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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1940 (UE40002)
ON THE WAR FRONT
HELSINKI, FINLAND – Scenes of destruction and horror, in the wake of “Red” bombing planes that have turned the city into a mass of smoking ruins. But life goes on as usual, despite repeated raids.
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Help for Finland. The first of 44 pursuit planes are crated and loaded aboard the Finnish freighter, Astrid Thorden, off to aid the Finns in repelling the Soviet invasion.
SOMEWHERE IN FRANCE – A stately chateau is turned into a war hospital, where the wounded are stitched up and cared for until fit for further duty.
SCOTLAND – Graphic evidence of Britain’s blockade at sea. Scores of German freighters, captured by British warships and their cargoes confiscated, are assembled in a marine “graveyard.”
STUNT FLIERS THRILL CROWDS
MIAMI, FLA. – Hold your seats, folks, you’re in for some of the most thrilling aerial acrobatics ever filmed! A stunt fliers holiday – at the Miami Air Show! Where thousands gasp as the “air-devils” stage a bang-up exhibition!
FAMOUS FALLS IN WINTER GARB
NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. – Scenes of spectacular beauty as the world celebrated cataract is frozen over. A Wintry fairy-land, transformed by days of sub-zero weather into a maze of sparkling, crystal jewels.
MURPHY NAMED TO HIGH COURT
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Attorney General Frank Murphy, former Michigan governor, is Pres. Roosevelt’s fifth appointee to the Supreme Court since his “court packing” plan met defeat.
NIFTY NIGHTIES ON DISPLAY
MIAMI, FLA. – Would you like to see what the up-to-date Miss or Madame should wear for slumber? Well, here’s the answer – a special showing of the new Spring fashions in night-gowns, and pretty girls to show ‘em. Ah, me!
NEW BOAT DESIGNS ON DISPLAY
NEW YORK, N.Y. – If the Motorboat Show is here, can Spring be far behind? Thousands of fans don’t think so, as they take in the 1940 showing at Grand Central Palace. Yachts, sailboats and other craft – waiting for the first cruise of the year.
SKIERS FLOCK TO WINTRY SLOPES
BEAR MOUNTAIN, N.Y. – Thousands of ardent ski fans assemble at the Winter playground for the Interstate Meet, marked by daring jumping and speedy down-hill runs. Many go up for the jumps – and some come down the hard way!
ICE BOAT SKIPPERS HIT IT UP
RED BANK, N.J. – Thrills and speed in a wintry setting, as daring ice-boat pilots compete for honors. Danger lurks on every hand, as the trim sailing craft “skate” at top speeds around hair-pin turns. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1940 (UE40003)
RUSH HUGE BOMBERS FOR ARMY
SEATTLE, WASH. – Thrilling scenes at the Boeing Aircraft factory, where 6,000 men are working night and day to turn out the huge 22-ton “Flying Fortresses,” with a new one coming off the assembly line every four days!
F.D.R. JOSHES G.O.P. CHIEFS
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Pres. Roosevelt in a humorous mood as he addresses $100-a-plate dinners at the Jackson Day Dinner, is silent as his 1940 plans, but twits Republican leaders for not attending.
DEWEY FORGETS 1940 FOR DAY
PAWLING, N.Y. – The “racket-busting” Republican aspirant for the presidency doffs his political garb for a day, with his family at “Dapplemere Farm,” where he frolics in the snow with his two sons and “Bounty,” the pet dog.
FILM STARS AID PARALYSIS FUND
HOLLYWOOD, CALIF. – Mickey Rooney and Judy Garland, young favorites of the silver screen, do their bid in aiding the “March of Dimes,” the infantile paralysis fund drive, and ask everyone to do likewise.
DEMPSEY HONORS TEX RICKARD
MIAMI BEACH, FLA. – The “Manassa Mauler” honors his former friend, the well-known fight promoter, as he dedicates the “Tex Rickard Memorial Pool” at the Dempsey-Vanderbilt Hotel. Then Jack gets dunked by a bevy of bathing beauties!
LITTLE WINS COAST GOLF TITLE
LOS ANGELES, CALIF. – Topping a field of crack links champs with some amazing putting. Lawson Little “holes out” with a beautiful “282” to win the $1500 L.A. Open, although handicapped by a wet course.
