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Universal Newsreels, Release 757, March 27, 1939
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Universal Newsreels, Release 757, March 27, 1939

in Universal Newsreels, Release 757 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1939, originally published 1939), 10 mins
This newsreel features political demonstrations, parades, and Nazism.
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Universal Newsreels, Release 757, March 27, 1939

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This newsreel features political demonstrations, parades, and Nazism. UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 757 COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN! AMAZING OUTLAW SHOT AT LAST POWELL, WYO.--A reign of terror comes to a fantastic end! Earl Durand, renegade of the Rockies, who killed five men and eluded a posse in the mountains for nine days, is "potted" by a 17-yr.-old boy while trying to rob a bank. NAZIS OVERRUN CZECHO-SLOVAKIA Mechani... This newsreel features political demonstrations, parades, and Nazism. UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 757 COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN! AMAZING OUTLAW SHOT AT LAST POWELL, WYO.--A reign of terror comes to a fantastic end! Earl Durand, renegade of the Rockies, who killed five men and eluded a posse in the mountains for nine days, is "potted" by a 17-yr.-old boy while trying to rob a bank. NAZIS OVERRUN CZECHO-SLOVAKIA Mechanized columns of German troops, with tanks and field guns, speed into the leading cities of Bohemia and Moravia to "establish order" and "protect" the Czechs--their new vassals. IRISH SWEEPS WINNERS REJOICE Lucky Sweepstakes ticket holders in New York, Baltimore, Philadelphia and elsewhere, celebrate the running of the Grand National which put them in line for $150,000 or other prize awards. And are they happy! BORAH URGES U.S. NEUTRALITY WASHINGTON, D. C.--Sen. William E. Borah, militant Republican, warns that the United States must heed the advice of Washington -- "no entangling alliances"--and regard the Monroe Doctrine as part of our national defence. 8 KILLED AS AIRLINER CRASHES OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA.--Scattered wreckage is all that remains of a huge transport plane which crashed shortly after taking off. All but four persons perish when the once-proud craft explodes and bursts into flames. 20,000 IN ANTI-NAZI PARADE NEW YORK, N. Y.--Thousands, including marchers in gay Czecho-Slovakian costumes, stage a colorful parade in protest against Hitler's seizure of the Czech Republic, while a half-million on-lookers jam the route to Columbus Circle. CLIPPER MAKES ATLANTIC HOP BALTIMORE, MD.--The 41-ton Yankee Clipper, America's 74-passenger challenge for trans-Atlantic supremacy, takes off from the Pan-American base with 21 aboard for its first "shakedown" flight to the Azores and Europe. TRACK STARS SHINE IN MEET CHICAGO, ILL.--Action and speed mark the 3rd annual Indoor Relays at the Internat'l Amphitheatre! Earle Meadows breaks the indoor pole vault record, and Chuck Fenske noses out Glenn Cunningham in the Banker's Mile. COLORFUL ICE PAGEANT STAGED NEW YORK, N. Y.--Poetry on ice is graphically written as the 6th annual Skating Club carnival gets under way at Madison Square Garden! Fancy skating, comedy on skates and breathless group numbers with an internat'l cast of 200! L.I.U. CAGERS BEAT LOYOLA NEW YORK, N. Y.--Action and thrills mark the finals of the national invitation basketball tourney at Madison Square Garden, with the Long Island "Five" trouncing the Chicagoans, 44-32, while 18,000 fans whoop it up! VOLUME XI -- 1939 Show more Show less
Date Written / Recorded
1939
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Date Published / Released
1939-03-27, 1939
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Topic / Theme
Political demonstrations, Nazism, Parades, German Occupation of Czechoslovakia, October 15, 1938-March 16, 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 840, January 10, 1940
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Universal Newsreels, Release 840, January 10, 1940

in Universal Newsreels, Release 840 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1940, originally published 1940), 9 mins
This newsreel features politicians.
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Universal Newsreels, Release 840, January 10, 1940

in Universal Newsreels, Release 840 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1940, originally published 1940), 9 mins
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This newsreel features politicians. UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 840 COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN! RUSH HUGE BOMBERS FOR ARMY SEATTLE, WASH.--Thrilling scenes at the Boeing Aircraft factory, where 6,000 men are working night and day to turn out the huge 22-ton "Flying Fortresses," with a new one coming off the assembly line every four days! (illegible text).D.R. JOSHES G.O.P. CHIEFS WASHINGTON, D.C.--Pres. Roosevelt in a... This newsreel features politicians. UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 840 COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN! RUSH HUGE BOMBERS FOR ARMY SEATTLE, WASH.--Thrilling scenes at the Boeing Aircraft factory, where 6,000 men are working night and day to turn out the huge 22-ton "Flying Fortresses," with a new one coming off the assembly line every four days! (illegible text).D.R. JOSHES G.O.P. CHIEFS WASHINGTON, D.C.--Pres. Roosevelt in a humorous mood as he addresses $100-a-plate diners at the Jackson Day Dinner, is silent on his 1940 plans, but twits Republican leaders for not attending. DEWEY FORGETS 1940 FOR DAY PAWLING, N. Y.--The "racket-busting" Republican aspirant for the presidency doffs his political garb for a day, with his family at "Dapplemere Farm," where he frolics in the snow with his two sons and "Bounty," the pet dog. FILM STARS AID PARALYSIS FUND HOLLYWOOD, CALIF.--Mickey Rooney and Judy Garland, young favorites of the silver screen, do their bit in aiding the "March of Dimes," the infantile paralysis fund drive, and ask everyone to do likewise. DEMPSEY HONORS TEX RICKARD MIAMI BEACH, FLA.--The "Manassa Mauler" honors his former friend, the well-known fight promoter, as he dedicates the "Tex Rickard Memorial Pool" at the Dempsey-Vanderbilt Hotel. Then Jack gets dunked by a bevy of bathing beauties! LITTLE WINS COAST GOLF TITLE LOS ANGELES, CALIF.--Topping a field of crack links champs with some amazing putting, Lawson Little "holes out" with a beautiful "282" to win the $1500 L. A. Open, although handicapped by a wet course. SKATING STARS SHINE IN MEET (Exclusive) GLEN ELLYN, ILL.--Putting speed on ice! Thrills as youthful skating champs of both sexes get off to fast starts and speedy straight-away dashes in the Illinois State Championships. Vic Ronchetti annexes the men's event! GOLDEN GLOVERS MIX IT IN RING (Exclusive) NEW YORK, N. Y.--Little tough-guys in a big show! The 1940 Golden Glove tourneys, featuring amateurs with "professional" enthusiasm for swapping hard "rights," start with knock-outs and thrilling slugfests. SUNSHINE BONNETS ON DISPLAY MIAMI BEACH, FLA.--If you can take your eyes off the lovely models, you may see how tricky the new hats are for this Summer. Topped off with natty new embellishments, they're displayed in a G. Howard Hodge showing at the Roney Plaza. VOLUME XII -- 1940 with GRAHAM McNAMEE -- by courtesy N. B. C. Show more Show less
Date Written / Recorded
1940
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Date Published / Released
1940-01-10, 1940
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Person Discussed
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 1882-1945
Topic / Theme
Humor, Political events, Politicians, Political and Social Movements, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Universal Newsreels, Release 896, July 24, 1940
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Universal Newsreels, Release 896, July 24, 1940

