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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1940 (UE40031)
ON THE WAR FRONT
BELGIUM – The fate of other neutral countries spurs the Belgians to feverish war activities. Coast defense guns are manned! Anti-aircraft batteries are on the alert, while thousands of troops rush to the border!
ITALY – Italian fleet maneuvers off the coast of Turkey increase the “war of nerves,” with Europe wondering is Mussolini plans to enter the war.
PARIS, FRANCE – While American ambulance volunteers arrive to help the French, Fritz Thyssen, Nazi industrialist who fled Hitler’s “Gestapo,” seeks refuge in the French capital.
Amusing scenes as French soldiers get free shaves from “mamselles.” One “poilu” even gets a pedicure! Watta War!
BELGRADE, YUGOSLAVIA – Flood misery added to threats of invasion makes life miserable as the Danube runs through the Capital. The worst flood in years!
400 MPH ARMY PLANE TESTED
DOWNEY, CALIF. – Spectacular scenes as the new Vultee “Vanguard,” one of Uncle Sam’s speediest pursuit craft, is tested under actual war-time conditions, in a thrilling “attack” on a bombing plane.
FURS FOR SUMMER “HOT SPOTS”
NEW YORK, N.Y. – To keep the “Glamour Girls” at ease in New York’s air-conditioned “hot spots” this summer, fashion experts predict swanky evening styles with furs and fur trimmings. Pretty models show what we mean in a colorful Merl showing.
TONS OF CLAMS WASHED ASHORE
VENTNOR, N.J. – A strange freak of nature! Billions of clams washed ashore by winds and waves, and piled up in deep drifts. Authorities try to cart them all away, before Spring suns have turned them into an unhealthy “clam-bake.”
SCREEN STAR POLO TEAM LOSES
LOS ANGELES, CALIF. – Film favorites, including Big Boy Williams, Tim Holt and others, are beaten in a game for the Motion Picture Relief Fund, by a team of movie producers, with Walter Wanger, Framk Borzage and others in the line-up.
MOTORBIKES IN THRILLING RACE
MEMPHIS, TENN. – A field of dare-devil “putt-putt” champs gets away in a grueling 25-miles cross country grind, with dangerous turns and clouds of dust adding to the woe. Jimmie Nichols roars home in good time.
NATION HAILS BASEBALL SEASON
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Pres. Roosevelt tosses out the first ball as the Boston Red Sox, with Lefty Grove pitching a great game, shut out the Senators, 1-0!
NEW YORK, N.Y. – A sad opening day for Giant fans, as the Terry-men take a 3-1 licking from the Phillies. A homer by Suhr in the 8th, with 2 on base, tells the story! |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1940 (UE40032)
30 DEAD IN RAILROAD DISASTER
LITTLE FALLS, N.Y. – Tragic and sensational scenes of the wreckage of a crack N.Y. Central express train, derailed on a bad curve. The locomotive plunged into an embankment, pulling the cars off after it in a maze of twisted metal. In addition to these killed, scores are injured, and local hospitals are jammed with sufferers.
F.D.R. REBUKES G.O.P. ON WAR
WARM SPRINGS, GA. – Pres. Roosevelt tells Young Democrats that the Administration’s “Cool headed” policy on the war is better for the nation than the proposal of certain Republican isolationists.
INDIANAPOLIS, IND. – Thomas E. Dewey, heading the G.O.P. list of 1940 hopefuls, gets a big ovation from 17,000 persons at a huge rally.
FLOODS MENACE OHIO CITIES
MARIETTA, OHIO – Threats of flood damage grip Ohio River cities, from Cincinnati to Pittsburgh, with huge areas inundated by the flood waters. Rescuers in rowboats save hundreds marooned in their homes!
CHINA’S PUPPET RULER SWORN IN
NANKING, CHINA – While Chang Kai Shek’s armies continue to defy the Nipponese invaders, the Japanese set up a “puppet” Central Government with Wang Ching-Wei as leader. Colorful scenes mark the inaugural ceremony.
STORM LASHES NEW ENGLAND
MINOT, MASS. – Freak storms and severe gales strike the New England coast, crippling cities and pounding shore properties and shipping with heavy seas and high winds. A touch of Spring nobody enjoys!
