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Universal Newsreels, Release 97, June 29, 1942
in Universal Newsreels, Release 97 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1942, originally published 1942), 13 mins
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the FBI, Dwight Eisenhower, and criminal investigations.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 97 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1942, originally published 1942), 13 mins
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This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the FBI, Dwight Eisenhower, and criminal investigations.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL
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NAB 8 NAZI SPIES AS HUNT FOR AIDES GOES ON
F.B.I. agents round up eight submarine-borne saboteurs who land off Long Island shores and the Florida coast. Their seizure is expected to bring about several additional arrests of aides and associates, as attempt to sabotage the war effort...
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the FBI, Dwight Eisenhower, and criminal investigations.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL
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NAB 8 NAZI SPIES AS HUNT FOR AIDES GOES ON
F.B.I. agents round up eight submarine-borne saboteurs who land off Long Island shores and the Florida coast. Their seizure is expected to bring about several additional arrests of aides and associates, as attempt to sabotage the war effort is nipped in the bud.
CHURCHILL SEES PARATROOPS
FT. JACKSON, S. C.--Winston Churchill inspects America's armed might in a surprise visit to Fort Jackson, where he sees members of the U. S. Parachute Force in maneuvers. After reviewing the ground forces, the British Prime Minister gives a talk to the soldiers.
PACIFIC WAR COUNCIL MEETS
WASHINGTON, D.C.--The Pacific War Council holds a meeting to determine the grand strategy of the war, with F.D.R. for a second time playing host to Britain's Churchill.
TOKYO RAIDERS GET D.F.C.
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Lieut. Gen. Arnold, Army Air Force commander, decorates 25 of Gen. Doolittle's Pacific Eagles who bombed the Japs. Wives of heroes attend the ceremonies at Bolling Field.
UNCLE SAM'S JUNGLE TROOPS
PANAMA, C. Z.--Some of the Army's deadliest fighting units--called "Bushmasters"--slither through impenetrable jungle. Camouflaged, trained in jui jitsu and machete fighting, they can strike like panthers.
SIGN ANGLO-RUSSIAN PACT
ENGLAND--England and Russia enter into a twenty-year treaty of alliance, with full partnership in war and peace, as Molotov, Soviet Foreign Affairs Commissar, makes a secret trip to England.
INSHORE PATROL ON ALERT
OFF THE ATLANTIC COAST--Eternal vigilance is the watchword as our inshore patrol shepherds supplies along the nation's lifetime. Planes, blimps and speedy PT boats all play their part in the convoy system.
LAST PICTURES OF LEXINGTON
Final pictures of the gallant carrier, ablaze from stem to stern and listing badly after "abandon ship" has been carried out.
KING INSPECTS U.S. FLAGSHIP
OFF ENGLAND--King George VI comes aboard the flagship of the American task force now in England's waters. He is warmly greeted by Admiral Starke and the men of our fighting fleet who rousingly cheer him.
SEVEN SONS SURVIVE LEXINGTON
PORTLAND, ORE--It's a great day for the Patten family when seven sons--all on the Lexington--come home on furlough to visit Pa Patten, himself in the Navy, is waiting, and everybody gets a joyous welcome.
WHIRLY TAKES BROOKLYN 'CAP
AQUEDUCT, N. Y.--Whirlaway, four-year-old champion, smothers all opposition in the Brooklyn Handicap, showing the way to Swing and Sway by two lengths and pushing his lifetime earnings up to $405,000, second highest purse total in racing history.
VOL. 15--97
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Date Written / Recorded
1942
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Date Published / Released
1942-06-29, 1942
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Person Discussed
Dwight D. Eisenhower, 1890-1969
Topic / Theme
Criminal investigations, Spies, 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 101, July 13, 1942
in Universal Newsreels, Release 101 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1942, originally published 1942), 4 mins
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Congress, Edward 'Ted' Kennedy, and naval battles.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 101 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1942, originally published 1942), 4 mins
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This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Congress, Edward 'Ted' Kennedy, and naval battles.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL
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FIRST SPY TRIAL PICTURES
WASHINGTON, D. C.--Veil of secrecy that has shrouded saboteurs since their capture is partially lifted as spy trial begins. A Commission of 7 Generals tries the 8 men who face the firing squad or hangman's noose.
