive)
DAYTON, OHIO--The city's third "Scrap the Jap" campaign starts, with Scouts and others rounding up tons of the precious scrap metal.
ARMY PICKS HEALTHIEST BOY
GOVERNORS ISLAND, N. Y.--Army doctors examine finalists in Boys Club contest and pick 15-yr.-old Raymond Zambito as the healthiest boy in New York.
FISHING FLEET HIT BY BAN
BOSTON, MASS. -- Alien fishermen who for years have failed to become citizens are idle following stringent ban to prevent fifth column work at sea.
VOL. 15--70
with GRAHAM McNAMEE -- by courtesy N. B. C.
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Date Written / Recorded
1942
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Date Published / Released
1942-03-25, 1942
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Topic / Theme
War materiel, Navies, Presidents, 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 93, June 15, 1942
in Universal Newsreels, Release 93 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1942, originally published 1942), 2 mins
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Congress, Franklin Roosevelt, and rubber.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 93 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1942, originally published 1942), 2 mins
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This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Congress, Franklin Roosevelt, and rubber.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL
CHURCHILL IN AMERICA!
WASHINGTON, D. C.--In an epochal move that may change the course of the war, Britain's war leader arrives for unprecedented meeting with President Roosevelt at the White House, possibly to discuss a unified Allied command to direct the forces now aligned against aggression.
BRITISH DR...
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Congress, Franklin Roosevelt, and rubber.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL
CHURCHILL IN AMERICA!
WASHINGTON, D. C.--In an epochal move that may change the course of the war, Britain's war leader arrives for unprecedented meeting with President Roosevelt at the White House, possibly to discuss a unified Allied command to direct the forces now aligned against aggression.
BRITISH DRIVE DEEP INTO LIBYA
British Imperial forces, aided by the guns of warships, are driving deep into Axis-held territory. Many areas have been stormed and taken, and a steady stream of prisoners pours into Cairo.--In England, British women learn how to operate anti-aircraft finders and predictors.
MIDSHIPMEN "WAR CLASS" GRADUATED
ANNAPOLIS, MD.--547 new Ensigns are made in the Naval Academy's first "war class" since the World War.--Meanwhile, steady stream of new warships brings U. S. closer to Two-Ocean goal. A cruiser and destroyer slide down the way! Admiral Chester Nimitz is new head of Pacific Fleet.
AMERICA ON THE ALERT
Threats of attack by enemy planes and submarines spur defense measures on both coasts. In mass meeting in Chicago, thousands of workers pledge their services as air raid wardens!--The Governing Board of the Pan-American Union meets in Washington to lay plans for the anti-Axis conference in Rio!--Byron Price of the A.P. is sworn in as head of our new Censorship Bureau!--At Mitchel Field, L. I., 27 visiting Canadian Air Cadets get thrill inspecting American pursuit planes!--In Horn Lake, Miss., wreckers begin clearing tracks of debris of 28-car freight that left the rails!
NATION HONORS PILOT HERO KELLY
MADISON, FLA.--Colin P. Kelly, Jr., intrepid flier who gave his life after crippling a Jap warship off the Philippines, is honored at special church rites. His widow and infant son pose for newsreel pictures.
SWANKY SUNSHINE FASHIONS
MIAMI BEACH, FLA.--Tropical treats to the eye are these latest styles for Southern strands, as shown by oh-so-lovely lassies. Swimming togs, play-suits and knick-knacks to help forget the blues!
VOL. 14--43
with GRAHAM McNAMEE -- by courtesy N. B. C.
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Date Written / Recorded
1942
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1942-06-15, 1942
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1882-1945
Person Discussed
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1882-1945
Topic / Theme
Rubber industry, War materiel, Legislatures, Presidents, 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 97, June 29, 1942
in Universal Newsreels, Release 97 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1942, originally published 1942), 13 mins
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the FBI, Dwight Eisenhower, and criminal investigations.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 97 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1942, originally published 1942), 13 mins
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This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the FBI, Dwight Eisenhower, and criminal investigations.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL
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NAB 8 NAZI SPIES AS HUNT FOR AIDES GOES ON
F.B.I. agents round up eight submarine-borne saboteurs who land off Long Island shores and the Florida coast. Their seizure is expected to bring about several additional arrests of aides and associates, as attempt to sabotage the war effort...
