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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1931 (UE31002)
PRESIDENT WELCOMES OFFICIALS AND PUBLIC IN ANNUAL CEREMONY
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Nation’s Chief, with Mrs. Hoover at his side, extends greeting to justices of Supreme Court, Senators, Congressmen, Cabinet members and diplomats, also shakes hands with citizens from all over country who come to wish him luck.
LAST GIRDER PLACED TO JOIN ENDS OF HUGE HUDSON RIVER BRIDGE
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Steep strand, raised 250 feet from barge below, links Manhattan and Fort Lee, New Jersey; span, which is 4,760 feet from anchor to anchor and 11,000 feet over all, is being rushed to completion for traffic in 1932, at cost of $68,000,000. Towers are 550 feet high.
VALUABLE RECORDS LOST AS $1,000,000 FIRE DESTROYS CAPITOL
BISMARCK, N.D. – Mysterious explosion in daylight fills State House with flame, result being that virtually every department of government is swept clean of vital documents which cost millions of dollars to gather and confusion ensues. Secretary of State rescues original Constitution, but is badly injured doing so.
NEWS PARAGRAPHS
MIAMI BEACH, FLA. – Aquatic stars gain form by sand-diving! Prepare for Olympic Meet in dry-land pool. While, close by, Rosie, the world’s only golf-playing elephant, does 482 on a par 72 course.
POTTS WINS 880-YARD MIDDLE ATLANTIC ICE SKATING CROWN
NEWBURGH, N.Y. – Fleet Brooklynite, matching speed and stamina against some of the fastest racing champions in the country, covers the half-mile distance in the remarkable time of 1 min., 19 4-5 sec. Great crowd sees terrific pace bring several contestants spilling on course.
GROTESQUES AND ART FEATURE MUMMERS NEW YEAR FESTIVAL
PHILADELPHIA, PA. – Strutting before throng of million, including 100,000 visitors from other sections, 10,000 marchers in odd and fancy costumes vie for $30,000 in prizes. Frolic this season one of the most picturesque in history of great masquerade event.
FAMOUS SCREEN STAR HITS DEPRESSION AND CALAMITY HOWLERS
UNIVERSAL CITY, CAL. – John Boles, blasting with both barrels at the crepe hangers and pessimists generally, sounds a new note with his slogan of “Speed and Save” by buying now at advantageous prices which rule in virtually every line of merchandise. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1931 (UE31003)
JOFFRE PASSES
PARIS, FRANCE – Whole world mourns the death, at 78, of immortal Hero of the Marne – Pictures show him in glowing health on visit to America eight years ago in contrast to his appearance of ebbing life when he attended the memorial erected to him at Chantilly last year.
WOMAN FLIER DOWN AT NORFOLK; PLANS NEW START FOR PARIS
NORTH BEACH, N.Y. – Mrs. Beryl Hart and W.S. MacLaren, intrepid aviators who flew to within seventy-five miles of Bermuda and then were forced back, will hop off again to prove that the trip is feasible at this time of the year.
THRONGS ACCLAIM EINSTEIN’S ARRIVAL AT PACIFIC COAST
SAN DIEGO, CAL. – Mount Wilson’s Observatory helps to prove scientist’s theory of relativity – Many of world’s eminent astronomers join in making noted German’s visit one of keen interest.
NEWS PARAGRAPHS
SPECULATOR, N.Y. – Season opens for winter stunts! T. Karl Milne, barrel-jumping champion, performs hazardous ice feats.
FALUN, SWEDEN – 100 pounds of money for taxi fare! Antiquarian stumps chauffeur with proffer of copper currency of 1630.
BERLIN, GERMANY – Optical illusion to aid aerial warfare! Udet, famous ace, devises model deception for mythical foe.
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Potatoes peel themselves now! Odd invention designed to ease rigors of domestic kitchen police.
FELINE ARISTOCRATS COMPETE FOR PRIZES AT ANNUAL CAT SHOW
NEW YORK, N.Y. – 200 proud kitties attend 29th annual cat show conducted by the Atlantic Club, the proceeds of which go to the Bide-a-Wee Home for Friendless Animals. Girl wears live cat around her neck as a fur piece.
