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Universal Newsreels, Release 657, March 17, 1955
in Universal Newsreels, Release 657 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1955, originally published 1955), 7 mins
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about guided missiles.
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This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about guided missiles.
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GUIDED MISSLE "BOMBER KILLER"
Spectacular scenes of the Air Force's newest bomber-killer in action: the "Falcon," a 100 pound guided missile carried aloft by jet fighter to unerringly track down and destroy a target that's a still out of sight when the missile is released.
ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE...
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about guided missiles.
UNIVERSAL-INTERNATIONAL NEWSREEL
THE FINEST IN THE INDUSTRY
GUIDED MISSLE "BOMBER KILLER"
Spectacular scenes of the Air Force's newest bomber-killer in action: the "Falcon," a 100 pound guided missile carried aloft by jet fighter to unerringly track down and destroy a target that's a still out of sight when the missile is released.
ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE
NEW YORK CITY -- St. Patrick's Day, and thousands of loyal Celts turn out for the Wearin' of the Green. The great parade up 5th Avenue is led by two 185-pound Irish Wolfhounds, mascots of the "Fighting Irish" regiment. A great day for the Irish.
FRENCH HOCK SHOP
PARIS -- A visit to the greatest hock shop in France, and perhaps the most historic -- and unique--in the world. Founded 200 years ago by Royal patent, its huge warehouses hold everything from household bric-a-brac to a fleet of motorcycles!
CUSTOM CAR SHOW
OAKLAND, CALIF.--Custom cars on display--nearly 100 in all, and every one individually designed and hand crafted. Striking innovations range from the futuristic "Bat" to a classy roadster with a tropical fish tank.
GALS BOYCOTT "BOY" CUTS
CALIFORNIA--West Coast cuties unite to boycott the "boy" cuts, gathering en masse for new hairdos to sweep away the imported urchin look. New styles emphasize the trim and chic, and the girls cheerfully sign the "pledge" to boycott the "boy" cut.
U. S. LEADS IN PAN-AMERICAN GAMES
MEXICO CITY--2,000 athletes representing 21 hemisphere nations parade to open the Pan American Games with solemn Olympic protocol. The United States sweeps to an early lead in the games, which feature record-shattering efforts in most events, despite the handicap of the thin air at the stadium's mile-high altitude, which makes the events gruelling ordeals. for competitors. An historic sports occasion.
VOL. 28--NO. 657
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Date Written / Recorded
1955
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Date Published / Released
1955-03-17, 1955
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Topic / Theme
Airplanes, Weapons testing, American History, Post-war Era (1945–1960), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Universal Newsreels, Release 658, April 13, 1938
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This Universal Newsreel includes footage of fishing, Henry Ford and his wife celebrating their anniversary, an onion festival, and a religious ceremony in Chicago.
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This Universal Newsreel includes footage of fishing, Henry Ford and his wife celebrating their anniversary, an onion festival, and a religious ceremony in Chicago.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 658
COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN!
NAVY UNVEILS ITS MANEUVERS
HAWAII.--The Battle Fleet tears the shroud of secrecy from its thrilling method of fighting submarines. Planes spot the undersea craft with smoke-bombs and destroyers speed to...
This Universal Newsreel includes footage of fishing, Henry Ford and his wife celebrating their anniversary, an onion festival, and a religious ceremony in Chicago.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 658
COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN!
NAVY UNVEILS ITS MANEUVERS
HAWAII.--The Battle Fleet tears the shroud of secrecy from its thrilling method of fighting submarines. Planes spot the undersea craft with smoke-bombs and destroyers speed to the scene.
WHITNEY GOES TO SING SING
OSSINING, N. Y.--Richard Whitney, once President of the New York Stock Exchange, goes to jail chained to a pair of felons. The cashiered broker faces a sentence of five to ten years.
POLAR HEROES WILDLY CHEERED
LENINGRAD, U.S.S.R.--Four Russian scientists, rescued from their drifting, melting ice floe, are given a rousing welcome by enormous crowds both as they land, and on their arrival in Moscow.
TEXANS LAUGH THROUGH TEARS (Exclusive)
RAYMONDVILLE, TEX. -- They're dancing with tears in their eyes, these celebrants in the Lone Star State. No, they're not sad--it's the annual Onion Fiesta, and the juicy vegetable irritates the tear-ducts.
