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Newsreels: 1931 Events At Home And Abroad
Newsreels 1931 stock footage documents world events, politics and war as well as sports, fashion and entertainment for the year of 1931. Our Public Domain Stock Footage newsreels cover every major world event, the not so major events, strides in technology, the lives of public figures, fads and trends. Newsreels 1931 is an incredibly rich resource of visual history that tells the story of the year 1931. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1931 (UE31041)
POLICE AVERT RIOT AS GANDHI ARRIVES FOR NATIONAL CONGRESS
KARACHI, INDIA – Enemies of pact with England express displeasure by nearly mobbing Mahatma in crowd of 50,000. Wisp of man escapes uninjured under guard after his automobile is ruined. The rebels are repelled by “persuaders” applied with force, and the Mahatma presides at great gathering of delegates and spectators.
CLARK WALKS AWAY WITH BUNION TITLE IN MARATHON GRIND
BOSTON, MASS. – Hip-swishers pound over 50,000 metre route in National A.A.U. event. “Pep” Clark out-hoofs large field of nation’s best flat-footed athletes in closely fought contest – “corns, blisters,” and honors for winner. Clark, the father of five, will carry U.S. colors in Olympics at Los Angeles next year.
RETIRING PRESIDENT OPEN GREAT $16,000,000 COLONIAL EXPOSITION
VINCENNES, FRANCE – Gaston Doumergue welcomes nations of the world to exhibit in lavishly decorated auditorium, one of most gorgeous buildings in entire fair. The Chief Executive is attended by the new President-elect, Paul Doumer. Together they greet Bao Dai, Emperor of Annam, French Indo-China.
NEWS PARAGRAPHS
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Theatre world mourns passing of David Belasco! Celebrities attend funeral of famous stage genius.
SAN PABLO, CAL. – Portuguese sports hold synthetic bull-fight! Sneering steers bored as would be toreadors get great kick – in the pants.
HOLLAND, MICH. – Townsmen emmate ancient Netherlands street scrubbing custom! Spic-an-span city greets annual Tulip Festival.
HEBREW ACTORS GIVE DEAF-AND-DUMB PLAY FOR MUTE AUDIENCE
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Using sign language, play is performed for afflicted with spectators getting thrills with as much appreciation as if they were possessed of 100% senses. Laughter and giggles drawn from attentive “listeners”.
TWENTY GRAND WINS DERBY BEFORE 60,000 IN RECORD TIME
LOUISVILLE, KY. – Mrs. Payne Whitney’s colt brings stable first winner of Kentucky classic, trimming Sweep All by four lengths and walking home easily from its conqueror, Mate – winner of the Preakness. Vice-President Charles Curtis and colorful crowd watch thoroughbreds in historic race. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1931 (UE31042)
U.S. BATTLE FLEET HOSTS TO IMPERIAL JAPANESE VISITORS
SAN PEDRO, CAL. – Prince and Princess Takamatsu are guests for review on the Maryland in their last official act before departing for homeland Honeymooners, whose round-the-world trip has been marked by official visits to every country on the globe, are dined by officers and entertained by gobs.
REPRODUCE ANCIENT FOOTBALL GAME ON CITY’S MAIN STREET
FLORENCE, ITALY – In Piazza Della Signoria, where tradition says sport originated, players garbed in 16th Century attire boot and toss sphere in continental version of grid battle. Fancy padded suits prove little hindrance to fast moving squads from two sides of River Arno; each is rough, ready and eager as American collegiates scoring – or dying – for dear old Alma Mater.
“BIG TOP” PERFORMERS THRILL CHILD GUESTS AT HOOVER BOX PARTY
WASHINGTON, D.C. – First lady of the land, son and grandchild Peggy, watch serial dare-devils with rapt attention, munching peanuts and other circus fare as avidly as any fan who ever braved the heat under canvas. Clowns’ antics rewarded by laughs and giggles from blue-ribbon audience.
NEWS PARAGRAPHS
BARREN ISLAND, N.Y. – Ruth Nichols tests record plane! Daring girl flier prepares for solo transatlantic hop.
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – Uses 75-foot paper cutter! Billy White amazes experts by uncanny ability with deadly stock whip.
BROCKTON, MASS. – Giant kite takes cameraman for a ride! Queer contraption gets Graf Zeppelin complex in Air Scouts’ meet.
CHICAGO, ILL. – Removal of furniture mountain puzzles authorities! Hotel equipment, evicted April 14th, still on sidewalk.
