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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1931 (UE31011)
THRONGS WAIT HOURS TO WELCOME ARRIVAL OF PRINCE OF WALES
HAMILTON, BERMUDA – Britain’s future king and good-will ambassador, accompanied by his younger brother, George, receives enthusiastic welcome from Britons, does a round of the island that knows no autos and thoroughly enjoys himself in brief stopover on way to South America.
ENTIRE BLOCK GUTTED AS FIVE-ALARM FIRE CAUSES $500,000 LOSS
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Historic Lincoln Square arcade, with neighboring stores and apartments, wiped out by mystery blaze believed to have started in studio of one of many artists who occupied building. Nineteen persons, including ten firemen, injured, 250 other tenants driven into midnight chill of Broadway.
MOVIE CELEBRITIES HAIL SILVER JUBILEE OF CARL LAEMMLE
UNIVERSAL CITY, CAL. – Virtually all the stars and magnates of motion picture industry, led by Will Hays, Mary Pickford and Will Rogers, pay tribute to pioneer for courage, capital and confidence he put into it at its birth and during the 25 years since. Beautiful scroll in frame is presented to him as permanent testimonial of their affection and admiration for trail-blazer.
THOUSANDS WITNESS FASHION SHOW HELD BY JUNIOR LEAGUERS
MIAMI BEACH, FLA. – Blasé Winter vacationers, especially those from New York, get a “kick” out of outdoor style frolic staged on runway in the manner of metropolitan musical shows. Costumes ranging from a one-half of one-piece bathing suit to a bridal gown send a thrill through women spectators and escorts.
NEWS PARAGRAPHS
PORTLAND, ORE. – Electricity aids tonsorial art! Hair-raising current simplifies hair-cutting labors.
TOMPKINSVILLE, N.Y. – Customs men seize large dope shipment! $150,000 haul a telling victory in war on vicious ring.
AUSTIN, TEX. – Largest state elects smallest treasurer! Charlie Lockhart is 45 inches short and weighs 115 pounds.
DUSKY ENTERTAINERS A FEATURE OF ANNUAL MILLIONAIRES’ OUTING
COCOLOBO CAY, FLA. – Three hundred wealthy business men, in 25 yachts and motor boats, descend on island and are welcomed by natives who engage in athletic contests, including hot-dog eating, boxing, wrestling and swimming. Highlight is a battle royal on a raft with no winner, all hands going over-board.
SORENSEN CAPTURES SKI LAURELS WITH NEW RECORD JUMP
SALISBURY MILLS, N.Y. – State champion, within 24 hours of winning New England title at Brattleboro, Vermont, shatters own mark of 177 feet by flight of 181 and scores 224 of possible 240 points against best skiers of East. Tallies awarded for perfection of form as well as distance.
APPLE EATERS UNITE IN CHEWING PATHWAY TO NEW PROSPERITY
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. – Not only the butcher, the baker and the candlestick maker, but golfing girls, window cleaners, policemen and patients of dentists about to reduce their chewing efficiency indulge in one grand and glorious munch, doing their bit to aid jobless thousands. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1931 (UE31012)
CAMPBELL HITS NEW WORLD RECORD WITH 246-MILE-AN-HOUR CLIP
DAYTONA BEACH, FLA. – Driving his thundering Bluebird over bumpy sands, British speed demon fails to touch his unofficial mark of 265 m.p.h., but exceeds 231 hung up by the late Sir Henry Segrave two years ago, and promises to do even better.
KING OFFICIATES AT ANNUAL RITUAL OF “THE GOLDEN CROSS”
BUCHAREST, ROUMANIA – Apparently not distressed by his marital troubles, Carol keeps busy with public affairs, the latest being a religious ceremony at which young ruler and church dignitaries join. Monarch, following ritual, tosses symbol into river to sanctify water baptism, monks recovering it for the Metropolitan, head of faith.