HUGE PLANE OFF FOR RUSSIA (Exclusive)
JERSEY CITY, N. J.--The 46-ton Martin seaplane, built for the Russian Government, is loaded aboard a freighter for shipment to the Soviets. The 85-foot monster is the biggest of its type in the world.
SALMON RUN GLADDENS ANGLERS
OREGON CITY, ORE.--Tremendous quantities of salmon flock up the Willamette River, heading right toward the lines of scores of fishermen eager to gaff and land beautiful specimens. And they do!
REFUGEES FLOCK INTO FRANCE
LUCHON, FRANCE.--Hundreds of refugees from the Spanish civil war make the dangerous crossing of the Pyrenees. Women, children and the infirm are cared for, while fighting-men return to the war.
OXFORD WINS BIG BOAT RACE
THAMES RIVER, ENGLAND. -- Oxford's huskier crew takes the measure of Cambridge in the ninetieth rowing classic between the two Universities. Choppy water fails to halt the winners' pace.
HEAVYWEIGHTS BATTLE ON MAT (Exclusive)
NEW YORK CITY.--The venerable rafters of the famous Hippodrome creak and groan as heavyweight wrestlers exhibit their bone-crushing skill in a series of bouts packed with thrills for the spectators.
SULTAN INVESTIGATES TANKS
ALDERSHOT, ENGLAND.--The diminutive Sultan of Muscat and Oman is the guest of British tank regiment. The men take the visiting royalty for a ride as part of his education into the methods of modern warfare.
FORDS FETE GOLDEN WEDDING
DEARBORN, MICH.--Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ford celebrate their fiftieth wedding anniversary. Schoolchildren greet the motor magnate and his wife as the pair attend church.
ALPINE TROOPS DEFY HEIGHTS
PASSO ROLLE, ITALY.--Well-trained Alpine soldiers scoff at 10,000-foot peaks of the Dolomite Alps as they lug machine-guns and heavy equipment through the passes. Their ski-work is magnificent.
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
Date Published / Released
1938-04-13, 1938
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Topic / Theme
Fish (Animal), Sport fishing, Religious rites and ceremonies, Trade and Commerce, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Universal Newsreels, Release 658, March 21, 1955
in Universal Newsreels, Release 658 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1955, originally published 1955), 7 mins
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about nuclear weapons testing.
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This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about nuclear weapons testing.
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TROOPS TAKE PART IN A-BOMB TEST
NEVADA--Clos-up scenes of ground troops taking part in tests of the tactical atomic bomb. After a blast visible 400 miles away, soldiers are immediately brushed free of radioactive dust in field decontamination measures, and move into the target area for inspec...
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about nuclear weapons testing.
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TROOPS TAKE PART IN A-BOMB TEST
NEVADA--Clos-up scenes of ground troops taking part in tests of the tactical atomic bomb. After a blast visible 400 miles away, soldiers are immediately brushed free of radioactive dust in field decontamination measures, and move into the target area for inspection of exposed vehicles.
CALIFORNIA URANIUM RUSH RECALLS '49
BAKERSFIELD, CAL.--History repeats itself. The gold fields of the Forty-Niners are the scene of another bonanza--uranium. Instead of the bearded "desert rats" of yore, the fair sex goes prospecting, armed with scintillometers, under scrutiny of the A.E.C. Uranium in them thar hills.
PATSY AWARDS
NORTHRIDGE, CAL.--Animal stars of the year receive the PATSY awards of the American Humane Association. Top honors to "Diamond," equine star of the picture "Black Horse Canyon," and to Francis, the famous talking mule.
GIANT TANK
ENGLAND -- England's newest armored giant, the mighty 65 ton "Conqueror," in its first public showing. Details are secret, but films reveal an awesome piece of artillery in Conqueror's turret, and impressive speed and agility.
JAPANESE WAR DEAD
JAPAN--Grieving throngs meet a funeral ship bearing the remains of 5,900 Japanese soldiers who died in the World War II Pacific campaign. After as long as 15 years on the islands, the ashes of the dead come home for burial.
