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Universal Newsreels, Release 336, October 9, 1944
in Universal Newsreels, Release 336 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1944, originally published 1944), 5 mins
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about NASA, the U.S. Congress, and Wendell Willkie
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 336 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1944, originally published 1944), 5 mins
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This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about NASA, the U.S. Congress, and Wendell Willkie
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL
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'COVER WORLD-WIDE EVENTS'
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FOUR GREAT AMERICANS
THOMAS E. DEWEY --
At a tremendous rally in Wheeling, West Virginia the G.O.P. Presidential candidate in his best mid-campaign style accuses "his opponent" of bidding for the Comm...
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about NASA, the U.S. Congress, and Wendell Willkie
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL
'TOPS THE FIELD'
'COVER WORLD-WIDE EVENTS'
Helps Build a Newsreel Following for Your Theatre
(illegible text)
FOUR GREAT AMERICANS
THOMAS E. DEWEY --
At a tremendous rally in Wheeling, West Virginia the G.O.P. Presidential candidate in his best mid-campaign style accuses "his opponent" of bidding for the Communist vote by "pardoning Earl Browder from prison in time to organize the fourth term campaign."
FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT --
The President denies that he seeks the Communist party's support in his electioneering for a fourth term. He lands Russia as a fighting Ally.
WENDELL L. WILLKIE --
After too brief a time in the international scene, this vital American crusader dies at the age of 52. Thousands of mourners file into the Fifth Ave. Presbyterian Church for a last look at this man of courage . . . Flashbacks reveal his interesting life.
ALFRED E. SMITH
160,000 mourners congregate at St. Patrick's Cathedral where the last rites are pontifically observed for this popular American from New York.
QUADS LEARN THREE R'S
GALVESTON, TEXAS--The Badgett quadruplets, now 5 1/2 years old, enter school. Typical kids, they eagerly draw crayon pictures, but dancing class--that's their dish.
CARDS WIN SERIES
ST. LOUIS, MO.--After the Brownies win the first and third games, the Cardinals cop the second, fourth, fifth and sixth games to become the World's Champions. Series features fine pitching which produced record number of strikeouts--and sparkling fielding.
VOL. 17--336
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Date Written / Recorded
1944
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Date Published / Released
1944-10-09, 1944
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Person Discussed
Wendell Lewis Willkie, 1892-1944, Alfred Emanuel Smith, 1873-1944
Topic / Theme
Memorial services, Politicians, Republicans (U.S. political party), Political candidates, 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, 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
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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 395, October 7, 1935
in Universal Newsreels, Release 395 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1935, originally published 1935), 11 mins
This newsreel features election campaigns and government policies.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 395 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1935, originally published 1935), 11 mins
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This newsreel features election campaigns and government policies.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL Volume VII Number 395
TIGERS DOWN CHICAGO CUBS TO CAPTURE WORLD'S SERIES
DETROIT, MICH.--The home team comes into its own at Navin Field, defeating the Windy City nine by 4 to 3 in the sixth game of the baseball championship. Immense crowds thrill as the changing fortunes of the opponents keep the issue in doubt.
HOOVER OPENS '36 CAMPAIGN
OAK...
This newsreel features election campaigns and government policies.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL Volume VII Number 395
TIGERS DOWN CHICAGO CUBS TO CAPTURE WORLD'S SERIES
DETROIT, MICH.--The home team comes into its own at Navin Field, defeating the Windy City nine by 4 to 3 in the sixth game of the baseball championship. Immense crowds thrill as the changing fortunes of the opponents keep the issue in doubt.
HOOVER OPENS '36 CAMPAIGN
OAKLAND, CALIF.--The former President makes his first strictly political speech since leaving the White House before a large gathering of Young Republicans, stating that the country is on a "joyride" to bankruptcy.
UTILITY WAR VICTIM BURIED
SCOTCH PLAINS, N. J.--Hundreds of sympathetic neighbors attend last rites for Mrs. Sophie Crempa, shot down and killed by a deputy attempting to arrest her husband as the climax of a long dispute between the Crempas and an electric light company.
