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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1941 (UE41061)
BIGGEST WAR GAMES UNDERWAY
LOUISIANA—Uncle Sam’s Second and Third Armies, comprising hundreds of thousands of troops, hundreds of tanks and planes, begin record maneuvers. Scenes show dramatic attack by 1st Armored Division, supported by speedy attack bombers. Cavalry units are also “under fire.”
NAZI FREIGHTER SUNK
IN THE BALTIC—Actual pictures of sinking of Nazi armed freighter! Torpedoes and depth charges seal the doom of the marauding vessel—right before your eyes.
BIG COAST GUNS OPEN UP!
FT. CRONKHITE, CALIF.—New battery of two 16-in. guns is tried out for the first time. Crews consisting mostly of selectees operate the huge “rifles,” which guard the Golden Gate.
LEGION “TAKES CITY” BY STORM
MILWAUKEE, WIS.—When the American Legion “hits” town for its annual convention, the place is in for a round of good-natured fun and gaiety unequalled by any other gathering in the world. No exception is this one!
FATHER JOINS 7 SONS IN NAVY
LOS ANGELES, CALIF.—“Pop” Patten, 52 years old, couldn’t stand being idle with his seven boys all active aboard the U.S.S. Nevada. So he joins up with them during ceremonies aboard the battleship.
MRS. AMERICA CONTEST A WOW!
PALISADES PARK, N. J.—Husbands are vociferous rooters as their “better halves” parade before the judges in novel beauty contest. Winner is pretty Mrs. Ruth Licklider, 19-year-old New York matron!
U. S. MISSION LEAVES FOR RUSSIA
WASHINGTON, D. C.—Members of President Roosevelt’s fact-finding mission ot the Soviet, headed by W. Averill Harriman, confer at the White House on eve of departure. They’ll speed “Lease-Lend” aid to Russia.
BETTY NEWELL WINS GOLF TITLE
BROOKLINE, MASS.—East meets West in the 45th Women’s National links championships, and the West wins! Betty Hicks Newell of Long Beach defeats Miss Helen Sigel of Philadelphia, 5 and 3.
FAMOUS WAR LEADER IS 91
WASHINGTON, D. C.—Gen. John JH. Pershing, noted American Army chief during the World War, marks his 81st birthday quietly and without fanfare. He is undergoing annual “check-up” at Walter Reed Hospital.
ANNUAL ROUND-UP A THRILLER
PENDLETON, ORE.—The West’s biggest and most spectacular rodeo! The 32nd Pendleton Round-Up, featuring parades, real Indians and a thrilling exhibition of broncho and steer riding!
WHIRLAWAY BEATEN IN UPSET
PAWTUCKET, R. I.—The “triple Crown” champ comes to grief in the Narragansett Special before huge crowd of 45,000 fans. His Nemesis is War Relic, son of Man o’ War, a 3-1 shot who goes all the way to win. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1941 (UE41062)
YANKEES WIN SERIES
DOGERS BEATEN, 3-1, IN FIFTH GAME
BROOKLYN, N. Y.—The championship “Bronx Bombers” have done it again! In their 8th World Series since 1926, the N. Y. Yankees hold the Brooklyn Dodgers to four scattered hits and win the deciding fifth game of the 1941 Series by a score of three to one. Highlights of other games also are shown!
TROOPS “INVADE” CAROLINAS
SOUTH CAROLINA—Scout cars and motorcycle units “feel out” defending forces as First Army war games get underway. Engineers span rivers with bridges for infantry and mechanized units, followed by hard-charging soldiers in battle operations. Attacks by low-flying warplanes add realism to spectacular maneuvers.
ON THE WAR FRONT
FIRST PICTURES OF CAMPAIGN IN IRAN
Britain’s speedy coup ousts Nazi agents in Iran and opens up supply routes to Russia, besides safeguarding vital oil lines. Pictures show effects of the British attack that drove out the Shah.
WINDSORS AT CANADIAN RANCH
ALBERTA—The Duke and Duchess arrive for a visit at their ranch, after a tour of the U. S. They are greeted by Indians and pose for pictures on the grounds of the colorful vacation spot.
GOV’T OFFICIALS AT PREMIERE
WASHINGTON, D. C.—High congressional and Army leaders, including Senators Brooks, McFarland, Capper, and Gen. Arnold of the Air Force, attend colorful premiere of the new motion picture, “One Foot In Heaven.”
GRID THRILLS OF THE WEEK
DUKE ROUTS TENNESSEE, 19-0
DRUHAM, N. C.—The Duke “Blue Devils” score three times in the first half to administer the “Vols” first defeat in regular-season football since 1937.