BLAST 150-FOOT STACK OF GRANARY CLOSED BY 18TH AMENDMENT
BALTIMORE, MD. – Dynamite is used to topple over big chimney, prohibition having signed the death knell of a hominy company whose chief business was furnishing brewers with grits. Five charges were necessary before the giant succumbed, falling into a gas cylinder.
GORGEOUS PAGEANTRY OF BLOSSOMS MARKS ROSE TOURNAMENT
PASADENA, CAL. – Gates of fairyland are opened to vast crowds who lined the streets to watch the procession with its gay floats pass. Line of march extended for miles. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1931 (UE31004)
CAPTAIN AND CREW REFUSE TO ABANDON GROUNDED FREIGHTER
WEST HAMPTON, N.Y. – Coast guard fights way through angry seas to rescue men of the stranded William N. Page, but they will not quit their ship. Airplane drops life line for breeches buoy but it is snapped in two when boat rolls in the mountainous waves.
PROSPERITY DRIVE AIDED BY STUDIO’S RECORD LUMBER BUY
UNIVERSAL CITY, CAL. – Carl Laemmle purchase 1,800,000 feet to be used on new construction scheduled for later but rushed now to help unemployed. One hundred and twelve trucks required to carry boards through Los Angeles to Hollywood, stretching in line for fifteen miles.
CHAMPIONS RACE IN 5TH ANNUAL MIDWINTER OUTBOARD REGATTA
MIAMI, FLA. – Crowd of 10,000 persons watch Travis Chestnut, Jacksonville driver, win major honors, hitting up a speed of 41.2 miles an hour. Many other thrilling runs with spills at the sharp turns.
NEWS PARAGRAPHS
HARTFORD, CONN. – Major James J. Tunney steals show! Ex-champ holds spotlight at brilliant inaugural ball of Gov. Crose.
EVANSTON, ILL. – Society forms Anti-thug Club! Elite vigilantes in arms against gangland’s inroads.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ambassador becomes President! Dr. Ricardo Alfaro new head of Panama after sudden revolution.
PORTLAND, ORE. – Scientific amateur baffles savants! Entombed in icy bier for 30 minutes, Mrs. Moro emerges a trible chilly but unharmed.
LAUNCH 10,000-TON CRUISER; FIRST SINCE NAVAL AGREEMENT
LIVORNO, ITALY – New Warship Gorizia, which is 600 feet long and 72 feet wide, speeds through the waves at 32 knots an hour, one of the fastest cruisers afloat.
GIRL FLIERS SMASH ENDURANCE RECORD DESPITE MISHAPS
INGLEWOOD, CAL. – Bobbie Trout and Edna May Cooper beat mark for women and seek to stay in the air longer than the Hunter Brothers. Adverse weather does not daunt their spirits in the slightest and they say they are out to win.
SOVIET REMITS DEATH PENALTY OF ACCUSED IN TREASON TRIAL
MOSCOW, U.S.S.R. – Eight sentenced to prison as plotters of foreign intervention. Professor Leonid K. Ramsin, famous scientist, cheered when his order to be shot was commuted, along with four others. Crowd of 10,000 surround court room awaiting decree. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1931 (UE31006)
MARSHAL JOFFRE GOES TO HIS LAST RESTING PLACE
PARIS, FRANCE – Hero of the World War is followed by soldiers, statesmen and citizens, after an impressive ceremonial.
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The passing of a great humanitarian, Nathan Straus, is marked by touching simplicity. Messages of condolence came from all over the world at the death of the 82-year old philanthropist.
NEW MOTOR MONSTER, “BLUE BIRD,” TO BID FOR WORLD SPEED RECORD
BROOKLANDS, ENG. – Captain Malcolm Campbell ready for attack on Segrave record – he hopes this 1,450 horse-power machine will reach 240 miles an hour at Daytona tests.
THOUSANDS OF WILD DUCKS FIND HAVEN IN MUNICIPAL REFUGE
OAKLAND, CAL. – Honkers flee onslaught of hunters on the shores of Lake Merritt, which is a safety zone for game birds, and where they can take advantage of a free lunch hand-out. And they get it without standing in a bread line.
NEWS PARAGRAPHS
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Primo Carnera arrives! Italian White Hope matched with winner of Schmeling-Stribling bout.