MAX BAER BACK ON THE FARM
FAIR OAKS, CALIF.--The former heavyweight champion nurses the bruises he received from Joe Louis as he drives a tractor and milks cows on a ranch owned by his manager.
ORIENTALS SEE TIDAL BORE
HANGCHOW, CHINA.--A great wall of water makes its annual, inspiring trip up the narrow estuary, a huge foaming wave travelling at high speed over the surface and tossing moored vessels about like chips of wood.
PRESIDENT ASSERTS NATION INTENDS TO STAY AT PEACE
SAN DIEGO, CALIF.--The Chief Executive warns a huge throng at the California Pacific International Exposition that threats of war abroad are increasing in gravity and announces his policy of keeping the United States, "unentangled and free" of any conflict.
20 DIE IN PAINT EXPLOSION
CHICAGO, ILL.--A terrific blast of mysterious origin wrecks a paint-manufacturing plant, killing twenty persons and causing injuries to forty others. A falling wall crushes an automobile flat against the pavement.
ITALIAN TROOPS OPEN DRIVE
ERITREA.--Aided by shouting black allies from Italy's colonies, Il Duce's war machine moves into Ethiopia without a formal declaration of hostilities. The advancing soldiers cross the wilderness stretching along Haile Selassie's frontiers.
PRINCETON NOSES OUT PENN
PRINCETON, N. J. -- A fighting Tiger eleven marches down the gridiron in an brilliant last-quarter drive to snatch victory from a Red and Blue team by the score of 7 to 6, rousing 49,000 football fans to wild excitement.
"THE TALK OF THE WORLD"
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Date Written / Recorded
1935
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1935-10-07, 1935
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Herbert Hoover, 1874-1964
Person Discussed
Herbert Hoover, 1874-1964
Topic / Theme
Election campaigns, Government policy, Great Depression, 1929-1941, Italian Invasion of Ethiopia, 1935-1941, Trade and Commerce, War and Violence, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Copyright © 1935 Universal Pictures Company Inc.
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Universal Newsreels, Release 419, July 26, 1945
in Universal Newsreels, Release 419 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1945, originally published 1945), 8 mins
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the AFL-CIO, Winston Churchill, and elections.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 419 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1945, originally published 1945), 8 mins
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This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the AFL-CIO, Winston Churchill, and elections.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL
TOPS THE FIELD
'COVERS WORLD-WIDE EVENTS'
Helps Build a Newsreel Following for Your Theatre
ADVANCE INFORMATION FOR NEWSPAPER PUBLICITY AND EXPLOITATION
CHURCHILL DEFEATED BY ATTLEE
Major Clement R. Attlee, leader of the British Labor Party, is commissioned by King George VI. to form a Labor Government afte...
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the AFL-CIO, Winston Churchill, and elections.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL
TOPS THE FIELD
'COVERS WORLD-WIDE EVENTS'
Helps Build a Newsreel Following for Your Theatre
ADVANCE INFORMATION FOR NEWSPAPER PUBLICITY AND EXPLOITATION
CHURCHILL DEFEATED BY ATTLEE
Major Clement R. Attlee, leader of the British Labor Party, is commissioned by King George VI. to form a Labor Government after the Labor Party decisively defeats Churchill's Conservative Party, in the first general election Great Britain has had in ten years.
MAC ARTHUR INVADES BORNEO
Aboard a light cruiser, General MacArthur observes his task force bombard Balikpapan, Borneo, with heavy guns and waves of rockets. When the Jap defenses are sufficiently crumbled, the veteran Australian 7th Division goes ashore, using flame throwers to finish off the Japs. And clouds of smoke fill the sky as huge refineries blaze furiously.
VINSON, SEC. OF TREASURY
Fred M. Vinson is sworn in as Secretary of the Treasury by Justice Groner as Henry Morgenthau, Jr. stands by.
ANDERSON URGES CANNING
Clinton P. Anderson, Sec. of Agriculture, urges all American families to can as much food as possible for use this winter.
JOHN W. SNYDER SWORN IN
Ex-Federal Loan Administrator John W. Snyder is sworn in as Director of War Mobilization and Reconversion.