OHIO STATE TROUNCES U.S.C., 33-0
LOS ANGELES, CALIF.—The first “Buckeye” triumph over a Pacific Coast Conference team in 25 years. The Ohio State gridders roll to victory in a gridiron thriller that leaves 60,000 fans breathless! |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1941 (UE41063)
‘CHUTIST SAVED FROM WYOMING PEAK
DEVILS TOWER, WYO.—George Hopkins, daring parachute jumper who was trapped on top of the high crag, is finally rescued by skilled mountain climbers. He smiles when his 8-day ordeal is over.
LOST CHILD FOUND O.K. IN WOODS
NORTH OCNWAY, N. H.—Pamela Hollingworth, 5 years old, is recovering after a miraculous escape from death in the woods. She was rescued after being lost for 8 days, without food, in sub-freezing weather.
BRITISH WARSHIP REPAIRED HERE
BREMERTON, WASH.—Damaged in Axis raids in the Mediterranean, Britain’s powerful warship, the “WArspite,” undergoes repairs at the Navy yard here. She’s one of 31 British warships that have been—or are being—repaired in U.S. yards.
CYCLONE RIPS MID-WEST CITY
KANSAS CITY, MO.—Amazing scenes show the devastating effect of a freak twister that struck sections of the city, causing several deaths and wrecking hundreds of houses.
FORT MYERS, FLA.—70 m.p.h. winds strike sections of Florida coast, sending thousands to shelter. The hurricane next hit Georgia where many were killed.
NEW FALL FASHIONS SHOWN (exclusive)
NEW YORK, N. Y.—Milady will look ultramodern and ultra-alluring in the new Gunther creations, displayed by pretty “Big Town” models. Furs for the average Miss’ budget, too, and very swanky!
WEST COAST HAS RECORD PARADE
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF.—In one of the largest military turnouts ever held on the Coast, 15,000 troops pass in review in a National Defense Parade, colorful stimulus to Uncle Sam’s defense stamp drive!
PAGEANT DEPICTS CIRCUS THRILLS
ST. LOUIS, MO.—The 1941 Veiled Prophet Parade, witnessed by 400,000 spectators, depicts the life and color of the circus, with amazing floats representing every phase of the ‘Big Top.’
NAVAY’S NEWEST BLIMP TESTED
AKRON, OHIO—The K-3, first of six new airships being built by Goodyear for the Navy, undergoes trial flights. Several times larger than earlier blimps, the blimps will help patrol our coastline.
ZOO’S NEW GUIDE WOWS ‘EM (exclusive)
BUFFALO, N. Y.—Eddie, the Buffalo Zoo’s extraordinary chimp, dresses up in a guide’s uniform and shows the youngsters the sights. Eddie behaves pretty well most of the time—but he slips now and then!
MERCHANT MARINE CADETS SAIL
STATEN ISLAND, N. Y.—It’s “Down to the Sea in Ships”—for students of the Merchant Marine. They learn the art of seamanship aboard the U. S. Maritime Service “Venna”—and what a picturesque trip it is!
PRISON INMATES STAR IN RODEO (exclusive)
HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS—When Texas “bad men” tangle with “outlaw cattle” in the 11th annual jamboree at the State Prison, you’re in for action. The cowhands may be down—aplenty—but they’re not “out”! |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1941 (UE41064)
CONVOY TO ICELAND
U. S. TURNING ISLAND INTO FORTRESS
Dramatic pictures of convoy enroute to Iceland! Troops, supplies and munitions for the island fast becoming a North Atlantic fortress. An air-raid alarm finds U.S. troops and machines on the qui vive!
THE BATTLE OF BRITAIN
Cannon on wings! Spectacular scenes of the new Hurricane in action! With its four wing-mounted cannon, the craft attacks Nazi ships in the North Sea. Dramatic, actual pictures—right before your eyes.
Britain’s new long-range bomber, the Short Stirling, can carry the air war to points “East,” hitherto immune to attack. A Nazi U-boat, captured by a Coastal Command plane, is brought to port after the amazing encounter in the Atlantic. War wreckage! 1,500 Nazi prisoners, badly wounded, are put aboard a ship destined for a French port, but the exchange plan falls through. A pitiful event!
WINDSORS VISIT THE “BIG TOWN”
NEW YORK, N. Y.—A barrage of cameras greets the royal couple as they arrive at their Waldorf-Astoria suite. New Yorkers hardly knew the Duke and Duchess had arrived, but the cameramen were right on the job.