“BUDWEISER” HOPS TO GLORIOUS VICTORY IN FROG-JUMP CLASSIC
ANGEL’S CAMP, CAL. – Baby kangaroos barred from contest in which swamp leapers steal their stuff. Winner hurtles nearly 12 feet to cop unique race. Trainers induce contestants to action by a few choice strokes which tickle them into testing their ethereal trajectory skill.
NATION STIRRED AT HISTORY’S GREATEST AERIAL MOBILIZATION
CHICAGO, ILL. – Army sends 672 planes into the air in maneuvers demonstrating strength, and skill of flying forces which guard our borders. Armada never before equaled swoops down on Midwest metropolis and blankets the city under protective smoke screen. Pictures show apt handling of gigantic squadrons by pilots. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1931 (UE31043)
ARMY PLANES “ATTACK” MANHATTAN IN GREAT AIR DEMONSTRATION
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Gotham’s millions are enthralled at maneuvers of 672 daring aviators flying greatest armada in history over the peaks of the metropolis despite adverse weather condiion. Aerial daredevils swoop down on city in huge offensive and “capture” it. A graphic lesson in the practical functioning of one of the nation’s greatest defensive arms.
FLORAL SPECTACLE CLIMAXES 6TH ANNUAL “FIESTA DE LAS ROSAS”
SAN JOSE, CAL. – Cavalcade of 100 or more gorgeously bedecked floats vie with feminine beauties in one of nation’s most magnificent fetes. Queen is crowned by Gov. James J. Rolph, Jr., to rule the pageant of gaily festooned carriages. Millions of beautiful blooms used in the colorful fete.
EXCITED NATION HAILS ELECTION OF DOURMER AS HEAD OF REPUBLIC
VERSAILLES, FRANCE – Thousands acclaim 74-year old executive chosen after spirited balloting in National Assembly. A surprise show of power put him into the lead on the second vote and he becomes 13th President of the country by a margin of 226, defeating Aristide Briand, prime minister.
10,000 JOIN IN HOMAGE TO WORLD WAR DEAD AT FLAG CEREMONIES
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The widows of two former Presidents – Mrs. Woodrow Wilson and Mrs. William Howard Taft – participate in memorial staged by 115 patriotic organizations in a tribute to heroes who made supreme sacrifice in the great conflict. Impressive service marks rites in church.
WORLD RECORDS FALL AS WISCONSIN WINS BIG EN MEET TITLE
EVANSTON, ILL. – Badges upset advance dope and trounce Michigan and Illinois, both ranking favorites, in track and field events to capture Western Conference Championship. New association marks are set for 1-mile relay by Michigan team. George Wright, 2-miler, enters new time on books. Outsiders come through with pace unequalled in contest’s annals to lead pack.
FAREWELL REVIEW HONORS DEPARTURE OF ROYAL VISITORS
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. – Prince and Princess Takamatsu, Japan’s regal honeymooners, are bade good-bye, as they prepare to embark for homeland, by brilliant parade of 30 Infantry, passing before them for inspection on the famous Presidio parade grounds. The final tribute of United States toward the Flowery Kingdom.
RECORD GROUP AF 450 UNDESIRED ALIENS DEPORTED BY U.S.
JERSEY CITY, N.J. – Special train from Seattle, Wash., reaches its eastern terminus, after an overland trip gathering unwanted Reds, criminals, and foreigners who over-stayed their leaves in this country. Guards hustle them aboard a boat for Ellis Island where they are in await passage on steamers to carry them into permanent exile from America.
“SPEED” HOLMAN DIES AS PLANE CRASHES AT 300 MILES AN HOUR
OMAHA, NEB. – The only pictures made of the terrible tragedy which bereaved aviation circles, taking the life of the dare-devil stunt flier. Charles “Speed” Holman, reveal the crack-up that followed his thrilling flight just before he was plunged to the earth in a power dive that wrecked his plane. The ship is shown taking off the ground and guided through its paces in dives and rolls. It climbs to a great altitude and then comes down with a terrific impact that resulted in the loss of one of the nation’s most brilliant fliers. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1931 (UE31044)
CRUISER SLIPS AWAY AT LAUNCHING TO MAR CHRISTENING RITES
KIEL, GERMANY – Without a name, the first battleship built since the war by the Teuton nation glides into the sea when a worker got the signals mixed, leaving Chancellor Heinrich Breuning high and dry in the middle of his address. Better late than never, they call it the “Deutchland,” a 10,000-ton vessel. 60,000 persons see the salt waves touch the craft while the traditional bottle of champagne is saved for another occasion. President Paul von Hindenburg, idol of the Republic, is unable to solve the problem and watches with amusement.