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the FBI, Dwight Eisenhower, and criminal investigations.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL
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NAB 8 NAZI SPIES AS HUNT FOR AIDES GOES ON
F.B.I. agents round up eight submarine-borne saboteurs who land off Long Island shores and the Florida coast. Their seizure is expected to bring about several additional arrests of aides and associates, as attempt to sabotage the war effort is nipped in the bud.
CHURCHILL SEES PARATROOPS
FT. JACKSON, S. C.--Winston Churchill inspects America's armed might in a surprise visit to Fort Jackson, where he sees members of the U. S. Parachute Force in maneuvers. After reviewing the ground forces, the British Prime Minister gives a talk to the soldiers.
PACIFIC WAR COUNCIL MEETS
WASHINGTON, D.C.--The Pacific War Council holds a meeting to determine the grand strategy of the war, with F.D.R. for a second time playing host to Britain's Churchill.
TOKYO RAIDERS GET D.F.C.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Lieut. Gen. Arnold, Army Air Force commander, decorates 25 of Gen. Doolittle's Pacific Eagles who bombed the Japs. Wives of heroes attend the ceremonies at Bolling Field.
UNCLE SAM'S JUNGLE TROOPS
PANAMA, C. Z.--Some of the Army's deadliest fighting units--called "Bushmasters"--slither through impenetrable jungle. Camouflaged, trained in jui jitsu and machete fighting, they can strike like panthers.
SIGN ANGLO-RUSSIAN PACT
ENGLAND--England and Russia enter into a twenty-year treaty of alliance, with full partnership in war and peace, as Molotov, Soviet Foreign Affairs Commissar, makes a secret trip to England.
INSHORE PATROL ON ALERT
OFF THE ATLANTIC COAST--Eternal vigilance is the watchword as our inshore patrol shepherds supplies along the nation's lifetime. Planes, blimps and speedy PT boats all play their part in the convoy system.
LAST PICTURES OF LEXINGTON
Final pictures of the gallant carrier, ablaze from stem to stern and listing badly after "abandon ship" has been carried out.
KING INSPECTS U.S. FLAGSHIP
OFF ENGLAND--King George VI comes aboard the flagship of the American task force now in England's waters. He is warmly greeted by Admiral Starke and the men of our fighting fleet who rousingly cheer him.
SEVEN SONS SURVIVE LEXINGTON
PORTLAND, ORE--It's a great day for the Patten family when seven sons--all on the Lexington--come home on furlough to visit Pa Patten, himself in the Navy, is waiting, and everybody gets a joyous welcome.
WHIRLY TAKES BROOKLYN 'CAP
AQUEDUCT, N. Y.--Whirlaway, four-year-old champion, smothers all opposition in the Brooklyn Handicap, showing the way to Swing and Sway by two lengths and pushing his lifetime earnings up to $405,000, second highest purse total in racing history.
VOL. 15--97
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Date Written / Recorded
1942
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Date Published / Released
1942-06-29, 1942
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Person Discussed
Dwight D. Eisenhower, 1890-1969
Topic / Theme
Criminal investigations, Spies, Presidents, 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 129, October 19, 1942
in Universal Newsreels, Release 129 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1942, originally published 1942), 6 mins
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Air Force, Harry S. Truman, and taxation.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 129 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1942, originally published 1942), 6 mins
Description
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Air Force, Harry S. Truman, and taxation.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL
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CONVOY TO RUSSIA GETS THROUGH
Huge United Nations convoy is attacked by Nazis' bombers off Scandinavian north capes. A terrific battle ensues, but the enemy is finally driven off.
DECKHOUSE CRASHES ON SHIP
VANCOUVER, WASH. -- When the rigging snapped, a 3-story pre-fabricated deckhouse t...
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Air Force, Harry S. Truman, and taxation.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL
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CONVOY TO RUSSIA GETS THROUGH
Huge United Nations convoy is attacked by Nazis' bombers off Scandinavian north capes. A terrific battle ensues, but the enemy is finally driven off.
DECKHOUSE CRASHES ON SHIP
VANCOUVER, WASH. -- When the rigging snapped, a 3-story pre-fabricated deckhouse that was being lowered on to a new Liberty Ship crashed, but did little damage except to the deckhouse.
