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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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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.
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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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