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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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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.
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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
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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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.
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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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