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Universal Newsreels, Release 6, January 14, 1932
in Universal Newsreels, Release 6 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1932, originally published 1932), 9 mins
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the United States Marine Corps, Richard Nixon, and Dwight D. Eisenhower.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 6 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1932, originally published 1932), 9 mins
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This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the United States Marine Corps, Richard Nixon, and Dwight D. Eisenhower.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL VOLUME IV NUMBER 6
CLEVER SLEUTHS GET BISCHOFF CONFESSION IN GIRL MURDER CASE
(103)
CINCINNATI, Ohio -- Employing a dramatic ruse, Capt. Lynn Black and Sheriff Asa V. Butterfield wring the admission from Charles Bischoff, 45, that he was responsible for the kidnapping and br...
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the United States Marine Corps, Richard Nixon, and Dwight D. Eisenhower.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL VOLUME IV NUMBER 6
CLEVER SLEUTHS GET BISCHOFF CONFESSION IN GIRL MURDER CASE
(103)
CINCINNATI, Ohio -- Employing a dramatic ruse, Capt. Lynn Black and Sheriff Asa V. Butterfield wring the admission from Charles Bischoff, 45, that he was responsible for the kidnapping and brutal slaying of six-year-old Marian McLean. Using real thriller methods, Black gains the suspect's confidence and solves one of the most gruesome crimes of recent years. Prosecutor Gorman swings into immediate action to bring the fat, heavy-jowled prisoner to quick justice.
JOYOUS PEONS SHARE $150,000 GRAND PRIZE IN NATIONAL LOTTERY
(92)
HAVANA, Cuba -- The happiness of the lucky natives is unrestrained as Rodolfo Mazorra y Montoro announces the winners of the annual countrywide drawing. Many of the top awards are won by needy contestants, and prizes ranging from $100 to $150,000 are distributed to fortunate players. The sudden riches bring a windfall to the more choice "oases," as the lucky ones help paint the town. Operated with the sanction of the authorities, 70 percent of the money invested is returned to the people, the balance being deposited in the national treasury.
HUNDREDS HOMELESS AS SUDDEN TORNADO SWEEPS COUNTRYSIDE
(83)
MT. ZION, Miss. -- A 125-mile-an-hour gale cuts a path of destruction a quarter of a mile wide across Simpson and Smith Counties, taking a toll of 5 lives, and injuring 25. Homes are razed; roofs torn from their moorings and flung hundreds of yards away; trees are uprooted; and livestock hurled through space, causing damage estimated at $150,000. Rescuers press through the devastated country, searching for victims and quieting the rising fears of the survivors.
NEWS PARAGRAPHS
WASHINGTON, D. C. -- Age forces retirement of famed jurist! -- Nation voices regrets as Oliver Wendell Holmes quits at 91.
(92)
SAN FRANCISCO, Cal. -- Ocean storms drive sea-gull army to port! -- Seeking food, hungry birds follow ships in countless droves.
(75)
NEW YORK, N. Y. -- Metropolis swelters in record heat! -- Weather man agog at warmest January in history.
(91)
STREETS FLOW WITH BEER RIVER AS POLICE RAID GARAGE HANGOUT
(82)
CHICAGO, Ill. -- Halsted Street is swamped with a strange fluid in these days of the Prohibition era. A surprise raid nets agents under Administrator A. E. Aman, 537 barrels of banned brew. The cache discovered, the dry sleuths waste little time in putting an end to the illicit liquid. Armed with mallets and pegs the Federal men jam in the bungs and flood the highway and gutters with $30,000 worth of amber brew, as the Windy City's parched gullets moan and wail.
TREACHEROUS WINDS CAUSE NEAR-FATALITY AT BOYS' GLIDER MEET
PALOS VERDE, Cal. -- Caught in a dangerous eddy, Guy Rowell, 13-year-old pilot, loses control of his ship and is tossed into the Pacific Ocean. Tragedy is averted by the alert action of a rescue crew that sets out from shore, saving the endangered youth who is clinging to a wing of his crippled plane. Young Rowell had managed to stay in the air one hour and 15 minutes before the tricky cross wind sucks him out to sea. Twenty boys were entered in the contest in preparation for the International meet.
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Date Written / Recorded
1932
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1932-01-14, 1932
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Topic / Theme
Criminal investigations, Murder, Marines, Presidents, Prohibition, U.S., 1919-1933, 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 10, February 1, 1930
in Universal Newsreels, Release 10 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1930, originally published 1930), 7 mins
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about international relations, military alliances, and navy ships.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 10 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1930, originally published 1930), 7 mins
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This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about international relations, military alliances, and navy ships.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL VOLUME II SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1930 NUMBER 10
5-POWER CONFERENCE MAY DOOM BATTLESHIPS
LONDON, ENGLAND
(102)
Abolishment of war vessels looms as delegates meet at 10 Downing Street
SACRIFICE STEER TO HONOR "MIRACLE POET"
BARJOLS, FRANCE
(97)
Public barbecue celebrates famine relief...