NCAA BASKETBALL
KANSAS CITY, MO.--The nation's top collegiate hoop quintets battle it out for the NCAA crown. LaSalle's Explorers, sparked by All-American Tom Gola bow to the San Francisco Dons, whose own All-American Bill Russell stars in the 77-63 court thriller.
PAN AMERICAN GAMES
MEXICO CITY--Track and field records topple in the Pan American Games, as the U.S. pushes its commanding lead still further in the point scores. In the hop, skip, and jump, hammer and discus throws, and women's 100 meter dashes, new records thrill the crowds. An added thrill, the Rev. Bob Richards again captures the pole vault crown.
VOL. 28--NO. 658
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Date Written / Recorded
1955
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Date Published / Released
1955-03-21, 1955
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Topic / Theme
Nuclear warfare, Weapons testing, Cold War, 1945-1989, American History, Post-war Era (1945–1960), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Universal Newsreels, Release 659, April 18, 1938
in Universal Newsreels, Release 659 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1938, originally published 1938), 16 mins
This Universal Newsreel includes footage of a parade in Leningrad, naval ships, training mountain soldiers, Easter observations, a speech by Franklin Roosevelt, and various sports events.
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This Universal Newsreel includes footage of a parade in Leningrad, naval ships, training mountain soldiers, Easter observations, a speech by Franklin Roosevelt, and various sports events.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 659
COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN!
F.D.R. PLEADS FOR DEMOCRACY
WASHINGTON, D. C.--Asking for important new appropriations for the relief of unemployment, the President points out that Democracy has disappeared in...
This Universal Newsreel includes footage of a parade in Leningrad, naval ships, training mountain soldiers, Easter observations, a speech by Franklin Roosevelt, and various sports events.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 659
COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN!
F.D.R. PLEADS FOR DEMOCRACY
WASHINGTON, D. C.--Asking for important new appropriations for the relief of unemployment, the President points out that Democracy has disappeared in many countries because of wreak, confused Government.
GENERAL PERSHING HEADS EAST
TUCSON, ARIZ.--The war-time commander, fighting through to a surprising recovery from a serious illness, starts for New York to attend the forthcoming wedding of his son, Warren.
MEXICANS DONATE ON OIL BILL
MEXICO, D. F.--People from all walks of life give up their jewelry, cash and even livestock to the Government in a mass move to raise funds to pay off foreign oil companies expropriated by the nation.
CITY FIGHTS BIG PIER BLAZE
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF.--The entire waterfront is endangered as flames break out on Pier 48B. Valuable cargoes loaded on the wharves are rescued from the fire as nearly every fireman in the city responds to the call.
WRIGHTS' WORKSHOP PRESERVED
DEARBORN, MICH.--Henry Ford buys the Wright aeroplane workshop and the famous brothers' home, moving them from Dayton, O., to his "model town" at Greenfield Village. Orville Wright attends ceremonies.
NATION CELEBRATES EASTER
NEW YORK CITY--Fifth Avenue's gay Easter Parade escapes rain that threatens but doesn't fall. Remarkable motion pictures show devotions at St. Patrick's Cathedral.
GLENDALE, CALIF.--Thousands of people gather for impressive Sunrise Services.
THE UMP YELLS 'BATTER UP!'
WASHINGTON, D. C. -- The President throws out the first ball, the Athletics and Senators take their places--and the 1938 American League baseball season is on. Gay ceremonies surround the opening game.
HANG-GLIDER STARTLES THRONG
ARVIN, CALIF.--A big sailplane meet brings out a queer new type of glider in which the pilot sits with his legs hanging below the craft as an aid to navigation. The plane glides beautifully.
DANCERS HIT THE HIGH SPOTS
CHICAGO, ILL.--Betty and Benny Fox go into a swing number on the end of a plank suspended from the twentieth floor of a hotel. The dance causes chills among spectators hundreds of feet below.
HUGE STATUES BUILT FOR FAIR
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF.--Gigantic statues are designed and constructed to grace the forthcoming World Fair. Buildings for the exposition rise rapidly against the skyline.
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
1938-04-18, 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
Democracy, Easter, Holiday celebrations, Navy ships, 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 659, March 24, 1955
in Universal Newsreels, Release 659 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1955, originally published 1955), 7 mins
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about the United States economy.
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This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about the United States economy.