SHOWMEN HOLD GALA CONVENTION
DALLAS, TEXAS – The national convention of the Variety Clubs of America is a colorful event, with screen and theatre celebrities staging a record parade. On the serious side, the showmen honor nationally-famous humanitarians.
CHINESE BEAUTIES GO MODERN
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. – Lovely almond-eyed lassies from “Forbidden City” doff their Oriental robes and games and go for a frolic on the beach in modern bathing suits. The new trend in fashions – and very pleasing to the eye!
HUSKY CREW BEATS CALIFORNIA
SEATTLE, WASH. – Thrilling scenes of the annual regatta between the “Huskies” of Washington and the “Golden Bears”, with the Husky oarsmen staging a brilliant race to triumph by over a length and a half!
PRICTOR WINS DERBY TEST RACE
HAVRE DE GRACE, MD. – Pictor, W.L. Brann’s “40-1” Kentucky Derby hopeful, splashes through the mud to victory in the Chesapeake Stakes classic and adds to his prestige for the Derby by outrunning Andy K. And Royal Man.
N.Y. YANKS WIN OPENING GAME
NEW YORK, N.Y. – The touted pennant-winning Bronx “Bombers” open the league season in good style, annexing a 5-3 victory over the Washington “Senators”. All the fans are out for the fray, and they have a wonderful time! |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1940 (UE40033)
WAR COSTS BRITAIN 10 BILLION DOLLARS
ENGLAND – Britain’s biggest budget - $29,000,000 a day – is announced by Sir John Simon, Chancellor of the Exchequer. It will pay for England’s huge war budget – for troops, tanks, planes, battleships! Hard cash to wage a hard war!
F.D.R. HOST TO CANADA’S PREMIER
WARM SPRINGS, CA. – Pres. Roosevelt takes Canada’s “war” chief, Prime Minister Mackenzie King in an auto tour of the Foundation. The visit is purely a social one, the President tells the Press later.
NEW AIRPLANE CARRIER READY
QUINCY, MASS. – The Navy’s new 14,500-ton plane carrier “Wasp”, leaves the Fore River shipyards for her final trial run before being commissioned at the Navy Yard. A $21,000,000 addition to our growing battle fleet!
EDISON REVIEWS NAVAL RECRUITS
SAN DIEGO, CALIF. – The Navy Secretary inspects a detachment of 1,100 young recruits at the training school. Since the European war began, 900 men have been graduated from the school each month.
WAR REFUGEES FIND NEW HOME
SANTA CLARA, MEXICO – Thousands of Spanish Loyalists, who fled Spain after the Revolution, begin a new life in Mexico. It’s work or starve, and a fire destroys one house under construction.
TRIBES BAN SWASTICKA AS “NAZI”
TUSCON, ARIZ. – Indian tribes go “on the warpath” against the “desecration” of their ancient symbol, the Swastika. So they ban the use of the symbol and burn baskets and blankets adorned with it.
MEN RISK LIVES ON PERISPHERE
NEW YORK, N.Y. – On the eve of the World’s Fair re-opening, the hardest job in “making up” is painting the huge Perisphere, where on slip means death for the daring painters. And for the newsreel cameraman!
SALMON RUN ON IN NORTHWEST
OREGON CITY, ORE. – Top thrills for anglers! The Chinook salmon are running up N’West rivers, and at the falls here, you’ll see fishermen battle for 30 min. landing the “big” beauties!
GIRLS SOFTBALL ACES WARM UP
NEW ORLEANS, LA. – Pretty “swatters” of the Clay Playgrounds team, 1939 champs, swing into action with a brisk skirmish. “Play Ball” is the cry, and these “slugger-ettes” show there’s more to “Swing” than meets the ear!
THRILL DRIVERS STARTLE CROWDS
MEMPHIS, TENN. – The 1940 “Thrill” season opens with a bang, as Lucky Teter and his dare-devil auto aces stage breath-taking stunts with autos and motor-cycles. Don’t look if you have a weak heart!
HEAVYWEIGHTS TRAIN FOR BOUT
POMPTON LAKES, N.J. – “I’ll moider de bum”, hints Max Baer, who begins training for his bout with “Two-Ton” Tony Galento. Still the clown, Max seems far from worried.