EXECUTING A NAZI
For murdering a Yank flyer who had parachuted to earth at Preist, Germany, a Nazi war criminal is hung on the gallows until dead.
FLOODS IN NEW JERSEY
When the Passaic River burst out of its banks it created the worst flood conditions in New Jersey in 42 years. War plants are closed and traffic is completely disrupted.
VOL. 18--419
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Date Written / Recorded
1945
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Ben Grauer, 1908-1977
Date Published / Released
1945-07-26, 1945
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Ben Grauer, 1908-1977
Person Discussed
Sir Winston Churchill, 1874-1965
Topic / Theme
Elections, International relations, Heads of state, Labor unions, United Nations Founded, 1945, 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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Universal Newsreels, Release 508, November 4, 1936
in Universal Newsreels, Release 508 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1936, originally published 1936), 10 mins
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about Franklin Delano Roosevelt and elections.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 508 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1936, originally published 1936), 10 mins
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This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about Franklin Delano Roosevelt and elections.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL Volume VIII Number 508
ROOSEVELT RE-ELECTED IN GREATEST LANDSLIDE IN 116 YEARS
FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT and the Democratic Party carry forty-six States, losing only little Maine and Vermont, in the mightiest election victory scored by any political organization since the triumph of James Monroe in 1820. Dramati...
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about Franklin Delano Roosevelt and elections.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL Volume VIII Number 508
ROOSEVELT RE-ELECTED IN GREATEST LANDSLIDE IN 116 YEARS
FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT and the Democratic Party carry forty-six States, losing only little Maine and Vermont, in the mightiest election victory scored by any political organization since the triumph of James Monroe in 1820. Dramatic pictures show outstanding events of an exciting day, with the President voting at Hyde Park, N. Y., and later receiving the cheers and congratulations of his neighbors. Gov. Landon casts his vote at Independence, Kan. Tremendous throngs jam Times Square, New York, celebrating the victory but others "pay off" election bets in queer and amusing fashion.
BLAZING SHIP MAKES HARBOR (Exclusive)
SAN PEDRO, CALIF.--With three holds on fire, a freighter hastens into port with her crew and cargo of Christmas packages gravely in danger. Thick smoke pouring from the opened holds long hinders firemen in their valiant efforts to extinguish the flames.
FOUL GIVES RACE TO MATEY (Exclusive)
BALTIMORE, MD.--Walter Jefford's Matey is awarded the classic Pimlico Futurity over Priviledged when the latter's jockey interferes with Matey's running and the stewards disqualify his mount.
BURNED AREA SOWN FROM AIR (Exclusive)
COQUILLE, ORE.--The State Department of Agriculture solves the knotty problem of re-sowing burned-over forest districts in out-of-the-way sections by using an aeroplane that takes seeds aloft and spreads them.
GIRLS TRY PAINTED-ON SOCKS (Exclusive)
HOLLYWOOD, CALIF.--Max Factor springs a new fad on a group of beauteous "Baby Stars," painting stockings of eccentric but pleasing design on the tender flesh of the ladies' limbs.
HENRY FORD BACK IN SCHOOL
DEARBORN, MICH.--The motor manufacturer re-visits scenes of his school-days as he pays a call at his boyhood school-house, now moved to his model Greenfield Village, on the occasion of Education Week.
TRAINS DIFFICULT PENGUIN (Exclusive)
HERMOSA BEACH, CALIF. -- Ralph Ruxford accomplishes the seemingly impossible as he teaches a penguin to wear clothes and do other stunts. It took twelve hours a day for sixteen months, but the bird now knows his bag of tricks.
"THE TALK OF THE WORLD"
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Date Written / Recorded
1936
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Date Published / Released
1936-11-04, 1936
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1882-1945, Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Person Discussed
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1882-1945
Topic / Theme
Elections, Heads of state, 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 509, November 9, 1936
in Universal Newsreels, Release 509 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1936, originally published 1936), 14 mins
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about Franklin Delano Roosevelt and elections.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 509 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1936, originally published 1936), 14 mins
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This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about Franklin Delano Roosevelt and elections.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL Volume VIII Number 509
CAPITAL HAILS F. D. R. RETURN
WASHINGTON, D. C.--President Roosevelt receives an enthusiastic reception as he returns to the city following his triumphant re-election. The Chief Executive thanks the Nation for its support, through a newsreel interview.