MENAGERIE DENIZENS GAPE AT GROTESQUE PENGUIN BALLET
PHILADELPHIA, PA. – Imagine the surprise of the polar bears and the ring-tailed monks at Fairmount Park zoo when they see a flock of dignified recruits from Antarctica suddenly go into a Rumba number and sing silly jazz. And to add to their embarrassment, the foolish birds lose their heads entirely, revealing in place of protruding beaks the smiling, pretty faces of a group of dancing girls made up as avian freaks.
RARE VISIT OF BRITISH ATLANTIC SQUADRON THRILLS ISLANDERS
PORT-OF-SPAIN, TRINIDAD – Down where the asphalt grows, the natives are permitted to see the Rodney, world’s most powerful battleship, at head of imperial fleet. Fighters, under command of Rear Admiral Best, are first war strength unit seen in West Indian waters in several years.
NEWS PARAGRAPHS
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Secrecy surrounds Cannon trial! Invalid bishop arrives to face charges by church officials.
BOSTON, MASS. – Art world hoaxed! Paul Smith’s joke canvases receive serious commendation by connoisseurs.
11-YEAR OLD WINS ANNUAL JUVENILE DOG RACE CLASSIC
BIG PINES, CAL. – Great crowd gathers along course of fifth junior Derby to watch boys and their pets, latter harnessed to sleds, in contest of speed and endurance. Not huskies, like they use in contests of frozen north, but regular mutts, star here, with Lou, Bobby Howard’s flashy fox terrier, topping the field.
PROHIBITION OFFICERS NAB OPERATORS IN SURPRISE STILL RAID
NEAR RICHMOND, VA. – Zing! Clink! Clonk! Somewhat like an anvil chorus, bullets from Federal agent’s gun rattle against 300-gallon tank, and where each one hits a little Niagara of corn likker spouts forth. Shackled scofflaws look on dolefully as dry squad upsets barrels of mash and other paraphernalia of woodland whisky mill.
RED CROSS RUSHES RELIEF IN EFFORT TO AID DROUGHT VICTIMS
MARKED TREE, ARK. – Crops cremated, livestock dying of hunger and thirst, sickness feeding on starved bodies of men, women and children, these American backwoods people, almost paralleling famine victims of India, grasp eagerly at food, clothes and medicine handed out by great national rescue organization. Long lines are fed, average cost per meal being 2 cents. They need help! |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1931 (UE31013)
CANINE BLUE BLOODS VIE FOR HONORS AT GOLDEN GATE SHOW
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. – Twenty-second annual Kennel Club competition brings into ring hundreds of high-bred dogs from Europe, Asia and various parts of United States. Some are ribbon winners in international title contests and one of the standouts is a family of Alaska malamutes, hardy travelers and the icy deserts.
DUTCH GROWERS RUSH HYACINTH SHIPMENTS FOR EASTER HOLIDAYS
HAARLEM, HOLLAND – Miles upon miles of blue blossoms, hundreds of thousands of which will be sent to European neighbors, the British Isles and America in time for great church festival, are brought to early bloom by everybody in the family, down to the tiniest wooden shoe wearer.
NATIVE COURTS OPEN DRIVE TO ENFORCE ANTI-GAMBLING LAWS
FEZ, MOROCCO – Barred by religion and statutory prohibition for generations, the gaming evil persists among the Moorish warriors and they are brought before the local sheiks for punishment. Drastic penalties are imposed and throngs watch prisoners being taken away to serve sentences.
NEWS PARAGRAPHS
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Exiled daughter of nobility becomes dancer! Kurdish Princess Leila Bederkhan adopts theatre for livelihood.
ORMOND BEACH, FLA. – Introduce archery poker! Gamblerettes try for strights and flushes with bows and arrows.
EAST PITTSBURGH, PA. – Science harnessed beam for new stunt! Enacts tale of William Tell with magic ray.
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Paints with vinegar, eggs, and what have you! Mme. Quenneville utilizes odd ingredients for art’s sake.
HOLY LAMAS DEPICT DANCE OF THE MASKS IN FORBIDDEN TEMPLE
BHUTAN, TIBET – Extraordinary scenes display holy men of the most mysterious people on earth whirling through strange rites, wearing hideous headpieces, gorgeous costumes and swinging huge swords, to illustrate incantations to the gods whom these hermits of the Himalayas beseech for benefactions.