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BARUCH TALKS ON U. S. ECONOMY
WASHINGTON, D. C.--Bernard Baruch, elder statesman, financier, and adviser to presidents, gives his views on the nation's economy in testimony before the Senate Banking and Currency Committee.
IKE AND STASSEN
WASHINGTON, D. C. -- President Eisenhower appoint...
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about the United States economy.
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BARUCH TALKS ON U. S. ECONOMY
WASHINGTON, D. C.--Bernard Baruch, elder statesman, financier, and adviser to presidents, gives his views on the nation's economy in testimony before the Senate Banking and Currency Committee.
IKE AND STASSEN
WASHINGTON, D. C. -- President Eisenhower appoints Harold Stassen to cabinet rank, as a "secretary for peace" charged with exploring every method by which disarmament and peace may be attained.
HOMETOWN HONORS KIRK DOUGLAS
ALBANY, N. Y.--A gala two-day home coming celebration greets screen star Kirk Douglas as he returns to the scenes of his boyhood for the premiere of his latest picture, Man Without A Star.
OUTBOARD HELICOPTER
BRIARCLIFF, N. Y.--Inventor Lewis McCarty demonstrates his new midget helicopter, powered by an outboard racing motor, and weighing only 180 pounds. It must be seen to be believed.
MODELS MODEL FOR MODELS
NEW YORK CITY--Behind the scenes at a leading model studio, for a glimpse of the fashions that models model for themselves--comfortable casual sportswear, featuring slim styling and smartly tailored pockets and pleats.
JOCKEY WINS 4500th RACE
ALBANY, CAL.--Jockey Johnny Longden rides Big Star to victory--his 4500th racing triumph, and special ceremonies at the track honor the star rider.
UNDERWATER PLAYGROUND
HOLLYWOOD, CAL. -- An underwater playground for aqua-tots. Young swimming student swing, see-saw, and ride kiddy-cars, all underwater. None older than 4 years -- true waterbabies at play.
VOL. 28--NO. 659
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Date Written / Recorded
1955
Field of Study
Politics & Current Affairs
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Date Published / Released
1955-03-24, 1955
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Bernard Mannes Baruch, 1870-1965, Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Person Discussed
Bernard Mannes Baruch, 1870-1965
Topic / Theme
Government budget, American History, Post-war Era (1945–1960), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Universal Newsreels, Release 660, April 20, 1938
in Universal Newsreels, Release 660 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1938, originally published 1938), 10 mins
This Universal Newsreel features footage of US battleships participating in war games and various sporting events.
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This Universal Newsreel features footage of US battleships participating in war games and various sporting events.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 660
COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN!
FINANCE TRIPS BLUM AGAIN
PARIS, FRANCE.--The French Republic's difficult financial situation again throws Premier Leon Blum out of office. He is replaced by Edouard Daladier who gets a temporary dictatorship over the nation's money.
NAVY FIGHTS MOUN...
This Universal Newsreel features footage of US battleships participating in war games and various sporting events.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 660
COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN!
FINANCE TRIPS BLUM AGAIN
PARIS, FRANCE.--The French Republic's difficult financial situation again throws Premier Leon Blum out of office. He is replaced by Edouard Daladier who gets a temporary dictatorship over the nation's money.
NAVY FIGHTS MOUNTAINOUS SEA
OFF HAWAII.--Vessels of the United States Battle Fleet run into tremendous seas during maneuvers. Sailors save themselves from going overboard by agility and fancy footwork.
LINER PILES ON ROCKS IN FOG (Exclusive)
FISHERS IS., N. Y.--Wilderness Point snags the Savannah Liner City of St. Louis, running through a heavy fog. The vessel rams into the rocks and is unable to shake herself free.
MIGHTY LOG RUN PACKS RIVER
LEWISTON, IDA.--Fifty million log feet of timber hurtles down the Clearwater River as huge jams are broken upstream. Nez Perce Indians snake trees from the river for next winter's firewood.
PAWSON TAKES 42nd MARATHON
HOPKINTON, MASS.--Leslie Pawson, the record-holder since 1933, captures the forty-second running of the Annual American Marathon, beating serious opposition and covering the course in near-record time.
