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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1941 (UE41011)
WILLKIE RETURNS
NEW YORK, N. Y.—The former C.O.P. candidate ends his eyochal “look-see” trip in England, returning home on the Dixie Clipper. To testify on the Lend-Lease bill, he says that British people do not expect the U.S. to enter the war, but ask for material help only.
ARMY GETS NEW MIDGET AUTOS
FORT BENNING, GA.—Midget cars (the soldiers call ‘em “Bugs”) get a rigorous work-out and prove they’re regular miniature “Blitz” autos for cross-country maneuvers. A bit rough-but they get their man around!
150 SCREEN EDITORS GREETED (Exclusive)
MIAMI, FLA.—Screen critics and writers from all over the country assemble for the premiere of the new hit, “Back Street,” in Miami Beach. Deanna Durbin, on a tour of the South, is the life of the party.
MIDDIES GRADUATED IN ADVANCE
ANNAPOLIS, MD.—Due to the need for more officers to handle Uncle Sam’s expanding fleet, the 1941 class is graduated four months early, first time since the World War. Navy Secretary Knox presides at impressive ceremonies.
FILM STARS AID GREEK RELIEF
HOLLYWOOD, CALIF.—A galaxy of motion picture talent attends the special showing at the Chinese Theatre for the Greek Relief Fund drive. Clark Gable, Robert Taylor, Dick Powell, “Miss” Shirley Temple and others
WINANT NEW ENVOY TO BRITAIN
WASHINGTON, D. C.—John G. Winant, former Governer of New Hampshire, confers at the White House following his nomination to Joseph P. Kennedy’s post as Ambassador to the Court of St. James.
BIG LEAGUE STARS PLAY GOLD
ST. PETERSBURG, FLA.—Harbinger of Spring baseball is the perennial links tourney starring Big League players and coaches. Mervin Shea of the Tigers wins, with Lloyd Brown of Philadelphia runner-up.
UNVEIL STATUE OF TURF CHAMP
ARCADIA, CALIF,--An unusual tribute to the biggest money-winner of all times. Seabiscuit, retired champion, sees his wife’s owner, Mrs. Charles Howard, unveil his likeness in bronze at Santa Anita.
JAPANESE AMBASSADOR ARRIVES
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF.—A new era of “watchful” diplomacy between the U.S. and japan begins as Admiral Nomara arrives and is met by Army and Navy officials. He faces task of preventing further rifts between the two countries.
YACHTS IN LIPTON CUP REGATTA
MIAMMI BEACH, FLA.—It’s a colorful sight as a fleet of “heavy-weather” sailboats starts from the Winter resort on the first leg of the annual race. A thrill for all you “arm-chair commodores!
GAS “PONY EXPRESS” IN SERVICE
WASHINGTON, D. C.—A new “streamlined” Pony Express begins service between Washington and Virginia. Buses are used as traveling Post Offices to speed sorting delivery of mail enroute.
SKIER BREAKS RECORD IN MEET (Exclusive)
SALISBURY MILLS, N.Y.—In one of the most thrilling ski-jumping meets ever seen in the East, 19-year-old Jay Hand of Lake Placid amazes a big crowd as he soars 185 feet to break the ten-year course mark. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1941 (UE41012)
GIVE BRITAIN MORE WARSHIPS WILLKIE URGES U.S. SENATE
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Still more aid to England is asked by Wendell Willkie as he urges passage of the Lend-Lease Bill, following his fact-finding tour in Britain. He urges sending at least 10 of the destroyers per month, but cautions Congress against granting too much power to the President.
9 DEAD IN GAS EXPLOSIONS
PHILADELPHIA, PA.—Scenes of death and destruction follow in the wake of mysterious gas-main blast that shattered row of houses, killing five persons and injuring scores.
CHICAGO, ILL.—Firemen remove four dead and several injured persons from scene of explosion in chemical laboratory making mustard gas, that shattered the exterior walls of the building.
“SEA SOLDIERS” TRY “AIR WAR”
LAKEHURST, N.J.—Uncle Sam’s “Devil-Dogs” are famed on land and sea—and now they tackle another element! Parachute jumping! And they go at it with their usual energy—in thrilling leaps!
BEAUTIES IN WAR AID CARNIVAL
NEW YORK, N. Y.—Forty-eight lovely “eye-fuls”—models from 48 states—display swanky playsuits and beachwear as they compete for the title, Queen of the “Carnival For Britain.” The winner is goreous Ann Scott!