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about international relations, military alliances, and navy ships.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL VOLUME II SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1930 NUMBER 10
5-POWER CONFERENCE MAY DOOM BATTLESHIPS
LONDON, ENGLAND
(102)
Abolishment of war vessels looms as delegates meet at 10 Downing Street
SACRIFICE STEER TO HONOR "MIRACLE POET"
BARJOLS, FRANCE
(97)
Public barbecue celebrates famine relief wrought by St. Marcel
NEWS PARAGRAPHS
OAKLAND, CAL.
(76)
Last 4-master to round Horn sails with barley cargo for Erin brewers
NEW WAVES FOR OLD
PARIS, FRANCE
(60)
French hairdressers display bewildering coiffures for ladies of fashion
DANCE FOR WAR GOD
ROTORUA, NEW ZEALAND
(81)
Fighting Maoris celebrate feast of Io, their supreme deity Exclusive Pictures
"VELLY HAPPY NEW YEAR FOR 4883," SAY CHINESE
NEW YORK CITY
(83)
Birth of Iao Hai dynasty celebrated with spear and dragon dances Exclusive Pictures
INVENT DEATH RAY THAT "COULD WIPE OUT ARMY"
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.
(83)
Engineers demonstrate 4,000,000 volt "lightning" fatal at 200 miles
300 POLICE TURN "RED" PARADE TO PALE PINK
NEW YORK CITY
(104)
Heavy guard prevents threatened riots as 5,000 Communists march to grave of slain comrade
"BEGGING BEARS" STAR AT FAMOUS DE LUXE ZOO
ST. LOUIS, MO.
(66)
Almost human bruins astonish visitors with pleas for bread
SOLDIERS ON SKIS PATROL ICY MOUNTAINS
HATFJELDDALEN, NORWAY
(102)
Norse Guards brave winter dangers in daring maneuvers
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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
1930-02-01, 1930
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Topic / Theme
International relations, Military alliances, Navy ships, 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 27, March 30, 1931
in Universal Newsreels, Release 27 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1931, originally published 1931), 10 mins
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Navy, John F. Kennedy, and Robert Frost.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 27 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1931, originally published 1931), 10 mins
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This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Navy, John F. Kennedy, and Robert Frost.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL VOLUME III NUMBER 27
CAMBRIDGE EIGHT BEATS OXFORD CREW IN ROWING CLASSIC
(128)
LONDON, England -- For eighth time in succession and forty-second in series, light blue eight scores victory on Thames before crowd of million. Leading all the way, winners flash by finish flag with two and a half lengt...
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Navy, John F. Kennedy, and Robert Frost.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL VOLUME III NUMBER 27
CAMBRIDGE EIGHT BEATS OXFORD CREW IN ROWING CLASSIC
(128)
LONDON, England -- For eighth time in succession and forty-second in series, light blue eight scores victory on Thames before crowd of million. Leading all the way, winners flash by finish flag with two and a half lengths to spare, covering four-and-a-half mile distance in 19 mins. 26 secs.
SKI EXPERTS DESERT SNOW FOR WATER AS SPRING SEASON OPENS
(70)
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. -- Boy and girl aquatic stars, finding surfboard riding too tame and old-fashioned, double the risk by donning twin skimmers and speeding across seas, towed by motorboat going at 40-mile pace. Spills add to dangers of sport.
NEWS PARAGRAPHS
MINEOLA, N. Y. -- Elinor Smith crashes in height flight trial! -- Noted aviatrix unhurt after harrowing mishap.
(61)
BERKELEY, Cal. -- Old Grads gather for Charter Day! -- Traditional procession of gowned dignitaries marks 63rd U. of C. anniversary.
(57)
4 HURT IN EXPRESS DERAILMENT; BROKEN ENGINE AXLE BLAMED
(63)
DELRAY, Fla. -- Mysterious accident near here throws locomotive and three coaches, including one Pullman sleeper, upside down. Train, a double-header on the Florida East Coast road, is believed to have been wrecked when forward locomotive sprained its ankle. 1,500 feet of track ripped up by cars.
$30,000,000. DAM TO FORM WORLD'S GREATEST ARTIFICIAL LAKE
(81)
DAMSITE, Mo. -- Bagnell barrier, part of huge electric development project in Ozark Mountains, nears completion and vast reservoir begins to rise from waters of Osage River. Ultimately it will be 129 miles long, with shore line of 1,500 miles. Airplane shots afford splendid birds-eye glimpse of area.
