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Universal Newsreels, Release 367, January 25, 1945
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Universal Newsreels, Release 367, January 25, 1945

in Universal Newsreels, Release 367 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1945, originally published 1945), 9 mins
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about government agencies, government appointees, government budget, and postwar reconstruction.
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Universal Newsreels, Release 367, January 25, 1945

in Universal Newsreels, Release 367 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1945, originally published 1945), 9 mins
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This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about government agencies, government appointees, government budget, and postwar reconstruction. UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL TOPS THE FIELD 'COVERS WORLD-WIDE EVENTS' Helps Build a Newsreel Following for Your Theatre ADVANCE INFORMATION FOR NEWSPAPER PUBLICITY AND EXPLOITATION WALLACE VS. JONES Since ex-V.P. Henry Wallace desires to become Sec. of Commerce in F.D.R.'s new cabinet, the in... This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about government agencies, government appointees, government budget, and postwar reconstruction. UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL TOPS THE FIELD 'COVERS WORLD-WIDE EVENTS' Helps Build a Newsreel Following for Your Theatre ADVANCE INFORMATION FOR NEWSPAPER PUBLICITY AND EXPLOITATION WALLACE VS. JONES Since ex-V.P. Henry Wallace desires to become Sec. of Commerce in F.D.R.'s new cabinet, the incumbent, Jesse Jones, is forced to resign. The latter appears at hearings before the Senate Commerce Committee which is considering the George resolution to divorce the R.F.C. agencies from Dept. jurisdiction. Mr. Jones outlines the qualifications and background which he deems essential in one who aspires to head the lending agencies which deal in billions. Mr. Wallace appears in defence of the present arrangement, and states that he would make loans available for the small borrower as well as the large. U. S. ROBOT BOMBS (First pictures . . . an inside story) We are permitted to reveal many of the features of the manufacture of America's robot bombs. Their jet propulsion engines are built in Detroit. And at Dayton and Toledo, all elements are assembled into the finished robot--"buzz"-bomb. Then from a long slanting ramp on a proving ground, they roar into the distance. WACS FOR HOSPITALS Colonel Hobby and Surgeon General Kirk confer as a call is issued for 103 WAC Medical Units. Enlistees will serve at U.S. Army's 60 General Hospitals, in the care and rehabilitation of wounded soldiers. CHURCHILL IN ATHENS Winston Churchill, heavily guarded, motors through Athens to engage in talks with local leaders, which ultimately led to the armistice in Greece. NORFOLK, VA. FIRE Fire starting in the Navy Yard Annex, spreads to adjacent piers, injuring nearly a hundred in its destructive path. YANKS IN CHINA Gen. Albert Wedemeyer, Commandant of U.S. forces in China, makes an inspection tour of American installations . . . At Chungking, Ambassador Patrick Hurley presents his credentials to Chiang Kai-Shek. TRIPLE NIPPLES WEYMOUTH, MASS.--The MacLeod triplets all cry for their milk at the same time--and get it. Dad's ingenious bottle rack does it. VOL. 18--367 Show more Show less
Date Written / Recorded
1945
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Date Published / Released
1945-01-25, 1945
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Henry A. Wallace, 1888-1965, Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Person Discussed
Henry A. Wallace, 1888-1965
Topic / Theme
Government budget, Government agencies, Government appointees, Postwar reconstruction, 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 840, January 10, 1940
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Universal Newsreels, Release 840, January 10, 1940

in Universal Newsreels, Release 840 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1940, originally published 1940), 9 mins
This newsreel features politicians.
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Universal Newsreels, Release 840, January 10, 1940

in Universal Newsreels, Release 840 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1940, originally published 1940), 9 mins
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This newsreel features politicians. UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 840 COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN! RUSH HUGE BOMBERS FOR ARMY SEATTLE, WASH.--Thrilling scenes at the Boeing Aircraft factory, where 6,000 men are working night and day to turn out the huge 22-ton "Flying Fortresses," with a new one coming off the assembly line every four days! (illegible text).D.R. JOSHES G.O.P. CHIEFS WASHINGTON, D.C.--Pres. Roosevelt in a... This newsreel features politicians. UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 840 COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN! RUSH HUGE BOMBERS FOR ARMY SEATTLE, WASH.--Thrilling scenes at the Boeing Aircraft factory, where 6,000 men are working night and day to turn out the huge 22-ton "Flying Fortresses," with a new one coming off the assembly line every four days! (illegible text).D.R. JOSHES G.O.P. CHIEFS WASHINGTON, D.C.--Pres. Roosevelt in a humorous mood as he addresses $100-a-plate diners at the Jackson Day Dinner, is silent on his 1940 plans, but twits Republican leaders for not attending. DEWEY FORGETS 1940 FOR DAY PAWLING, N. Y.--The "racket-busting" Republican aspirant for the presidency doffs his political garb for a day, with his family at "Dapplemere Farm," where he frolics in the snow with his two sons and "Bounty," the pet dog. FILM STARS AID PARALYSIS FUND HOLLYWOOD, CALIF.--Mickey Rooney and Judy Garland, young favorites of the silver screen, do their bit in aiding the "March of Dimes," the infantile paralysis fund drive, and ask everyone to do likewise. DEMPSEY HONORS TEX RICKARD MIAMI BEACH, FLA.--The "Manassa Mauler" honors his former friend, the well-known fight promoter, as he dedicates the "Tex Rickard Memorial Pool" at the Dempsey-Vanderbilt Hotel. Then Jack gets dunked by a bevy of bathing beauties! LITTLE WINS COAST GOLF TITLE LOS ANGELES, CALIF.--Topping a field of crack links champs with some amazing putting, Lawson Little "holes out" with a beautiful "282" to win the $1500 L. A. Open, although handicapped by a wet course. SKATING STARS SHINE IN MEET (Exclusive) GLEN ELLYN, ILL.--Putting speed on ice! Thrills as youthful skating champs of both sexes get off to fast starts and speedy straight-away dashes in the Illinois State Championships. Vic Ronchetti annexes the men's event! GOLDEN GLOVERS MIX IT IN RING (Exclusive) NEW YORK, N. Y.--Little tough-guys in a big show! The 1940 Golden Glove tourneys, featuring amateurs with "professional" enthusiasm for swapping hard "rights," start with knock-outs and thrilling slugfests. SUNSHINE BONNETS ON DISPLAY MIAMI BEACH, FLA.--If you can take your eyes off the lovely models, you may see how tricky the new hats are for this Summer. Topped off with natty new embellishments, they're displayed in a G. Howard Hodge showing at the Roney Plaza. VOLUME XII -- 1940 with GRAHAM McNAMEE -- by courtesy N. B. C. Show more Show less
Date Written / Recorded
1940
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Date Published / Released
1940-01-10, 1940
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Person Discussed
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1882-1945
Topic / Theme
Humor, Political events, Politicians, 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 896, July 24, 1940
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Universal Newsreels, Release 896, July 24, 1940