GRIEVING DOG FLOWN TO MASTER
DEL MONTE, CALIF. –“Laddie,” the heartsick sirdale who missed his master so much he nearly died, arrives by plane from Kansas City, and is met by Private Everett Scott and troops from Scott’s company at ForT Ord.
INDOOR SOCCER THRILLS CROWD
NEW YORK, N.Y.—For speed, action and thrills combined, the ancient game of Soccer, played here indoors—has plenty! And when the players get rough, a regular “free-for-all” ensues—and what a fight it is!
BIG LEAGUERS TURN ON THE HEAT
HOT SPRINGS, ARK.—You just know Spring baseball is near, when the champs will do anything to get back in shape! Why, they spend hours in the “sweat boxes” here—and limber up with a little sighing of golf!
POLAR BEAR CLUB “BREAKS ICE”
CHICAGO, ILL.—Members of the Edgewater Polar Bear Club limber up for a plunge into icy Lake Michigan. No swimming because of the sharp ice—but these chill-defying screwballs manage to get wet—and cold!
CHAMPION DOGS IN SWANKY SHOW
NEW YORK, N.Y.—Prize U.S. show dogs compete in the 65th annual Westminister Kennel Club classic. All shapes and sizes—Mexican “Hairless,” Great Danes, Afghan Hounds, Bulls, Chihuahuas and all the rest. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1941 (UE41013)
U.S. AID CAN BEAT NAZIS, HOPKIN SAYS
NEW YORK, N.Y.—Harry Hopkins returns from England and after a month’s tour as President Roosevelt’s special representative, convinced that Hitler can be beaten by Britain, with material help from the U.S.
U. S. “BLITZ” UNITS STAGE SHOW
FORT BENNING, GA.—The growing might of Uncle Sam’s armored forces is demonstrated in a thrilling review by the 2nd Armored Division—10,000 men and 2,000 tanks, scout cars, trucks and other vehicles!
BOMBERS ON SPECTACULAR FLIGHT
SEATTLE, WASH.—Six “Flying Fortresses” and 14 smaller bombing planes fly in formation near Mount Rainier. Spectacular scenes of the big war planes amid rugged mountain ranges.
AIRCRAFT WORKERS REWARDED
BUFFALO, N.Y.—Employees of Cutis and Bell factories are special guests of Uncle Sam—to get a glimpse of the fighter planes they’re turning out. The first time most of them have seen the finished product!
SWANKY SPRING HATS SHOWN (Exclusive)
NEW YORK, N.Y.—The patriotic motif heads the list of “musts” for Milady’s Spring bonnet this year, as, shown in a Walter Florell display. Of course, “just plain chic” is still “tops” with the girls.
NOTRE DAME CAGERS TOP N.Y.U.
NEW YORK, N.Y.—Baskteball at its best is the clash at the Garden between the “Fighting Irish” and the “Violets” of N.Y.U., and the crowds whoop it up as the South Bend “quintet” scores a thrilling 41-28 victory.
750 NAVAL RESERVES SWORN IN
ANNAPOLIS, MD.—The U.S. Naval Academy hits a wartime pace, as hundreds of new reservists are sworn in as part of the fleet speed-up program. After a three-month course, they’ll be ready for active duty afloat!
POTER’S CAP WINS BIG RACE
ARCADIA, CALIF.—Big in the turf world-the running of the $0,000 Santa Anita Derby. Before a gala crowd, which includes many screen stars, the favorite pounds down the stretch to win by 5 lengths.
NEW VICE PRESIDENT IS HARDY
WAASHINGTON, D. C.—Henry A. Wallace, new “second in command,” is about the most athletic “V.P.” ever. He spends an hour every day boxing, playing “paddle ball” and doing other exercises.
WILLIE HOPPE RETAINS CROWN
CHICAGO, ILL.—The amazing Mr. Hoppe does it again! He’s still the champ in the 3-cushion world after defeating Jake Schaefer in thrilling finals at Bensingers. And he had to battle illness as well as the best of players. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1941 (UE41014)
ON THE WAR FRONT!
HAILE SELASSIE HOME TO FIGHT
ABYSSINIA-AN EXILEED EMPEROR COMES HOME-TO LEAD HIS ARMIES AGAINST THE ITALLIANS. HAILE SELASSIE, ABOURD A BRITISH PLANE, FLIES TO AN ADVANCED BASE INSIDE ETHIOPIA TO COMMAND HIS NEW FORCES OF REVOLT.