CROSS-COUNTRY KINGS COMPETE IN ANNUAL MOTORBIKE THRILLER
(73)
RICHMOND, England -- Score of nation's most daring wheelmen meet in test of nerve and endurance, dashing at breakneck gait over hills and through rough valleys, with result that several are hurled out of race as machines somersault on high turns between this city and Teddington.
ENTIRE POPULATION TURNS OUT TO GREET PRESIDENT HOOVER
(108)
ST. THOMAS, Virgin Islands--Completing his battleship cruise of southern waters, Nation's chief executive is given gladsome welcome, with thousands of school children joining in program of dances and drills for his entertainment.
ABOARD THE U.S.S. ARIZONA
(97)
Just before landing home again, the President gets a thrill when his mail is delivered to him "on the fly" by a blimp which drops pouch to deck of warship.
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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
1931-03-30, 1931
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Person Discussed
Robert Frost, 1874-1963, John F. Kennedy, 1917-1963
Topic / Theme
Dams, Navies, Presidents, Poets, Science and Technology, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Universal Newsreels, Release 36, May 3, 1930
in Universal Newsreels, Release 36 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1930, originally published 1930), 9 mins
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about military alliances and treaties.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 36 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1930, originally published 1930), 9 mins
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This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about military alliances and treaties.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL VOLUME II SATURDAY, MAY 3, 1930 NUMBER 36
HAIL RETURN OF NAVAL DELEGATES; HOOVER GETS PACT
(111)
NEW YORK and WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Secretary of State Stimson arrives with other "peace ambassadors" and delivers the signed agreement to the President.
MOON BLANKETS SUN AS ECLIPSE DARKENS LONE COAST TOWN
(77)
CAMPTO...
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about military alliances and treaties.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL VOLUME II SATURDAY, MAY 3, 1930 NUMBER 36
HAIL RETURN OF NAVAL DELEGATES; HOOVER GETS PACT
(111)
NEW YORK and WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Secretary of State Stimson arrives with other "peace ambassadors" and delivers the signed agreement to the President.
MOON BLANKETS SUN AS ECLIPSE DARKENS LONE COAST TOWN
(77)
CAMPTONVILLE, Cal. -- Members of Johns Hopkins University party go West to get clear observation of solar shadow -- Noted scientists gather to watch sight.
CROWDS KNEEL AS HOLY IMAGES PASS IN CHURCH PAGEANT
(46)
BRUGES, Belgium -- Pomp marks religious parade at annual festival -- Devout worshippers bow their heads in reverent prayer.
DON NATIVE GARB IN MONSTER RALLY FOR CHILD HEALTH WEEK
(98)
NEW YORK CITY -- Fifteen hundred school children dress in multi-colored costumes to represent twenty-five nationalities -- Fight started against diphtheria.
NEWS PARAGRAPHS
LOS ANGELES, Cal. -- Dive through targets -- Olympic aspirants make aerial bulls-eyes in practice meet.
(49)
HOQUIAM, Wash. -- U. S. builds lookout post on top of 175-foot tree to protect Indians from forest fires.
(89)
NEW YORK CITY -- Big hats to be summer vogue, Millinery Association decrees at annual show.
(64)
WASHINGTON D. C. -- Flames sweep hangars in sensational test of automatic extinguishers for Dept. of Commerce.
(78)
WELSH RUGBY TEAM BEATS FRANCE, 11-0, AS CRUSH IMPERILS FANS
(103)
PARIS -- Thousands narrowly escape injury in terrific jam at football game -- Thrilling battle of international stars.
POLICE ARMY COWS 60,000 MAY DAY REDS IN CAPITALISM DEFI
(121)
NEW YORK CITY -- Thousands collect in parks and on the street, but no violence takes place owing to the vigilance of Gotham's Blue Coats.
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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
1930-05-03, 1930
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Topic / Theme
Military alliances, Parades, Treaties, 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 39, December 8, 1941
in Universal Newsreels, Release 39 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1941, originally published 1941), 6 mins
This newsreel, published by Universal Picture Company, is about the U.S. Army 101st Airborne Division, Huey P. Long, and military bases.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 39 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1941, originally published 1941), 6 mins
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This newsreel, published by Universal Picture Company, is about the U.S. Army 101st Airborne Division, Huey P. Long, and military bases.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL
SPECIAL RELEASE JAPAN AND THE U. S. AT WAR IN THE PACIFIC
Savagely and without warning, the Japs attack U. S. Pacific outposts with severe loss of life and property. Even while Jap envoys in the U. S. were talking peace!