ORANGE, N.J. – Joe Jacob’s, Galento’s manager, helps Tony celebrate his coming “victory” in advance – but it’s Joe’s last appearance. He died several hours later. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1940 (UE40034)
BELGIANS READY FOR INVASION
BELGIUM – An air-raid alarm in a small town near the German border! A test alarm, but troops realistically man frontier fortification and prepares to repel the “invader.” Against enemies at home or aboard, they’re ready!
F.D.R. CUTS HIS VACATION SHORT
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Tanned and rested after a week’s sojourn at Warm Springs, President Roosevelt returns to the Capital, where he is met by Secretary Hull. The war situation caused him to come home early.
BIG NEW DESTROYER LAUNCHED
BOSTON, MASS. – The Navy’s new destroyer, U.S.S. Meredith, slides down the ways at Charlestown Navy Yard after christening by Miss Ethel Meredith, great-great-grand niece of Sergt. Jonathan Meredith, hero of the Battle of Tripoli.
EXILES ARRIVE FROM WAR ZONE
NEW YORK, N.Y. – The liner “Washington” reaches port with 881 passengers, most of them fleeing from war-torn Europe. Brig. Gen. Sherman Miles, military attacks in London, returns to be Army Intelligence Chief of Washington.
SHIP READY FOR WAR-ZONE DASH
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Loaded with the biggest war cargo to leave the U.S., the French liner, “ile de France,” prepares sailing from a Staten Island pier for Europe. She faces U Boats and bombing planes enroute!
SWANKY SHOE FASHIONS SHOWN
NEW YORK, N.Y. – When Milady “steps out” this Summer, she’ll want to “step down” on some of the chic new footwear novelties brought out by Herman Delmon. A variety of sandals, including a “zipper” model with detachable uppers.
CITY OF FUTURE IN FAIR DIORAMA
NEW YORK, N.Y. – 1940 World’s Fair goers are to be thrilled by a new diorama! An amazing miniature “City of Tomorrow” inside the Perisphere, metropolis as it may look a generation or more from now!
SELECT “MISS STREAMLINE 1940”
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. – Two hundred shapely “eye fuls” vie for the honor of being the Golden Gate Exposition’s “Theme” girl, and Miss Virginia Engels of Los Angeles wins, after a colorful parade of pulchritude.
BABY SANDY GETS 1940 AWARD
HOLLYWOOD, CALIF. – Boby Sandy, young screen sensation who steals scenes from top-notch actors, gets the Parents Magazine award as the outstanding baby of 1940, from Hedda Hopper, screen writer. “Sandy” takes it in her stride!
WATER SKIERS THRILL CROWDS
SANTA BARBARA, CALIF. – Snow is melting as the ski-funs, but that doesn’t bother the water ski champs. Dare-devil aqua-aces carry a pretty girl on their shoulders as they speed along. And then come the jumps!
RECORDS FALL IN PENN RELAYS
PHILADELPHIA, PA. – Sport thrills deluxe! The 46th annual track classic gets underway, with 3,000 athletes taking part in running and field events. New York U’s victory in the mile relay is a smashing finale!
DIT WINS DERBY TEST CLASSIC
NEW YORK, N.Y. – 27,000 ardent turf fans jam the Jamaica track for the Wood Memorial and bet over a million dollars in the mutual machines. They see the favorite, Dit, win easily by three lengths. A new Kentucky Derby threat. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1940 (UE40035)
SPECIAL RELEASE
FIRST PICTURES OF WAR IN NORWAY
SPECTACULAR AND GRIPPING SCENES OF THE FIGHTING IN SCANDINAVIA! ACTUAL BOMBING ATTACKS ON NORWEGIAN TOWNS! REAL PICTURES OF THE BITTER WARFARE, ON THE SEA, ON LAND AND IN THE AIR, NOW SCOURGING NORWAY! SENSATIONAL, TERRIFIC SCENES OF CARNAGE, RIGHT BEFORE YOUR EYES!
SWAP HORSES FOR MOTORCYCLES
FT. OGLETHORPE, GA. – Uncle Sam buys the Army some new “iron horses,” so the 6th Cavalry tries out its new motorcycles in special maneuvers. But don’t sell the horse short! He still comes in handy!
BRITISH CRUISER REFUELS IN U.S.
WILMINGTON, CALIF. – H.M.S. Caradoc, British worship on patrol duty in the Pacific, puts in at the Coast city for oil and water. Americans are interested spectators of the visitor’s 6-in. guns, depth bombs and torpedo tubes!