GREATEST TAX BILL IN HISTORY
WASHINGTON, D. C.--With the greatest tax bill in the history of the United States about to be passed, Senator George and Congressman Doughton speak for the men who have labored to keep the nation's economy sound.
MEET SERGEANT BUDDY BARKER
SOMEWHERE-IN-AUSTRALIA -- First Aussie to join the American Army is Buddy Barker, a dog . . . who is ceremoniously elevated to a sergeancy PDQ as a reward for his victorious all-out offensive against the camp mice.
IRISH UPSET HIGH-FLYING SEAHAWKS
SOUTH BEND, IND.--A scrappy Notre Dame team refuses to be impressed by the superior record of a mighty Iowa Pre-Flight eleven, and goes on to upset the dope by a score of 28-0.
TEEN-AGE BOYS RUSH TO COLORS
NEW YORK CITY--Following the President's message to Congress about the necessity of lowering the draft age to 18, thousands of young men rush to the enlistment headquarters in Grand Central Palace to line up for the duration.
FLOOD WATER MENACES CAPITAL
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Swollen by excessive autumnal rains, the old Potomac overruns its banks--and the gravest flood in Washington's history threatens the national capital, and leaves 2,000 homeless in nearby Maryland and Virginia.
VOL. 15--129
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Date Written / Recorded
1942
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Date Published / Released
1942-10-19, 1942
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Person Discussed
Harry S. Truman, 1884-1972
Topic / Theme
Laws and legislation, Legislators, Taxation, Presidents, Armed forces, 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 141, November 30, 1942
in Universal Newsreels, Release 141 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1942, originally published 1942), 1 min
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Navy, Dwight Eisenhower, and war.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 141 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1942, originally published 1942), 1 min
Description
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Navy, Dwight Eisenhower, and war.
Date Written / Recorded
1942
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1942-11-30, 1942
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1882-1945
Person Discussed
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1882-1945
Topic / Theme
Bond market, War, Presidents, Navies, 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 222, September 6, 1943
in Universal Newsreels, Release 222 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1943, originally published 1943), 10 mins
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the Republican Party, Harry S. Truman, and tombs.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 222 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1943, originally published 1943), 10 mins
Description
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the Republican Party, Harry S. Truman, and tombs.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL
'SCOOP'
Building a Newsreel Following for Your Theatre with the 'Scoop Newsreel of the World
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ITALIAN BASES BOMBED
Vibo Valentia and Vertigo, vital Italian airbases, are blasted by American bomber squadrons as British invasion of Italian mainland presages Allied incursions into Hitler's Eur...
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the Republican Party, Harry S. Truman, and tombs.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL
'SCOOP'
Building a Newsreel Following for Your Theatre with the 'Scoop Newsreel of the World
(illegible text)
ITALIAN BASES BOMBED
Vibo Valentia and Vertigo, vital Italian airbases, are blasted by American bomber squadrons as British invasion of Italian mainland presages Allied incursions into Hitler's Europe.
MacARTHUR ADVANCES
Fleets of Yank bombers hurl concussive bombs on Jap base at Salamua, New Guinea as MacArthur's concerted South Pacific push gets under way.
CHURCHILLS GET AROUND
Accompanied by her subaltern daughter, Mary, Mrs. Churchill lays a wreath on the tomb of America's Unknown Soldier at Arlington. Later, Miss Churchill shows up at Daytona Beach, Fla. to enjoy a day at the WAC cantonment there.
COOLIES IRON OUT FIELD
Thousands of coolies pull gigantic rollers over pulverized rock to provide a cementless runway for American bombers, which now stand poised to take a crack at Japan proper.
ASSEMBLY IN THE ANTIPODES
Huge assembly plants in Australia recondition war-torn aircraft for return to duty, as well as supplies of every description.
MILITARY PIGSKIN PREVIEW
War time squads turn out at Annapolis and West Point as the service teams open practise sessions. The material appears able to crack any football or military line.
HOLLYWOOD CARAVAN
Movie stars from Hollywood get the Third War Loan Drive off to a flying start as they engage in a transcontinental entertainment tour.
VOL. 16--222
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Date Written / Recorded
1943
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Date Published / Released
1943-09-06, 1943
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Person Discussed
Harry S. Truman, 1884-1972
Topic / Theme
Cemeteries, Tombs, Republicans (U.S. political party), Presidents, 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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