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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1931 (UE31081)
PROMINENT MEN DIE
ENTIRE SPORT WORLD MOURNS PASSING OF SIR THOMAS LIPTON
GOSPORT, ENGLAND – The death of the most famous yachting figure in history brings untold grief to this branch of racing, and a public that idolized the gallant Irishman who took thumping defeats gracefully, and who always came back for more in his forty-year quest for the “ol’mug”. The Shamrock V. beaten for the America cup by Harold Vanderbilt’s Enterprise, remains to posterity as the last boat to carry the green ensign of the immortal sportsman.
NATION GRIEVES AT UNTIMELY DEATH OF SEN. DWIGHT MORROW
ENGLEWOOD, N.J. – The brilliant career of Col. Charles A. Lindbergh’s father in law is suddenly interrupted and the blow of his passing stuns the whole country. His short-lived political life was pointing him directly to the White House because of his unhesitating stand on questions of great moment in his senatorial campaign in his native state, his friends aver.
CHAMPION SHOONER MAKES FINAL RUN ON EVE OF RACE CLASSIC
GLOUCESTER, MASS. – The “Gertrude Thebaud”, frequent winner in the fishermen’s sailing boat contest, goes through her “shake down” preparations before the battle, and everything is found to be in shipshape order. The crew in a thrilling drill tests every bit of equipment from the topsail to the rudder and the vessel is pronounced fit to defend the honors it holds.
NEWS PARAGRAPHS
VIENNA, AUSTRIA – Builds world’s smallest practical engine! Railroad watchman’s son finishes tiny craft after 6 years.
PORT ANGELES, WASH. – Canine Izaak Walton sets new mark! 12 in 20 minutes is “Mike’s” fish-catching record.
YOKOHAMA, JAPAN – Pupils act as traffic cops! 6th grade schoolboys protect youngsters from street perils.
MAGICIAN DAREDEVIL STAYS BURIED IN ICE TOMB FOR HALF HOUR
LOS ANGELES, CAL. – Harry Moro gives a perfect demonstration of suspended animation by remaining in his frigid retreat for 30 minutes. In a temperature of 21 degrees below zero he manages to keep alive, sans over-coat on an amount of air a normal person would use in three minutes. The stunt amazes hundreds who watch the marvel perform.
HOOVER SEES CARDS TROUNCE ATHLETICS IN BASEBALL CLASSIC
PHILADELPHIA, PA. – Timely hitting and brilliant field play marks the second straight victory of Gabby Street’s St. Louis nine over Connie Mack’s boys. Burleigh Grimes, supported splendidly, pitches superb ball to beat the powerful Quaker ace, Lefty Grove, and the Redbirds set down their rivals, 5 to 2, in the third game of the world series. The chief executive, an ardent fan, watches the American league entry for the first time lose a contest which he attends. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1931 (UE31082)
PACIFIC FLIERS SAFE AFTER PERILOUS TRIP FROM JAPAN TO U.S.
WENATCHEE, WASH. – Zooming out of the western skies, Hugh Herndon, Jr., and Clyde Pangborn set down their flying machine after spanning the ocean in 41 hours, 13 minutes – completing the first non-stop flight of its kind in history. Their landing gear discarded at the start of lighten the load, the airplane is brought down in a sort of a pancake squat, which wrecks only the propeller of the ship. The aviators are shaken up but do not suffer disabling injuries after their epochal adventure. Pangborn, a native of this city, is greeted by his mother and shares with Herndon the acclaim of his fellow-citizens.
THRONGS IN SILENT TRIBUTE AS MORROW GOES TO FINAL REST
ENGLEWOOD, N.J. – Notables mourn at the bier of the financier and statesman, one of the leaders of the era. Simplicity marks the last rites in the small Presbyterian Church, of which he was a member. Former President Coolidge, Vice-President Curtis, Will H. Hays, Gerard Swope, John J. Raskob and Congressional delegation express their sympathy to the bereaved family.
