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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 167, July 31, 1933
in Universal Newsreels, Release 167 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1933, originally published 1933), 9 mins
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the Democratic Party, Franklin Roosevelt, and government policies.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 167 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1933, originally published 1933), 9 mins
Description
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the Democratic Party, Franklin Roosevelt, and government policies.
Date Written / Recorded
1933
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1933-07-31, 1933
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Person Discussed
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1882-1945
Topic / Theme
Government policy, Heads of state, Vacations, Presidents, Democrats (U.S. political party), New Deal, 1933-1938, Political and Social Movements, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Universal Newsreels, Release 229, March 5, 1934
in Universal Newsreels, Release 229 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1934, originally published 1934), 10 mins
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Air Force, wages and salaries, and Harry Truman.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 229 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1934, originally published 1934), 10 mins
Description
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Air Force, wages and salaries, and Harry Truman.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL Volume VI Number 229
ROOSEVELT SEEKS INCREASED WAGES FOR AMERICAN LABOR
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- More jobs, shorter hours and fatter pay envelopes, are urged upon industry by the President, in a dramatic speech on the future of the NRA before four thousand code representatives.
THOUSANDS SEE MAS...
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Air Force, wages and salaries, and Harry Truman.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL Volume VI Number 229
ROOSEVELT SEEKS INCREASED WAGES FOR AMERICAN LABOR
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- More jobs, shorter hours and fatter pay envelopes, are urged upon industry by the President, in a dramatic speech on the future of the NRA before four thousand code representatives.
THOUSANDS SEE MASS FUNERAL
VIENNA, AUSTRIA. -- High government officials attend the impressive services held for the fifty soldiers and police killed in the recent Socialist revolt.
POLAR BEARS FIND NEW HOME
CHICAGO, ILL. -- Arctic bruins enjoy the cold weather in their recently completed quarters in the Chicago Zoological Park.
STEEPLEJACKS DEFY DEATH
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. -- Daring steel workers risk their lives on the framework of a six-hundred-foot tower that will be one of the supports for the new $33,000,000 span across the Golden Gate.
ENVOY PRESENTS CREDENTIALS
HAVANA, CUBA. -- Jefferson Caffrey makes his first official visit to President Mendieta as the U.S. Ambassador to the Island Republic.
FOUR STATES HUNT DILLINGER AFTER DARING PRISON BREAK
CROWN POINT, IND. -- The notorious desperado and killer is the object of one of the Middle West's biggest "man-hunts" following his sensational escape from jail here, where he was awaiting trial on a charge of murdering a policeman.
U. S. WINS OUTBOARD RACE
NEW SMYRNA, FLA. -- Horace Tennes of Chicago leads the field home in the first of a series of international contest featured by breath-taking spills, which keep a huge crowd in a frenzy of excitement.
STUDENT REACHES NEW HEIGHTS
KANSAS CITY, MO. -- Robert Wadlow, 16 years old, who stands 7 feet 9 inches in his stocking feet and weighs 360 pounds, is reported to be the tallest schoolboy in the United States.
HUGE WALL OF ICE HITS TOWN
WASSAIC, N.Y. -- Loosened by sudden thaws, a roaring wall of ice-floes and water sweeps down a gorge and inundates an entire village.
FLIVVER PLANE IN TEST HOP
BURBANK, CAL. -- A low-priced flying machine of radical design that can be constructed at a cost of $700 makes its first successful flight at the airport here.
"THE TALK OF THE WORLD"
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Date Written / Recorded
1934
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1934-03-05, 1934
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1882-1945
Person Discussed
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1882-1945
Topic / Theme
Government policy, Wages and salaries, Presidents, Air forces, New Deal, 1933-1938, Political and Social Movements, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Universal Newsreels, Release 260, June 20, 1934
in Universal Newsreels, Release 260 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1934, originally published 1934), 4 mins
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Army, Franklin Roosevelt, and national government.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 260 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1934, originally published 1934), 4 mins
Description
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Army, Franklin Roosevelt, and national government.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL Volume VI Number 260
PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT GETS HONORARY DEGREE FROM YALE
NEW HAVEN, CONN. -- The Chief Executive receives the degree of Doctor of Laws from Dr. James Rowland Angell, president of the University, who hails him as a "brave leader of your people in time of peril."
