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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1945 (UE45001)
NAZI SPIES SEIZED IN U. S. A.
The F.B.I. apprehends William Colpaugh, an American, and Erich Gimpel, a Nazi, both of whom had graduated from Nazi saboteur schools in Europe, then landed in Main by submarine.
Their equipment included a short wave radio, forged credentials, Colt automatics, a camera, and $60,000 in American currency.
79TH CONGRESS OPENS
Washington, D.C.—The new congress convenes after various personalities are greeted on the steps of the capitol. From Idaho, Senator Glen Taylor and family sing “The Senatorial Blues”—They can’t find a place to live.
CAPUTRE OF LUBLIN
After the Russians and a detachment of Polish troops viciously attack Lublin—where thousands of defenseless Poles had been massacred by the Nazis—they enter the Polish city.
THE ORANGE BOWL
Miami, Fla—Tulsa vs. Georgia Tech furnishes hundreds of thrills to 30,000 fans. Freshman star, Perry Moss, sparks Tulsa with his sensational long and short passes, while Fullback Camp Wilson applies the crusher with a sensational 90 yard run through the entire Tech team. Broyles’ passing is outstanding for Tech. Final—Tulsa 26, Ga. Tech 12.
THE SUGAR BOWL
New Orleans, La.—72,000 fans see Duke and Alabama put on the top bowl game of the day. The passing of Alabama’s freshman Harry Gilmer, and the speed of his entire team are sensational, but Duke’s bruising, driving power returns the Blue Devils a 29 to 26 win over Alabama.
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1945 (UE45002)
THE PRESIDENT SPEAKS
In an address to the nation, President Roosevelt advocates National Conscription for material reasons, and for reasons of morale; he defends the principles of The Atlantic Charter; and he summons the United Nations to protect not only their own sanctity, but that of the small nations as well.
DE GAULLE IN MOSCOW
France’s strong man, General Chas. De Gaulle, arrives in Moscow to sign a mutual assistance pact with the Soviets.
YANKS NEAR STRASBOURG
Yank planes, tanks artillery and infantry coordinate their attack to capture Hagenau and Bischweiler, France.
IN THE PARIS SUB
To escape Allied bombing, the Nazis in Paris had placed some of their war industries deep underground, in the Parisian subway. Now the French are busy restoring their subway to rapid transit duty.
LAVAL SOLD OUT
The estate and belongings of France’s arch traitor, Pierre Laval, are sold at open auction to the highest bidder.
3-TIER PULLMANS (Exclusive)
Pullman, Ill.—Now it’s the Coach-Sleeper, a 3 decker Pullman. The aisle is on one side, the 3-tier compartments on the other. A bevy of beauties finds these coach-sleepers to be more than comfortable.
GERMAN P.W. CAMP
Near Saareguiemines—The U. S. 35th Division frees 1,000 Russian, Serb, Italian, Polish and French prisoners of war, some of whom had been captive for 5 years.
BEAR MT. SKI MEET
Bear Mt., N. Y.—The annual ski meet at this resort provides many thrills as Merrill Barber and Lt. Arthur Devlin run away with top jumping honors. Naturally, there are some upsets. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1945 (UE45003)
STOPPING THE NAZIS
When the Allies recover their composure after the Nazi surprise break through on the Western front, they quickly go into action. Supplies are rushed to the front as civilian evacuees stream to the rear.
Mines are laid, road blocks set up, the woods are combed for Nazi paratroopers, and Yank artillery roars into action. Clear weather enables fleets of transport planes parachute badly needed supplies to the encircled heroes who are holding Bastogne. Gen. Patton’s armor fights its way northward into Bastogne, the demolished city.
Wrecked and burning Yankee equipment is seen scattered all through the “bulge area.” Now Allied strategy is operating to make the Nazis pay dearly for the gains secured through their surprise counter-attack.
