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Newsreels: 1942 Events At Home And Abroad
Newsreels 1942 stock footage documents world events, politics and war as well as sports, fashion and entertainment for the year of 1942. 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 1942 is an incredibly rich resource of visual history that tells the story of the year 1942. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1942 (UE42011)
WAACS TAKE FT. DES MOINES
DES MOINES, IOWA—Finest contingent of 300 WAACS, under Director Oveta Hobby, gets its new Army clothes, tries out Army grub, and settles down in its new barracks.
FOR MILITARY USE ONLY
MIDDLE WEST—Synthetic rubber in commercial quantities now actually on the way! Pictures showing process used to turn out “made” rubber, by Firestone, exclusively for war purposes.
SHARE-A-CAR RIDING GAINS
AN EASTERN CITY—Workers of the Glenn Martin plant set a record in “car-pooling,” as Government continues to urge more group=riding to conserve rubber, gas and vital transportation equipment.
MERCHANT SHIP SALVAGED
ATLANTIC COAST—Amazing salvage of an American ship which had been split in two and sunk by a mine or torpedo.
FIVE MILES OF PIPE PER DAY
MID-WEST==Secretary Ickes and other notables inspect first shipment of 24-inch pipe, to be used for new 550-mile pipeline, direct from the Texas oil country to Central Illinois.
MAKING OUR NAVY-BIRDS TOUGH
ATHENS, GA.—“Commandoes of the Air” would be a good name for the supermen that the Navy’s Pre-Flight School is turning out at the rate of 30,000 a year! Boy, are they tough, hard, and fast.
GOBBLERS BATTLE GRASSHOPPERS
WAWAWAI, WASH,--Fruit growers and farmers of the fertile Snake River Valley have imported thousands of turkeys to do battle against a devouring grasshopper horde. Thus far, gobblers have succeeded where insecticides failed.
IT’S BATTER UP IN ERIN
IRELAND—For the first time since the last World War, American Doughboys cross bats on Irish soil. And do the Irish love it? A huge crowd turns out to see the game, which is played for charity—among which are many American soldiers. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1942 (UE42012)
CHURCHILL’S VISIT TO MOSCOW
MOSCOW, RUSSIA—British Prime Minister enthusiastically welcomed by officialdom and great army turnout—and is shown in intimate conference with Stalin on vital war matters.
25% LESS OIL SAYS O’LEARY
WASHINGTON, D. C. – Fuel Administer states that diversion of tankers to coastal use will necessitate a fuel-cut of about 25% in the East and as far west as the Dakotas, Nebraska and Kansas.
NORWAR GETS LEND-LEASE BOAT
ATLANTIC SEABOARD – Crown Princess Martha of Norway is present in person to accept a PC boat, which F.D.R. presents under terms of Lend-Lease Act to our good ally.
WHAT HOUSE DWELLER SHOULD KNOW
URBANA, ILL.—With winter inching closer, and shortages in all fuels a probability—here are some hints on fuel conservation in the home, that every householder should know.
DIVING ACES HAVE IT OUT
LOS ANGELES, CAL.—The kings and queens of the diving board amaze with their electrifying feats of grace and skill at the First Annual Los Angeles Swimming and Diving Championships.
GIRLS SHATTER NAVY TRADITION
ATLANTIC SEABOARD—For the first time in American history, women are inducted into the Navy as apprentice mechanics—and excel at jobs requiring dexterity, speed and accuracy.
BULLET-PROOF GLASS FOR AIRPLANES
MIDDLE WEST—A new measure of safety is provided our airmen by the perfection of a new bullet-proof glass, which withstands the severest tests.
WILLKIE VISITS MIDDLE EAST FRONT
CAIRO, EGYPT—Wendell Willkie is greeted by Minister of State Casey as he makes another stop on his good will air-tour of the Middle East as Personal Representatives of F.D.R.
SALMON GO ALL-OUT FOR FORCES
ASTORIA, CAL.—Our finny brethren of the Columbia River have this year dedicated themselves to a record catch—and pile by the ton into mile-long nets, so that the Army and Navy will have plenty of “gold-fish.”