FRENCH STATESMEN HEAVILY GUARDED ON FIRST OFFICIAL VISIT
BERLIN, GERMANY – Premier Pierre Laval and Foreign Minister Aristide Briand arrive at the capital of their one time enemy, determined to work out an agreement for the advancement of the economic relations of the two nations. A regiment of police carefully watches the crowds, which are held back by ropes along Frederichstrasse, but the throngs that greet the diplomats are entirely friendly. Success marks the venture of the two governments.
CABIN-PARACHUTE TO ELIMINATE AIRPLANE CRASHES, SAYS ARMY
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A new huge safety device is tested by fliers to prevent air tragedies similar to those which have taken such a tremendous toll in the last year. The development is a real ‘chute able to carry 10 passengers to earth with comfort, seated in the plane’s cabin which is yanked out bodily by the high flying parasol. The contraption is supported by a huge silk cloth of 5,000 square feet.
NEWS PARAGRAPHS
DARWEN, ENGLAND – Gandhi visits textile workers! Little leader inspects district affected by India’s cotton ban.
CHICAGO, ILL. – Gangdom’s “big shot” brought to trial! Crowds block Court House for glimpse of notorious Al Capone.
HUMANITY ACCLAIMS NATION’S RESCUE OF BIRD FROST-VICTIMS
VIENNA, AUSTRIA – Overcome by disabling storms, 25,000 swallows, stricken in their flight to the warm climate of North Africa, are saved from death by an edict of the government, which gives them a lift over the Alps. The helpless little birds are gathered by thoughtful natives, loaded into a huge monoplane and flown from the cold and stormy area to the warmer climate of Italy, where they can fortify themselves with food and sunlight for their journey across the sea.
DAREDEVIL YANKEE WINS SENSATIONAL MOTORBIKE CLASSIC
PARIS, FRANCE – Meeting the aces of Europe in a thrilling test of skill, Ray Tauser, American entry, rides them off their wheels in a break-neck race at the Buffalo Stadium. Twisting recklessly along the treacherous dirt track route he maneuvers his way to the front line, out-distances his rivals to the finish tape, and is crowned champion of the meet.
RELIEF WORK RUSHED AS 500,000 PERISH IN NEW FLOOD HORROR
HANKOW, CHINA – For the second time within a month the dykes of the treacherous Yangtse River collapse again, leaving ruin and desolation in their wake. The whole Wuhan area covering thousands of square miles is inundated by the latest catastrophe to sweep over the land and hundreds of deaths are hourly added to the staggering toil in the stricken regions. Agencies from all parts of the world enter the territory with antitoxins to forestall the spread of disease, and food is distributed to relieve the famine among those spared. One of history’s most terrible tragedies. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1931 (UE31083)
CARDS BEAT A’S AND BRING CHAMPIONSHIP TO NATIONAL LEAGUE
ST. LOUIS, MO. – With the count tied at three games each, Burleigh Grimes, grizzled veteran of many baseball wars, is sent to the mound to hold Connie Mack’s Philadelphia club in check. While Andy High and George Watkins conspire to give the great spitball artist a four run lead, he holds off the advances of Mack’s maulers until the fatal ninth inning, when he weakens and walks two men. Gabby Street rushes Wild William Hallahan into the breech to retire the last man. Two runs are over, and two to tie up the score are on base with Maxey Bishop at bat. The port-sider works Bishop into a three to two count and then he flies out to Pepper Martin, the World Series hero. And again the title flag waves over Sportsmen’s Park after 5 years.
HUGE $6,000,000 BULLION CARGO MARKS END OF SWEDEN’S GOLD TO US
NEW YORK, N.Y. – From the Riksbanken of Stockholm, the only bank in the country permitted to export the precious metal, comes the final shipment to the Federal Reserve here. Heavily guarded by police and government officers, the rich treasure is landed in 179 little boxes, each containing $30,000. A new law prohibits even this bank from sending more gold from the Scandinavian nation.
NEWS PARAGRAPHS
CHICAGO, ILL. – “Jungle” colonized in heart of city! Light-housekeeping a specialty in Hobo Town.
PARIS, FRANCE – New Invention revolutionizes motoring! And why didn’t somebody think of this before?
ANACOSTIA, VA. – Mrs. Hoover christens world’s largest amphibian plane! Giant craft makes suspicious debut.