JUSTICES VISIT WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON, D. C.—Members of our highest tribunal pose on the White House steps following a visit with the President. All but two of the nine are appointees of President Roosevelt.
FOOTBALL HIGHLIGHTS
NAVY TOPS CORNELL, 14-0
BALTIMORE, MD.—Held scoreless in the first half, the Middies get going in the second, with Budik sparking the touchdown plays. 45,000 fans see a real gridiron thriller!
MICHIGAN BEATS N’WESTER, 14-7
EVANSTON, ILL.—The favored Wildcats go down to defeat at the hands of a determined Wolverine attack, with a thrilling 4th period pass clinching the victory.
GEORGIA NIPS COLUMBIA, 7-3
NEW YORK, N. Y.—27,000 fans see the aggressive Dixie “Bulldogs” score in the early minutes of play. Sinkwich, playing with a broken jaw, is the sparkplug of the Georgia team. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1941 (UE41065)
THRILLS ON THE GRIDIRON
ARMY-NOTRE DAME IN 0-0 DEAD-LOCK!
NEW YORK, N. Y.—In a sea of rain and mud at Yankee Stadium, the old rivals fight to a scoreless tie. Army versus Notre Dame, a battle of the giants as 60,000 fans whoop it up!
MINNESOTA TOPS NORTHWESTER, 8-7
MINNEAPOLIS, MINN.—64,000 fans see Higgin’s 41-yard “mystery” run defeat the Wildcats after the Gophers trailed at the half, 7-2.
HARVARD DOWNS PRINCTON, 6-4
PRINCETON, N. .—One 88-yard run flares through the murky ksy to give Harvard a victory over the “Tigers.” Lee’s brilliant dash proves decisive, after rain and mud slowed both teams.
ARMY SEIZES PLANE PLANT
BENDIX, N. J.—Acting on Presidential orders, troops take over the Air Associates factory to break a strike crippling defense production. With Army officers in charge, strikers return to work.
43 DEAD IN TWO AIRLINE CRASHES
The blackest day in American commercial aviation. Thirty-four persons dead in twin crack-ups within 24 hours. One at St. Thomas, Ont., and the other at Moorhead, Minn. Bad weather figured in both tragedies.
NEW U. S. CRUISER LAUNCHED
CAMDEN, N. J.—The U.S.S. Cleveland, first of a new class of 10,000-ton cruisers, slides down the ways at the New York Shipbuilding company yards, nine months ahead of schedule.
“BLITZ” TROOPS STAGE REVIEW
TACOMA, WASH.—15,000 troops and 1,500 tanks, trucks, guns and other mechanized equipment thrill thousands during a spectacular parade through the city, in observance of Tacoma’s Army Week.
R.A.F. CADETS GET THEIR WINGS
LANCASTER, CALIF.—The first 50 British flying cadets, trained in the U.S. by American instructors, get their wings and take off for a thrilling demonstration. They’ll soon be going home! |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1941 (UE41066)
KEARNY SURVIVORS IN ICELAND
ICELAND—Injured crew members of the U.S. destroyer which was torpedoed off Iceland with a loss of eleven men, are recovering in an Army hospital here. Other dramatic scenes of military activity at the island base are shown.
BIGGEST SEAPLANE LAUNCHED
MIDDLE RIVER, MD.—The Navy’s greatest warplane is given a formal launching. The Marin PB2M, the world’s biggest seaplane, is christened by Mrs. Artemus Gates. The giant craft has a wing span of 200 feet.
FOOTBALL HIGHLIGHTS
NOTRE DAME TOPS NAVY, 20-13
BALTIMORE, MD.—The “Fighting Irish” clash with the “Middies” in a grid thriller at Municipal Stadium. Brilliant passing by Bertellisaves the day for the unbeaten “Irish.”
MINNESOTA BEATS NEVRASKA, 9-0
MENNEAPOLIS, MINN.—43,000 fans see the “Golden Gophers” chalk up their 15th victory in a row, although they are held to only nine points by a determined Nebraska team. Higgins and Garnass score for the winners.
U.S.O. GETS CHECK FOR MILLION
NEW YORK, N. Y.—A check for almost one million dollars is presented to Chairman Thomas E. Dewey of the U.S.O. by Joe Bernhard, chairman of the Motion Picture Theatre Drive Committee.
SWANK COSTUME JEWELRY SEEN (exclusive)
NEW YORK, N. Y.—That “added tough” to make you right in step with fashion decrees is provided by colorful brooches, earrings and other jewelry designed by Monet, displayed at the Piccadilly Hotel showing.