ODD STUNTS FEATURE ANNUAL SWIM MEET OF WOMEN WORKERS
VIENNA, AUSTRIA – Perfectly trained troupe of feminine aquatic experts, with all the precision and sureness of soldiers, go through difficult drill in water, forming pattern pictures and executing other evolutions in one of the most thrilling exhibitions of kind ever pictured.
CAMPBELL DRIVES MIDGET CAR TO NEW 94-MILE SPEED MARK
DAYTONA BEACH, FLA. – British champion of auto world, after ripping over sands at better than four miles per minute, takes life easy in a Tom Thumb machine at the languid pace of nearly 100 m.p.h. Having broken everything but his neck, the victor gets ready for his return to the homeland. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1931 (UE31014)
SPECIAL SERVICES IN HONOR OF ROADCAST
WASHINGTON, D.C. – While whole world thrills to epochal event when Pius XI speaks for peace via radio hook-up extending ‘round the earth, the voice of a Pontiff has been heard outside the Vatican, the Delegate of his Holiness to the U.S. celebrates solemn mass, by hundreds of priests and laymen.
SAIL-BOAT INVASION, 15,000 MILE TO AMERICA
MANILA, P.I. – Manned by a miniature League of Nations crew, made up of two Americans, one Russian, one Englishman and a Filipino, Intrepid hoists her canvas and heads for New York via the Red Sea, Suez Canal, Gibraltar and the Atlantic. Capt. Roy M. Barcal, one-time vice-commodore of the Chicago yacht club, expects to make port about August.
FASCISTI MILITIA IN MONSTER REVIEW ON EIGHTH ANNIVERSARY
ROME, ITALY – Premier Mussolini, escorted by his most trusted comrades of the Nation’s regime, salutes 20,000 Black Shirts from the Roman Legions in birthday celebration, then presents heroes of the troops with trophies commemorative of their gallantry.
NEWS PARAGRAPHS
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Dog stars shine! Odd canines prohibited in $1,000,000 show of Westminster Kennel Club.
SHAWNEE, OHIO – Mine fire still active after 45 years! Authorities unable to cope with relentless flames.
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Museum worker creates muscles in glass! Builds microscopic marine models enlarged 7,000 times.
BERLIN, GERMANY – Zoo welcomes giant tenant! Monster sea-elephant from Antarctic takes lease on new apartment.
CHILDREN OF NIPPON LEARN FOLK-LORE BY PUPPET CREATIONS
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. – Transplanted youngsters are taught western ways and history by means of shows and, being endowed with mechanical and artistic talents, construct their own mannequins for study of American and European stories. 150 gather in school to present play and display their learning.
GALA CELEBRATION MARKS BEGINNING OF MOSLEM NEW YEAR
MEKINEZ, MOROCCO – Desert bazaar, a houseless tract where merchants and traders meet, is center of fete characterized by religious rites, feasting and merry-making, participated in by hillmen and urban dwellers, some of whom journey hundreds of miles for it. Jugglers, magicians, dancers on glass and others entertain throngs.
NEW SAFETY PLANE MAKES SELF-LANDING IN AMAZING TRIALS
NORTH BEACH, N.Y. – Prof. A.A. Merrill, associate of Langley, frustrated pioneer in aviation, startles experts by devising machine with tilting wings which control descent and make it possible for fliers to land easily without touching hands to craft. Spreading wheels add to surety and reduce taxi time after hitting earth. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1931 (UE31015)
EDISON, 84, DEDICATES $700,000 DRAW-BRIDGE NAMED IN HIS HONOR
FORT MYERS, FLA. – Wizard of electricity, showered by birthday felicitations from all parts of the world, joins with citizens of his adopted winter home in celebrating the opening of new span to traffic. His is first car to cross, following his snipping of ribbon at its center.