ITALIANS TEST NEW ROAD IDEA
ROME, ITALY.--Difficulties on long-distance African transport bring forth a new scheme for motortruck highways. The "guided road" makes it possible for two men to conduct an autotrain with 20 trailers.
GIANTS BEAT BEES IN OPENER
NEW YORK CITY.--Giant rooters pack the old Polo Grounds to see Mayor LaGuardia throw out the first ball of the 1938 season and to cheer their favorites in a 13 to 1 victory over the Boston Bees.
100,000 SEE SCOTLAND WIN
WEMBLEY, ENGLAND.--The Scottish soccer team scores a one-goal shutout over the English outfit before a gigantic crowd. Fast action and brilliant playing mark the "international" contest.
HELEN WILLS TRIES COMEBACK
NEW YORK CITY.--The tennis star sails for England where she'll try to regain her laurels. Two more of Ambassador Kennedy's nine children also leave to rejoin their diplomat-father.
AMUSEMENT PARKS SPRUCE UP
PALISADES PARK, N. J.--Painters, carpenters and entertainers tune up at a famous amusement resort located on the frowning cliffs that face New York across the broad Hudson River.
FRENCH DRIVER WINS BIG RACE
PAU, FRANCE.--Rene Dreyfus of France and Garacciola, the champion Central European driver, fight it out at a fast pace on the twisting, dangerous course through the streets of the ancient city. Dreyfus wins.
YOUNGSTERS BOWL FOR CROWN
PHILADELPHIA, PA.--Billy English, 11, and June Hammill, 9, battle it out for the Younger Set bowling championship. June takes the first block, but Billy evens up on the second, leaving the issue in the air.
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
1938-04-20, 1938
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Topic / Theme
Boats and ships, Sports, Family and Culture, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Universal Newsreels, Release 660, March 28, 1955
in Universal Newsreels, Release 660 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1955, originally published 1955), 8 mins
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about France's vote for the re-armament of Germany.
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This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about France's vote for the re-armament of Germany.
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FRENCH VOTE ASSURES GERMAN REARMAMENT
PARIS--The French Senate ratifies German rearmament after heated debate, settling the question that has toppled one regime after another in 5 years of national controversy. The vote is hailed as assuring a West European Union, a major...
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about France's vote for the re-armament of Germany.
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FRENCH VOTE ASSURES GERMAN REARMAMENT
PARIS--The French Senate ratifies German rearmament after heated debate, settling the question that has toppled one regime after another in 5 years of national controversy. The vote is hailed as assuring a West European Union, a major stride in assuring a secure Western defense.
ICE JAM IN NIAGARA RIVER PERILS HOMES
NIAGARA FALLS -- Below the International Falls, the Niagara River freezes solid for the first time in 50 years, a 30 foot high ice jam that moves with glacial slowness, tearing into the shore line and ripping buildings from the foundation. As property damages reaches the millions, efforts to dynamite the jam prove futile.
ITALIAN PREMIER IN WASHINGTON
WASHINGTON, D. C.--Italy's Premier Mario Scelba arrives for a 12 day good will visit. High on the agenda, policy talks with President Eisenhower on Italy's continuing fight against Communism, internal and international.
PACIFIC CRASH SURVIVORS
SEATTLE--The Navy transport Bayfield returns to port with 19 survivors of a Stratocruiser crash at sea. 3 of those aboard perished in the near-freezing sea, drifting away while those on life rafts watched helplessly.
GERMAN FILM STAR VISITS HOLLYWOOD
HOLLYWOOD -- German film star Cornel Borchers, winner of a British Oscar as best European actress of '54 arrives in Hollywood. At Universal City, she's escorted around the studio by Rock Hudson, who'll star with the lovely actress in her first U-I film, "A Time Remembered."
IRISH HORSE WINS GRAND NATIONAL
ENGLAND--The Grand National remains the world's toughest steeplechase, with plenty of spills and excitements despite the lowering of several jumps. Run under atrocious weather conditions, only 13 of 30 entries finish the course. Irish bred Quare Times romps home with lenghts to spare to win the turf classic.
HARRIMAN SPEAKS FOR U.J.A.