JEFFERS NAMED NEW RUBBER CZAR
WASHINGTON, D.C.—William M. Jeffers is appointed Rubber Administrator in complete charge of entire rubber programs—and calls on the Nation to remember that the biggest stockpile of rubber is represented by the tires on their cars. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1942 (UE42013)
CONVOY TO RUSSIA GETS THROUGH
Huge United Nations convoy is attacked by Nazis’ bombers off Scandanavian north capes. A terrific battle ensues, but the enemy is finally driven off.
DECKHOUSE CRASHES ON SHIP
VANCUOVER, WASH. – When the rigging snapped, a 3-story pre-fabricated deckhouse that was being lowered on to a new Liberty Ship crashed, but did little damage except to the deckhouse.
IRISH UPSET HIGH-FLYING SEAHAWKS
SOUTH BEND, IND.—A scrappy Notre Dame team refuses to be impressed by the superior record of a mighty Iowa Pre-Flight eleven, and goes on to upset the dope by a score of 28-0.
GREATEST TAX BILL IN HISTORY
WASHINGTON, D. C.—With the greatest tax bill in the history of the United States about to be passed, Senator George and Congressman Doughton speak for the men who have labored to keep the nation’s economy sound.
TEEN-AGE BOYS RUSH TO COLORS
NEW YORK CITY—Following the President’s message to Congress about the necessity of lowering the draft age to 18 thousands of young men rush to the enlistment headquarters in Grand Central Palace to line up for the duration.
MEET SERGEANT BUDDY BARKER
SOMEWHERE-IN-AURSTRALIA – First Aussie to join the American Army is Buddy Barker, a dog . . . who is ceremoniously elevated to a sergeancy PDQ as a reward for his victorious all-out offensive against the camp mice.
FLOOD WATER MENACES CAPITAL
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Swollen by excessive autumnal rains, the old Potomac overruns its banks—and the gravest flood in Washington’s history threatens the national capital, and leaves 2,000 homeless in nearby Maryland and Virginia. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1942 (UE42014)
MARINES HOLD FIRM IN SOLOMONS
SOUTHERN PACIFIC—Reassuring pictures of goodly reinforcements of men and materiel for the Solomons area are seen leaving and arriving – while the boys on the spot continue to give a good account of themselves with plenty of prisoners to their credit.
MacARTHUR’S MEN TAKE KOKODA
NEW GUINEA—Australian fighters, under Gen. MacArthur, are keeping the Japs on the run in this wild jungle country. It’s great to see how the native fuzzy-wuzzies recognize the United Nations fighters as their friends.
GEN. HOLCOMB RE-PLEDGES MARINES
WASHINGTON, D.C.—On 167th Anniversary of the Marine Corps, its Commandant, Lt. Gen. Thomas Holcomb re-pledges the Corps to the great tradition of unfaltering devotion to the Nation . . . and in promising Victory, he tells America that the Marines have just begun to fight.
“NOW, LET’S WIN THE WAR”—DEWEY
NEW YORK CITY—Gubernatorial victor, as New York goes Republican in a statewide landslide, Thomas E. Dewey calls on people to bury all factional differences. . . and unite in winning the war.
ROCK SLIDE WRECKS FREIGHT
SAFE HARBOR, PA.—A 59-car freight train plows into a rock slide, loosened by heavy rainstorms, and twelve cars go up in a blaze as spilled oil and gasoline ignite.
HIGH SCHOOL WINS SCRAP CONTEST
LOS ANGELES, CAL.—With 1450 students bringing in 180-tons of scrap metal, Belvedere Junior High School of Los Angeles takes first place in a drive in which every public school participated
MEET EX-LT. COM. PAUL SMITH
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Secretary Knox swears in Paul C. Smith as a Private in the Marine Corps after the latter has resigned a Lt. Commander’s commission in order to learn, in his own words—“how to use a bayonet.” |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1942 (UE42015)
ROMMEL’S ROUT BY BRITISH
Gen Montgomery’s Eighth Army drives Axis forces westward from Egyptian frontier in full scale offensive, aided by Allied Air Corps forces. Fleeing Nazis leave a wilderness of wrecked tanks and supply trucks, as Allied planes, tanks and troops pound Nazi columns withdrawing deep into Libya.