RIOTING CONVICTS FIRE DORMITORIES ON STATE PENAL FARM
VANDALIA, ILL. – Guards frustrate an escape plot of 600 prisoners who were blamed for the destruction of five flimay buildings in which they were quartered. Structures were razed but no inmates got away. Four were wounded by crack marksmen as they dashed for liberty over a 15-foot barbed wire fence.
RESORT TO HYDRAULIC MINING TO RECLIM $50,000,000 MOUNTAIN
WEAVERVILLE, CAL. – As 8-inch stream of water fed from the largest pump of its kind in the world bores into hills for a treasure of gold flakes that still remains buried under ledge. Men battle for precious metal with high pressure instead of panning it after the custom of ’49.
NEWS PARAGRAPHS
GARDONE, ITALY – Kaye Don fails in d’Annunzio Cup try! Warrior Poet withdraws speed-boat trophy until next year.
STOCKHOLM, SWEEDEN – Prince honors flying heroes! Dedicates bronze memorial to aviation immortals.
PHILADELPHIA, PA. – Queer device teaches swimming painlessly! New invention guaranteed to do its stuff in one lesson.
KIDO, JAPAN – Maids and widows pray for husbands! Yearning females flock to shrine on All Saints Day to seek connubial bliss.
TURKO-SOVIET NAVAL PACT SIGNED AS RUSS UNION URGES PEACE
MOSCOW, U.S.S.R. – Naval building operations in Black Sea are halted by treaty that may end chronic uprisings in Near East. Joseph Stalin urges amity between nations of upset Europe as signatures are affixed to agreement in historic Grand Theatre.
TANKS HOLD HI-JINX IN FIELD MANEUVERS FOR ARMY EXPERTS
WRIGHTSTOWN, N.J. – Land battle-wagons shove through houses, barns, up hills and down dales, flattening everything in their path in convincing demonstration that only when they turn over will they stop. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1931 (UE31045)
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA WINS 55TH ANNUAL COLLEGIATE GAMES
PHILADELPHIA, PA. – Records fall as Pacific Coast supremacy of track and field remains. Frank Wykoff, the Trojan phantom, equals the world mark in 100-yard dash. Victor Wilson sticks a pin into the bubble of Ben Eastman’s speed by copping the quarter-mile run; and Bill Graber climbs over bar at 14 feet ? inch to win pole vault. Sensational performances send the Western forces home to its fourth victory in ten years.
METROPOLIS SAVED FROM DROUGHT PERIL BY FLOODING RAINS
CROTON, N.Y. – Threat of water shortage is dispelled by full reserves which send 600,000,000 gallons over 1200-foot spillway to create a miniature Niagara as excess rises, ending fear of parched throats for Manhattan’s millions this summer. Reservoir overflows for first time in two years.
20,000 GATHER TO WELCOME PRESIDENT AT NATIONAL SHRINE
VALLEY FORGE, PA. – Chief executive addresses huge throng in first Memorial Day ceremony held on cite where Washington and his band of hungry patriots endured want and privation during Revolutionary War. Colorful First City Troop of Philadelphia, a regiment that originated with the Colonial Army, accompany him and Mrs. Hoover to historic field.
NEWS PARAGRAPHS
NEW YORK, N.Y. – City honors war dead! Veterans march in annual Memorial Day parade.
NEW HAVEN, CONN. – Introduce shower-baths for the iron horse! New system bathes monster locomotives in 40 seconds.
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Calisthenics for infants! Fond mothers eager to learn latest idea in child development.
RECORD HEAT WAVE FORCES PREMATURE GRAZING MIGRATION
MESQUITE, N.M. – Hundreds of goats are driven to early pastures by scorching sun. Little kids are too tender to brave the threat of blistering burns and tents are pitched to protect them until hides toughen enough to stand the desert gaff.
COMRADES RESCUE MINER ENTOMBED IN COAL-BED COLLAPSE
CHICAGO, ILL. – Barney Bozant seeking Black Gold, discovered after 25 years, is trapped under ten-foot layer of earth. “Prospectors” from city streets dig furiously and save him from suffocation. Cache of anthracite was buried under debris of a coal company dock fire, a quarter of a century ago, and remained undisturbed until recently.
