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Synopsis: WWII North Africa Libya Frontlines, Prime Minister Winston Churchill Inspects Civil Defense Army, John D. Rockefeller Urges Support For USO, National Woman's Party Against Joint Income Tax Bill Before Congress, First Cut On Famed Vargas Diamond, Americans Flock To See The Dionne Quintuplets Of Canada, Aqua Chieftain Vehicle At Home On Land Or Water, Fire Destroys Macaroni Plant In Philadelphia PA, US Navy Test Newest Ship The PT Boat, Meet The Performance Seals Teddy And Sparky...(read more)

  • Date: 1941
  • Duration: 00:08:28
  • Sound: Partial
  • Color: Monochrome
  • Type: Public Domain
  • Language: English
  • Location: United States, England, Canada, Libya

Newsreels: 1941 - July 23

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WWII North Africa Libya Frontlines

Latest pictures from the Libyan-Egyptian frontier zone, where British tank and gun crews swing into action against hostile planes and troops in North Africa. CU of a Tommy Atkins slang or aka for a British soldier in WWII. A soldier of the Australian 7th Army Division places his hat on the head of a British soldier. CU image of the badge of the Australian 7th Army Division on hat.

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Prime Minister Winston Churchill Inspects Civil Defense Army

Churchill inspects British Civil Defense Army. Six thousand young men and women, members of Britain’s vast Civil Defense forces, stage impressive air-raid review for their Prime Minister.

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John D. Rockefeller Urges Support For USO

Message from the head of the Rockefeller family, urging support for the U.S.O United Service Organizations. He says our sons” must be provided with proper facilities that have normal and wholesome activities for their enjoyment.

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National Woman's Party Against Joint Income Tax Bill Before Congress

Mrs. Harvey Wiley, national chair of the National Woman’s Party speaks out against the bill now before Congress to force filing joint returns by husband and wife. Mrs. Harvey states this would be destructive to Women’s Rights.

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First Cut On Famed Vargas Diamond

Interesting scenes show the first cleavage of the fabulous President Vargas Diamond, third largest ever found. Months of preparation preceded cutting operation which will take more months to compete. Pieces of the diamond spread out around two large pieces. Shows a very large diamond ring placed on woman's finger.

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Americans Flock To See The Dionne Quintuplets Of Canada

Vacation time brings thousands of American visitors to the home of the amazing Dionne quintuplets in Callander Ontario Canada. Through special one-way windows, tourists can watch the sisters at work and play.

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Aqua Chieftain Vehicle At Home On Land Or Water

A novel vehicle, Aqua Chieftain, undergoes tests on land and water. The strange craft speeds through water and along roads and rolls out of the Niagara River with a full load.

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Fire Destroys Macaroni Plant In Philadelphia PA

Four firemen and two workers are hurt as 4-story factory goes up in smoke in Philadelphia, PA. Two hundred employees flee for their lives as flames roar through the building causing damage estimated at $400,000.

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US Navy Test Newest Ship The PT Boat

Thrilling scenes of test runs of new craft PT Boat or mosquito boat designed for use by the U. S. Navy in WWII. Weighing 60 tons and equipped with up-to-date armament, this is a sleek, fast attack ship.

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Meet The Performance Seals Teddy And Sparky

Meet Teddy and Sparky, trained seals, just back from stunt college. What a round of stunts they perform at the Steel Pier in Atlantic City, N.J.! Juggling, hurdling and many others, all sure-fire laughs!

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