BALLET GOES BALMY IN SPRING
IRVINGTON, N.Y. – When Spring comes to the Fokine Ballet School at Rose D’Or Farms, anything goes! The “Terpsichorines” go daffy by “leaps and bounds,” cavorting on the grass like playful lambs! Very healthy and good clean fun!
KITE FLYING CONTEST STAGED
CHICAGO, ILL. – Hey, fellas! The Chicogoland annual kite flying contest is underway, and the sky is filled with them, spinning, zooming and bobbing! You’ll be amazed at the variety, and the ingenious method’s of flying them!
N.Y. FAIR FUTURAMA IS READY
NEW YORK, N.Y. – One of the most popular exhibits lat year, the “Highways and Horizons” show at the General Motors pavilion, will be bigger and better for World’s Fair-goers this year. Workmen put final touches on the scenic display!
SPRING COMES TO THE BRONX ZOO
NEW YORK, N.Y. – The Bronx Park Zoo pelicans lead a dogs life in Winter – but ah, Spring! The warm weather brings them out to their aviaries, where they stretch their wings and practice “flying” again! |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1940 (UE40036)
BRITISH BLAST WAY INTO NARVIK
NORWAY – Spectacular and dramatic scenes of the Allied-Nazi battle for the important ore port! Launching a desperate attack by destroyers, the British fight their way into the fjord, sinking German transports and other war vessels. The thrill picture of the week!
ROUMANIA – As war threats and fears invade the Belkans, King Carol bolsters his small but well-trained army. Hundreds of young officers receive their swords during promotion ceremonies. They may see action!
FRANCE – While new tanks, equipped with heavy guns, are tested in exciting maneuvers, patrols advance into “No Man’s Land” and ambush several Nazis.
In Paris, the Duchess of Windsor, and Miss Anne Morgan, head of American Auxiliary unit in France, see ambulance units prepare for duty.
MAY DAY PARADE ENDS IN RIOT
MEXICO CITY, D.F. – 175,000 “militant” workers stage a monster parade through the city, with the union cohorts saluting Pres. Cordenas and Labor chief Toledano. Rioting breaks out as hecklers interrupt the march!
MISS BOVINE AMERICA CHOSEN
SABETHA, KANSAS – Pretty Kansas lassies, and prize cows, too, are all dolled up for the annual milking contest and selection of Miss Bovine America. Lady Skylark Alcarta Conductor is picked best “Bossy” – and can she give!
MAY DAY IS MONKEY-SHINE DAY
PHILADELPHIA, PA. – May Day parades and frolics aren’t confined to human beings! The Zoo monkeys put on a circus act that’s a laugh from start to finish. The “Chimps” ride bikes, walk tight rope and do other amusing stunts.
LONG-SHOT WINS KENTUCKY DERBY
LOUISVILLE, KY. – A record crowd of 95,000, out for the 66th running of the famous racing classic, sees Mrs. Ethel Mar’s Gallahadion, 35-1 shot, came from behind to nose out the favorite. Bimelech, and win by a length and a half. Col. Bradley’s entry is second by a nose, with Dit third! |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1940 (UE40037)
HONOR U.S. VICTIM OF NAZI BOMB
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN – Impressive funeral rites are held in the Swedish capital for Capt. Robert Losey. American attaché in Norway who was killed by a German bomb. High army and diplomatic officials from many countries attend.
FRENCH DISARM DERELICT MINES
IN FRANCE – Dangerous work! Taking the “sting” out of deadly mines, washed ashore along the North Seal. Daring naval workers remove the detonators. No job for the timid!
RANCHERS ON TRADITIONAL RIDE
SANTA BARBARA, CALIF. – An ancient custom that grows more colorful with the years. The 11th annual “Rancheros Visitadores,” with hundreds of gaily-attired ranchers attending Mission rites and riding from estate to estate.
USES SUBMARINE AS A YACHT
NEWARK, N.J. – Capt. F.J. Christensen of Florida is “skipper” of one of the strangest pleasure yachts on record! His craft is the “Submarine C.” formerly the S-49. Hundreds visit the ship, which he bought from the U.S. Navy.
FAMOUS CROWN TO BE BROKEN UP
MIAMI, FLA. – The “Crown of the Andes,” fabulous emerald-encrusted gold crown valued at $4,500,000, is put on display for the last time before being dismantled. The rare masterpiece dazzles your eyes!