RISKS LIFE TO MAKE REPAIRS ON HIGHEST FLAGSTAFF IN WORLD
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Daredevil steeplejack climbs to pinnacle of sky-scraper to give pole-bal a new glitter. Bill Holmes finds only one thing to complain of after descent from dizzy height – the wind blows the paint from his brush and delays completing of job. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1931 (UE31046)
SAILORS JOYOUS AS NAVY CHIEF BANISHES HOLYSTONE SCOURING
BROOKLYN, N.Y. – Traditional curse of the gob it tossed into discard because it is antiquated and wears out wooden decks – thus making its elimination an economy measure. Method of polishing older than American branch of the service goes the plank route to the bottom of the sea. Tars find little to weep over at prospects of days free from pushing stubborn stones around ships shining decks to nth degree.
SOVIET STARTS NEW AERO-SLEIGH LINES TO COMBAT ICE PERIL
LENINGRAD, U.S.S.R. – Queer machines designed to surmount obstacles of frozen country negotiate distance to Moscow. Impassable snow drifts cast aside with bored ease by vehicle planned to bear technical knowledge and cultural opportunities to remote and isolated sections of vast nation.
ZOO DENIZENS AND MANNEQUINS SHOW AUTUMN FUR MODES
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Models display styles milady will wear next Fall at exclusive exhibition of fashions. Original owners of skins approve of girls selected to demonstrate the best qualities of sleeve and collar reforms that mark new designs.
NEWS PARAGRAPHS
ROXBURY, MASS. – Black wins fortune on Derby! Cameronia’s victory brings $150,000 to 32-year old odd-job man.
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Menagerie folk welcome odd arrival! Hail first armadillo born in captivity – mother and son doing well.
CHICAGO, ILL. – 3 ? years old – SOME baby is Jules Tewlow – 35-inch waistline.
“BRAIN TEST” DECIDES REFORM POSSIBILITY OF PRISON INMATES
TRENTON, N.J. – Dr. James Q. Holsopple, famed psychologist, puts convicts through unusual examination to determine habitual criminal from offender with chance to “go straight”. Thinking processes graphically pictured by employment of “mirror quiz” which reveals the pitfalls subjects fall into. Control, or lack of it, in their own hand-writing tells odds favoring or opposing reform.
MIDDIES ON PARADE HONOR TRADITIONAL COLOR PRESENTATION
ANNAPOLIS, MD. – Historic Naval Academy osculatory custom frowned on by commandant, and Miss Eloise Hanford goes kissless when flag is accepted by Midshipman Lieutenant D.B. Beary. Assistant Secretary of the Navy Ernest Lee Jahncke confers degrees and commissions on 441 future admirals who receive honors in Dahlgren Hall. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1931 (UE31047)
SMART SET’S ANNUAL HORSE SHOW LURES NOTABLES OF THE “400”
TUXEDO, N.Y. – Society in summer colony become railbirds at annual display of thoroughbreds, competing for blue ribbon honors in first important event of year. Jumping races, four-in-hand teams, and saddle contests among classes shown by leading stables of nation’s fanciers. Millicent Rogers, the former Countess Salm, Mrs. David Wagstaff, Mrs. Charles Fellows Gorden, and Mrs. George B., St. George, the latter two daughters of the late George F. Bakee, billionaire financier, among those present.
$1,000,000 WIND TUNNEL TESTS PLANE SAFETY WITH 115-MILE GALE
HAMPTON, VA. – Air-worthiness determined in new laboratory experiment developed by the Navy to make flying fool-proof. Graduating breeze mounts to cyclonic proportions and rips at ships tossed in tremendous device. Inventors hope to eliminate errors and prevent accidents by means of this startling innovation in aviation.
COMPLETE LAST LINK IN WORLD’S LONGEST NATURAL GAS LINE
LEMONT, ILL. – Workers tie enormous pipe lengths together, finishing 1,000-mile stretch from field near Amarillo, Texas, that will furnish the mid-west with a reason for lower rates to consumer. Supply sent on long journey through enormous tunnel, giving the natives a break on the monthly bill.
NEWS PARAGRAPHS
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA. – Quadruplets celebrate 16th birthday! Whole country congratulates dainty foursome on anniversary.
ATLANTA, GA. – Troopers of the famous 6th Cavalry invent some new ones! Men and mounts excel in daring riding thrills.
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. – Flies world’s – first rocket glider! Exploding powder provides motive power for unique air-craft.