BRITON VISITS U.S. PLANE PLANT
SEATTLE, WASH.—British Air Marshall Sir Hugh Dowding, on tour of American aircraft factories, visits the Boeing plant and looks over some of the big Flying Fortresses due to head for England.
AIR COPRS PLAYS “HIDE & SEEK”
TAMPA, FLA.—You’ll be amazed to see how aviation engineers camouflage Army planes on the ground. With wire and dyed cloth, they’ll turn an airfield into an innocent-looking farm. All but the AAA kick-back!
DODGERS BEGIN SPRING TRAINING
HAVANA, CUBA—Life is not so soft for the Brooklyn lads, even if they are in Cuba. Larry McPhail and Leo Durocher say the boys must do plenty of hard work before they play exhibition games here.
EXPERTS TEST COINS AT MINT (Exclusive)
PHILADELPHIA, PA.—Uncle Sam’s Assay Commission checks up on silver coins turned out during the year at the U.S. Mint here. Headed by Mrs. Nellie Ross, the commissioners inspect and weigh every 200th coin.
JOE DIMAGGIO GETTING IN TRIM
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. –Despite rumors to the contrary, the “Great DiMag” is in training—and no “perhaps”! He hasn’t signed up with the Yankees yet, but he’s sure aiming at more baseball.
“DINAH” SHOWS FAMILY OF TEN (Exclusive)
NEW YORK, N.Y.—“Dinah” is mighty proud of her ten children! Ten Irih Setter pups, that is –a cute brood of mischief that specializes in eating. A litter that’s amazing!
EATS 93 PANCAKES IN CONTEST (Exclusive)
HUMBOLDT, IOWA—Charles Sharp is getting on in years—he’s 72! But he tops the youngsters when it comes to eating flap-jacks. In a novel contest, he “downs” 93 pancakes and 28 cups of coffee! Wow! The Bicarb!
MERMAIDS IN UNDERWATER SHOW
RAINBOW SPRINGS, FLA.—Colorful and unusual scenes, as pretty swimmers dive into the famous under-water gardens to attend a novel school for mermaids. A rare sight for the fishes—and for you, too!
ICE YACHTS SPEED AT 75 M.H.P.
WILLIAMS BAY, WIS.—One of Old Man Winter’s speediest thrills is ice-boating—and these “skeeter” craft tear along three times as fast as the wind. The skipper keeps busy at more than a mile a minute!
PIRATE BAND “INVADES” CITY
TAMPA, FLA.—Colorful scenes of Tampa’s annual “capture” by the Gasparilla Pirates. A swashbuckling crew like their prototypes of old, they “heave to” in their buccaneer ship and preside over a parade of lovely girls and gala floats.
SKI CHAMP JUMPS 273 FEET!
LEAVENWORTH, WASH.—Torger Tokle, young Norwegian champ, who has won many U. S. meets, adds another crown to his cap, with a spectacular leap during the annual tourney here. His jump thrills thousands! |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1941 (UE41015)
AMERICA PREPARES
“MOSQUITO FLEET” TRAINS IN SOUTH
MIAMI, FLA.—Winter quarters for the Navy’s new fleet of speedy torpedo craft provide sun and fair weather for try-out maneuvers in the Atlantic. It’s a thrill as the 70 M.P.H. ships “open up”!
ARMY TESTS BALLOON BARRAGE
FORT LEWIS, WASH.—Uncle Sam tries out a modern defensive weapon that has helped save London from total destruction. A U.S. balloon barrage unit, one of several being organized goes aloft!
HUGE BOMBER OFF FOR ENGLAND
NEW YORK, N.Y.—The first of 26, four-motored Consolidated bombing planes for Britain takes off from LaGuardia Field for an unnamed Cannadian field. The big craft can carry four tons of bombs at 330 M.P.H.!
RECORDS FALL IN TRACK MEET
NEW YORK, N. Y.—Thrills mark the annual A. A. U. championships in the Gardens. As the feature event of the evening, Greg Rice turns in a new world’s mark of “13.51” in thethe 3-mile, lapping his nearest rival!
THOUSANDS HAIL MARDI GRAS
NEW ORLEANS, LA.—America’s most colorful pageant opens on a note of revelry and gaiety, with thousands on hand to see the spectacular parade of floats that marks the opening of the six-day carnival.