SUBMARINE LIFEBOAT INVENTED
HAVANA, CUBA – An ingenious life-saving craft intended for undersea rescue work is demonstrated to the Cuban Navy by Pedro Gonzalez, inventor. The amazing craft, detached from the “sub,” bobs safely to the surface.
OLD JALLOPIES IN QUAINT PARADE
NEW YORK, N.Y. – A parade of antiquated “gas buggies” to be shown at the World’s Fair “American Jubilee,” attracts thousands of amused spectators in the Times Square area. The “rattle-traps” break no speed records – but what a sight!
N’WEST OPENS WATER SKI SEASON
SEATTLE, WASH. – Forced by melting snows to abandon their favorite slopes, skiers “take to the water” for the season’s first “aqua-slats” carnival. Spills and thrills galore – behind high-powered speedboats!
GIRL JOCKEYS IN OBSTACLE RACE
OAKLAND, CALIF. – Ten girls entered under such turf names as “Tea Biscuit.” “War General,” etc. get away in an amusing cross-country race. First canoes, then skooters, bikes – and ending up on horse-back!
REGATTA OPENS YACHT SEASON
SEATTLE, WASH. – Colorful scenes mark the opening of the Summer sailboat season, as hundreds of trim yachts “up anchor” for the first regatta of the year on Lake Washington. Snappy breezes and sparkling waters – a picturesque sight!
PIG RACE TICKLES COLLEGE GIRLS
STATE COLLEGE, PA. – Highlight of the Penn State livestock show, where pretty co-eds show they know a thing or two about farming, is a race of little “porkers,” who provide laughs galore in a goofy “hog-wild” race.
DIVING STARS SHINE IN MEET
SANTA BARBARA, CALIF. – Crack U.S. highboard champs open the Spring aquatic season with a thrilling exhibition at the Coral Casino. In slow motion the stars show top form in a breathless performance! |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1940 (UE40038)
NAZI INVASION OF LOWLANDS SHOCKS WORLD
Germany’s lightning invasion of Holland, Belgium and Luxembourg rocks the entire World. While Lowland defenders heroically attempt to stop the new “Blitz-krieg.” Allied forces rush to their aid on land, sea and in the air. The threatened Total War is underway!
FRANCE – Re-inforcements by the thousands, troops and tanks, pour into Belgium in steady streams to help the Nazi assault!
ENGLAND – Thousands of British troops sail from Channel ports to go to the aid of the beleaguered Dutch defenders of Holland. The destroyer “Cossack,” hero of the Altmark capture and Battle of Narvik, is back in port!
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Beverberations of the “Blitz-krieg” stir America! Envoys of Belgium and Holland say their nations will resist to the last! State Dept. and Cabinet officials call at the White House to discuss U.S. strategy in the latest war crisis!
F.D.R. FLAYS
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Strongly condemning the Nazi invasion of Holland and Belgium Pres. Roosevelt tells the 8th American Scientific Congress that the Americans are shocked and angered by Hitler’s newest attack!
WORLD’S FAIR HAS GALA OPENING
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Hello folks! The 1940 Fair gets off to a lively start with 176,000 on hand to bask in the new informal atmosphere and see the “bigger and better” show. Officials welcome the throngs during opening exercises and parade!
BIMELECH WINS THE PREAKNESS
PIMILCO, MD. – Col. Bradley’s favored 3-yr. old beaten in the Kentucky Derby, redeems himself before 50,000 in the 50th running of the Preakness Stakes. Bimelech leads all the way to win a thrilling victory by two lengths! |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1940 (UE40039)
ON THE WAR FRONT
NORWEGIANS FLEE NAZI ADVANCE
OSLO, NORWAY – Dramatic first pictures of the German occupation of the Norse capital! Bewildered, tearful citizens flee in panic before the hob-nailed columns of German troops!
NAMSOS, NORWAY – Nazi bombing planes make a “bell-hold” of the British debarkation port! The city is turned into a shambles of flames and shell-holes as the natives seek refuge in the forest!
BELGIANS RETURN HOME TO FIGHT
PARIS, FRANCE – Thousands of able-bodied men, called home to help stem the Nazi hordes, leave by the trainload with tearful farewells from wives and sweethearts.