EMBARGO ON SOVIET PULP SPURS PACIFIC LOGGING ACTIVITIES
SHELTON, WASH. – Northwest lumber camps hum as revival of trade hits back at depression and hundreds of men are dispatched to woods in renewal of work. Newest machinery employed to harvest 350,000 feet a day. Trees are felled and loaded at temporary mills, hurriedly erected to meet demands of market, suddenly caught short by curtailment of Russ imports.
WIDE-OPEN GAMBLING DRAWS THOUSANDS TO WOO LADY LUCK
RENO, NEV. – Exclusive pictures of gaming invited by new law. Extra trains, jammed to capacity, bring huge throngs men and women to city for fevered play, reminiscent of Monte Carlo and Klondike gold rush days. Hotels taxed to limit, crowds press Pullman sleepers into side-track service for respite. Fortunes pass with turn of cards, whirl of chuckaluck, or roll of dice.
LINDY TRIES OUT NEW PLANE IN READINESS FOR FLIGHT TO JAPAN
NORTH BEACH, N.Y. – Colonel and Mrs. Charles A Lindbergh test low-winged ship equipped with pontoons which they will use in Pacific Ocean flight this summer in first leg of “tourists’ trip” in Orient. Nation’s first flier satisfied with take-off and water landing. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1931 (UE31048)
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GRADUATING CADETS IN GALA CEREMONIAL DESPITE RAINSTORM
WEST POINT, N.Y. – Traditional guard mount and parade of corps in review before newly commissioned officers mark the fee attending the awarding of the 296 diplomas by Assistant Secretary of War Frederick Payne. Custom was waived by Presidential order when Major Charles H. Bonesteel was allowed to accept certificate for his ailing son who is confined to a hospital.
HISTORIC RITES MARK 500TH ANNIVERSARY OF JOAN OF ARC’S DEATH
ROUEN, FRANCE – Maid of Orleans honored by church and military five centuries after she was tried and burned at the stake for sorcery and heresy. Garbed in white armor such as the renowned heroine wore, a girl portraying role of St. Joan, leads a colorful pageant to the spot where her accusers convicted her.
NEW TENANTS ARRIVE AT SUMMER HOME ON FAMOUS SIMIAN ISLE
MILWAUKEE, WIS. – Monkeys, purchased in New York, end their long journey to strange surroundings and display leg-weariness from cramped quarters into which they were herded during the trip. Their release in an almost hysterical occasion in which one eludes the guards and another hilarious animal nearly drowns.
NEWS PARAGRAPHS
MANHASSET, N.Y. – Builds “holy garden” – Wife of famous lawyer awaits second coming of Christ in Palestine replica.
EAST HAMPTON, N.Y. – Rockefeller scion weds Fifi Stillman! Heir to McCormick Harvester millions shares beach-love nest with 51-year old bride.
NATION STIRRED AS SOVEREIGN DEDICATES GIANT VICTORY ARCH
GENOA, ITALY – King Victor Emmanuel unveils memorial to the war dead at brilliant service. Famous fighting legions of army march in honor of occasion celebrating the happy ending of great conflict by presenting handsome work of art by Arturo Dazzi to the Motherland.
RISK LIVES 400 FEET IN AIR TO BE FIRST TO CROSS GREAT BRIDGE
PORTLAND, ORE. – Workmen invite certain death in seeking the dubious distinction of traversing span over Williamette River before the official opening. Spurning the sidewalks they run a foot race on freshly painted cables, where one slip means curtains in the waters below. New $4,000,000 project with three-quarter of a mile suspension is one of the longest in the world.
MILLIONS THRILLED AS CAMERONIAN WINS GREAT TURF CLASSIC
EPSOM, ENGLAND - Fortunes change hands as a favorite wins famous race for the first time in many years. F. Fox, a veteran jockey, rides his winner to brilliant victory in contest of thoroughbreds viewed by 100,000. Book makers’ banks are strained by memorable performance of J.A. Dewar’s 3-year old horse.
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1931 (UE31049)
CITY THREATENED AS BLAZING FUEL SHIP MENACES OIL SUPPLY
SEWAREN, N.J. – Cargo of 150,000 gallons ignites piers and destroys several vessels in spectacular fire viewed by thousands of persons for miles around. Firemen forsake boats to cut off spread of flames, famed by high wind, to huge reserve tanks throughout the district. The damage estimated at half a million dollars.