HOMES DESERTED BY TERRIFIED NATIVES IN NEW ‘QUAKE DISASTER
FUKAYA, JAPAN – The strange force of destruction strikes swiftly, leaving thousands homeless, and bringing death to hundreds. Complete tragedy is averted through the miraculous lack of fire which usually follows such catastrophes. Undaunted by the terrible shock, the inhabitants search the ruins for dead and injured, as relief agencies quickly arrive at the scene with food and guides to fetch the refugees to shelter.
SENSATIONAL VICTORY OVER MATE FEATURES SUN BEAU’S LAST RACE
HAWTHORNE, ILL. – Willis Sharpe Kilmer’s thoroughbred adds $20,700 to his winnings for an all time record of $376,744 during his turf competition, with a stirring triumph in the Gold Cup classic. Fought hard through the mile and an eighth course by the Preakness winner and Plucky Play, the track’s greatest money earner thunders down the home stretch under the skillful hand of Johnny Maiben, to nose out his rivals for the rich stake. A thrilling end to the amazing career of a remarkable horse. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1931 (UE31084)
ARMY PRESIDES AT REPUBLIC’S ELECTION OF TWO PRESIDENTS
SAN MARINO – Surrounded on all sides by turmoil and political strife, the smallest nation in the world, and the oldest popular government seat replaces its regents with a remarkable pageant of peace and impressiveness. The colorful battalion of its military, 1,000 soldiers, escorts the new officers from the state buildings to the cathedral where they are inducted into office with pomp and religious ceremony, while the 11,000 inhabitants of the 30-square mile country cheer their new leaders.
LAST OF OLD WEST’S GREAT HERDS STARTS ON MONSTER ROUND-UP
EADS, COL. – Stretched over a rolling plain as far as the eye can see 4,000 head of cattle answer the commands of charging cowboys riding through the dense pack with a daring display of horsemanship. The mammoth mass of steers are sorted and selected for market and shipped off to the consumers of the world – the end of a great spectacle that was once a daily sight in the days of the fabulously wealthy cattle barons.
NEWS PARAGRAPHS
GRANTS PASS, ORE. – Cavemen vie in human checker tourney! Women enlisted as aids in curious match.
NORRIE, WIS. – Itinerant evangelist baptizes entire village! Icy water greets procession of converted “sinners”.
CORVALLIS, ORE. – Stage “alarm-answering” race! Firemen award speed crown to Arwin Gauswirth – time, 17 secs.
ATCHISON, KAN. – Eugenie replaces skull caps for Freshmen! Milady’s head-gear compulsory at St. Benedict’s.
EUROPEAN RUBBER SHORTAGE BOOMS USED TIRE MARKET
HUNTINGTON PARK, CAL. – Out-moded and supposedly worn out auto shoes piled into a ten acre mountain weighing 60,000 tons, are prepared for foreign markets where compressed products will be made of them. Motorists’ discards number upwards of 2,000,000 in the huge heap, that means gold to some manufacturer, are brought to the collector from far and near by young and old.
U.S. AND BRAZIL SWAP WHEAT FOR COFFEE IN HISTORIC TRADE PACT
NEW YORK, N.Y. – One of the greatest trades since industry began is consummated with the delivery at this city of the first shipment of 1,050,000 bags and the departure of the first cargo of 25,000,000 bushels for the South American nation. Tasters try the product sent to America and approve of the goods, which are accepted here. A pictorial document of an epochal event in the world’s commerce. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1931 (UE31085)
GRIEF-STRICKEN WORLD MOURNS PASSING OF ELECTRICAL WIZARD
WEST ORANGE, N.J. – Leaving behind him a record of accomplishment, unequaled in history. Thomas Alva Edison goes on to his eternal reward for a life that contributed inventions estimated in monetary value to mankind in excess of $15,000,000,000. At the Liewellyn Park laboratories where he worked for 45 years, old employees and associates are stricken at the death of the aged genius who brought light, entertainment, and achievement to the world.