ALLIED CONVOY BATTLES
MEDITERRANEAN--Amaz...
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Congress, Edward 'Ted' Kennedy, and naval battles.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL
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FIRST SPY TRIAL PICTURES
WASHINGTON, D. C.--Veil of secrecy that has shrouded saboteurs since their capture is partially lifted as spy trial begins. A Commission of 7 Generals tries the 8 men who face the firing squad or hangman's noose.
ALLIED CONVOY BATTLES
MEDITERRANEAN--Amazing pictures of the great air-sea battle between an Allied Convoy to Malta, and Axis forces. Allied guns fill the air with bursting steel, that brings many Nazi and Italian aircraft to sudden destruction. Allied marksmen thwart suicide attack in Italian torpedo plane.
DARWIN BOMBED
AUSTRALIA--Dozens of Japs planes sweep over Darwin and other north Australian points, dropping destruction on many homes and stores. This wanton attack on non-military objectives is characteristics of Jap warfare. War workers save part of oil supply.
BOMBER PLANT ALMOST READY
MIDWEST--A great monument to American genius for mass production nears completion. This new Henry Ford enterprise will soon be turning out bombers that will make mass attacks on enemy strongholds an everyday affair.
NAVY RELIEF $5,000,000 RICHER
WASHINGTON, D. C.--The Navy Relief Society is $5,000,000. better off as Clarence Dillon, Chairman of The Citizen's National Committee, hands Secretary Knox a check for that amount.
ADMIRAL NIMITZ DECORATED
WASHINGTON, D. C.--In recognition of meritorious service in connection with his Coral Sea and Marshall Island victories, Admiral Chester Nimitz receives the Distinguished Service Medal from Admiral King. Fellow officers also congratulate the Commander in Chief of the Pacific Fleet on his historic exploits.
LIDICE REBORN IN ILLINOIS
LIDICE, ILL.--Stern Park Gardens, a small housing project near Joliet, Ill., is rechristened Lidice, in honor of the small Czech village that was razed by Nazi brutality in revenge for the death of hangman Heydrich. Wendell Willkie tells 35,000 the new Lidice is a world symbol of free men.
VOL. 15--101
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Date Written / Recorded
1942
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Date Published / Released
1942-07-13, 1942
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Person Discussed
Ted Kennedy, 1932-2009
Topic / Theme
Bombardment, Naval battles, Politicians, Legislatures, 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 102, July 15, 1942
in Universal Newsreels, Release 102 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1942, originally published 1942), 7 mins
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Congress, James Lovell, and Walter Schirra.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 102 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1942, originally published 1942), 7 mins
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This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Congress, James Lovell, and Walter Schirra.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL
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AMERICAN VICTORY AT MIDWAY
MID-PACIFIC--Spectacular and dramatic scenes from the great victory for American arms at Midway. Dramatic pictures of vigorous attack by American naval gunners. See them hang a curtain of death for Jap planes. First pictures of damaged Yorktown, shielded by a sm...
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Congress, James Lovell, and Walter Schirra.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL
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AMERICAN VICTORY AT MIDWAY
MID-PACIFIC--Spectacular and dramatic scenes from the great victory for American arms at Midway. Dramatic pictures of vigorous attack by American naval gunners. See them hang a curtain of death for Jap planes. First pictures of damaged Yorktown, shielded by a smoke-screen.
JAPS BOMB PORT MORESBY
NEW GUINEA--A convoy with reinforcements arrives, as harbor shipping miraculously escapes damage from a rain of steel from the skies by Jap raiders.
AUSTRALIA--Interesting scenes of planes leaving their camouflaged berths and going into action.
COAST CONVOY REPELS SUBS
EAST COAST PORT--U. S. Coast Guard puts Axis subs to flight after latter have partially penetrated an escort of medium cutters and small sub-busters. Actual scenes of freighters burning, after being torpedoed; and Coast Guard going into action.