MILLIONS MOU...
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Army, Franklin Roosevelt, and national government.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL Volume VI Number 260
PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT GETS HONORARY DEGREE FROM YALE
NEW HAVEN, CONN. -- The Chief Executive receives the degree of Doctor of Laws from Dr. James Rowland Angell, president of the University, who hails him as a "brave leader of your people in time of peril."
MILLIONS MOURN NAVAL HERO
TOKYO. -- Great throngs, led by four Princesses of the Royal Blood and Japan's outstanding diplomats, pay tribute to memory of Marquis Heihachiro Togo, as procession winds through the capital's streets.
HOME-MADE SUBMARINE TESTED
WOLF LAKE, IND.--A queer fish-like underwater boat, capable of traveling 15 miles an hour and remaining under water for forty-five minutes, is put through its trial runs by its builder, Byron Connett, who worked three years to complete it.
FROGS IN CLASSIC TURF EVENT
NEW YORK, N. Y. -- America's outstanding leapers compete for honors in a blue ribbon race that ends in a spectacular and thrilling finish.
THOUSANDS IN GIANT PARADE
HAVANA, CUBA. -- Eighty thousand members of the ABC, a revolutionary organization, march through the streets in one of the greatest demonstrations in the Island Republic's history.
HUNDREDS BATTLE FLAMES AS FIRE SWEEPS HUGE FACTORY
CHICAGO, ILL. -- Five alarms are sounded and 75 companies called out, as a roaring blaze spreads through the Deering Works of the International Harvester Company, threatening buildings over a wide area.
ROCKET MOTOR DEMONSTRATED
CLEVELAND, O. -- Developed after years of experimentation, a rocket motor, capable of lifting 500 to 1,000 pounds, is successfully operated by its designers in a spectacular test.
73RD CONGRESS ENDS SESSION
WASHINGTON, D. C. -- Legislators adjourn sine die after a record year in which they voted billions of dollars for the operation of President Roosevelt's new deal.
LION CUB MENACES MASHERS
HOLLYWOOD, CAL. -- A young woman parades through the streets of the film capital with an eight-months-old lion cub to protect herself from the unwelcome advances of flirtatious men.
CROWDS IN CONFETTI BATTLE
CAMBRIDGE, MASS.--Alumni of Harvard University parade into the huge stadium and engage spectators in a colorful fight as part of the school's Commencement Week exercises.
"THE TALK OF THE WORLD"
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Date Written / Recorded
1934
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Date Published / Released
1934-06-20, 1934
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Person Discussed
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1882-1945
Topic / Theme
National government, Armed forces, Presidents, New Deal, 1933-1938, Political and Social Movements, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Universal Newsreels, Release 312, July 18, 1944
in Universal Newsreels, Release 312 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1944, originally published 1944), 7 mins
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the Democratic Party, Franklin Roosevelt, and politicians.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 312 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1944, originally published 1944), 7 mins
Description
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the Democratic Party, Franklin Roosevelt, and politicians.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL
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THE DEMOCRATS CONVENE
CHICAGO STADIUM, CHICAGO--With the echoes of the GOP convention barely subsided within these walls, Chairman Robert Hannegan calls the Democratic National Convent...
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the Democratic Party, Franklin Roosevelt, and politicians.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL
'SCOOP'
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THE DEMOCRATS CONVENE
CHICAGO STADIUM, CHICAGO--With the echoes of the GOP convention barely subsided within these walls, Chairman Robert Hannegan calls the Democratic National Convention into session.