NOTABLES PRESENT AT RE-ENACTMENT OF HISTORIC BATTLE
YORKTOWN, VA. – The sesquicentennial anniversary of the birth of Freedom is marked by the surrender of the British forces under General Cornwallis to the remnant of Washington’s Revolutionary army, in a colorful pageant commemorating the event. The scene is portrayed before a gathering of spectators that includes President Hoover, Marshal Petain of France, and General John J. Pershing. Uniforms, guns, and armament employed by the weary detachments in 1781 are again used by the actors taking part in the impressive engagement.
NEWS PARAGRAPHS
GARY, IND. – Abandoned coke-dump yields fuel for needy! Thousands of “miners” lay up plentiful winter supply.
VENICE, CAL. – Youngster trains pet goat to walk tight-rope! Achieve difficult feat after 6 months training.
GRAND HAVEN, MICH. – High School essays sand-skiing! New sport likely to be adopted for national competition.
TOLEDO, OHIO – New bullet-proof glass resists 25-20 rifle! Police officials enthuse over non-fail device.
T.N.T. ENDS CAREER OF ROMANTIC LANDMARK ON 50TH ANNIVERSARY
ALAMEDA, CAL. – The famous refinery erected in the ‘80’s by Borax Smith is razed in one mighty thundering blast of dynamite that brings the first concrete structure build in the state crumbling to earth. Antiquated by the march of progress the aged edifice no longer meets the requirements of this modern day and engineers lay lines for its destruction. Mayor Henning sets off the spark, and down comes the historic place to make room for the new Army air base and supply depot.
NOTRE DAME BLASTS DRAKE IN PIGSKIN THRILLER – SCORE, 63-0
SOUTH BEND, IND. – Ossie Solem’s Bulldogs are unable to stem the tie of the Irish, determined to string out their successive victories and the visitors are set down as the Anderson annihilators stretch the University’s record to twenty-one straight wins, with but one tie. Marchy Schwartz, Mike Koken, Tommy Yarr and fifty other varsity candidates tramp up and down the historic Cartier field turf punching over touchdowns and swamping the invaders in the first engagement of the 1931 season on the home territory. Another great Rambler team shows its stuff effectively. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1931 (UE31086)
HAIL ARRIVAL OF LAVAL AS OMEN OF U.S. FRENCH ACCORD
NEW YORK, N.Y. – World amity guides the visit of the peasant lad who became President of the Council of Ministers of his nation. Debarking from the Ile de France with his daughter, Mile Josette, he is greeted by representatives of the State Department, city officials, and Paul Claudel, French Ambassador. The party boards the tug Macom and is landed at the battery and escorted up lower Broadway to City Hall where Mayor Walker welcomes the diplomats on behalf of the metropolis.
CARES OF JOBLESS PARENTS EASED BY FREE CHILD-FEEDING
CHICAGO, ILL. – Hungry kiddies rush to “The Shelter” for their only nourishing meal, supplied through philanthropic worker. Unemployed mothers and fathers are relieved of the worry of furnishing food for them in addition to the hazards of seeking work. The youngsters display avid and appreciative appetites.
NATION PAYS LAST TRIBUTE AS EDISON GOES TO FINAL REST
ORANGE, N.J. – Bowed in sorrow thousands follow the bier of the creator of electric light as he is buried in a plot here, in the shadow of the Liewellyn Park laboratories where he labored for 45 years perfecting nearly 1,500 inventions that benefited mankind. Mrs. Hoover, representing her husband, attends the last rites with other notables of the country. And observing the President’s wish, all lights are extinguished for one minute as a silent gesture in memory of the great benefactor.
NEWS PARAGRAPHS
UNIVERSAL CITY, CAL. – Invents 500-passenger dirigible! Aged scientist predicts 24-hour crossing to Europe in giant blimp.
PONTIAC, MICH. – Freak car specializes in odd angles! Locomotive engineers puzzled by new-fangled flivver.
IMPOSING ARRAY OF 100,000 ASSEMBLE TO INVOKE WORLD PEACE
VIENNA, AUSTRIA – Headed by President Miklas, government officials, and ecclesiastical dignitaries, a plea for fraternity in international relations is made, a field mass marking the impressive ceremony. The thousands in attendance pledge themselves and the branches and guilds they represent to aid in a settlement of the upset conditions of Europe. The session heralds a new day on the troubled continent.