WAR WORKERS NEEDED
Washington, D.C.—War Mobilization Director James F. Byrnes states “600,000 war workers who left their essential jobs last year must return. If our soldiers are willing to die for our country, the rest of us must be willing to work for it.”
FLYING ANGELS
New Guinea—At forward positions, evacuation nurses supervise the transfer of wounded into huge planes, then care for them en route to ambulance bases. In off hours, the “home life” of the nurses is seen to be that of any normal girl.
WAREHOUSE BLAZE
N.Y.C.—A huge warehouse is gutted in a spectacular 4-alarm fire which kills two of the firemen who battle the flames in sub-freezing temperatures. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1945 (UE45004)
THE MAC ARTHUR ADVANCE
At Ormoc—The famous U.S. 77th Division moves in on Ormoc from the sea. With heavy mortars, concentrated tank fire and the convincing deadliness of their flamethrowers, they subdue the Japs. Jap re-enforcements coming in by barge are blown to bits by Yank artillery. Victory on Leyte is made certain.
At Mindore—A giant amphibious fleet steams through enemy waters for Mindore (below Luzon). Intercepting Jap planes soon drop from a sky filled with ack ack bursts. Naval guns and rocket barges blast shore positions.
Landing barges take the eager U.S. 6th Army G.I.’s in. The underbrush is cleared of snipers and booby traps, then the large landing barges touch shore and heavy equipment rolls off. Strategic Mendora is soon secured.
C-97, SUPER TRANSPORT
Boeing’s B-29 Super Fortress has furnished the basic design for the new C-97 troop and cargo transport plane. The giant ship set a new non-stop transcontinental record of 6 hrs. 3 min., while carrying a pay load of ten tons.
TAX FORMS EXPLAINED
Washington, D.C.—Joseph Nunan, Commissioner of Internal Revenue, explains the new simplified tax income form, and the use of form No. 1040.
FURLOUGHED FROM BATTLE
1,300 combat veterans of the 1st, 3rd, 7th, and 9th U.S. Armies return to New York straight from violent battle action. Each is on a 30-day furlough—and each wears a Purple Heart.
MISS PHOTO FLASH ‘45
The Chicago Press Photographers finally decide upon Miss Kay Christopher as their “Queen.” And each of the runner-ups is a queen of beauty in her own right. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1945 (UE45005)
THE CAPTURE OF BHAMO, BURMA
The Chinese 38th Division (American trained and equipped) conducts a 28-day siege of this vital Jap base. Equipped with 75mm howitzers, 60 and 81 mm mortars, and other modern weapons, and supported by hard hitting P-47 dive bombers, they exterminate the resisting Japs.
When Gen Daniel Sultan, American commander, enters Bhamo he sees Jap corpses burning, and huge quantities of captured Jap equipment. Another tremendous step is taken in opening the new India-China supply road.
SNOW IN ITALY
Snow complicates things for the G.I’s in Italy, especially for the drivers of the huge military truck trains.
MARCH OF DIMES
In Washington, D.C. Eleanor Roosevelt donates the first dime in that city’s annual infantile paralysis campaign . . . In N.Y.C. Chairman Basil O’Connor opens the drive as movie stars lend their support.
ICE BREAKER “MACKINAW”
Great Lakes—The Coast Guard’s new $10,000,000 ice crusher “Mackinaw” bites a path through 10-inch ice, leading a convoy to Chicago of three new cargo vessels destined for ocean duty.
WORKERS NEEDED
N.Y.C.—A caravan showing various shipyard jobs makes its initial stop at Times Square as a drive to secure 15,000 shipyard workers opens.
HAVEN—NEW ZEALAND
The U.S. Coast Guard transports a company of homeless Polish children to New Zealand. They quickly take to their new home, especially to the food.
GOLDEN GLOVES ’45 (Exclusive)
N.Y.C.—When the sub-novice lightweights wind up a punch you don’t know who’ll end up on the floor-the receiver, the sender, or both of them. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1945 (UE45006)
ROOSEVELT INAUGURATED
The White House—Before a small but select gathering, Franklin D. Roosevelt is sworn is as President by Chief Justice Stone, after Harry S. Truman is sworn into the Vice-Presidency by Henry Wallace.