SMASHES ATLANTIC HOP MARK
CROY...
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about Franklin Delano Roosevelt and elections.
UNIVERSAL NEWSPAPER NEWSREEL Volume VIII Number 509
CAPITAL HAILS F. D. R. RETURN
WASHINGTON, D. C.--President Roosevelt receives an enthusiastic reception as he returns to the city following his triumphant re-election. The Chief Executive thanks the Nation for its support, through a newsreel interview.
SMASHES ATLANTIC HOP MARK
CROYDON, ENGLAND.--Jimmy Mollison lands at the London airport with all records for the Atlantic crossing broken in his speedy flight from Newfoundland. The English flier covers 2,300 miles in a little over thirteen hours.
NEW CAR CROSS-COUNTRY ACE
EUROPEAN ENGINEERS try out an automobile with startling news suspension features which enable the machine to disregard the smooth pavement of the highways and cut across ditches, hills and even cliffs in a cross-country dash.
HULL OFF FOR PEACE PARLEY
NEW YORK CITY.--Secretary of State Cordell Hull and the American delegation sail for Buenos Aires, Argentina to participate in the forthcoming conference which will seek to insure peace in all the Americas. Striking seamen hold up the departure.
EASTERN GRID TEAMS SCORE
NEW YORK CITY.--Fordham's Rams wallop Purdue and virtually assure themselves a trip to the Rose Bowl.--BALTIMORE, MD. -- Navy shows new power to down Notre Dame, 3 to 0.--EVANSTON, ILL.--Northwestern clinches the Big Ten title by beating Wisconsin.
BESIEGED OVIEDO GETS RELIEF
OVIEDO, SPAIN.--Convoys of food break through the iron ring of Asturian miners surrounding the long-besieged city, bringing needed supplies to the insurgents within who have been standing off dynamiting by the Loyalists for many weeks.
DOGS TRAIN FOR 6-DAY RACE
VENICE, CALIF. -- Hansel and Gretchen, two-year-old police dogs, learn bicycle-riding technique on tricycles. They're doing so well, Dwight Lanham their trainer is looking out for the inauguration of a national canine six-day bike race.
CALIFORNIA TOPPLES TROJANS
(Pre-Released: Los Angeles & San Francisco Only)
LOS ANGELES, CALIF.--The Golden Bears thrust Southern California from the unbeaten list of football teams, conquering before 55,000 spectators by the score of 13 to 7.
UCLANS BEAT OREGON, 7 TO 0
(Pre-Released: Los Angeles & Portland, Ore., Only)
PORTLAND, ORE.--Snatching up a fumble and driving twenty-seven yards to score, the U.C.L.A. Bruins defeat the University of Oregon in a Coast Conference game.
"THE TALK OF THE WORLD"
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Date Written / Recorded
1936
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Date Published / Released
1936-11-09, 1936
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1882-1945, Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Person Discussed
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1882-1945
Topic / Theme
Elections, Heads of state, Spanish Civil War, 1936-1939, 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 693, August 15, 1938
in Universal Newsreels, Release 693 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1938, originally published 1938), 10 mins
This Universal Newsreel includes footage of Franklin Roosevelt speaking in Georgia, a beauty pageant, stamp collecting, a guide dog, and various sporting events.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 693 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1938, originally published 1938), 10 mins
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This Universal Newsreel includes footage of Franklin Roosevelt speaking in Georgia, a beauty pageant, stamp collecting, a guide dog, and various sporting events.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 693
COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN!
F. D. R. ATTACKS SEN. GEORGE
BARNESVILLE, GA. -- PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT TAKES A HAND IN THE SENATORIAL PRIMARY FIGHT, BACKING CAMP, NEW DEAL CANDIDATE, AGAINST GEORGE, AS THE START OF HIS "PURGE" OF ANTI-NE...