Personalities abound including Mrs. Claude Pepper of Florida, Congress-woman Mary Norton of New Jersey, Senator Jackson of Indiana (permanent chairman), Senator Scott Lucas, the old warrior James Farley and others.
Mrs. Charles Tillett of North Carolina addresses the Convention--then the glamorous Helen Gahagan (ex-Broadway star, wife of film star Melvyn Douglas, and herself a candidate for Congress from California) gives a thrilling speech.
Finally, Oklahoma's Chief Executive, the Honorable Robert S. Kerr, delivers the keynote address, which stirs its hearers, all the way down their spines.
INDEPENDENCE DAY IN EUROPE
In France--General Eisenhower observes General Bradley fire a giant howitzer which signals our massed artillery into a massed crescendo of fire. Behind the lines, the French string "Welcome" signs all over, improvise American flags, and a choral group of French children sing "America." They love our mow-oon-tains.
In Rome--Old Glory is raised at the Piazza Venezia, near the Victor Emanuel Memorial, scene of Nazi retreats.
CANADIANS ADVANCE
After a well earned rest, following the landing battles in Normandy, the Canadians return to the thick of the fighting at Cariquet. So severe is the fighting that some of the Canadian camera crew were killed while filming these shots. In their sector, the Yanks are blazing through the hedge rows with grenade guns.
WACS SEE EGYPT
Vacationing from Italy a group of WACS live the life of Cleopatra. After tip-toeing through a Mosque, they ride some miles on some camels getting an eyeful of the Sphinx and the Pyramids. Then they drift down the river in dhows. Wotta life.
THE BLACK WIDOW
HAWTHORNE, CALIF.--Uncle Sam reveals the Black Widow, the largest and most powerful pursuit plane in the world. It has the power of a Delsel locomotive, carries tremendous armament, and like the owl, it is a night flyer.
VOL. 17--312
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Date Written / Recorded
1944
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Jack Costello, 1908-1983
Date Published / Released
1944-07-18, 1944
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Jack Costello, 1908-1983
Person Discussed
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1882-1945
Topic / Theme
Political conventions, Politicians, Presidents, Democrats (U.S. political party), Political and Social Movements, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Universal Newsreels, Release 314, July 25, 1944
in Universal Newsreels, Release 314 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1944, originally published 1944), 8 mins
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the Democratic Party, Harry Truman, and Franklin Roosevelt.
Sample
in Universal Newsreels, Release 314 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1944, originally published 1944), 8 mins
Description
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the Democratic Party, Harry Truman, and Franklin Roosevelt.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL
'SCOOP'
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DEMOCRATS NAME F. D. R. AND TRUMAN
THE STADIUM, CHICAGO--Excitement mounts at the Democratic National Convention as Senator Alben Barkley accredits President Roosevelt with the outstandi...
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the Democratic Party, Harry Truman, and Franklin Roosevelt.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL
'SCOOP'
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DEMOCRATS NAME F. D. R. AND TRUMAN
THE STADIUM, CHICAGO--Excitement mounts at the Democratic National Convention as Senator Alben Barkley accredits President Roosevelt with the outstanding virtues of many of our previous presidents, then places his name in nomination. Pandemonium breaks loose.
From a West Coast Naval Station, Mister Roosevelt accepts the nomination. His clear cut speech, citing some of the high spots in his three administrations, rings out over the huge Chicago assembly.
Nominations for the Vice-Presidency are opened. Henry Wallace, Paul McNutt and Scott Lucas jockey into position but--the hand of destiny which has been guiding U. S. Senator Harry S. Truman of Missouri, projects him into the number two spot on the Democratic ticket.
"COMING BACK" AT CAPRI
Convalescent U. S. Airmen live a luxurious life at this resort island near Naples. Ice cream, baseball, bathing and dancing capricious steps with beautiful young ladies--that's the ticket at Capri.