MARINE HEROES HONORED BY NIMITZ
Medals for valor are pinned on officers and men who have distinguished themselves for bravery in the fighting Guadalcanal.
“ACE CRUISER WELCOMED HOME
Admiral King greets officers and men of U.S.S. Boise, back on East Coast after sinking six Jap warships in the Solomons.
HOUSEWIVES—“STAMP OUT HITLER”
Government urges women to flatten all tin cans and save them for war use. Instruction as to collection will come later. The precious tin, as well as the steel, will help in our fight for Freedom.
WEST COAST GETS GAS RATIONING
Extra tires are turned in and gas ration cards issued in the Coast’s first taste of gasoline restriction. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1942 (UE42016)
UNITED STATES TROOPS PUSH GAINS IN NORTH AFRICA
U.S. AND BRITISH TROOPS BATTLE IN CASABLANCA AGAINST THE DEFENDING FRENCH
FRENCH FLEET SCUTTLED IN TOULON
WOUNDED SOLDIERS BACK FROM NORTH AFRICA
F.D.R. STARTS VICTORY LOAN DRIVE IN WASHINGTON, DC AND ACROSS THE NATION
WORLD OF SPORTS
NAVY BEAT ARMY IN FOOTBALL
GEORGIA BEATS GEORGIA TECH IN FOOTBALL
LOCALS
NOTRE DAME ANNIVERSARY IN SOUTH BEND, INDIANA
TOYLAND PARADE IN PHILADELPHIA
DUCHESS OF KENT IN ENGLAND (RELEASED FOR CANADA)
WILLKIE VISITS CANADA (REALEASED FOR CANADA)
CIVIL DEFENSE PARADE IN ENGLAND (RELEASED FOR CANADA)
PRE-RELEASED LOCALS
NOTRE DAME VS. U.S.C. FOOTBALL
WASHINGTON VS. WASHINGTON STATE FOOTBALL
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1942 (UE42017)
JAPS EVACUATED FROM COAST
LOS ANGELES—Japanese by the hundreds are rooted from their homes and taken inland in a giant exodus to prevent possible sabotage of defense plants and installations along the Pacific.
NEWS FROM “DOWN UNDER”
AUSTRALIA—Prime Minister Curtin’s dramatic warning that all Australians will work—or else—comes as Jap hordes poise for invasion blow! --Hospital ship at Darwin is hit by Jap bombs!—Another destroyer is launched, and children’s home at Sydney has novel air-raid shelter!
U. S. “GUERRILLAS” ORGANIZE
TILLAMOOK, ORE.—One thousand men-fold of this Coast town have formed a hard-hitting defense unit to deal with enemy invaders.
GREEK RELIEF SHIP READY
NEW YORK, N. Y.—Loaded with tons of flour, medicine and other supplies for the starving Greeks, the ship “Sicilia” is blessed in quaint ceremonies.
HAWAII BUSINESS MEN TRAIN
HONOLULU, T.H.—A coprs of 1,200 business men is training to help in the island’s defense. And famed Waikiki Beach is now in war-time dress!
CITY’S 2RD SCRAP DRIVE ON (Exclusive)
DAYTON, OHIO—The city’s third “Scrap the Jap” campaign starts, with Scouts and others rounding up tons of the precious scrap metal.
MULE PACK UNIT PACKS “KICK”
FORT BRAGG, N.C.—The 4th Field Artillery Battalion has hundreds of mules that transport howitzers to noisy maneuvers in the hills.
ARMY PICKS HEALTHIES BOY
GOVERNORS ISLAND, N. Y.—Army doctors examine finalists in Boys Club contest and pick 15-yr.-old Raymond Zambito as the healthiest boy in New York.
POLISH LEADER VISITS F.D.R.
WASHINGTON, D.C.—General Sikorski, leader of Poland-in-Exile, calls on President Roosevelt after his arrival from Montreal.
FIGHING FLEET HIT BY BAN
BOSTON, MASS.—Alien fishermen who for years have failed to become citizens are idle following stringent ban to prevent fifth column work at sea. |
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