in Universal Newsreels, Release 896 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1940, originally published 1940), 9 mins
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about political events and totalitarianism.
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Universal Newsreels, Release 896, July 24, 1940

in Universal Newsreels, Release 896 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1940, originally published 1940), 9 mins
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This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about political events and totalitarianism. UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 896 COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN! NATION SPEEDS DEFENSE PROGRAM RUSH PRODUCTION OF PROPELLORS HARTFORD, CONN.--Propellors by the thousands--for Uncle Sam's growing air fleet--are turned out in mass production at the Hamilton plant. CADETS FIRE BIG COAST GUNS FORT HANCOCK, N. J.--Colorful scen... This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about political events and totalitarianism. UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 896 COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN! NATION SPEEDS DEFENSE PROGRAM RUSH PRODUCTION OF PROPELLORS HARTFORD, CONN.--Propellors by the thousands--for Uncle Sam's growing air fleet--are turned out in mass production at the Hamilton plant. CADETS FIRE BIG COAST GUNS FORT HANCOCK, N. J.--Colorful scenes as West Pointers get first-hand instruction in the operation of huge coastal defense rifles. NEW YORK HAS FIRST "AIR RAID" DRILL (illegible text)EW YORK, N. Y.--Manhattan experiences its first air-raid thrill, as tenants try out underground shelters at Castle Village. ON THE WAR FRONT MUSSOLINI LAUDS ALPINE TROOPS FRENCH ALPS--Il Duce reviews detachments of Italian troops that advanced several miles into France during the brief campaign. ITALIANS PLAY WAITING GAME Il Duce's vaunted Navy has yet to meet the British in full battle array, but his mine layers are kept busy protecting the coasts. PAN-AMERICAN PARLEY OPENS HAVANA, CUBA--Delegates of the 21 American Republics convene for the epochal conference to combat Totalitarian activities in the Western World. Pres. Laredo Bru opens the parley, which faces problems vital to all Americans. WEST CHEERS WILLKIE AT RODEO CHEYENNE, WYO.--The Republican candidate, continuing his vigorous "vacation," gets a thrill watching the colorful Frontier Days Rodeo, an exciting show where broncs and steers toss the cowhands with abandon! GARNER QUITS CAPITAL FOR HOME WASHINGTON, D. C.--Side-tracked by New Dealers in the vice-presidential race, "Cactus Jack" leaves the Capital and heads for home in Texas. Political observers doubt that he'll return soon. BUXOM BELLES IN NOVEL ROLE (Exclusive) HOUSTON, TEXAS--No "cuties" wanted! Only hefty Amazons weighing over 200 pounds get jobs at an outdoor lunch stand here. A bit unusual, but since taking them on the place is doing "big" business! MULES HELP REAP WHEAT CROP WALLA WALLA, WASH.--Colorful and picturesque sights on one of the biggest wheat farms in the country, with mules instead of tractors hauling the huge combine up steep slopes. Scenic tribute to the fertile Northwest! R.R. RIPS UP TRACKS FOR BOAT PEEKSKILL, N. Y.--Every time Raymond Douglas goes for a cruise on his "yacht," it costs the Central Railroad $525. At his request, the War Dept. forces the railroad to rip up tracks laid over an ancient drawbridge! It's the law! BATHERS GO IN FOR ICE SKATING ATLANTIC CITY, N. J.--A novel and colorful way of "beating the heat"! Ice skating right on the beach, as swimmers go for a spin on a rink made of huge cakes of ice--and just watching them will cool you off! SNOW-GOLF A HOT WEATHER FAD (Exclusive) MT. HOOD, ORE.--Driven from their unusual haunts by hot spells, N'west golfers keep cool by playing on skis on a snow-covered course high in the mountains. Tricky "shorts" and "bras" are fashion hints for this coolest of sports! VOLUME XII -- 1940 with GRAHAM McNAMEE -- by courtesy N. B. C. Show more Show less
Date Written / Recorded
1940
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Date Published / Released
1940-07-24, 1940
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Topic / Theme
Association and organization conferences, Political events, Totalitarianism, 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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