MIAMI, FLA. – Pilot pinched for parking! Autogiro lands in wrong place; greeted by cop and a ticket.
DETROIT, MICH. – Cow mild for orphaned porkers! Motherless piggies thrive on liquid diet.
MIAMI BEACH, FLA. – Waiters stage annual obstacle race! Fearful havoc wrought on innocent chinaware and cutlery.
3 DEAD, 30 HURT, AS CRACK FLYER SKIDS ON SLIPPERY RAILS
CARLISLE, SCOTLAND – Car victims are buried alive but many are dug out of slag heap by soldier rescuers. Heroic calmness is displayed by women and children. Many remarkable escapes.
“FULL STEAM AHEAD” FOR BIG BUSINESS AS JOBLESS GET WORK
QUINCY, MASS. – Millions are given employment as steel mills in Pittsburgh expand activities, ship building work at Fore River booms, and building projects get under way all over the country. Naval appropriation of $78,000,000 helps the big success drive along. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1931 (UE31007)
80 TO 1 SHOT WINS SENSATIONAL RACE AT HIALEAH OPENING
MIAMI, FLA. – Out running field of 12 other crack sprinters, Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney’s 4-year old Angry, upsets race track dope and gains close decision in Hialeah turf classic, putting terrific dent in bookies’ bank rolls.
FRENCH AMBASSADOR AWARDS DECORATION TO COL. LINDBERGH
WASHINGTON, D.C. – La Belle, France awards highest honor to America’s Lone Eagle by making him Commander of the French Legion of Honor in recognition of memorable flight across the Atlantic. Ambassador Claudel pins coveted cross on famous air hero.
DANGEROUS STEPS MARK NEW FIGURES BY DARING SKATERS
CONEY ISLAND, N.Y. – Adagio on ice! Trudy Bronson and Paul Carriere serve out new thrills by adapting famous dance movement to skating. Spectators gasp at daring ice exhibition which transcends stage of original.
NEWS PARAGRAPHS
CAMDEN, N.J. – Undersea to the North Pole! Sir Hubert Wilkins inspects “sub” in preparation for perilous voyage.
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Sky-line for masque ball! Beaux Aces fete features novel architectural costumes.
HOLLYWOOD, CALIF. – Dance stars lead dog’s life! Dumpsie and Waffles in hectic rehearsals for big revue.
50 INJURED AS TRIANS COLLIDE AT CROSSING IN BLINDING BLIZZARD
READVILLE, MASS. – New York bound express hits local, upsetting own engine and derailing three cars of opposing train in one of the year’s worst railroad wrecks. Low visibility due to snow storm blamed for disaster.
RUSH TO COMPLETE MARINE MODELS FOR 1932 WORLD’S FAIR
OAKLAND, CALIF. – Otto Gradenigo speeds up work on classic exhibit of ship models for Chicago World’s Fair. Miniature reproductions of famous sailing and power vessels of sea history, these models are remarkable for accuracy of detail.
COLLEGE SKI JUMPER MAKES NEW RECORD IN ANNUAL TOURNEY
BEAR MOUNTAIN, N.Y. – Completing sensational jump of 150 feet, Edward Blood of University of New Hampshire establishes new ski record in interstate tournament. High-lighted by thrills, chills, and spills, meet draws crowd of 12,000 enthusiasts.
DEMPSEY GIVES BAER TECHNICAL KNOCKOUT VICTORY OVER HEENEY
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Muddled count by official timekeeper in Baer-Heeney fight puts Manassa Mauler on spot as referee. Unfortunate incident compels Dempsey to proclaim Baer winner in startling finish. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1931 (UE31008)
DESOLATION AND RUIN FOLLOW IN PATH OF EARTHQUAKE HORROR
OAXACA, MEXICO – With the known dead 114 and the toll likely to grow, soldiers and civilians work feverishly amid debris and ashes to aid survivors of great temblor which not only wiped out main part of this city, but destroyed three others – one with a population of 2,500 disappearing entirely.
761 BABIES ENTERED IN CONTEST TO WIN CHIROPRACTIC TITLE
LOS ANGELES, CAL. – Record number of contestants meet in one of nation’s most notable health tournaments, at which muscle, bone, nerve and organic structures count in scoring. Stethoscopes, introduced as heart checkers, induce an unscheduled demonstration of lung and vocal power among infants.