VETERAN MANITOBA DRIVER FIRST IN ANNUAL DOG RACES
LACONIA, N.H. – Competing against the best mushers of the North country, Emil St. Godard, covers 90 miles in 7:21:19 and retains his title of world champion driver. His brother, Leo, runs second in main event and wins handicap prize, with Emile second.
GEN. EDWARDS, HERO LEADER OF YANKEE DIVISION, IS BURIED
ARLINGTON, VA. – Soldiers and civilians, diplomats, governors and leaders from the industrial and commercial world, join in paying tribute to warrior who led New England troops in some of the most courageous fighting by Americans in the World War. Flag-draped casket is borne by military escort to National Cemetery, resting place of country’s great.
NEWS PARAGRAPHS
RADBOURN, ENGLAND – Railroad tests 2-way bus! “Ro-Railer” for tracks or road, revolutionary move in transportation industry.
MIAMI BEACH, FLA. – Young Stribling stars! Dixie challenger prepares for heavyweight world championship bout with Schmeling.
BERLIN, GERMANY – Gipsy troupers in charity drive! Donate proceeds of street shows to aged and needy.
CASABLANCA, MOROCCO – City built of tin! Natives construct homes with discarded oil and food containers.
DARING MOTORBIKERS BRAVE ROUGH GOING IN CROSS-COUNTRY MEET
ROME, ITALY – Most courageous riders of nation compete in nerve-wracking test of speed and endurance for the Mussolini Cup. Race takes men, mounted on wobbly but powerful steeds, over rocky hillsides, through streams and across perilous obstacles, with death at their elbows all the time.
SOCIETY CHILDREN IN MASQUERADE FOR ST. VAENTINE’S PARTY
PALM BEACH, FLA. – Exclusive pictures of junior millionaires, sons and daughters of Social Registerites from New York, Chicago, New England, West Virginia, Florida, and other sections, appearing in magnificent outdoor fete, with grounds under heavy huard to protect the youngsters.
RECORDS FALL AS TRACK STARS VIE IN INDOOR GAMES
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Twenty thousand fans get one of the season’s biggest thrills as young Carl Coan, a virtually unknown runner from the University of Pennsylvania, meeting Ray Conger, champion miler, for the second time in a few days, beats the veteran to the tape in year’s greatest upset. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1931 (UE31016)
TILDEN IN PRO DEBUT DEFEATS KOZELUH BY STRAIGHT-SET WIN
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Retired world amateur tennis champion, in first appearance as commercial player, shows splendid form in beating great Czecho-Slovakian at Madison Square Garden before 12,000 fans who pay $40,000 to see match. Big Bill and Frank Hunter swamp invader and Emmett Pare, of Chicago, in doubles also.
LAUNCH ANTI-DOPE DRIVE WITH $1,000,000 NARCOTIC BONFIRE
SAN BRUNO, CAL. – Federal agents, making a pyre of deadly drugs and paraphernalia seized on land and sea, put contraband to the torch in most costly blaze ever staged in interest of humanity. Opium, morphine and cocaine by the case, along with smokers’ pipes, needles and other equipment, make miniature flaming mountain.
CHINATOWN TURNS OUT TO CELEBRATE HAPPY NEW YEAR 4884
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Oriental quarter given over to revelry and feasting at dawn of new twelve month, stages symbolical pageant of the dragon, with all the faithful giving the sacred beast dollar bills to keep away evil spirits. Picturesque section gaily decorated for event.
FEATURE RACE FOR GIRL JOCKEYS WON BY STAR RODEO RIDER
AGUA CALIENTE, MEXICO – Ten noted horsewomen, most of whom have been seen in tourneys in principal cities of country, meet in Coronado Town Plate Stake. Vera McGinnis, on Ritter, is first, with Peggy Childs, astride Willow Bramble, second, and Mabel Strickland, champion of her sex, third on Daphene Bell. Battle is a scorcher from start to finish.
NEWS PARAGRAPHS
CLEVELAND, O. – Utilize steel mill slag! Former waste now discovered to be ideal for road-building.
BERLIN, GERMANY – Dog hero honored! City Council decorates canine life-saver.