In his inaugural address Pres. Roosevelt commits the nation to a just and honorable peace, based on our efforts for a total military victory.
RETREATING IN KWANGSI
Kwangsi Province in Southern China proved to be the scene of history-making events during recent months. The U.S. 14th Air Force operated from there, and Japs had determined to seize it in pursuance of their master plan to sever China.
Jap power forces a succession of heart-breaking retreats. Airports are blown up . . .the Chinese put the torch to their own towns. . . railways are swamped . . . roads are choked . . .the retreat seems unending. Now however, the tide has turned. The ledo=Burma road is opened, and the 14th operates from impregnable airbases.
BOMBING OF PALAWAN ISLAND
U.S. Liberator bombers neutralize the Puerto Princesa air field with 10 tons of bombs, thereby adding momentum to MacArthur’s spectacular advance in the Philippines.
EXPECTANT FATHERS
Washington, D.C.—To free nurses for war duty, the District Dept. of Health hold clinics instructing father-to-be in the care of babies.
MR. WICKEL’S $1,000 (Exclusive)
Verona, N.J.—Mr. Wickel of radio fame, frantically goes through 17,000 gifts books looking for the missing portion of his thousand dollar bill. He finds it, and the books go to service canteens and clubs. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1945 (UE45007)
WALLACE VS. JONES
Since ex-V.P. Henry Wallace desires to become Sec. of Commerce in F.D.R.’s new cabinet, the incumbent, Jesse Jones, is forced to resign.
The latter appears at hearings before the Senate Commerce committee which is considering the George resolution to divorce the R.F.C. agencies from Dept. jurisdiction.
Mr.Jones outlines the qualifications and background which he deems essential in one who aspires to head the lending agencies which deal in billions. Mr. Wallace appears in defense of the present arrangement, and states that he would make loans available for the small borrower as well as the large.
U. S. ROBOT BOMBS (First pictures . . . an inside story)
We are permitted to reveal the many of the features of the manufacture of America’s robot bombs. Their jet propulsion engines are built in Detroit. And at Dayton and Toledo, all elements are assembled into the finished robot—“buzz”-bomb. Then from a long slanting ramp on a proving ground, they roar into the distance.
WACS FOR HOSPITALS
Colonel Hobby and Surgeon General Kirk confer as a call is issued for 103 WAC Medical Units. Enlistees will serve at U.S. Army’s 60 General Hospitals, in the care and rehabilitation of wounded soldiers.
NORFOLK, VA. FIRE
Fire starting in the Navy Yard Annex, spreads to adjacent piers, injuring nearly a hundred in its destructive path.
CHURCHILL IN ATHENS
Winston Churchill, heavily guarded, motors through Athens to engage in talks with local leaders, which ultimately led to the armistice in Greece.
YANKS IN CHINA
Gen. Albert Wedemeyer, Commandant of U.S. forces in China, makes an inspection tour of American installations . . . At Chungking, Ambassador Patrick Hurley presents his credentials to Chiang Kai-Shek.
TRIPLE NIPPLES
Weymouth, Mass.—The MacLeod triplets all cry for their milk at the same time—and get it. Dad’s ingenious bottle rack does it. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1945 (UE45008)
INVASION OF LUZON (First Pictures)
General MacArthur’s huge invasion fleet enters Lingayen Gulf . . . A murderous naval bombardment prepares the way for the landing craft . . . Men wade ashore in water, chin high . . . The amphibious craft churn ashore, and the jubilant natives welcome their liberators.
At a supporting airfield on nearby Mindora, attacking Jap planes are destroyed and a P-38 makes a miraculous crash landing.
FLATTENING THE NAZI BULGE
In a raging blizzard the Yanks dig their ammunition out of the snow and open barrages on the entrenched Nazis. Then our infantry advances, passing lines of wrecked equipment (both U.S. and German).