THE AQUATENNIAL
Minneapolis stages its beautiful annual Aquatennial as exceptional floats monopolize attention in a gigantic parade. And Rollo, weight about 450 lbs., unsuccessfully aspires to be Queen.
HARVESTING IN THE HILLS
WALLA WALLA, WASH.--20 horses pull giant combine harvester over the rolling hills of the Miller Bros. Ranch, cutting, threshing and sacking thousands of bushels of wheat.
VOL. 17--314
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Date Written / Recorded
1944
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Jack Costello, 1908-1983
Date Published / Released
1944-07-25, 1944
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1882-1945, Jack Costello, 1908-1983
Person Discussed
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1882-1945, Harry S. Truman, 1884-1972
Topic / Theme
Political conventions, Politicians, Democrats (U.S. political party), Presidents, Political and Social Movements, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Universal Newsreels, Release 366, June 26, 1935
in Universal Newsreels, Release 366 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1935, originally published 1935), 11 mins
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Army, laws and regulations, and Franklin Roosevelt.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 366 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1935, originally published 1935), 11 mins
Description
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Army, laws and regulations, and Franklin Roosevelt.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL Volume VII Number 366
RIOTS MARK LUMBER STRIKE (Except Chicago)
TACOMA, WASH.--A bitter battle between strikers and police breaks out as tear gas bombs fail to lessen the determination of the mill-hands to halt activities in the plants.
ASKS EXPULSION OF ALIENS
WASHINGTON, D.C.--Congr...
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Army, laws and regulations, and Franklin Roosevelt.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL Volume VII Number 366
RIOTS MARK LUMBER STRIKE (Except Chicago)
TACOMA, WASH.--A bitter battle between strikers and police breaks out as tear gas bombs fail to lessen the determination of the mill-hands to halt activities in the plants.
ASKS EXPULSION OF ALIENS
WASHINGTON, D.C.--Congressman Martin Dies explains his bill designed to bring about the deportation of millions of foreign residents and bar all non-citizens from jobs open to Americans.
ENDURANCE FLIERS STILL UP
MERIDIAN, MISS.--Fred and Al Key scoff at the nerve-wracking grind of twenty-two days in the air, fighting to beat the world's record of 553 hours.
MOTORCYCLIST RISKS NECK
PALISADES PARK, N. J.--High above ground, on top of a cliff, daredevils flaunt death with the skyline of Gotham forming an impressive backdrop for their aerobatic maneuvers.
NEW STYLES HIT THE RAILS
CHICAGO, ILL.--A prominent store equips a rolling fashion show in a railroad coach with models showing dresses and unmentionables in the new "Merchandise Express."
BLOSSOM BURST INTO BLOOM
KENTVILLE, NOVA SCOTIA.--Colorful ceremonies mark the return of apple blossom time as northern orchards release a riot of brilliant flowers in the bright sunshine.
14 DIE IN RAILROAD WRECK
WELWYN GARDEN CITY, ENGLAND.--A hurtling 50-mile-an-hour passenger train crashes into the rear of another express in midnight darkness. Four coaches crumple as fourteen are killed and thirty injured.
ITALIANS HONOR SAINT PAUL
BROOKLYN, N. Y.--The foreign settlement celebrates a Feast Day with a gay street parade which features a statue 102 feet high carried by a hundred men.
SEEKS GLIDER LOOPING MARK
LE ROY, N. Y.--Lt.-Comm. Holderman makes fifty loops in a motorless 'plane, starting from the dizzy height of more than a mile above the earth.
BLAST, FIRE WRECK BEACON
THE DALLAS, ORE.--A tremendous explosion followed by roaring flames destroys the lighting-plant and garage of a Government air marker with damages running into thousands of dollars.
NEW FAST TRAIN CHRISTENED
WASHINGTON, D. C.--The daughter of Marvin McIntyre, secretary to the President, names a brand-new locomotive with water from all the rivers along the proposed run of the Iron Horse.