OMAHA, NEB. – His hair is his fortune! Capt. Albert’s tresses afford him comfortable living.
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Government holds yearly assay! Official tasters examine tea submitted for Federal Standards test.
300 ETONIAN HARRIERS BATTLE ELEMENTS IN ROUGH STEEPLECHASE
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, ENGLAND – Rain and mud fail to dampen or dull fighting spirit of young Britons in trying event over sloppy course and through lively streams. Junior event, at two and a quarter miles, won by A. Maples. Spills and scrambles feature this strange race of the mudlarks.
AQUATIC STARS VIE IN ANNUAL WINTER WATER SPORTS FETE
MIAMI BEACH, FLA. – Swimming and diving experts, met from all parts of the country at winter playground, stage show which includes greased pole stunts and single and tandem plunging specialties. Outstanding are Tom Sellers, who does what is technically known as a “full Gaynor” drop off a springboard 134 feet high, and double-dive performances by Otto Getz and the aptly-named Lyle Coldbath.
GORGEOUS PANOPLY AND DISPLAY MARK PRE-LENTEN JOLLITY
VIAREGGIO, ITALY – “Fat Saturday,” or St. Valentine’s Day, is the year’s biggest holiday in this coast village of Tuscany, and the entire population combines in a grand carnival, with magnificent floats, costly costumes and caricatures, with everybody masked. Parade is principal event of day, while at night town rings with music of strolling players. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1931 (UE31017)
MRS. CALVIN COOLIDGE CHRISTENS GIANT SHIP NAMED FOR HUSBAND
NEWPORT NEWS, VA. – Wife of former Chief Executive breaks bottle containing river water across bow of new Dollar liner, built for the Orient trade at a cost in excess of eight million dollars. One of the rare occasions on which one-time First Lady of the land has appeared in public since leaving White House.
IDAHO GIRL WINS TAHOE DOG DERBY IN DRIVING SNOWSTORM
TRUCKEE, CAL. – In her third shot at the prize of $1,000, and competing against seven men, some of the best dog drivers in the world, Thula Geelan steers her setter team through blanketed timber lands to Lake Tahoe, in the Sierras, and wins on elapsed time of 5 hrs., 57 min., 34 sec., for the sixty miles.
CLOUDBURST TRAPS SUBURBAN RESIDENTS; FLOODS CITY TRAFFIC
PHOENIX, ARIZ. – After months of scorching drought, wall of water descends upon town and surrounding territory, causing considerable damage to property. One woman drowned in torrent six feet deep which cuts swath 250 feet wide through canyon.
NEWS PARAGRAPHS
ALEXANDRIA, VA. – Hoovers worship at historic shrine! President takes granddaughter to church attended by Washington.
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Helen Keller immortalized in marble! Notes blind humanitarian poses for sculptured portrait.
MIAMI BEACH, FLA. – Gar Wood tests new Miss America! Ready to attain 100 miles an hour to beat Segrave record.
PHILADELPHIA, PA. – Jungle denizen gets beauty treatment! Princess Monia dolls up to attend annual Hairdressers’ Show.
NATIVE WOMEN LEARN DOMESTIC SCIENCE AS PART OF 5-YEAR PLAN
OYRAT, U.S.S.R. – In what is known as the “House of Culture,” wives and daughters of Communists are taught not only the arts of reading and writing, but also are trained, by modern methods, in the care of children and the making of clothes and other sewn articles. It’s all part of the Stalin program for re-forming a nation.
LIBERTY BELL RINGS FOR LAST TIME UNTIL INDEPENDENCE DAY, 2031
PHILADELPHIA, PA. – Wielding a rubber mallet, to avoid jarring national relic too much. Mayor Harry Mackey tolls thirteen notes commemorative of the original Colonies, and it is announced great bronze will not be struck again for 100 years.