FASCIST YOUTHS IN FIRST PUBLIC DISPLAY SINCE CONTROVERSY
ROME, ITALY – Prime Minister Mussolini, fresh from recent dispute with Vatican, reviews huge demonstration by 12,000 boys and girls who show their mastery at calisthenics. Exercises at city stadium feature II Duce’s idea of his method of training future supporters of his party.
PARACHUTE JUMPER BEATS OUT AUTOGIRO IN RACE TO GROUND
INGLEWOOD, CAL. – Man wins over “windmill” plane in thrilling descent several thousand feet. Dare devil goes into early lead by dropping great distance before pulling cord that glides him to soft landing ahead of new type aircraft which slides to earth without a disturbing bump.
NEWS PARAGRAPHS
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Mrs. Nixon-Nirdlinger arrives! Former St. Louis beauty winner, recently acquired in France, comes home “to forget.”
LEBANON, ORE. – Bake world’s largest short-cake! Giant strawberry confection weighs half a ton and feeds crowd of 8,000.
SIMLA, INDIA – Gandhi trudges 6 miles on foot! Nationalist leader walks to Viceroy’s castle as protest against man-drawn vehicles.
LOKOYA, CAL. – Mother cat adopts squirrel foundling! Amazing domestic influence overcomes tiny animal’s traditional shyness.
5,000 CAVALRY MEET IN HISTORY’S GREATEST PEACE MOBILIZATION
SACRAMENTO MTS., N.M. – Cream of Army horsemen travel through the desert surmounting many obstacles in treacherous climb to scene of huge maneuvers. Regiment once commanded by General Custer takes laurels in tremendous demonstration by riding warriors.
NEW DEATH-DEFYING FEAT PERFECTED BY DARING AERIALISTS
CHICAGO, IL. – Flying Millers, acrobats since childhood, fearlessly perform thrilling breath-taking stunts to add to their routing. Chris the Leaper twirls like a top top in hurling himself through space safely to the hands of Fred the Catcher in sensational triple mid-air turn. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1931 (UE31050)
NAVY VARSITY CREW STUNS ROWING FANS BY REGATTA VICTORY
POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. – Middles of Annapolis revive the fire of old and successfully meet a field of almost unbeatable boats. They send their slim trim cedar shell across the finish line ahead of the champion. Cornell first stringers after fighting off the challenge of the far west by the Washington huskies and California. Old Dick Glendon’s boys put the sailors back on the 8-oar map in the last half-mile of the race.
SOLEMNITY MARKS DEDICATION OF NEW HARDING MEMORIAL
MARION, OHIO – President Hoover and ex-president Coolidge participate in services at the unveiling of shrine to man who died while holding office each of them has filled. The nation’s Chief Executive inspects parade of Civil, Spanish-American and World War veterans who pay homage to the dead leader.
AT SPRINGFIELD, IL. – 40,000 assemble to greet the President at Lincoln’s Tomb.
12 WORKERS DEAD AS BRIDGE COLLAPSES AFTER TRUCK CRASH
ST. DENIS-DE-PILES, FRANCE – In addition to fatalities, 17 are critically injured when engineers’ plans to test strength of span were upset and ten motors, with drivers and other employees, plunged into the swift and turbulent waters of Dordogne River. Divers and derricks haul bodies of men and disabled autos from the rushing stream, after the terrible tragedy.
NEWS PARAGRAPHS
JUAREZ, MEXICO – American distiller opens plant below border! Introduces new process to age certain beverages banned in U.S.
INDIANAPOLIS, IND. – Motorbike daredevil risks neck for thrill! Jack Early crashes through plank barrier at 75 miles an hour.
KAMATA, JAPAN – Natives flock to miracle healer! Believers plead with “Sacred Cow” to cure ailments.
CONFETTI BARRAGE CLIMAXES HARVARD’S 295TH COMMENCEMENT
CAMBRIDGE, MASS. – Old grads return to scenes of college adventures to shower new degree owners in a battle of paper. But freshly finished sons of famous John return the compliment, with the net result that the Back Bay manner goes haywire under entanglement of streamers and wise-cracking depression-scoring banners. But the Crimson wins hands up.
VAST RED GATHERING HONORS MAY DAY IN GIANT CELEBRATION
MOSCOW, U.S.S.R. – Industrial and military strength of nation displayed in the square in the shadow of the tome of Lenin. Men and women soldiers march in awe-inspiring maneuvers reviewed by Joseph Stalin, dictator of the Soviet States. Occasion marks anniversary of the workers’ revolution, with 1,000,000 persons filing past the officials, renewing their pledges as defenders of the cause of the laborer. |
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