BLUENOSE OUT-RACES THEBAUD TO CAPTURE FISHERMEN’S TITLE
HALIFAX, N.S., CANADA – With full sail unfurled the Lunenburg schooner leads the American challenger in the final of the series for supremacy in the North Atlantic waters. Although beaten, the Gloucestermen make it a fight to the finish and are led in the last heat by only 12 minutes, 1 second. The Yankee clipper never tried as hard as it does in this lat encounter to lift the cup. But the Canadian boat will not be defeated, and the New Englanders earn good-will and cheers from the backwoods spectators, thrilled at the stubborn battle waged by the American seamen.
DARING WORKERS FOIL CONSTRUCTION PERILS ON MONSTER BEACON
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Risking their lives, skilled craftsmen struggle against high winds and hazardous heights to erect a light for airways over Gotham’s financial district. The huge steep pole is united in three sections by men defying death to raise it 950 feet above the street. Towering over lower Manhattan it will serve as a guide to airmen against the dangerous pinnacles of the skyscraper skyline. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1931 (UE31087)
FORMAL CEREMONIES FEATURE OPENING OF GIANT $60,000,000 SPAN
NEW YORK, N.Y. – The George Washington Bridge, the longest suspension crossing in the world, is dedicated and opened to traffic as a crowd of 50,000 view the impressive exercises. Governor Roosevelt and Governor Larson join hands on the structure, towering high over the Hudson River, which was completed in record time. 600,000 motorists avail themselves of the new artery on its first day in public use, and hundreds vie to be the first over the mammoth new link between the sister states.
NATIONALIST PARTIES UNITE IN HUGE RALLY UNDER HITLER BANNER
BAD HARZBURG, GERMANY – Demanding the overthrow of the Bruening government, thousands take part in the fusion of the goose-stepping Steel Helmet and the Fascist organizations. “National Opposition” – the new party – is founded with the support of Dr. Alfred Hugenberg at the greatest political rally his cohorts have taken part in within recent years. Old army and navy leaders join in the revolt against the present regime of the republic.
NEWS PARAGRAPHS
CHICAGO, ILL. – Al Capone receives 11 year jolt! Notorious gangster sentenced to Leavenworth for tax evasion.
WEST POINT, N.Y. – Military Academy review honors Marshal Petain – Pershing plays host to noted French visitor.
OAKLAND, CAL. – Dish washing beauties vie in domestic contest! Title goes to Evelyn Lee – 10 dishes in 39 secs.
GAR WOOD FAILS IN TRY AT KAYE DON’S SPEEDBOAT RECORD
NEW YORK, N.Y. – The Detroit ace performs in a water carnival for charity and misses in his effort to lower the time of his British rival. Braving death in the driftwood-littered Harlem and paced by Miss America VIII, Wood pilots Miss America IX at a rate of 104.2 miles an hour, as 75,000 spectators compare his attempt with the 110-mile mark made by the doughty Englishman.
YALE’S 88-YARD RUN TIES CADETS, 6-6, IN THRILLING GRID TILT
NEW HAVEN, CONN. – One of the season’s most colorful football pageants ends in a dead-lock after 60 minutes of spectacular pigskin toting by the Bull-dog and Army backs. Brilliant passing by Stecker brings the soldiers to the Blue goal stripe and the young warrior then plunges over for the first score. Retaliation is not far away, though, for Bud Parker, young sophomore quarter-back, taking Joblansky’s kick-off, plows through the entire West Point squad for a touch-down after the second longest run ever made in the Bowl. A contest of football’s notables.
JAPAN DEFIES LEAGUE AS WAR CLOUDS LOOM ON FAR EAST FRONT
MUKDEN, MANCHURIA – The first pictures to reach this country of the battle zone in the Orient that threatens to disturb world peace. Bloody conflict marks the bitter resistance set up by the Chinese against the policy of her imperial neighbor, who sends forces into the north country determined to control the borders in spite of demands made upon it by the League of Nations and Kellogg Peace Pact. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1931 (UE31088)
HOSTILITIES HALTED AS MILITARY FUNERAL HONORS SLAIN TROOPS
MUKDEN, MANCHURIA – Unmindful of the pivotal point they have assumed in the world political problem, soldiers of the Nippon forces lay aside their arms while brothers who fell in battle are buried with heroes’ honors. Through the war area of the railroad zone the biers are conducted over territory shell torn from the recent conflict. And during the ceremonies firing ceases.