POLICE SUBDUE RED RIOT IN COMMUNIST MARCH ON CITY HALL
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Under the guise of unemployed workers bearing a petition for relief, 2,000 avowed opponents of American organized government violate pledge of orderly assembly and stage disorder. Spasmodic fighting rages for almost an hour with mounted and foot guards using fists instead of clubs.
STATE TAKES STEPS TO PRESERVE NATIVE CACTUS CURIOSITIES
APACHE TRAIL, ARIZ. – Horticultural scientists, fearing its extinction, make survey of vast natural garden with hundreds of varieties of all-purpose plant which, though armed with defensive spears, provides food for man and beast, clothing paper fibre, fuel, candy juices and beverages. One specimen examined is 261 years old, weighing more than 200 tons.
NEWS PARAGRAPHS
ROME, ITALY – Mussolini rides in private steeplechase! II Duce practices daily hurdles in rare informal camera mood.
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. – Budding prodigies shine in soap sculpture! Youngsters prepare for annual art exhibit.
NEW YORK, N.Y. – “America’s Sweetest Girl” sees Gotham! Helen Robinson wins trip to Havana along with sugar title.
FORT DODGE, IA. – Swim titlist starts Spring training! Marvin Nelson digs himself a chilly bath-tub.
NATURE’S UPHEAVAL CHANGES FACE OF FAMOUS CATARACT
NIAGARA FALS, N.Y. – For first time since white men gazed upon the American water marvel here, centuries ago, a major alteration in its contour occurs with the collapse of rock shelf between Prospect Point and Luna Island, leaving a toothless cavity 150 feet wide in rim. Most other erosions have been on Canadian side.
COLLEGE MEN JOUST IN FLOUR BATTLE FOR HOSPITAL CHARITIES
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – Students of upper and lower classes meet in determined and enthusiastic battle, during which they employ wooden swords, fists and feet, as well as sacks of the white powder which they use as bombs and hand grenades. Skirmish is featured by same vigor as that of American frosh-soph encounters.
CONFLICTING VIEWS GREET REPORT OF WICKERSHAM BOARD
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Like Mark Twain’s hash, the findings of President Hoover’s eleven law experts on crime in its relation to Prohibition, seems to be one of the great American mysteries. Both Wets and Drys get comfort from it, it appears, but the consensus of opinion is that the vexatious question remains in status quo. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1931 (UE31009)
INVESTIGATE SEIZURE OF CANADIAN LIQUOR BOAT BY COAST GUARD
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Officials of three nations organize inquiries into capture of Josephine K., with two barges and speedboat, after chase and bombardment of U.S. patrol, outside New York harbor. Skipper of craft, Capt. Cluett, of Lunenberg N.S., dies of injuries incurred in encounter, causing British and Dominion envoys to enter case.
CLERGY BLESS KING AND ARMY IN ANNUAL EPIPHANY DEDICATION
SOFIA, BULGARIA – Accompanied by high dignitaries of church, Boris plays principal role in Twelfth Day religious festival and is acclaimed by populace as he reviews troops. Queen Joanna kept from ceremony; she, with ruler’s sister and brother, being flu patients in palace.
HOPE FOR SALVAGE OF HISTORIC MAYFLOWER, SUNK AT PIER BY FIRE
PHILADELPHIA, PA. – Mysterious blaze aboard former Presidential yacht, which was rejected by present occupant of White House after it had served several of its predecessors destroys officers’ quarters and causes vessel to founder, bow down, at Navy Yard.
NEWS PARAGRAPHS
MUSA ISLE, FLA. – Cherokee chief “shows off” for Seminoles! White Eagle does his stuff to amazement of friendly tribesmen.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – English artist paints Hoover portrait! Picture by 31-year old genius to hang in White House.
BERLIN, GERMANY – Famous teacher on inspection visit! Mme. Montessori reviews modernist child-education system.
AUTHORITIES DEFIED BY GAMBLING SHIP AT 3-MILE LIMIT BASE
OFF ST. PETERSBURG, FLA. – Wealthy winter vacationists – men and women – in large numbers give steamer Monte Carlo, converted into floating casino at cost of $100,000, a big play. Fast launches carry crowds from shore in eighteen minutes to roulette, dice, cards and other games of chance.