HORSE SHOW THRILLS “BIG CITY”
NEW YORK, N. Y.—“Top Hats and Tails” mingle with horse-flesh as the 56th National Horse Show opens before a thrilled audience at Madison Square Garden. Defense is highlighted by a bang-up “battle” by tanks and other Army vehicles. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1941 (UE41067)
JAP ENVOY ARRIVES
WASHINGTON, D. C.—Peace or war in the Pacific hangs in the balance as Saburo Kurusu, special Japanese envoy, arrives biplane to begin conferences with administration leaders, including the President at the White House, on the possibilities of peace.
DEADLOCK IN COAL CRISES
WASHINGTON, D. C.—Truce between C.I.O. miners and owners of captive mines ends in deadlock, as union officials call out the workers and operators refuse closed shop demands. The entire nation eagerly awaits the next move on the part of the government!
U. S. WILL ARM SHIPS
WASHINGTON, D. C.—Congress lifts neutrality ban, voting to arm U. S. merchant ships and to allow them to enter belligerent ports. Signature of the historic bill is swiftly followed by arming of ships as Battle of Atlantic reaches a new climax.
SCREEN WAGS GO FOR A “SPIN” (exclusive)
WASHINGTON, D. C.—Bud Abbott and Lou Costello, those funny fellows of the screen, delve into a little blind flying and, of course, Costello comes out second best. “Keep ‘em Flying,” Lou!
HUGE SPAN NEAR COMPLETION
PIT RIVER, CALIF.—The last piece of steel is placed in position on the new Pit River Bridge, highest combined railroad and highway span in the world. The tallest pier is 440 feet above the river. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1941 (UE41068)
BRITISH OPEN NEW FRONT
NO. AFRICA—In a surprise move to help lift the Nazi pressure on Russia, Imperial forces drive into Libya. Advance units are making contact with Australian defenders of Tobruk, under siege for 8 months.
COAL STRIKE IS SETTLED
Acceptance of the President’s arbitration plan to end the coal strike averts a serious defense tragedy. Miners return to work and steel mills prepare for “all-out” production.
ANOTHER BATTLESHIP LAUNCHED
NEWPORT NEWS, VA.—The world’s most powerful battleship hits the waves! The U.S.S. Indiana is the 3rd dreadnaught launched this year. A $70,000,000 insurance policy for defense!
U. S.-MEXICAN TREATY SIGNED
WASHINGTON, D. C.—Secretary of State Hull and Ambassador Najera sign new agreements to settle differences over the oil properties which were seized by Mexico. The Good Neighbor policy at work!
SOLDIER’S LIFE IS “APPLE PIE” (exclusive)
SPOKANE, WASH.—The world’s biggest apple pie is dished out to air base troops by a bevy of pretty local lassies. Weighing a ton, the huge pie is a meal in itself—and the boys “eat it up”!
NEW “TANK DESTROYER” TESTED
WASHINGTON, D. C.—A novel new vehicle is put through its paces before Army officials. “Bigley’s Buster,” designed to mount a “75” and speed slong at 60 m.p.h., is a deadly foe of tanks.
‘BIG CITY’ HAS ‘BALLOON BARRAGE’
NEW YORK, N. Y.—On a mission of peace, helium-filled “hobgoblins” delight thousands of spectators—young and old—during the annual Macy Parade, a salute to Santa Claus and his merry company.
SCREEN SALUTES THE AIR CORPS (exclusive)
DETROIT, MICH.—Air Force officials and Hollywood stars mingle at the premeire of the new Abbott and Costello “hit”—“Keep ‘em Flying.” The police have their hands full keeping the spectators in line.
MERMAIDS ON SKIS SHOW FORM
CYPRESS GARDENS, FLA.—A trio of daring lassies goes for a spin through the scenic wonderland—on water skis! Straightway sprints are easy enough—but then come the jumps!
NOTRE DAME NIPS U.S.C., 20-18
SOUTH BEND, IND.—56,000 fans see the Fighting Irish come from behind to end an unbeaten season, halting the Trojans after a nip-and-tuck struggle. Bertelli’s passing is big factor in the victory. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1941 (UE41069)
CRISIS IN THE PACIFIC
SHOW-DOWN NEAR BETWEEN U.S. AND JAPAN
WARM SPRINGS, GS.—President Roosevelt cuts his Thanksgiving vacation short, eating a belated turkey before rushing back to Washington.