NEW YORK -- Governor Averill Harriman speaks on behalf of the United Jewish Appeal, calling for support of the fund's 1954 campaign. (New York Only)
VOL. 28--NO. 660
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Date Written / Recorded
1955
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Date Published / Released
1955-03-28, 1955
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
W. Averell Harriman, 1891-1986, Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Person Discussed
W. Averell Harriman, 1891-1986
Topic / Theme
International relations, Military alliances, Cold War, 1945-1989, American History, Post-war Era (1945–1960), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Universal Newsreels, Release 661, April 25, 1938
in Universal Newsreels, Release 661 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1938, originally published 1938), 9 mins
This Universal Newsreel features footage of cadets parading at West Point, Gen. Pershing attending his son's wedding, various sporting events, and a coal mine disaster.
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This Universal Newsreel features footage of cadets parading at West Point, Gen. Pershing attending his son's wedding, various sporting events, and a coal mine disaster.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 661
COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN!
45 KILLED IN MINE BLAST
HANGER, VA. -- Grief-stricken families await the charred and broken bodies of miners killed by coal dust explosions in the Keen Mountain coal mine. Rescue squads work for h...
This Universal Newsreel features footage of cadets parading at West Point, Gen. Pershing attending his son's wedding, various sporting events, and a coal mine disaster.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL Release No 661
COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN!
45 KILLED IN MINE BLAST
HANGER, VA. -- Grief-stricken families await the charred and broken bodies of miners killed by coal dust explosions in the Keen Mountain coal mine. Rescue squads work for hours to locate and bring out the victims.
PERSHING AT SON'S WEDDING
NEW YORK, N. Y.--General Pershing, convalescent from serious illness, is a guest at the wedding of his son Warren, to Muriel Bache Richards. Army officials, diplomats and society folk make the marriage one of the season's most colorful.
ANGLO-ITALIAN PACT SIGNED
ROME, ITALY.--The Earl of Perth, British Ambassador to Rome, and Count Galeazzo Ciano, the Italian Foreign Minister, meet in the Palazzo Chigi, and sign an agreement that may be the turning point in Europe's mad rush toward war.
GARNER KISSED AND LIKES IT
CHARLESTON, S. C. -- Vice-President Garner crowns Margaret Lyon as "Miss Charleston of 1938" at the annual azalea festival, and receives a big kiss. He dances a jig, waves at the girls and seems to have a pleasant afternoon.
WINS $1,000 FOR A NICKEL
CHICAGO, ILL.--Felix Schlag, sculptor, designs new Jefferson nickel that wins Treasury contest. Mrs. Ross, Director of the Mint, selects winning design from 390 models submitted, and the Philadelphia Mint prepares to turn them out by the millions.
"SOUND" BASEBALL FOR BLIND
OAKLAND, CALIF.--They don't have to see to play "sound" baseball. With a ball that jingles, bases that buzz and ten players on a team, blind men now play a world series by ear. It's great training for umpires.
GIRLS FENCE ON HORSEBACK
DEL MONTE, CALIF.--Girl students go Don Quixote one better and strive to break balloons on one another's masks in mass fencing set-to. Douglas School lasses then prove their ability by spearing rings at full gallop, Cossack-style.
"JUNGLE" SHIP BREAKS IN TWO
BOSTON, MASS.--The S. S. City of Salisbury, arriving from Calcutta, strikes a hidden reef and is broken in half by heavy seas. The crew, and a million dollar cargo of 300 chattering monkeys and other wild animals, are saved.
POPE GIVES EASTER BLESSING
ROME ITALY.--100,000 persons, rejoicing over the Anglo-Italian agreement, throng the piazza of St. Peter's to receive the Pontiff's blessing. Pope Pius, although weak from illness, bestows his benediction from the church balcony.
RICH STAKES TO BOURBON KING (Exclusive)
HAVRE DE GRACE, MD. -- Hal Price Headley's Bourbon King, a 9-to-1 shot, wins the $15,000 added Chesapeake Stakes by a length and a quarter. 20,000 see the son of Whichone beat Mythical King and Bling Eagle in a thrilling finish.
DI MAGGIO SIGNS FOR $25,000
NEW YORK, N. Y.--Yankee slugger and "hold-out" finally shakes hands on Col. Jacob Ruppert's offer of twenty-five "grand" for a year's fence-busting. When the formalities are over he joins the team at the ball park.