SKATING STARS SHINE IN MEET
GLEN ELLYN, ILL. – Putting speed on ice! Thrills as youthful skating champs of both sexes get off to fst starts and speedy straight-away dashes in the Illinois State Championships. Vic Ronchetti annexes the men’s event!
GOLDEN GLOVEERS MIX IT IN RING
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Little tough guys in a big show! The 1940 Golden Glove tourneys, featuring amateurs with “professional” enthusiasm for swapping hard “rights,” start with knock-outs and thrilling slug-fests.
SUNSHINE BONNETS ON DISPLAY
MIAMI BEACH, FLA. – If you can take your eyes off the lovely models, you may see how tricky the new hats are for this Summer. Topped off with natty new embellishments, they’re displayed in a G. Howard Hodge showing at the Roney Plaza. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1940 (UE40007)
FREAK COLD WAVE GRIPS NATION
ATLANTA, GA. – Snow on palm trees in Dixie! Amazing scenes in the sunny (?) South, where the worst Winter on record piles up deep drifts and causes untold misery!
BUFFALO, N.Y. – Terrific winds and blizzards isolate hundreds of homes and block all ralds leading to this lake-side city.
NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. – The famous cataract is a mass of ice! Utility company crews blast the ice floes to get water for their power plants.
SANDUSKY, OHIO – Sub-zero weather proves a boon for fish-shipping business. Thousands of tons of ice are “harvested,” to be stored for Summer use.
PHILADELPHIA, PA. – Old Man Winter turns the Logan Square fountain into a frozen spray of crystal. The statue’s nymphs are left icy-cold!
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Colorful scenes as a thick mantle of snow adds lustre to the Capital’s famous monuments, shrines and other buildings.
ON THE WAR FRONT
IN NORTH SEA – The Allied blockade at work! Warships of the French contrahand control tighten the economic strangle-hold on Germany by seizing thousands of tons of cargoes heading for the Nazi war machine.
FRANCE – First pictures of La Fleche, military school where sons of army officers learn the rudiments of army life.
ARMY TROOPS MOVE BY AIR
HAMILTON FIELD, CALIF. – Spectacular scenes as U.S. Army bombers take off for March Field with 612 men aboard, including 360 from the 65th Coast Artillery. Modern transportation for modern men of war!
FAMOUS WAR CHAPLAIN HONORED
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Bishop John O’Hara leads memorial rites for Father Duffy, famed chaplain of the Fighting 69th at the Duffy Statue in Times Square. James Cagney and Pat O’Brien, appearing in a motion picture based on the regiment, take part in the ceremonies.
KIDS IN CHIC FASHION SHOW
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Dainty, and quite grown-up, are the latest styles in party dresses and school ensembles for the modern Miss, shown in a colorful fashion parade at Sak’s Fifth Avenue. Wearing these creations will be like “eating candy” for the youngsters.
HACKS IN NOVEL BEACH CONTEST
ST. AUGUSTINE, FLA. – Turn back the clock for a speed (?) classic between old horse-drawn buggies! The antique chariots burn up the sand as the modern “Ben Hurs” give ‘em the whip! Fun for all in an old setting!
AUTO RACE HELD ON FROZEN LAKE
WINSTED, CONN. – Twenty-fve cars, new ones as well as jalopies, get away in a whiz-bang speed classic on the key surface of Highland Lake. From then on, it’s one road-house of skids and breath-taking turns until Stan Poucher slithers across to win.
DOG RACES THRILL SPORT FANS
MIAMI, FLA. – Thousands of Winter tourists get a kick out of the canine classics at the West Flagler Kennel Club, where the high-priced pooches set new speed records in their mad chase after the iron “rabbit.” A sport with a new zest! |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1940 (UE40009)
THE LATEST WAR NEWS
NAZIS BOMB BRITISH SHIPS
ENGLAND – British fighting planes take off to fight German bombers which have bombed many vessels, including a light-ship which limps into port with holes in her decks.
An English passenger train is badly demolished in a head-on collision due to the black-out. Miraculously, not a person is killed.
FRENCH SPEED PLANE OUTPUT
FRANCE – Speedy new pursuit planes take shape at the Marcel Block plant, where women and boys work side by side with men in building a huge air fleet.
General Gamelin, Allied war chief, and General Ironside, British staff head, inspect front line positions, while heavy French guns open on German fortifications.