BROOKMEN MARVEL AT FIRST EXHIBIT OF TINY VOLUMES WORTH $50,000
BROOKLINE, MASS. – Treasures of a rare and ancient art are shown in public by James D. Henderson, the world’s leading collector of miniature homes. Many of the works antedate printing and are original lettered books of great masters. Featured among the precious library are writings from Sanskrit down to English, the world’s most valuable collection of miniature literature.
ENTIRE POLICE FORCE IN MAMMOTH REVIEW TO LAUD HERO PALS
ROME, ITALY – The bravery of the Metropolitans, crack unit of the city’s law enforcement organization, is rewarded with medals commending their acts which are bestowed upon the men by Premier Mussolini, himself. The whole strength of the department is paraded through an intricate series of maneuvers during the ceremony, paying homage to the cited veterans./
NEWS PARAGRAPHS
LOS ANGELES, CAL. – Dog days hit West Coast! Thoroughbreds barred in First Annual Mutt Show.
CHICAGO, ILL. – First skyscraper goes way of all flesh! 12-story Goliath makes room for new cloud-piercer.
TACOMA, WASH. – Doting dad builds carnival! R.O. Bagley’s children revel in backyard Coney Island.
ALTON, N.H. – Woman supplies world with corkscrews! Patented process turns out 60,000,000 annually.
LIBERTY STATUE GETS BRILLIANT ARMY GIFT ON 45TH ANNIVERSARY
NEW YORK, N.Y. – The shrine of patriotism is illuminated by 95 new flood lights that make the beautiful structure stand out in sparkling relief in the dark waters of the upper bay. A blinker system installed at the top of the head gives the lady a jeweled crown, visible from far out near Sandy Hook. The new effects are introduced on the anniversary of the presentation of the symbol of liberty to this country by France in 1887.
TRIPLE CRASH MARS AUTUMN OPENING OF ASCOT MOTOR MEET
LOS ANGELES, CAL. – Skidding in oil spilled by Carl Ryder, the car of Ernie Triplett, leading the field, is wrecked in a collision with machines driven by Babe Stapp and Ryder. Francis Quinn, taking advantage of the opening, gives his auto everything under the hood and shoots into the lead in the daring 100-lap event, finishing first in a breath-taking race. Ryder, the offender, is ruled off the track for failing to heed the officials’ signal. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1931 (UE31089)
WHEAT PRICES SOAR AS RUSSIAN SHORTAGE HITS WORLD MARKET
CHICAGO, ILL. – Rumors that Soviet grain will be withdrawn from foreign trade for a two-year period hit the Midwest selling-pit sharply and causes all prices to advance. Purchases of may futures climb rapidly, and forecast a complete turn for prosperity to the farmer. Thousands of acres of Russian wheat that will not be exported brings enlivened activity in the Board of Trade exchange with the prediction that the commodity will reach $1 – one of the most important stories in the day’s news and a ringing note of much-needed agricultural optimism.
CUBAN EXILE CREATES FURORE WITH DARING POLITICAL CARTOONS
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Barred from his native land by the current trend of government edicts, Conrad Massaguers plies his vocation unmolested in the metropolis, but earns the displeasure of famous figures with his frank sketches of celebrities. President Hoover, Lloyd George, Aristide Briand, George Bernard Shaw, Premier Laval, and the Prince of Wales fall under the skilled pen of the artist, with their eccentricities and facial characteristics boldly emphasized.
NEWS PARAGRAPHS
CAMBRIDGE, MASS. – “Glove Battle” features annual Field Day! Yearlings lose to Sophs in savage affray.
CHICAGO, ILL. – Queer Bohemian rites startle metropolis! Pair wed in ancient mode of homeland.
NEWS PARAGRAPHS
LOS ANGELES, CAL. – Woman inaugurates puppy laundry! Dirty dogs cleaned and dried in 20 minutes.