HULL SAYS U.S. IS NOT SECURE
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Cordell Hull, Secretary of State, warns Americans to re-arm to prepare against the threat of “brute force”! Meanwhile, Gen. John J. Pershing, head of our Army during the World War returns to lend his weight to speeding defense measures.
400 M.P.H. ARMY PLANE TRIED
BUFFALO, N.Y. – Uncle Sam’s new P-40 pursuit plane, capable of terrific speeds, undergoes trials at the Wright plant. The craft has been released to the Allies, and should help turn the tide if made available in large numbers!
CONGRESS SEES TEST OF RIFLES
FORT BEVOIR, MD. – Due to the controversy over Uncle Sam’s new Garand and the Johnson semi-automatic rifles, tests are conducted by the Army for Congress officials – tests of far-reaching import for our national defense!
SHOWS SAFETY TANK FOR PLANES
MIDDLE RIVER, MD. – Impressive tests are made at the Glenn Martin plant on a new self-sealing, fire-resisting gas tank for warplanes. In use in foreign aircraft, the tank will be a boon to American aviators!
HAIL END OF HUEY LONG REGIME
BATON ROUGE, LA. – The end of ten years of the “Long” dynasty in Louisiana is marked as Gov. Sam Houston Jones, winner in recent elections is sworn in. A huge barbecue for 100,000 persons highlights the day!
ATTACHES SEE MIDDIES PARADE
ANNAPOLIS, MD. – Military, air and naval attaches of Pan American nations witness an impressive review of Uncle Sam’s Midshipmen at the Naval Academy. Navy cadets at their best – in a colorful Dress Parade!
QUAINT BOATS IN NOVEL RACE
LAFITTE, LA. – Ancient “piroques”, the colorful craft of the Bayous, have their day during the annual paddling championships. 25,000 spectators are on hand to see the classic, won for the 4th time by Adam Billiot, as one entrant gets dunked!
SOCIETY OUT FOR TURF OPENING
BELMONT PARK, N.Y. – The opening of the race meeting draws a fashionable array of social talent, including Brenda Frazier and escort, to watch the running of the Toboggan Handicap. “Eight Thirty” wins after a thrilling race! |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1940 (UE40040)
ALLIED CONVOY ROUTS NAZI PLANES
Dramatic and gripping scenes in the North Sea, as warships escorting British troops home from Namsos, Norway, fight off attacks of low-flying German bombers. Tense moments as bombs burst close to troop-laden ships, and anti-aircraft guns “bark” with lethal fury downing several Nazi planes!
PITIFUL EXODUS OF BELGIANS BEGINS
Tragic scenes, reminiscent of 1914, as thousands of tearful civilians flee their bomb-shattered homes in a pitiful exodus to safety in France! Women, children, in heading flight – as French tanks and troops arrive in a desperate effort to check the Nazi advance!
F.D.R. ASKS FOR 50,000 PLANES
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Pres. Roosevelt tells Congress that the U.S. must prepare to turn out a vast air fleet to safeguard America from hostile invasion. He requests an additional Billion Dollars for defense! Heads of the aviation industry meet under Government auspices to discuss means of meeting the 50,000 plane figure. A spokesman for the group says it can be done!
8 DEAD IN COAST EARTHQUAKE
RAWLEY, CALIF. – Imperial Valley, rich farm area in Southern California, is threatened with a water shortage as a quake shatters the irrigation canal. Wrecked homes are graphic evidence of the tremor, which caused several deaths.
“SUB” SQUALUS BACK IN SERVICE
PORTSMOUTH, N.H. – The ill-fated submarine, reconditioned at a cost of $1,400,000 after sinking during trials last year, is re-commissioned as the U.S.S. Sail-fish. Four survivors of the tragedy will serve aboard the craft again!
15,000 NEW CITIZENS GREETED
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Impressive ceremonies in Central Park mark the induction of thousands of new citizens into the U.S. They gladly pledge allegiance to the American flag, which to all is a symbol of new hope and freedom!
BEN HOGAN WINS GOLF TOURNEY
FLUSHING, N.Y. – The Goodall Round-Robin Tournament at the Fresh Meadows Club draws a thrilled gallery of 5,000 fans to see the nation’s top links “pros” fight it out for the $1,000 prize. Hogan is first, with Sammy Snead second. |
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