KING JOY REIGNS IN 53RD ANNIVERSARY OF FAMED CELEBRATION
NICE, FRANCE – Tourists and residents join in greatest “Fat Tuesday” festival of town’s history, with artistic and grotesque intermingled in costumes and floats of maskers and parade. Revelry, the last big fling before the penitential period of Lent sets in, caps a week of gayety which draws thousands to this resort. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1931 (UE31018)
RUSH COMPLETION OF RAILWAY SYSTEM IN NEW PAPAL DOMAIN
VATICAN CITY – Line 600-feet long, involving boring of 300-foot tunnel, rearing of 700-foot bridge and wrecking of antique walls, is shown forming under hands of workers, in first and exclusive motion pictures revealing extent of sacred state. Also reveals vast construction plans of Pontiff.
FIRST VAUDEVILLE SHOW BROADCAST IN TELEVISION TRIALS
CHICAGO, ILL. – Scientists reveal inside of experiments in instantaneous reproduction of actors on screen, show card manipulator and other stunts to audience while performer is in plain view of watchers. Promise for future held out by experts.
SKI ENTHUSIASTS HAIL PRINCE OF PIEDMONT AT ALPINE TOURNEY
LUGANO, ITALY – Heir to throne, accompanied by lovely bride, the former Princess Marie Jose of Belgium, is given ovation by winter sports crowd, which almost forgets to honor race winners, some of Europe’s finest athletes. Royal couples stop the show, as ‘twere.
NEWS PARAGRAPHS
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Lipsticks for statues! Fraulein Wieselthier shines with all ‘round technique in modern decorative arts.
NORTH BEACH, N.Y. – Flivver flier appears! Midget plane costs $1,490, averages 70 miles an hour and travels 30 miles on a gallon of gas.
DENVER, COLO. – Human target dares cops! Volley of bullets fails to daunt daredevil McClellan.
BROOKLYN, N.Y. - $100,000 liquor haul due for court battle! Skipper claims beached rum vessel was in legitimate trade.
ROYALTY ATTENDS GALA MID-WINTER FLOWER FESTIVAL
VILLEFRANCHE, FRANCE – Water Carnival, with magnificently decorated barges and boats, proves magnet for a pair of Kings and a Queen – Oscar of Sweden, Christian and Maude of Denmark. Battle of blossoms between crews of flotilla’s craft is high spot of celebration.
GROWNUP MODES FOR CHILDREN FEATURED IN “400” STYLE PARADE
MIAMI BEACH, FLA. – Society juveniles, ranging from about three to six, strut their prettiest in beach pajamas, half-piece bathing suits and other raiment for hot spots. One tiny youngster gets a hate on for a hat and stages a one-man riot that brings the show to an hilarious climax.
RECORDS SMASHED IN THRILLING 25TH ANNUAL NATIONAL A.A.U. MEET
NEW YORK, N.Y. – throng packed into Madison Square Garden cheers Percy Beard, of Alabama Poly, as he hops to new record in 70-yard high hurdles, does the same for Coan of Penn when he leads his medley relay team to fresh mark, five seconds under one set by Joie Ray, and gives Ray Conger ovation as he sprints to win slashing 600-yard battle by an eyelash. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1931 (UE31019)
ARMY AIR SERVICE THRILLED AT SUCCESS OF “HANGING EYE” TEST
NEWPORT NEWS, VA. – With dirigible hidden above clouds, out of sight of enemy gunners in wartime, device demonstrated by daredevils here will observe them and direct bombing or artillery action. Lieuts. Paul and McCracken, in trials, are lowered in tiny car attached by cable to blimp and telephone to craft above, in one of the most stirring tests in aviation history.
SALUTING ARTILLERY FRIGHTENS PUBLIC AT CAPITOL DEDICATION
HAVANA, CUBA – Nerves made raw by recent street demonstrations and attempts on life of President Machado, people flee in panic as cannon roar in joint fete marking progress of nation and commemorating birth of revolt against Spain at Baire 36 years ago. New national palace, built at cost of $18,000,000, dedicated by the Cuban president.
WAR “VETS” SWAMP BUREAU FOR LOANS NEW BONUS LAW PLAN
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Needy men who served with A.E.F., caught in vortex of unemployment, rush eagerly for money to tide them over present rough spot. J.M. Betz, Deputy Disbursing Officer, operates automatic signature device which certifies 15 vouchers at a clip and 20,000 in a day.