SKATING STARS SHINE INDOORS
WASHINGTON, D. C.—The National Amateur Indoor championships feature fast dlads who “burn up” the ice in thrilling events. Joseph Fullin of Norwalk, Conn., wins the senior men’s 5-mile race—and faints at the finish!
CHIC RESORT FASHIONS SHOWN (exclusive)
FORT LAUDERDAELE, FLA.—When Milady goes boating, bathing or just relaxing on sunny strands, she wears just the right thing at the right time. What a swanky assortment these lovely models who at the Sea Ranch Cabana Club.
GOLDEN BEARS TAKE TO WATER
OAKLAND, CALIF.—California rain has delayed the start of Spring crew practice for U. of California stalwarts, but today they finally are going-one hundred strong- with a rigorous work-out!
CHIC BOWLING STYLES DISPLAYED
CHICAGO, ILL. –When pretty girls go bowling, brother, you ought to see the tricky “shorts” they wear. But they’re not just “manikins”! These lovely keglers can really bowl—and you’ll see some fancy tossing!
DISPOSE WINS FLAMINGO STAKES
MIAMI, FLA. –A record crowd of 29,000 turf fans is out for the running of the colorful $26,000 classic at Hialeah Park. The favorite, Dispose, wins by a head, beating back a desperate stretch drive by Curious Coln. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1941 (UE41016)
ORIENTAL PEACE PARLEY HELD
Serious trouble in the Pacific hangs in the balance, as envoys from French Indo-China and Thailand sign a truce and then hold a peace conference on Japanese soil.
SPEED ALUMINUM FOR WAR PLANES AS U.S. ACTS TO CONSERVE METAL
TENNESSEE—Factories turning out vital aluminum sheets for the aviation industry work at full blast, in plants powered by TVA current. Meanwhile, the administration has placed aluminum on the priorities list!
LEARN ABC’S OF ARMY COOKING
FORT MEADE, MD.—Yes, the Army spares no pains to see that the draftees get good food. Twelve schools, like the one shown, teach the future cooks how to peel “spuds,” also onion (tears in my eyes) and how to prepare an A-I meal.
N. Y. GIANTS OPEN “PENNANT” RACE
MIAMI, FLA. –It’s only Spring practice for Bill Terry’s lads right now, but already they show signs of being “pennant” conscious. With new rookies in line, the team undergoes intensive training!
MOTHER OF 8 HAS QUADRUPLETS
LEITCHFIELD, KY.—When Dr. John Tucker comes out of the Lashley home holding up “four fingers,” Mr. And Mrs. Porter Lashley have four more children to add to their eight. The babies pose for their pictures!
SHOW FOR SPORTSMEN HELD
CHICAGO, ILL.—The International Sportsmen’s Show at the Amphitheatre has everything from trained seal to crack rifle shots—as well as Eskimos, Indians, trick dogs or what have you. The Great Outdoors—indoors!
FILM DOGS GET FITTING AWARDS
HOLLYWOOD, CALIF.—For outstanding work in motion pictures, filmdom’s top-ranking canine stars receive appropriate prizes—little bronze fire hydrants! Comedians Abbot & Costello congratulate the winners.
MIDDIES LEARN HOT TO DUEL
ANNOPOLIS, MD.—It isn’t made clear why the Navy wants its officers to be expert fencers, but anyway it makes interesting pictures. Perhaps the agility and foot-work they pick up will help them in rough weather!
BOBSLEDS IN DANGEROUS RACE
LAKE PLACID, N.Y.—Thrills and chills as four-man “bobs” speed down the dangerous Mt. Von Hoevenberg “run.” The “Sno Birds,” A.A.U. champs, win after a terrifying descent!—On the ski jump, it’s Torger Tokle who wins again! His leap of 243 feet wins the Invitation Meet! |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1941 (UE41017)
“OPM” PLAN ENDS STEEL STRIKE
LACKAWANNA, N.Y.—National defense orders menaced by a strike of Bethlehem Steel workers, are resumed 39 hours after pickets are thrown around the plant. Strikers and police clash, but a 3-point plan by the Office of Production Management ends the disastrous tie-up!
ON THE WAR FRONT
BRITISH CAPTURE ITALIAN DESERT FORT
Spectacular pictures of the British “blitz” drive against Fascist stronghold in Libya. Following a barrage, tanks and troops take the fortifications and pour into the city. Thousands of prisoners are taken!
ITALIAN PRISONERS LAND IN INDIA
BOMBAY-Far from the theatre of war in Africa, thousands of Fascist soldiers arrive under heavy guard, headed for prison camps in India. Britain gets them away from the danger zone!