WATER QUENCHES OIL BLAZE
OCEAN CITY, N. J.--Firemen demonstrate an astounding new hose nozzle which extinguishes a 500-gallon gasoline fire in about seven minutes without the use of chemicals.
TIRED GOLFERS GIVEN RIDE (Chicago Only)
MELROSE PARK, ILL.--An enterprising golf club instals an Oriental rickshaw and an attendant to give weary players a lift around the course.
"THE TALK OF THE WORLD"
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Date Written / Recorded
1935
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Date Published / Released
1935-06-26, 1935
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Person Discussed
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1882-1945
Topic / Theme
Deportation, Immigration and emigration, Laws and legislation, Unemployment, Presidents, Armed forces, Great Depression, 1929-1941, Trade and Commerce, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Universal Newsreels, Release 366, January 22, 1945
in Universal Newsreels, Release 366 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1945, originally published 1945), 9 mins
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the United Nations General Assembly, Franklin Roosevelt, and heads of state.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 366 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1945, originally published 1945), 9 mins
Description
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the United Nations General Assembly, Franklin Roosevelt, and heads of state.
Date Written / Recorded
1945
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Date Published / Released
1945-01-22, 1945
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1882-1945, Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Person Discussed
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1882-1945
Topic / Theme
Heads of state, Inaugurations, Presidents, International relations, Second Sino-Japanese War, 1937-1945, U.S. Invades Luzon, January 9, 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 380, August 14, 1935
in Universal Newsreels, Release 380 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1935, originally published 1935), 13 mins
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the Social Security Administration, Franklin Roosevelt, and government aid.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 380 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1935, originally published 1935), 13 mins
Description
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the Social Security Administration, Franklin Roosevelt, and government aid.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL Volume VII Number 380
FLOOD WRECKS MANY BRIDGES
COWANESQUE VALLEY, PA.--Roaring waters from a series of cloudbursts sweep downstream, tearing out roadbeds and leaving bridges and railroad trestles tangled, impassible skeletons.
HUGE CATHEDRAL OVERHAULED
MILAN, ITALY.--Th...
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the Social Security Administration, Franklin Roosevelt, and government aid.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL Volume VII Number 380
FLOOD WRECKS MANY BRIDGES
COWANESQUE VALLEY, PA.--Roaring waters from a series of cloudbursts sweep downstream, tearing out roadbeds and leaving bridges and railroad trestles tangled, impassible skeletons.
HUGE CATHEDRAL OVERHAULED
MILAN, ITALY.--The famous monument receives a thorough cleaning to protect and preserve its myriad gothic decorations from the ravages of time. Daring workmen scale airy pinnacles high above the city's streets.
BIGGEST FIDDLE JOINS BAND
IRONIA, N. J.--The largest bass viol in the world lends its deep-toned booms to musical selections played by an orchestra. The fourteen-foot instrument is dedicated to sacred music by its bearded designer.
TESTS SMALLEST AIR RACER
LOS ANGELES, CALIF.--A twenty-one-year-old aeronautical engineer builds a 'plane only nineteen feet long, with a wingspread of fourteen feet, to try his luck in the Cleveland Air Races.
FIND BENEDICT ARNOLD SHIP
LAKE CHAMPLAIN, N. Y. -- The Revolutionary War sloop Philadelphia, once under the command of the notorious traitor, is raised from the bottom of the Lake where it has lain since a disastrous battle in 1776.
ALPINE SKYWAY INAUGURATED
GLOCKNER, AUSTRIA. -- Colorful ceremonies attended by President Miklas and other high officials mark the opening of a beautiful new highway running two miles up among the Alps and connecting North and South Europe.
FIGHTERS TRAIN FOR MATCH
BUDDY BAER AND JACK DOYLE engage in strenuous workouts at their camps in Speculator and Lamontville, N. Y., for their forthcoming bout. Ex-Champion Maxie helps his younger brother prepare for his contest with the Irish leather-pusher.