in Universal Newsreels, Release 896 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1940, originally published 1940), 9 mins
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about political events and totalitarianism.
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Universal Newsreels, Release 896, July 24, 1940

in Universal Newsreels, Release 896 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1940, originally published 1940), 9 mins
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This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about political events and totalitarianism. UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 896 COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN! NATION SPEEDS DEFENSE PROGRAM RUSH PRODUCTION OF PROPELLORS HARTFORD, CONN.--Propellors by the thousands--for Uncle Sam's growing air fleet--are turned out in mass production at the Hamilton plant. CADETS FIRE BIG COAST GUNS FORT HANCOCK, N. J.--Colorful scen... This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about political events and totalitarianism. UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 896 COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN! NATION SPEEDS DEFENSE PROGRAM RUSH PRODUCTION OF PROPELLORS HARTFORD, CONN.--Propellors by the thousands--for Uncle Sam's growing air fleet--are turned out in mass production at the Hamilton plant. CADETS FIRE BIG COAST GUNS FORT HANCOCK, N. J.--Colorful scenes as West Pointers get first-hand instruction in the operation of huge coastal defense rifles. NEW YORK HAS FIRST "AIR RAID" DRILL (illegible text)EW YORK, N. Y.--Manhattan experiences its first air-raid thrill, as tenants try out underground shelters at Castle Village. ON THE WAR FRONT MUSSOLINI LAUDS ALPINE TROOPS FRENCH ALPS--Il Duce reviews detachments of Italian troops that advanced several miles into France during the brief campaign. ITALIANS PLAY WAITING GAME Il Duce's vaunted Navy has yet to meet the British in full battle array, but his mine layers are kept busy protecting the coasts. PAN-AMERICAN PARLEY OPENS HAVANA, CUBA--Delegates of the 21 American Republics convene for the epochal conference to combat Totalitarian activities in the Western World. Pres. Laredo Bru opens the parley, which faces problems vital to all Americans. WEST CHEERS WILLKIE AT RODEO CHEYENNE, WYO.--The Republican candidate, continuing his vigorous "vacation," gets a thrill watching the colorful Frontier Days Rodeo, an exciting show where broncs and steers toss the cowhands with abandon! GARNER QUITS CAPITAL FOR HOME WASHINGTON, D. C.--Side-tracked by New Dealers in the vice-presidential race, "Cactus Jack" leaves the Capital and heads for home in Texas. Political observers doubt that he'll return soon. BUXOM BELLES IN NOVEL ROLE (Exclusive) HOUSTON, TEXAS--No "cuties" wanted! Only hefty Amazons weighing over 200 pounds get jobs at an outdoor lunch stand here. A bit unusual, but since taking them on the place is doing "big" business! MULES HELP REAP WHEAT CROP WALLA WALLA, WASH.--Colorful and picturesque sights on one of the biggest wheat farms in the country, with mules instead of tractors hauling the huge combine up steep slopes. Scenic tribute to the fertile Northwest! R.R. RIPS UP TRACKS FOR BOAT PEEKSKILL, N. Y.--Every time Raymond Douglas goes for a cruise on his "yacht," it costs the Central Railroad $525. At his request, the War Dept. forces the railroad to rip up tracks laid over an ancient drawbridge! It's the law! BATHERS GO IN FOR ICE SKATING ATLANTIC CITY, N. J.--A novel and colorful way of "beating the heat"! Ice skating right on the beach, as swimmers go for a spin on a rink made of huge cakes of ice--and just watching them will cool you off! SNOW-GOLF A HOT WEATHER FAD (Exclusive) MT. HOOD, ORE.--Driven from their unusual haunts by hot spells, N'west golfers keep cool by playing on skis on a snow-covered course high in the mountains. Tricky "shorts" and "bras" are fashion hints for this coolest of sports! VOLUME XII -- 1940 with GRAHAM McNAMEE -- by courtesy N. B. C. Show more Show less
Date Written / Recorded
1940
Field of Study
Newsreels
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Date Published / Released
1940-07-24, 1940
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Topic / Theme
Association and organization conferences, Political events, Totalitarianism, World War II, 1939-1945, War and Violence, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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