U.S. HAILS F.D.R. ON BIRTHDAY
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Pres. Roosevelt’s 58th birthday is celebrated with a hail at the Mayflower, where the First Lady cuts a huge cake, as Gloria Jean and other film “celebs” look on. From the White House, the President broadcasts a message of thanks.
NEW YORK, N.Y. – The President’s mother attends gala party, one of many whose proceeds go to the infantile paralysis fund.
RECORD ICE JAM IN OHIO RIVER
CINCINNATI, OHIO – Spectacular scenes of the worst freeze since 1918, with the huge waterway frozen over for more than 300 miles. Ferry boats are jammed in the floes further upstream, and in many places people cross the river on foot.
SNAPPY NEW BEACH WEAR SEEN
MIAMI BEACH, FLA. – For chic new bathing suits displayed by lovely “eye-fuls,” you’ll have to go far to beat this snappy style parade at the Roney Plaza. New gadgets too, to liven up the trick slacks and seaside toggery.
FIRE MASCOT BURIED WITH POMP
CHESTER, PA. – “Tippy,” doggy pal and mascot of the Franklin Fire Company, goes for his last ride. Fatally hurt when he fell “in line of duty.” “Tippy” gets a hero’s funeral as his friends, young and old, pay their last respects!
GOLDEN GLOVERS IN SLUGFEST
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Here’s action for you fisticuff fans, with young amateur hopefuls providing the thrills in Golden Glove bouts at the Odd Fellows Temple. One slugger gets knocked out of the ring, but comes back to win!
AQUAPLANE ACES TRY THE JUMPS
MIAMI, FLA. – Tops for nautical thrills! Jumping over high ramps with aquaplanes is no feat for “softies.” Aquatic cowboys provide exciting moments as they take the hurdles behind high-powered motorboats. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1940 (UE40010)
CHICAGO PICKED BY DEMOCRATS
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Nat’l Democratic Committee decides to hold the nominating convention in Chicago, and bears Chairman “Jim” Farley prophecies another Democratic victory. He says the G.O.P. lacks a candidate and a platform!
NOTED FINNISH ATHLETES ARRIVE
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Paavo Nurmi and Taisto Maki, famous Finn runners, arrive for a tour of the U.S. to raise funds for their country’s defense. Meanwhile, hundreds of Americans of Finnish descent sail for Finland, to lay down their lives to save the homes of their ancestors.
WATER SHORTAGE MENACES CITY
NEW YORK – Millions are faced with serious crisis if huge upstate Dams, N.Y. City’s water supply, are not fed by Winter snow and rain. The reservoirs are at the lowest depth on record, and still falling!
HIGH COURT JUSTICES CELEBRATE
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Chief Justice Charles E. Hughes celebrates his tenth anniversary as head of the nation’s highest tribunal. Justice James Reynolds marks his 78th birthday, while Justice Frank Murphy poses in his new judicial robes.
GROUNDHOG FAILS TO SHOW UP
QUARRYVILLE, PA. – Despite zero weather and a snowstorm that would have made a shadow impossible, members of Ye Ancient Groundhog Slumbering Lodge, dressed in comic ruiment, stalk the Spring forecaster in his laiz – but find nothing.
MARDI GRAS A GALA CARNIVAL
NEW ORLEANS, LA. – Spectacular scenes of the annual festival, setting a new high this year in color and pageantry. Thousands line the route of the glittering parades and attend the colorful-balls.
G.O.P. HOPEFULLS TOUR COUNTRY
MIAMI, FLA. – Sen. Robert Taft, candidate for the Republican nomination, “tees off” in the political merry-go-round with a round of golf!
NEW ENGLAND – District Attorney “Tom” Dewey greets prospective backers on a swing through the East, hoping to gain delegates in state primaries.
SKI CHAMPS IN EXCITING MEET
ST. PAUL, MINN. – A spectacular finale of the annual Winter Festival. Thrills and spills as crack slat men zoom down the dizzy slide and take off for amazing leaps. Sverre Fredheim sets a new meet record with a 197-foot jump!
KANSAN LOSES MILLROSE MILE
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Glenn Cunningham, veteran mile runner, attempting a come-back after recent defeats, is nosed out in the Wanamaker Mile by Chuck Fenske, who sets a new record. Others thrilling events are shown. |
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