F.D.R. LAUDS FILM INDUSTRY
LOS ANGELES, CALIF.—Winners of Motion Picture Academy awards, including Ginger Rogers and James Stewart, hear President Roosevelt speak from the White House during colorful presentation ceremonies.
10,000 TROPPS IN BLITZ-MARCH
FORT SILL, OKLA.—Thousands of troops and 1,400 trucks take part in a record “march” to new quarters of the 45th Division at Abilene, Texas. Uncle Sam’s new forces can get places—in a hurry!
SPEEDBOATS IN THRILL CLASSIC
MIAMI, FLA.—Speed and thrills (you said it!) mark the annual Biscayne Bay Regatta, with speedy craft churning up the bay. One boat runs wild, comes up the bank and crashes into autos parked near the shore! Boy!
7 DEAD IN SLEEPER PLANE CRASH
ATLANTA, GA.—Seven persons, including a Congressman, perish in the wreckage of a luxury airliner that crashed into a pine forest. Airline President and World War “Ace,” Edward V. Rickenbacker, was seriously injured.
SPILLS FEATURE ROLLER DERBY
CHICAGO, ILL.—Plenty of bone-bruising spills mark the start of the skating battle between teams from Chicago and New York. It’s a dizzy round for the boys and girls—and when they fall, ouch!
DOUBLE VICTORY AT HIALEAH!
MIAMI, FLA.—Edward Moore’s Circle M Ranch entries, “Big Pebble” and “Get Off,” make history in the Widener Challenge Cup classic by finishing first and second, with the favored Bimelech fourth. A double-edged thriller! |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1941 (UE41018)
INSIDE ENGLAND
BRITISH HOLD “INVASION MANEUVERS
SOMEWHERE IN ENGLAND-Speed and fire-power will count if and when Hitler strikes at England, and British machine-gun battalions pack plenty of both. In speedy trucks, they rush to danger zones—and go into action!
WAR KEEPS BRITISH COAST GUARD BUSY
ON ENGLISH COAST—War-weary members of the coast patrol have extra work these days, but when storms pile a ship on the rocks they go to the rescue of stranded sailors!
ARMY TESTS “BLITZ BUGGIES”
DEARBORN, MICH.—First of 1500 midget reconnaissance trucks for Uncle Sam is driven off the assembly line by Edsel Ford. The tiny “fighters,” destined to carrymen and guns, take a lot of abuse over rough terrain.
SPEED DEOMNS BURN UP THE ICE (exclusive)
WINSTED, CONN.—Fifty miles on frozen Highland Lake—at 50 M.P.H.—is no sport for “Sunday drivers.” Dare-devils compete in a novel auto race, and skids pep up the cavalcade!
NAVY GRADUATES RADIO CLASS (exclusive)
NOROTON, CONN.—Several hundred enlisted men complete a course in radio engineering at theU.S. Navy school here and graduate as radio operators. Listen to them as they learn their “Da-Dit-Das”!
MIDDIE CAGERS BEAT THE ARMY
ANNAPOLIS, MD.—It’s “Sink the Army,” as the Naval Academy basketball team fires a broadside of trick shots to beat the West-Pointer, 48-36, in the traditional game between the old-time rivals.
DONATE PLANE ENGINES TO R.A.F. (exclusive)
PATTERSON, N.J. Workers of the Wright company, headed by the oldest employee, present two 1600 H.P. engines to the workers of a British motor factory-to be used in planes fighting the Nazis.
BIG LEAGUERS GET CALORIES!
ANAHEIM, CALIF.—Spring training isn’t all hard work for the Philadelphia Athletics—although there’s plenty of that! Between practice sessions, they indulge in “orange-tossing” with local lassies. Yep, they get their vitamins!
INENTORS SHOW NEW GADGETS
DALLAS, TEXAS—Everything from a “dimple machine” to a trick bed are shown at the National Inventors Convention. The “brainchildren” include an air-conditioned bed and garter that prevents “runs.”
TOKLE SETS NATIONAL SKI MARK
SNOQUALMIE PASS, WASH—Thrilling scenes as the young Norwegian ski champ establishes a new U.S. record by jumping 288 feet in the National Meet. Some of the others try for it—but end up in nasty spills! |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1941 (UE41019)
LEASE-LEND BILL PASSED
WASHINGTON, D. C.—EPOCHAL SCENES IN THE SENATE CHAMBER, FOLLOWING PASSAGE OF THE MUCH-DEBATED BILL TO AID ENGLAND SPOKESMEN OF OPPOSING FACTIONS COMMENT ON THE OUTCOME!