MYSTERIOUS JUNGLE AIRDROMES
AFRICAN COAST--Secret airdromes that the British have cunningly hacked out of West Coast jungles, that give our Allies a short-cut to the battle-line in Egypt. Arriving in crates, the planes are swiftly assembled, checked and sent on their way against Rommel.
GOOD NEIGHBORS GET TOGETHER
GUATEMALA CITY--United States troops stationed in Guatemala join the crack cadets of Ecuela Politechia, the West Point of that country, and other native troops, in celebrating the anniversary of Guatemala's revolution. General Davenport Johnson of the U. S. Army reviews parade with President Ubico.
THE KING AND QUEEN DROP IN
NORTH IRELAND--American troops guaranteed in North Ireland welcomed a recent visit by King George and Queen Elizabeth. With General Russell P. Bartle and Ambassador Winant, their Majesties review the forces, after which there is a tank demonstration; also rifle and machine gun drills.
PAN AMERICAN SKATERS CLICK
NEW YORK, N. Y.--Good Neighbor stars twinkle and shine by the dozen in the graceful measures of The Pan Americana Ensemble at The Center Theatre. Mayita Montez in "The Samba," and 7-year old Twinkle Watts rhumba-ing with Paul Castle, are other features of a new Ice Extravaganza.
WILHELMINA IN NEW AMSTERDAM
NEW YORK, N. Y. -- Netherlands' refugee Queen visits former American headquarters of her forefathers, now known as New York. Mayor La Guardia and an escort of the city's "finest" welcome Her Majesty, as thousands cheer.
VOL. 15--102
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Date Written / Recorded
1942
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Date Published / Released
1942-07-15, 1942
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Topic / Theme
Navy ships, Naval battles, Legislatures, Battle of Midway, June 3-6, 1942, 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 104, July 22, 1942
in Universal Newsreels, Release 104 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1942, originally published 1942), 9 mins
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the United Nations General Assembly, Pope John XXIII, and military training.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 104 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1942, originally published 1942), 9 mins
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This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the United Nations General Assembly, Pope John XXIII, and military training.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL
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WAACS TAKE FT. DES MOINES
DES MOINES, IOWA--First contingent of 800 WAACS, under Director Oveta Hobby; gets its new Army clothes, tries out Army grab, and settles down in its new barracks.
FOR MILITARY USE ONLY
MIDDLE WEST--Synthetic rubber in commercial quanti...
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the United Nations General Assembly, Pope John XXIII, and military training.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL
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WAACS TAKE FT. DES MOINES
DES MOINES, IOWA--First contingent of 800 WAACS, under Director Oveta Hobby; gets its new Army clothes, tries out Army grab, and settles down in its new barracks.
FOR MILITARY USE ONLY
MIDDLE WEST--Synthetic rubber in commercial quantities now actually on the way! Pictures showing process used to turn out "made" rubber, by Firestone, exclusively for war purposes.
SHARE A-CAR RIDING GAINS
AN EASTERN CITY -- Workers of the Glenn Martin (illegible text) set a record in "car-pooling," as Government continues to urge more group-riding to conserve rubber, gas and vital transportation equipment.
NEW WAYS TO FIGHT FIREBOMBS
COLLEGE PARK, MD.--OCD Chief Landis sees fire bombs extinguished in 20 seconds by new speed methods, as against three to five minutes when done the old way.
FIVE MILES OF PIPE PER DAY
MID-WEST--Secretary Ickes and other notables inspect first shipment of 24-inch pipe, to be used for new 550-mile pipeline, direct from the Texas oil country to Central Illinois.
GOBBLERS BATTLE GRASSHOPPERS
WAWAWAI, WASH.--Fruit growers and farmers of the fertile Snake River Valley have imported thousands of turkeys to do battle against a devouring grasshoppers horde. Thus far, gobblers have succeeded where insecticides failed.