CADETS HOLD FIRST PARADE
WEST POINT, N. Y.--The Army's future generals stage their first outdoor dress parade of the season at the Military Academy. Perfect formations prove they still can keep in step after their long winter lay-off.
LA GUARDIA BECOMES COWBOY (Exclusive)
GUTHRIE, OKLA.--New York's mayor dons a ten-gallon hat to lead a ten-mile parade of cowboys, Indians and prairie schooners celebrating the Oklahoma land rush of 1889. 100,000 watch the colorful pageant.
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
1938-04-25, 1938
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Topic / Theme
Accidental deaths, Coal mines and mining, Trade and Commerce, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Universal Newsreels, Release 661, March 31, 1955
in Universal Newsreels, Release 661 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1955, originally published 1955), 7 mins
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about nuclear weapons testing.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 661 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1955, originally published 1955), 7 mins
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This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about nuclear weapons testing.
UNIVERSAL-INTERNATIONAL NEWSREEL
THE FINEST IN THE INDUSTRY
ATOM BLAST TESTS MEN AND MACHINES
YUCCA FLATS, NEV.--With minutes after a tactical A-bomb is detonated, 2,000 Marines speed into the target area via a mass helicopter lift in a spectacular test of men and machines, in the first maneuver of its kind, paving the way for rapid exploitation of th...
This newsreel, produced by Universal Pictures Company, is about nuclear weapons testing.
UNIVERSAL-INTERNATIONAL NEWSREEL
THE FINEST IN THE INDUSTRY
ATOM BLAST TESTS MEN AND MACHINES
YUCCA FLATS, NEV.--With minutes after a tactical A-bomb is detonated, 2,000 Marines speed into the target area via a mass helicopter lift in a spectacular test of men and machines, in the first maneuver of its kind, paving the way for rapid exploitation of the A-bomb's shock impact, by air power and infantry in future combat.
ACADEMY AWARDS
HOLLYWOOD, CAL.--Moviedom's big night --the 27th annual Academy Award ceremonies. An excited, star-studded crowd looks on as Grace Kelly and Marlon Brando receive Oscars as best actress and actor of the year. U-I's Les Carey gets an Oscar for his sound recording in the Glenn Miller Story.
WINTER ENCORE
QUEBEC--Old man winter defies the calendar to stage an encore performance with two days of record snows. The big blizzard engulfs the area in drifts that blanket cars, and reach up to the eaves of the houses. A field day for kids-- but a bleak time for snowbound citizens.
FRISIAN FOLK WEDDING
HOLLAND--The quaintness and sincerity of a bygone era lives again in a double wedding on the isolated Frisian Islands. And the merrymaking of the old days returns too -- living folk-lore, a charming, unique wedding day.
IKE LAUNCHES POPPY, CANCER DRIVES
WASHINGTON, D. C. -- President Eisenhower helps launch two important charity campaigns for 1955 in brief White House ceremonies -- the V.F.W.'s "Buddy Poppy" campaign, and the Cancer Crusade.
SPORTS
HIGH DIVING CHAMPIONSHIPS
PANAMA--High divers plummet 120 feet into a puddle-size tank, a mere 6 feet deep. Thrilling displays of skill and iron nerves in competition for the world's High Diving Championships.
CIRCUS OPENS
NEW YORK CITY--The Biggest Show on Earth is back--the circus, with a new and exciting array of daredevil acts to thrill and chill youngsters of all ages. Stars of stage and screen take part in a super-special gala performance for charity, a colorful preview of the circus at its best.
VOL. 28--NO. 661
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Date Written / Recorded
1955
Field of Study
American History
Content Type
Newsreel
Contributor
Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Date Published / Released
1955-03-31, 1955
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Ed Herlihy, 1909-1999
Topic / Theme
Nuclear warfare, Weapons testing, Cold War, 1945-1989, American History, Post-war Era (1945–1960), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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Universal Newsreels, Release 662, April 27, 1938
in Universal Newsreels, Release 662 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1938, originally published 1938), 9 mins
This Universal newsreel features coverage of world events and sports.
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in Universal Newsreels, Release 662 (Los Angeles, CA - Hollywood: Universal Pictures Company, 1938, originally published 1938), 9 mins
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This Universal newsreel features coverage of world events and sports.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL (illegible text) 662
COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN!