IDNO-CHINA BOWS TO JAPAN
THAILAND—Following signing of truce between Siam and Indo-China, arranged under duress by Japanese military officials, valuable areas of land are ceded by France—and may aid Japan’s drive to the South.
CITY HAS “BLACK-OUT” TEST
SEATTLE, WASH.—First big U. S. city to hold wartime “black-outs”! Volunteers patrol darkened streets and naval vessels are on guard, as nearby Fort Lewis stages impressive searchlight tests over blacked-out city.
BLIZZARD CRIPPLES MANHATTAN
NEW YORK, N.Y.—The worst storm in years blankets Manhattan under an 11-inch mantle of snow, halting traffic and causing undue hardships for millions. Over-worked plows and trucks struggle to clear the streets.
TIRE PLANT MAKING GAS MASKS
AKRON, OHIO—Masks for Uncle Sam’s armed forces are being turned out in increasing quantities at the Goodyear factory, big auto tire plant. Hundreds of women and others are employed in the new arsenal.
RESCUE CREW FROM SHIP GROUND
OCEAN CITY, MD.—Coast Guardsmen strive to get the SS. Olaf Bergh off a sand-bar, where she was wrecked during the blizzard that swept the East Coast. All “Hands” were safely brought ashore.
GIRLS RESPOND TO “DANCE DRAFT”
WASHINGTON, D. C.—Uncle Sam’s appeal for pretty Federal employees to enroll as dance partners for Army camps is met with enthusiasm. Brunettes, Blondes and Redheads “sign up”—and then it’s “On with the dance.”
RECORDS FALL IN TRACK MEET
NEW YORK, N. Y.—Thrills and speed mark the K. of C. meet at the Garden, with a new record being set in the pole vault by Earl Meadows. Greg Rice sets a stiff pace to win the two-mile classic.
MIOLAND WINS BIG COAST RACE
ARCADIA, CALIF.—Hollywood screed celebrities, including Bing Crosby, Joe E. Brown, Lana Turner, Binnie Barnes and others, see the Howard horse outdistance Bay View and win the $50,000 San Juan Capistrano Handicap. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1941 (UE41020)
WASHINGTON, D. C.—History-making scenes that may affect the course of world events! President Roosevelt affixes his signature to the epochal Lease-Lend Bill and speeds “All Out” aid to nations fighting aggression!
U.S. TO MOBILIZE LABOR
WASHINGTON, D. C. –An appeal for skilled workers, now unemployed, to register with the government, is issued from the O.P.M. office by Paul V. McNutt, Securities Administrator! Defense needs more craftsmen to turn out planes, ships, guns, tanks and machine tools!
ON THE WAR FRONT
BRITISH TAKE LIBYAN STRONGHOLD
NORTH AFRICA—Spectacular pictures of another British victory! A strategic port falls, following a terrific barrage, and bombardment by R.A.F. planes. Then Australian troops march in and “mop up.”
KING WELCOMES U.S. AMBASSADOR
LONDON, ENG.—America’s new envoy to Britain, John G. Winant, gets a royal welcome upon arrival. King George reciprocates President Roosevelt’s recemption for Lord Halifax, personally greeting Mr. Winant!
U.S. DEFENSE IN THE NEWS
GAS MASKS-Civilian workers in Washington Navy Yard leave their lathes and don gas masks when “raid” warning sounds! –At Fort Ord, Cal. Even the horses have special masks as troops stage maneuvers in clouds of gas and smoke!
TROOPES IN NEW BASE—First pictures of American soldiers at the Newfoundland base acquired from Britain. Troops live on …. That brought them to the vital “gateway”…
FIGHTING PLANES—Bombers for Uncle Sam and Britain roll off the assembly line at the huge Glenn Martin plant, now being expanded. Interesting scenes of the various production steps—from start to finish of speedy B-26 bombing planes.
YOUNG SLUGGERS GO TO TOWN …TOKLE WINS AGAIN! 13-960 (exclusive)
NEW YORK, N. Y.—The Golden Glove….tournament of Champions” provides … 65,999 fight fans at the Garden… Eastern preliminary bouts, the ….stage a bang-up show!
…TA, N. H.—The Norwar Ski…again! In the Eastern Cham….new course record of 251…the crowd at a nervous… jumping! |
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