RIDE ROPELESS SURFBOARDS
LAKE COEUR D'ALENE, IDA. -- Accomplished acrobats balance themselves without sustaining ropes on shifting aquaplanes towed at high speed behind humming motorboats, a boy and girl showing remarkable muscular control by sticking to the plunging surface.
"THE TALK OF THE WORLD"
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Date Written / Recorded
1935
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1935-08-14, 1935
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Person Discussed
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1882-1945
Topic / Theme
Government aid, Laws and legislation, Presidents, Government programs, New Deal, 1933-1938, Political and Social Movements, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Universal Newsreels, Release 383, August 26, 1935
in Universal Newsreels, Release 383 (Los Angeles, CA: Universal Pictures Company, 1935, originally published 1935), 12 mins
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the Social Security Administration, Franklin Roosevelt, and neutrality.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 383 (Los Angeles, CA: Universal Pictures Company, 1935, originally published 1935), 12 mins
Description
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the Social Security Administration, Franklin Roosevelt, and neutrality.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL Volume VII Number 383
THRONGS BID SAD FAREWELL TO ROGERS AND WILEY POST
IMPRESSIVE CEREMONIES at Universal City, Calif., attended by multitudes of mourning friends and admirers of the humorist and flier, mark final honors as Will Rogers is laid to rest in Forest Lawn Cemetery...
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the Social Security Administration, Franklin Roosevelt, and neutrality.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL Volume VII Number 383
THRONGS BID SAD FAREWELL TO ROGERS AND WILEY POST
IMPRESSIVE CEREMONIES at Universal City, Calif., attended by multitudes of mourning friends and admirers of the humorist and flier, mark final honors as Will Rogers is laid to rest in Forest Lawn Cemetery at Glendale, Calif., while sorrowing neighbors accompany Post on his last journey at Oklahoma City, Okla.
SENATOR NYE DENOUNCES WAR
WASHINGTON, D. C.--The Chairman of the Munitions Investigating Committee declares that the American people are opposed to armed conflict, stating in a timely newsreel interview his belief that adequate "neutrality" legislation will keep the country at peace.
ESCAPED MONKEYS RUN RIOT
MASSAPEQUA, N. Y.--Nearly two hundred mischievous simians flee an animal farm, spreading mingled feelings of consternation and terror over a wide area of suburban Long Island as firemen and attendants hunt them down.
NAVY HOLDS MONSTER REVIEW
SAN DIEGO, CALIF.--The great battle wagons of the United States fleet return from a cruise in the far Pacific, parading before 50,000 enthusiastic spectators as more than four hundred fighting 'planes maneuver overhead.
ROOSEVELT CALLS ON YOUTH TO CHALLENGE "OLD ORDER"
WASHINGTON, D. C.--The President makes a stirring address to the young men and women of the nation, outlining the changes that have occurred in American life since the disappearance of the Frontier and stating that changed conditions require a new approach.
BRITAIN PREPARES FOR WAR
ALDERSHOT, ENGLAND.--Infantry troops engage in spirited maneuvers, training for possible service in Africa as naval reinforcements are rushed to Malta and the Suez Canal.
CAPITOL'S DOME BURNISHED
WASHINGTON, D. C.--A crew of daredevil steeplejacks take over the quadrennial job of cleaning and painting the immense dome of the nation's legislative home, applying two thousand gallons of paint after the grime has been scraped away.
ENVOYS SEE TROOPS AT "WAR"
PINE CAMP, N. Y.--Contending forces work out a major tactical problem under the eyes of foreign military observers from France, Germany, Japan and other countries as part of the huge summer concentration.
"THE TALK OF THE WORLD"
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Date Written / Recorded
1935
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Date Published / Released
1935-08-26, 1935
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1882-1945, Gerald Prentice Nye, 1892-1971, Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Person Discussed
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1882-1945, Gerald Prentice Nye, 1892-1971
Topic / Theme
Government policy, Presidents, Government programs, 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)
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