IN NEW YORK
15,000 beneficiaries in first day’s lineup at the pay window of Uncle Sam.
NEWS PARAGRAPHS
ROCKLAND, ME. – Coast guard smashed channel-way to Bangor! Opens river traffic on earliest date in history.
SOUTH BEND, IND. – Build mammoth car! 60 men spend three months constructing world’s largest auto.
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Adopts “squeezing” for livelihood! Crowds amazed at King Brawman’s odd confortions.
PHILADELPHIA, PA. – Elks install women’s health class! Female poundage disappears under male reducing supervision.
BANISHED FOR LIFE, 673 CONVICTS LEAVE FOR DEVIL’ ISLAND
SAINT-MARTIN-DE-RE, FRANCE – La Martiniere, ship of forgotten men, off with cargo of lost souls for land whence few return. Group includes sixty murderers, twenty of whom were snatched from the guillotine. Lifers, under guns of guards, herded aboard craft of cages as families bid their last farewell.
15 TEAMS START IN 50TH INTERNATIONAL SIX-DAY BIKE GRIND
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Champion pedalers from all parts of world whirl away in America’s greatest unsolved problem in human behavior, bent on riding furiously to go nowhere in a week of trying. “Iron Man” McNamara undergoes feeding rites at very outset of adventure in spills, thrills and futility. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1931 (UE31020)
DESOLATION AND RUIN FOLLOW IN PATH OF EARTHQUAKE HORROR
NAPIER, NEW ZEALAND – Stirring pictures of this destroyed city show public buildings, hospitals, homes and business houses shattered by temblors which cost hundreds of lives and left thousands of families homeless. British bluejackets take over task of succoring victim.
HOOVER AND CABINET IN FAREWELL VISIT AS 71ST CONGRESS PASSES
WASHINGTON, D.C. – President, with full quorum of his official family, calls at capitol for double purpose of bidding adieu to Vice-President Curtis and signing last minute legislation, passed amid scenes of wild disorder after ten billion dollar session.
WILD-EYED ACCLAIM WELCOMES RETURN OF TRANS-OCEAN FLIERS
GENOA, ITALY – Gen. Balbo and his 43 companion on historic hop from Rome to Brazil, debarks in city gay with bunting and jammed with enthusiastic admirers gathered to render them the homage accorded heroes. Greeting as aviators pass between lines of Black Shirt militia, is one of the most vociferous on record.
GOVERNMENT SCRAPS SUBMARINES UNDER NAVAL TREATY TERMS
PHILADELPHIA, PA. – More than a score of undersea fighting craft, corralled in Navy Yard, are cut apart by powerful acetylene torches, first stage of their journey to scrap heap. Salvaging of Diesel engines, weighing many tons, is part of program.
NEWS PARAGRAPHS
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Prof. Einstein sails! Noted scientist, bound, leaves message of peace and good-will.
JERSEY CITY, NJ. – Fire first gun in anti-gambling war! City destroys $50,000 worth of confiscated slot machines.
AKRON, OHIO – “Woffle-meter” determines fatigue! Experiments prove masculine endurance inferior to that of fair sex.
THRILL FINISH MARKS 5TH ANNUAL WOMEN’S CROSS-COUNTRY RUN
EPSOM, ENGLAND – Topping a field of 150 girl barriers, Miss G.A. Lunn, world’s champion half-mile sprinter covers the three-mile course in a little more than 21 minutes. Event draws great crowd and holiday rivals in color and interest the great Derby Day at this historic track.
RAGING SEA RAVAGES COAST AND DESTROYS HUNDREDS OF HOMES
WINTHROP, MASS. – Mountainous waves, fleeing before a northeast wind, sweep over land, wrecking more than 500 residences herre and in Revere, Beachment and other seashore towns. Record tidal rush pounds across sea-wall with unprecedented fury, leveling buildings and causing damages mounting into the millions. |
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