This Universal Newsreel includes footage of Franklin Roosevelt speaking in Georgia, a beauty pageant, stamp collecting, a guide dog, and various sporting events.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 693
COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN!
F. D. R. ATTACKS SEN. GEORGE
BARNESVILLE, GA. -- PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT TAKES A HAND IN THE SENATORIAL PRIMARY FIGHT, BACKING CAMP, NEW DEAL CANDIDATE, AGAINST GEORGE, AS THE START OF HIS "PURGE" OF ANTI-NEW DEAL DEMOCRATS IN THE SOUTH.
DOUG FLIES "WRONG-WAY" PLANE
ROOSEVELT FIELD, N. Y.--Doug Corrigan, famed "East Is West" flier who landed in Ireland by mistake, takes his equally famous $900, 9-year-old ship for a test flight around the field, the first since his epochal hop.
SUNKIST MISSES VIE FOR TITLE
VENICE, CALIF.--Thousands jam the famous seashore resort as bathing beauties compete for the title of "Miss California 1938" and the right to represent the state in the "Miss America" contest. Pretty Claire James of Hollywood is the winner.
BRITON TO MEDIATE CRISIS
PRAHA, CZECHOSLOVAKIA. -- While Germany's national mobilization throws Europe into a panic, Lord Runciman, arbitrator and mediator, arrives to tackle the ticklish job of smoothing out the Sudeten minority problem, the source of trouble.
ANNUAL SOAP-BOX DERBY HELD
AKRON, OHIO.--Colorful scenes mark the 5th Annual All-American classic as youngters from all sections of the country get off to whiz-bang starts in amazing "jallopies". Robert Berger, 14, of Omaha, Nebraska, wins by a squeak.
SEABISCUIT WINS MATCH RACE
DEL MAR, CALIF.--20,000 turf fans watch as Seabiscuit, C. S. Howard's big money winner, noses out Ligaroti, owned by Bing Crosby, in a sensational $25,000 dual classic, climaxed by a foul protest on the part of the losing jockey.
BRONC RIDERS THRILL CROWDS
SUN VALLEY, IDAHO--A colorful parade of cowboys, cowgirls and real Indians provides a thrilling introduction to the 2nd Annual Rodeo, in which daring "ride 'em rough" stars stage an exciting show with split-second action.
BRITAIN BARS "SEEING EYE"
LONDON, ENGLAND -- Hazel Hurst, 25, blind American lecturer, gives up plans for a speaking tour when authorities refuse to let her "Seeing Eye" dog, "Babe" enter the country without an extended quarantine. So she sails home again!
"PRO" GRID STARS IN TRAINING
BALLSTON, VA.--With the football season just around the corner, the Washington Redskins, 1937 "Pro" football champs, prepare for their first game, with the College All Stars, as the team's 40 members go through exhaustive drills.
DEALER FINDS $50,000 STAMP
LOS ANGELES, CALIF.--A philatelist's dream come true! Warren DuBois, local stamp expert, finds an 1861 one-cent rarity while looking through an old collection, and whoops for joy when he discovers how much it is worth.
WATER SKIERS STAGE THRILLER
EVIAN, FRANCE.--Summer sun looks down on colorful and thrilling aquatic scenes as nautical enthusiasts, behind fast boats, stage daring stunts, including a tricky riding trio and hurdle jumping.
VOLUME X - 1938
with GRAHAM McNAMEE -- by courtesy N. B. C.
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Date Written / Recorded
1938
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Date Published / Released
1938-08-15, 1938
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1882-1945, Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Person Discussed
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1882-1945
Topic / Theme
Election campaigns, 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 702, September 14, 1938
in Universal Newsreels, Release 702 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1938, originally published 1938), 10 mins
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about pilots, community events, elections and politicians.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 702 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1938, originally published 1938), 10 mins
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This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about pilots, community events, elections and politicians.