WASHINGTON, D. C.—Special Jap envoy Kurusu and Ambassador Nomura arrive for further conferences dealing with the explosive Far East situation.
MALAYA—Australian troops are on the alert along the vital Malay Peninsula. Six nations are hovering on the brink of war in the Pacific.
U. S. TRAINS MOUNTAIN TROOPS
MT. RAINIER, WASH.—Uncle Sam’s first Alpine regiment, in the process of formation, swings into action. Famous ski champs comprise the new unit that takes snow and mountains in its stride.
PRIZE U. S. LIVESTOCK SEEN
CHICAGO, ILL.—Blue-blooded champions of the farm take a bow at the Livestock Exhibition at the International Amphitheatre. A sheepherding demonstration almost steals the show.
U. S. FERRY PILOTS SPEED PLANES
LONG BEACH, FALIF.—The Army Air Forces’ Ferry Command is delivering the goods to Britain. Pilots take off for Atlantic bases with new bombes and fighters that will play vital roles overseas.
FIREMEN AND POLICE HELP SANTA
NEW YORK, N. Y.—In their annual gesture that endears them to millions, fire-laddies and cops round up discarded toys and mend them in their work-shop. There will be a Christmas for underprivileged kiddies!
“MOSQUITO” BOATS GET UP STEAM
NEW YORK, N. Y.—The Navy’s new “PT” boats speed down the harbor on thrilling practice maneuvers. The speedy “sea stingers” carry torpedoes and machine guns and can “step along” at well over 60 m.p.h.
TOYLAND PARADE THRILLS KIDS
PHILADELPHIA, PA.—The biggest Thanksgiving Day parade in the city’s history in a spectacular salute to Santa Claus that includes a huge rubber train, 300 feet long!
NAVY SINKS THE ARMY
PHILADELPHIA, PA.—100,000 spectators see 1941’s football classic—the 42nd clash between the Army Cadets and the Navy Middies. The Midshipmen come from behind to win their third successive victory. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1941 (UE41070)
F.D.R. PROCLAIMS BILL OF RIGHTS DAY
WASHINGTON, D. C.—President Roosevelt leads the nation in a re-affirming of our faith and trust in the “Bill of Rights,” our safeguard of freedom.
NATIONAL DEFENSE HIGHLIGHTS
SKY TROOPS GO INTO ACTION
MAXTON, N. C.—150 parachute troops and 360 air infantrymen take part in a realistic “attack” on an “enemy” airdrome. Paratroops first, followed by waves of transport planes filled with troops and guns.
PIONEER ARMY PILOT RETIRES
RANDOLPH FIELD, TEXAS—Major General Frank Lahm, first solo pilot for the U. S. Army, who flew an early Wright plane in 1909, retires as head of the Gulf Coast air training center at the age of 64.
ARMY NURSES IN GAS MASK DRILL
FORT JAY, N. Y.—It’s a real work-out for pretty nurses at Governors Island. They don masks and enter a special chamber, and afterwards, walk through a smoke screen. Tears in their eyes?
FASHIONS IN A SOUTHERN STYLE (exclusive)
NEW YORK, N. Y.—Swanky apparel for use on the warm sands of the Southland hold the spotlight as winter clamps down on the north. Pretty mannequins show excellent form in beach wear creations by Joseph Halpert, at the Hampshire House.
THE ART OF DUNKING SHOWN (exclusive)
NEW YORK, N. Y.—Top-notch dunkers of the National Dunking Association demonstrate the finer points in the art. Just take a look at the technique they use! Even the “sneak dunk”! It’s a howl!
“EAST SIDE” TOTS IN CUTE SHOW
NEW YORK, N. Y.—The annual Boys’ Club “Little Sister Contest” is a heart-warming event that will delight one and all. Proud as peacocks, the youngsters parade their favorite sisters before an admiring throng.
1942 TURF CHAMPS TAKE A BOW
SAN LUIS REY RANCH, CAL.—The current crop of California-bred youngsters are seen in action in trials for 1942. Many of the yearlings will see action next season on famous race tracks.
“HUSKY” OARSMEN ON WARPATH!
LaCONNER, WASH.—The strangest crew race on record! Indians of the Swinomish tribe take on the championship “Huskies” of Washington U. Eleven “braves” against eight collegians—and the “pale faces” win.
COLORED ALL-STARS DEFEATED
NEW YORK, N. Y.—22,000 grid fans whoop it up at the Polo Grounds as the Yankee All-Stars stop a determined attack by the Colored team. Sidat-Singh stars for the losers. |
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