HENRY FORD VISITS ROOSEVELT
WASHINGTON, D. C.--The motor magnate, accompanied by his son Edsel, visits the White House to lunch with the President. A large crowd sees him leave after he and F.D.R. talk over the nation's economic crisis.
ANGLO-IRISH PACT IS SIGNED
LONDON, ENGLAND.--Eamon...
This Universal newsreel features coverage of world events and sports.
UNIVERSAL NEWSREEL (illegible text) 662
COVERING THE WORLD'S NEWS FOR YOUR SCREEN!
HENRY FORD VISITS ROOSEVELT
WASHINGTON, D. C.--The motor magnate, accompanied by his son Edsel, visits the White House to lunch with the President. A large crowd sees him leave after he and F.D.R. talk over the nation's economic crisis.
ANGLO-IRISH PACT IS SIGNED
LONDON, ENGLAND.--Eamon De Valera, Prime Minister of Ireland, signs a far reaching British-Irish trade and defense pact, that promises an ending to the 700 year old feud between the two countries.
1000 KIDS PLAY MASS HOOKEY (Exclusive)
PLAINFIELD, N. J.--High school students refuse to attend classes until a dismissed athletic instructor is reinstated. Staging a parade, they tie up traffic by dancing the shag in the street.
SOME BIRDS GET AN EYEFUL (Exclusive)
NEW YORK, N. Y.--The birdies and the aviators get an interesting view as the Gae Foster girls cut capers on a New York theatre roof. New members of the troop get a paddling in the sunshine by way of initiation.
SENATE HEAD GETS NEW LID
WASHINGTON, D. C.--Vice-President Garner, feeling the urge of spring, decides to buy himself a new hat. He tries on a couple of rakish numbers, but Mrs. Garner finally helps him make up his mind.
GREEK EASTER RITUAL COLORFUL (Exclusive)
ASTORIA, N. Y.--Archbishop Athenagoras, prelate of the Greek Church in North and South America, blesses the congregation of St. Demetrious Church in an impressive Orthodox ritual, rarely seen in this country.
BULLDOG HAS THIRTEEN PUPS
PHILADELPHIA, PA.--Bright Beauty, an English Bull, leads a dog's life as youngsters feed and bathe her offspring. The record litter is a regular circus for the neighborhood kids.
BUMBLEBEE PLANE MAY STING (Exclusive)
BROOKLYN, N. Y.--Pilot Jimmy Taylor tests a new pusher-type tailless plane. Resembling a bumblebee, army officials claim a machine gun can be mounted in it to shoot straight to the rear, a long sought advantage.
SKATING ON SYNTHETIC ICE (Exclusive)
TOLEDO, OHIO.--A remarkable substitute for ice has been invented by a woman. It can be used for rinks and slides and even dance floors, but not for highballs.
AUTO LEAPFROG THRILLS CROWD (Exclusive)
MEMPHIS, TENN.--Lucky Teeter and his band of daredevil drivers amaze the crowds with new sensational auto crashes, leap frog stunts and dashes through walls of fire.
SHANGHAI VOLUNTEERS PARADE
SHANGHAI, CHINA.--The international battalions of the Shanghai Volunteer Corps hold their annual review with fixed bayonets. A record crowd turns out to cheer the force which was so valuable in last winter's siege.
WINS BY A TWIST OF THE WRIST (Exclusive)
NEW YORK, N. Y.--The crowd howls as grunting Jesse James, the Greek Adonis, bumps Kimon Kudo, Japanese wrestler, in the tummy. But oops! He misses one and Kudo grabs him by the wrist and makes him say "uncle."
ILLINOIS GYMNASTS TUMBLE
CHAMPAIGN, ILL.--Unusual pictures of the University of Illinois gym team in picturesque tumbling feats, including slow motion shots of remarkable body twists and turns in mid-air.
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
1938-04-27, 1938
Publisher
Universal Pictures Company
Series
Universal Newsreels
Speaker / Narrator
Graham McNamee, 1888-1942
Topic / Theme
Community events, Sports, Trade and Commerce, American History, Depression & World War II (1929–1945), 20th Century in World History (1914--2000)
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