10,000 CHEER TAYLOR TO VICTORY IN ANNUAL SILVER SKATES DERBY
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Curb Exchange ice flier beats picked speeders in independent tournament and then, just to show his victory was no fluke, comes back next day to win three distance events and the Middle Atlantic championship, piling up more than twice as many points as nearest rival.
ENDURANCE DANCERS STILL SEEK RECORD AFTER FIVE MONTHS
CHICAGO, ILL. – Stumbling-mumbling-tottering-dropping girls and boys, turning Terpsichore into torture, shuffle along painfully in most extraordinary endurance contest ever known. Starting August 30, 1930, with 160 couples, ten pairs continue in race after more than 150 days, or approximately 4,000 hours.
LONDOS RETAINS MAT CROWN IN SLASHING BOUT WITH MCMILLEN
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Champion and former collegiate wrestling-football star who played alongside Red Grange on University of Illinois football team, battle 56 minutes before record crowd at Madison Square Garden. Challenger seriously threatens title-holder until latter gets him in famous aerial pinwheel and hurls him to defeat. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1931 (UE31010)
U.S. MAKES APOLOGY TO MUSSOLINA; ORDERS GEN. BUTLER TO TRIAL
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Speech at Philadelphia by the torpedo of the Marines, in which he repeated story accusing Italy’s premier of killing child in hit-and-run, brings protest from Rome and results in his being ordered to arrest himself at Quantico, Va., preliminary to general court martial. He is third officer of his rank in history of U.S. Army to face such a trial.
VETERAN AVIATORS AMAZED AT SOLO HOP BY 12-YEAR OLD BOY
MINEOLA, N.Y. – Quitting his desk in the sixth grade of school at Suffern, N.Y. Joseph Sheehan Jr. becomes flying student under Okey Bevins, air expert, and is permitted to pilot plane. He does fine up above, but his landing finesse is not so hot and he bumps the bumps plenty.
NATION CELEBRATES 60TH ANNIVERSARY OF FOUNDING OF EMPIRE
BERLIN, GERMANY – Battle flags of World War and other campaigns are brought forth as old and young veterans march before the venerable President Von Hindenberg and thousands of cheering citizens massed before the Reichstag buildings.
NEWS PARAGRAPHS
CHICAGO, ILL. – Jobless errand boy beats unemployment! Puts delivery bike to work as baby taxi.
BERLIN, GERMANY – Teach tango by map! Ingenious floor chart aids dance tyros.
TOLEDO, OHIO – Permanent waves for men! Vain males use feminine methods in search of beauty.
MRS. HUDDLESTON IN “SWIMATHON” VICTORY AS RIVALS COLLAPSE
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. – Three women – a flapper, a four-time mother and a world’s champion – meet in attempt to lower latter’s aquatic endurance record of more than 86 hours, with result that Miss Hall of Memphis, is taken out exhausted after 51 hrs., 20 mins. Mrs. Leonard of Tracy, California, lasts for 70 hrs., 24 mins., and the title holder 78 hrs., 32 mins.
WHISKERED ATHLETES LOSE TO GIRL TEAM IN FAST “CAGE” DUEL
OAK PARK, ILL. – Far-famed House of David basketeers, for third time in succession, bow in defeat before the Taylor girls’ team headed by Elizabeth Falby. Asking no quarter from their bushy and agile opponents, the flappers set them a hot pace and score victory by 15-13.
ICE-BOATERS IN PERIL; VIOLENT WINDSTORM ATTACKS TINY CRAFT
MAUMEE BAY, OHIO – Daring men and girls, adepts at dangerous and thrilling winter sport, encounter double menace in thaw and a fifty-mile gale which sweeps across course, causing many upsets and bringing several of them to the brink of disaster.
ANCIENT MARDI GRAS CUSTOM INTRODUCES SPRING BREW SEASON
ROTTWEIL, GERMANY – Revival of annual festival, inaugurated centuries before a stein sone or a saxophone were thought of on Broadway, brings together all the villagers in this section of the Black Forest, where it’s no sin but a patriotic duty to work up a thirst. Maskers frolic in street pageant preceding main business of the day – tasting the beer liberally and often. |
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