Date Written / Recorded
1938
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Date Published / Released
1938-09-14, 1938
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Person Discussed
Douglas Corrigan, 1907-1995
Topic / Theme
Airplane pilots, Community events, Elections, 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 718, November 9, 1938
in Universal Newsreels, Release 718 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1938, originally published 1938), 11 mins
This Universal Newsreel includes footage of Election Day, a Red Cross fundraising drive, a crashed airplane, scientific experiments, and college football.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 718 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1938, originally published 1938), 11 mins
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This Universal Newsreel includes footage of Election Day, a Red Cross fundraising drive, a crashed airplane, scientific experiments, and college football.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 718
COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN!
NEW DEAL RECEIVES SET-BACK
NEW YORK.--Pres. Roosevelt witnesses a surprising trend against the New Deal as the country registers strong Republican gains in many States and in many Congressional seats. But in Ne...
This Universal Newsreel includes footage of Election Day, a Red Cross fundraising drive, a crashed airplane, scientific experiments, and college football.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 718
COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN!
NEW DEAL RECEIVES SET-BACK
NEW YORK.--Pres. Roosevelt witnesses a surprising trend against the New Deal as the country registers strong Republican gains in many States and in many Congressional seats. But in New York City, Democratic Nat'l Chairman Farley sees Gov. Herbert H. Lehman nose out "Racket Buster" Thomas Dewey by only 68,000 votes. Sen. Robert Wagner, sponsor of the Labor Act, is retained in office by a large majority. Likewise, James H. Fay, opponent of Rep. O'Connor in the "purge" campaign, is elected.
PENNSYLVANIA.--A stunning defeat to the New Deal! Governor Earle, Senate candidate, is beaten as his state goes Republican.
MARYLAND.--Sen. Millard Tydings, "purge" target who beat the New Deal, is a big winner.
GEORGIA.--Sen. Walter George, marked for defeat in the primaries, also sweeps his state.
KENTUCKY. -- Sen. Alben Barkley, democratic leader is returned to office.
ILLINOIS.--Scott Lucas, democrat, is elected to the Senate.
MICHIGAN.--Gov. Frank Murphy, New Deal and Labor ally, goes down to a "surprise" defeat.
CALIFORNIA.--Sheridan Downey, advocate of the "Ham & Eggs" pension plan, is elected but the state turns down his plan.
2 ARMY FLIERS DIE IN CRASH
WASHINGTON, D. C.--Lieut.-Col. Leslie MacDill, Air Corps general staff officer and Private J. G. Gloxner perish when a combat plane in which they were attempting a forced landing in a capital street, crashes and burns, setting fire to several parked autos.
FINDS FIRE THAT WON'T BURN
SILVER SPRINGS, MD.--George Stern, research engineer of the Bureau of Mines, demonstrates the amazing liquid that he discovered, which flames brightly when ignited but will not burn his hands.
AMATEURS IN WILD SLUGFEST
BROOKLYN, N. Y.--A galaxy of fisticuff novices mix it up for ring laurels in the Diamond Belt Show at Ridgewood Grove. The fans yell for action as the scrappy contestants let their "rights" and "lefts" fly.
"BADGERS" UPSET "WILDCATS"
EVANSTON, ILL.--In a thrilling Big Ten Upset, Wisconsin, playing with determined drive and snappy precision, trounces the unbeaten Northwestern "eleven", 20-13, as 37,000 surprised football fans whoop it up!
TREE BEING USED AS A JAIL (Exclusive)
DISNEY, OKLA.--As there's no prison in this boom town near the Grand River dam, prisoners are dealt with in an unusual manner. The Sheriff chains them to a tree, just outside a "mobile" court held in an auto trailer.
WAR NURSE SHAFT UNVEILED (Exclusive)
ARLINGTON, VA.--An impressive statue to Army and Navy nurses is dedicated in the National Cemetery as its sculptress, Frances Rich, looks on with her mother, Irene Rich, screen and radio star.
BIKE ACES THRILL CROWDS (Exclusive)
CHICAGO, ILL.--The classic six-day bicycle marathon gets off to a colorful start at the Stadium as dare-devil teams burn up the track in round after round of gruelling riding. Speedy turns and nasty spills mark the event!