SCOUT LEADERS AFTER WINGS
AN EASTERN CITY--Thirty Girl Scout leaders from all parts of the country, visit a big bomber plant, and begin an intensive course to qualify as "Wing Scouts." Later, they will drill other Girl Scouts in ground aviation.
MERCHANT SHIP SALVAGED
ATLANTIC COAST -- Amazing salvage of an American ship which had been split in two and sunk by a mine or torpedo.
MAKING OUR NAVY-BIRDS TOUGH
ATHENS, GA.--"Commandos of the Air" would be a good name for the supermen that the Navy's Pre-Flight School is turning out at the rate of 30,000 a year! Boy, are they tough, hard, and fast.
IT'S BATTER UP IN ERIN
IRELAND--For the first time since the last World War, American Doughboys cross bats in Irish soil. And do the Irish love it? A huge crowd turns out to see the game, which is played for charity--among which are many American soldiers.
VOL. 15--104
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Date Written / Recorded
1942
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Date Published / Released
1942-07-22, 1942
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Person Discussed
Pope John XXIII, 1881-1963
Topic / Theme
Military personnel, Military training, Women, International relations, 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
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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.
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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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Universal Newsreels, Release 199, June 18, 1943
in Universal Newsreels, Release 199 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1943, originally published 1943), 8 mins
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Congress, the Democratic Party, and George Marshall.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 199 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1943, originally published 1943), 8 mins
Description
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Congress, the Democratic Party, and George Marshall.
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YANKS BOMB ALL FOES
1--American bombers are shown selecting their targets on the mainland and the nearby islands of Italy. And "flak-torn" bombers make miraculous landings with "all han...
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the U.S. Congress, the Democratic Party, and George Marshall.
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YANKS BOMB ALL FOES
1--American bombers are shown selecting their targets on the mainland and the nearby islands of Italy. And "flak-torn" bombers make miraculous landings with "all hands safe."
2--The submarine base at Vegesack, Germany gets a baptism of bombs from successive waves of American bombers.
3--The global breadth of Yankee bombing activities is strikingly brought to attention in scenes from New Guinea, where practise bombings of abandoned Japanese shipping attest to American accuracy from the skies.
LEADERS IN NORTH AFRICA
1--In Algiers, Generals DeGaulle, Giraud and Catroux hold open conclave outlining their policies to the legislative body of this French territory.
2--Meantime, Prime Minister Churchill with party, drops in on the Allied Command in conquered Tunisia and goes over final plans for the "Big Push," now developing.
"MEMPHIS BELLE" FLIES HOME
After 25 successful raids over Nazi Europe, the Flying Fortress known as "Memphis Belle" flies the Atlantic for a rendezvous at Washington, D.C. The original crew of ten, and their mascot, will reluctantly leave the de-commissioned ship.
TRUCKS THAT SWIM
Adding to the American magic which is befuddling our unsuspecting foes are the new 2 1/2-ton U. S. Army trucks known as "ducks." With a large pay load, they cruise the roads. On approaching water, they merely nose in, and swim for it. They do everything but fly.
WATER EVERYWHERE--AND TO DRINK
Being marooned in a life-raft for months loses one of its terrors as the U. S. Navy successfully develops a purification process which renders sea water palatable.
COMMANDOS--SOUTH AFRICAN STYLE
The spirited "African Rifles" go through vigorous final training as they race the obstacle course, leap over yawning trenches, and walk tenuous cable bridges with gusto. And for a finale, they worm their way through treacherous barbed wire entanglements.
VOL. 16--199
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Date Written / Recorded
1943
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Date Published / Released
1943-06-18, 1943
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Person Discussed
George Catlett Marshall, 1880-1959
Topic / Theme
Airplane pilots, Airplanes, Democrats (U.S. political party), Legislatures, 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 207, July 15, 1943
in Universal Newsreels, Release 207 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1943, originally published 1943), 3 mins
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the United Nations General Assembly, Alfred E. Smith, and battle preparations.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 207 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1943, originally published 1943), 3 mins
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This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the United Nations General Assembly, Alfred E. Smith, and battle preparations.