EMMEN, SWITZERLAND – “Hornussen” experts meet in finals! Lucerne wins championship in novel sport.
BLAST GIANT CLIFF IN BIG HIGHWAY PROJECT TO AID UNEMPLOYED
DUBUQUE, IA. – A charge of 15 tons of dynamite wrecks the huge mountain to expedite the progress of the proposed road. Workers sink hundreds of 5-pound bars of powder far into the earth and the entire pile is blown up. Laborers set to work removing the debris so that the causeway may continue through the cut as the ranks of jobless are noticeably depleted.
DARTMOUTH TIES ELI, 33-33, IN SENSATIONAL MID-SEASON UPSET
NEW HAVEN, CONN. – Little Boy Blue, Capt. Albie Booth, almost has a field day with romps of forty and fifty yards, climaxing his gallops with a 94-yard dash for touchdown in the longest run ever recorded in Yale Bowl. But aided by the slippery Bill McCall and his educated toe, the Indians come back in one of the most thrilling uphill fights in gridiron annals and tie the score, leaving 50,000 fans dazed by the thrilling spectacle. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1931 (UE31090)
IMMIGRATION CHIEFS DEPORT TRAINLOAD OF UNDESIRABLE ALIENS
COMMUNIPAW, N.J. – Ending a transcontinental trip from the Pacific Coast, nearly 400 unwanted foreigners reach the eastern shore and are herded aboard the Ellis Island boat, to await “free passage” back to Europe. Gathered together for numerous offenses, men, women, and children form the contingent. Gunmen, reds, and ordinary violators of visiting permits are counted in the catch one of the largest of recent months.
CITY’S WATER SUPPLY IN PERIL AS VANDALS DYNAMITE AQUEDUCT
JAWBONE CANYON, CAL. – A huge gap is cut through the pipe carrying water to Los Angeles, in a fresh outbreak of hostilities between city officials and property owners adjacent to the preserve. Nine times since 1927 the causeway has been bombed with telling effect upon the supply to the metropolitan community. Three branches of police set out to locate the plotters whose atrocious deed is responsible for millions of gallons of water flooding nearby territory.
ROYAL, FAMILY SEES VILLAGE WEDDING OF QUEEN MARY’S NIECE
BALCOMBE, ENGLAND – Radiant in clinging bridal robes and wearing soft Brussels lace which her aunt wore, Lady May Cambridge becomes the mate of Captain Henry Abel Smith, of the Royal Horse Guards. The Prince of Wales, once reported engaged to the bride, views the ceremony. And the Duke and Duchess of York attend to see their 6 year old daughter, Princess Elizabeth make her debut as a bridesmaid. It is the first royal wedding in which the word “obey” is omitted from the vows.
NEWS PARAGRAPHS
BALBOA, CANAL ZONE – Shipwrecked castaways landed by rescue craft! U.S.S. Sacramento makes port with trio marooned on wild Pacific Isle.
SUDBURY, MASS. – Turkey army marches to doom as Thanksgiving nears! Holiday appetites sentence birds to untimely end.
PARIS, FRANCE – Aged waiters hold annual Wine Race! Veteran, 65, annexes honors in Montmartre classic.
FRENZIED CITY HAILS DUCE’S PEACE DEMAND ON FASCIST BIRTHDAY
NAPLES, ITALY – Premier Mussolini is wildly acclaimed by 300,000 persons on the ninth anniversary of his triumphant march at the head of the Black Shirt army on Rome. Picturesque detachments of the nation’s military and naval forces mingle with the huge throng that endorses with enthusiasm the dictator’s first address of a public gathering on the anniversary of his party’s success. Disarm and forget war debts, is the message he delivers.
PROUD “AKRON” MAKES SPECTACULAR FLIGHT UNDER NAVY’S BANNER
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Accompanied by the Los Angeles and a fleet of swift planes, the graceful queen of the air – the largest dirigible in the world – makes its debut. Agile and easily manageable the huge airship soars over the nation’s capital, visits Baltimore and pays an official call over New York Dwarfing all other aircraft in the squadron, she comes through with flying honors. |
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