Newsreel highlights of the latest theatre of war! While Japanese...
This newsreel, published by Universal Picture Company, is about the U.S. Army 101st Airborne Division, Huey P. Long, and military bases.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL
SPECIAL RELEASE JAPAN AND THE U. S. AT WAR IN THE PACIFIC
Savagely and without warning, the Japs attack U. S. Pacific outposts with severe loss of life and property. Even while Jap envoys in the U. S. were talking peace!
Newsreel highlights of the latest theatre of war! While Japanese envoys "talk" peace in Washington, Jap naval planes rain death and destruction on Honolulu. Jap warships aim to destroy U. S. outposts in the Pacific, while Jap troops are on the move in the Far East, into Thailand, Burma and Malaya. Britain and America both prepare to declare war, while Americans on the "home front" are bitter in their denunciation of the unprovoked attack and firm in their resolve to fight to victory.
VOL. 14--39
with GRAHAM McNAMEE -- by courtesy: N. B. C.
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Date Written / Recorded
1941
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Date Published / Released
1941-12-08, 1941
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Person Discussed
Huey Pierce Long, Jr., 1893-1935
Topic / Theme
Air raids, Declarations of war, Military bases, Armed forces, Bombing of Pearl Harbor, December 7, 1941, 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 48, January 7, 1942
in Universal Newsreels, Release 48 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1942, originally published 1942), 2 mins
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the Pentagon, Adolf Hitler, and Nazism.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 48 (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 Pentagon, Adolf Hitler, and Nazism.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL
(illegible text)
HUGE A.E.F. ON WAY--F.D.R.
WASHINGTON, D. C.--The President's State-of-the-Union message to Congress envisions U. S. forces fighting all over the world to defeat the common enemy of world freedom. Whatever the price, Americans are willing to pay it, he declares!
AMERICA'S ANSWER!
U. S. A.--America's...
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the Pentagon, Adolf Hitler, and Nazism.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL
(illegible text)
HUGE A.E.F. ON WAY--F.D.R.
WASHINGTON, D. C.--The President's State-of-the-Union message to Congress envisions U. S. forces fighting all over the world to defeat the common enemy of world freedom. Whatever the price, Americans are willing to pay it, he declares!
AMERICA'S ANSWER!
U. S. A.--America's answer is more planes, more tanks, more guns and more shells! The great auto plants, like General Motors, are already turning out war weapons and when completely re-tooled for war production will swamp the world!
SEATTLE, WASH.--Production of Boeing Flying Fortresses is well ahead of schedule. President Roosevelt's plea for 60,000 warplanes this year finds immediate response here, and in other plane plants!
HAWAII HONORS ITS WAR HEROES
HONOLULU, T. H.--American sailors who gave their lives in the sneak Jap raid on Pearl Harbor are honored at cemetery which is to become a National Shrine. Admiral Nimitz decorates heroes who rescued Army fliers in the vast Pacific!
MASS INDUCTION IN THE NAVY
PORTLAND, ORE.--Hundreds of young recruits go aboard the historic old battleship, "Oregon," for mass induction ceremonies. The young men will help avenge "Pearl Harbor" and Wake Island!
JACK DEMPSEY OFFERS SERVICES
NEW YORK, N. Y.--The "Manassa Mauler" offers his services to the Army and undergoes a medical exam. In tip-top shape, the former heavyweight champ will probably have his wish granted. Good luck!
BRAZIL NAVY CADETS GRADUATED
RIO DE JANEIRO--In colorful and symbolic exercises in the shadow of Sugar Loaf Mountain, young Brazilian cadets receive their commissions following review before Pres. Vargas.
GEN. ADOLF REVIEWS HIS TROOPS By Intuition!
The cleverest anti-Nazi propaganda yet! You will howl with glee when you see--and hear--what our London newsreel friends have cooked up for Hitler and his goose-stepping hordes. The "Nastics" skip and sway--in tune to the Lambeth Walk!
VOL. 15--48
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
1942-01-07, 1942
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Person Discussed
Adolf Hitler, 1889-1945
Topic / Theme
Military parades, Music, Nazism, 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 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
(illegible text)
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
(illegible text)
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 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 139, November 23, 1942
in Universal Newsreels, Release 139 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1942, originally published 1942), 3 mins
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Navy, films and filmmaking, and Harold Stassen.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 139 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1942, originally published 1942), 3 mins
Description
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Navy, films and filmmaking, and Harold Stassen.
Date Written / Recorded
1942
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1942-11-23, 1942
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Topic / Theme
War materiel, Women in workforce, Film and films, Navies, Governors, 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.
Sample
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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