VOLUME X - 1938
with GRAHAM McNAMEE -- by courtesy N. B. C.
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Date Written / Recorded
1938
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Date Published / Released
1938-11-09, 1938
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Topic / Theme
Politicians, Elections, 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 731, December 26, 1938
in Universal Newsreels, Release 731 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1938, originally published 1938), 9 mins
This Universal Newsreel includes footage of the year's big stories including events in Europe, natural disasters, crime stories, and aviation.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 731 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1938, originally published 1938), 9 mins
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This Universal Newsreel includes footage of the year's big stories including events in Europe, natural disasters, crime stories, and aviation.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 731
COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN!
HIGHLIGHTS IN THE NEWS OF 1938
EDITOR'S NOTE:--Universal Newsreel presents a gripping pictorial review of the outstanding news events of the past year!
WORLD CHAOS
Dramatic highlights of Europe's "darkest hour" since 191...
This Universal Newsreel includes footage of the year's big stories including events in Europe, natural disasters, crime stories, and aviation.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 731
COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN!
HIGHLIGHTS IN THE NEWS OF 1938
EDITOR'S NOTE:--Universal Newsreel presents a gripping pictorial review of the outstanding news events of the past year!
WORLD CHAOS
Dramatic highlights of Europe's "darkest hour" since 1914! The Nazi juggernaut absorbs Austria as Chancellor Schussnig pleads for independence!--
Pres. Benes of Czechoslovakia resigns as his once-proud nation falls into the greedy orbit of the Reich!--
Prime Minister Chamberlain flies back to a terrified England following the amazing Munich Pact--
But for hundreds of Jews in former Czech land there is no peace, only starvation in exile!
CHINA--Flames of war and Oriental hate burn high as Japanese bombing planes rain death and destruction upon the terror-stricken-natives!
POLITICS
1938 sees a severe set-back for Pres. Roosevelt's New Deal! From coast to coast Republican gains are noted; "purge" targets are swept into office!--
In New York, "Racket Buster" Dewey piles up an amazing vote and almost unseats Gov. Lehman!
The Good Neighbor policy in action! Delegations from 21 American nations meet at the Pan-American parley at Lima!--
Gov. Landon warns dictators of America's solidarity against persecution and tyranny!
CRIME
Dramatic highlights in the sensational case of F. Donald Coster (born Philip Musica), ex-convict, who buried his past, and with his brothers, built up a gigantic drug business, criss-crossed with fraud and other crookedness. Gov't disclosure drives him to suicide!
DISASTERS
Tragedy and suffering in a red-letter year! Hundreds perish as a tropical hurricane devastates the Eastern Seaboard!--
Forty are killed in Montana when a fast train plunges through a weakened bridge into a torrential stream!--
Twenty-three school children die in Utah when a train smashes their bus!--
John Ward horrifies gaping thousands in New York City by leaping 17 stories to his death from a hotel window ledge!--
A huge oil plant goes up in smoke in New Jersey!
IN MEMORIAM
Impressive rites at St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York City mark the passing of Patrick Cardinal Hayes, beloved church leader and friend of all!
AVIATION
Thrilling pages from the 1938 book of the air! Four Russian scientist-aviators are rescued from an Arctic ice-floe after weeks of suffering!--
The giant new 72-passenger Boeing Clipper is sensational in tests!--
Howard Hughes, millionaire-pilot, spans the globe in a little more than three days!--
There's a hero's welcome for "Wrong-Way" Doug Corrigan after his astounding "hop" to Ireland in a 9-yr.-old plane!--
The amazing English Pick-A-Back plane has a thrilling test flight!--
British airmen set a new non-stop distance mark from Egypt to Australia!
VOLUME X - 1938
with GRAHAM McNAMEE -- by courtesy N. B. C.
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Date Written / Recorded
1938
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Date Published / Released
1938-12-26, 1938
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Topic / Theme
Elections, International relations, Natural disasters, Accidental deaths, Armed forces, Traffic accidents, Aircraft, Rail accidents, War, Trade and Commerce, Climate and the Environment, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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