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Universal Newsreels, Release 901, August 12, 1940
in Universal Newsreels, Release 901 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1940, originally published 1940), 11 mins
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about military maneuvers.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 901 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1940, originally published 1940), 11 mins
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This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about military maneuvers.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 901
COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN!
U. S. DEFENSE IN THE NEWS ARMY IN LARGEST WAR GAMES
OGDENSBURG, N. Y.--The First Army conducts extensive maneuvers in upstate New York as part of the nationwide wargames, greatest in U. S. history. Short in mechanized equipment, soldiers use stovepipes and trucks to learn blitzkre...
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about military maneuvers.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 901
COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN!
U. S. DEFENSE IN THE NEWS ARMY IN LARGEST WAR GAMES
OGDENSBURG, N. Y.--The First Army conducts extensive maneuvers in upstate New York as part of the nationwide wargames, greatest in U. S. history. Short in mechanized equipment, soldiers use stovepipes and trucks to learn blitzkreig rudiments.
U. S. TO REGISTER ALIENS
WASHINGTON, D. C.--The Government Printing Office rushes the printing of blanks prior to the registration of every alien within our border. The Director, Earl G. Harrison explains things as instructions are began.
WINDSORS IN BERMUDA
HAMILTON.--The Duke, with his American-born wife, debarks at this English Isle on his way to the Bahamas to take up his new job as Governor General there. The people give their ex-ruler a warm welcome.
WINS COAST BEAUTY CROWN
VENICE, CALIF.--It's nip and tuck all the way, but (illegible text)tlly Shirlee Paterson walks off with the title of Miss California, 1940. The young miss is, needless to say, as pretty as a newsreel picture.
SHIP IN UNIQUE LAUNCHING
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. -- The 12,000-ton freighter, American Manufacturer, is launched sideways in a spectacular baptism. Near tragedy is averted when the ship slides down the ways early sending hundreds running for safety.
F.D.R. INSPECTS U. S. DEFENSES
CHARLESTOWN, MASS.--The President makes a first hand inspection of the key Navy Yard here and arsenals in New England as American defense preparations get up to speed throughout the nation.
WILLKIE AND HOOVER MEET
COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO.--The former President arrives in this western city for a conference with the Republican nominee. The two party leaders, closeted privately, conferred on strategy in the coming campaign.
WINS SOAP BOX DERBY
AKRON, O.--Happy, pug-nosed Tommy Fisher of Detroit is headed for a free college education as he defeats 130 boys in winning the annual all-American soap box derby. Tommy thrills 50,000 in setting a new record time.
MIOLAND WINS RICH DERBY
CHICAGO, ILL.--With the $45,000 awaiting the winner and the track a sea of sticky mud, Mioland breaks fast in the American Derby to hold the lead all the way and get home easily--the winnah!
TROPICAL STORMS HIT SOUTH
CROWLEY, LA.--The entire population of 10,000 persons is ordered to evacuate after 24 inches of rain inundate the city.
CHARLESTOWN, S. C.--Twenty-seven are known to be dead as a raging storm, accompanied by a 75-mile-an hour gale devastates the coast.
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
1940-08-12, 1940
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Topic / Theme
Military maneuvers, War and Violence, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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