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STEPS TO SICILY
Final training scenes on African shores as America's various military units rehearse their parts for the dramatic invasion of Sicily.
1--The paratroop...
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the United Nations General Assembly, Alfred E. Smith, and battle preparations.
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STEPS TO SICILY
Final training scenes on African shores as America's various military units rehearse their parts for the dramatic invasion of Sicily.
1--The paratroopers go through all steps leading to their mass jumping from fleets of troop bearing planes.
2--Glider troop trains rehearse their stated roles.
3--Fleets of huge sea-going barges, laden with infantry, plow through the seas to guarded shores. Through barbed wire they hack their way, and clamber up hilly slopes to engage the enemy.
YANKS BATTER ITALY
The U. S. 9th and 12th Air Forces direct terrific aerial bombardments on Italian soil. Blockbusters scatter destruction. Even the near hits in the sea are valuable, since they set off mine fields.
CHURCHILL, A LONDON FREEMAN
In historic ceremony, Mr. Churchill is presented a significant scroll which makes him a Freeman of London. In speech thereafter, he destines Japan to certain doom.
HUMAN KITES
In little Rhode Island they fly the largest kites in the nation. Designer Jalbert demonstrates them, and sends his daughter aloft as a passenger.
FREE RIDES TO FIRES
WASHINGTON STATE -- 2,000 high school boys comprise the Civilian Fire Fighting Corps, formed to protect Washington's vast forests from Jap fire bombs, while their adult relatives are at war.
VOL. 16--207
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Date Written / Recorded
1943
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Date Published / Released
1943-07-15, 1943
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Person Discussed
Alfred Emanuel Smith, 1873-1944
Topic / Theme
Battle preparations, Invasions, Political candidates, International relations, Allied Invasion of Sicily, July 9-August 17, 1943, 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 222, September 6, 1943
in Universal Newsreels, Release 222 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1943, originally published 1943), 10 mins
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the Republican Party, Harry S. Truman, and tombs.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 222 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1943, originally published 1943), 10 mins
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This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the Republican Party, Harry S. Truman, and tombs.
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ITALIAN BASES BOMBED
Vibo Valentia and Vertigo, vital Italian airbases, are blasted by American bomber squadrons as British invasion of Italian mainland presages Allied incursions into Hitler's Eur...
This newsreel, published by Universal Pictures Company, is about the Republican Party, Harry S. Truman, and tombs.
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ITALIAN BASES BOMBED
Vibo Valentia and Vertigo, vital Italian airbases, are blasted by American bomber squadrons as British invasion of Italian mainland presages Allied incursions into Hitler's Europe.
MacARTHUR ADVANCES
Fleets of Yank bombers hurl concussive bombs on Jap base at Salamua, New Guinea as MacArthur's concerted South Pacific push gets under way.
CHURCHILLS GET AROUND
Accompanied by her subaltern daughter, Mary, Mrs. Churchill lays a wreath on the tomb of America's Unknown Soldier at Arlington. Later, Miss Churchill shows up at Daytona Beach, Fla. to enjoy a day at the WAC cantonment there.
COOLIES IRON OUT FIELD
Thousands of coolies pull gigantic rollers over pulverized rock to provide a cementless runway for American bombers, which now stand poised to take a crack at Japan proper.
ASSEMBLY IN THE ANTIPODES
Huge assembly plants in Australia recondition war-torn aircraft for return to duty, as well as supplies of every description.
MILITARY PIGSKIN PREVIEW
War time squads turn out at Annapolis and West Point as the service teams open practise sessions. The material appears able to crack any football or military line.
HOLLYWOOD CARAVAN
Movie stars from Hollywood get the Third War Loan Drive off to a flying start as they engage in a transcontinental entertainment tour.
VOL. 16--222
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Date Written / Recorded
1943
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Date Published / Released
1943-09-06, 1943
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Person Discussed
Harry S. Truman, 1884-1972
Topic / Theme
Cemeteries, Tombs, Republicans (U.S. political party), 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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