Evidence that von Runstedt’s unsuccessful drive was costly in human lives, is seen on every side. Some American helmets with gaping holes, lie on the ground. New cemeteries hold many of the Nazi dead, while countless Nazi corpses strew the roadside. And other sullen Nazis become prisoners. Wingen, Belgium is entered, and Yank advance continues.
R.A.F. PINPOINT BOMBING
Six waves of R.A.F. Liberators pulverize Jap communications at Pyinmana, Burma, vital hub between Mandalay and Rangoon.
MARCH OF DIMES
Washington, D.C.—As the dimes pour in, Bobby Riggio, 10, on crutches, hands Eleanor Roosevelt a check for $50,000 (the mass response to his radio plea). Looking to his recovery, she gives him a $1,000 bond an autographed football.
TRAWLERS – ICED (Exclusive)
Boston, Mass.—One of a fleet, the good ship “Plymouth” comes in from the fishing banks with a haul of 20 tons of fish. And the old salts aboard don’t seem to mind the tons of ice which covers their craft from stem to stern. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1945 (UE45009)
MAC ARTHUR ADVANCES
After heavy equipment is brought ashore on Luzon, Gen. Krueger’s U. S. 6th Army speedily advances all the way to San Fabian. The cathedral is in ruins there, and nearby stands a strange monument to a fanatical Jap captain.
General Mac Arthur arrives at Dagupan, wehre the natives welcome him with a brass band. Jap opposition increases, our wounded are cared for, and our huge 155mm. howitzers prepare the way for further advances.
ACTION IN HOLLAND
Three regiments of Canadian tanks mass their fire on the enemy as Gen. Montgomery launches a giant drive aimed at the industrial Ruhr.
Flail-tanks explode road mines, then the tanks and infantry advance to capture Echt, Sittard and Schilberg. Numbers of Nazis surrender, or are slain.
THE BIRTHDAY BALL
Washington, D.C.—Suzanna Foster, Jane Wyman, Joe E. Brown and other movie stars entertain; Eleanor Roosevelt cuts the huge birthday cake, then thanks all who assisted. It’s all part of the ’45 Birthday Ball for the March of Dimes.
CUPID IN SYDNEY
600 brides and fiancées of Yanks form a club in Sydney, Australia to prepare them for a happy home life in the U.S.A.
PIPE-LINE IN FRANCE
So that our mechanized armies may have fuel, the Yanks construct a pipe-line system with storage tanks, to speed gasoline from dock isde to the very borders of Germany.
TEENTIMERS’ STYLES (Exclusive)
N.Y.C.—Togged in their exclusive teentimer fashions, gals in their teens have a gay time for themselves at a typical canteen, jitterbugging, playing ping pong, sipping cokes and munching donuts. |
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NEWSREEL HIGHLIGHTS OF 1945 (UE45010)
MAC ARTHUR’S PROMIS FULFILLED
We turn the calendar back to January of 1941 and watch the Japs engulf the Philippines—bomb Manila, the open city—and swagger as they capture the remaining Americans on Crregidor.
From his new post as Military Commander in Australia we hear Gen. MacArthur thunder the ominous warning to the Japs, “I will return.”
Most recently, we find him with Admiral Nimitz, pouring over maps as a gigantic armada sails on such a mission. Ships of all descriptions, including giant carriers with their hundreds of war birds, are in this fleet.
Under a flack-filled sky preparations are made to land troops at Lingayen. Landing boats race shoreward, and in one of them is General Douglas MacArthur. He wades ashore—his promise is fulfilled. And his mechanized army heads for Manila.
V-MAIL
The marvel of V-mail is explained. Full-size letters are photographed on 16mm. film, a small roll of which contains 1,800 letters. Then huge planes rush prints of the film oversees, many thousands of reduced letters at a time. At the mail base, full-size letters are reproduced.
GAS FOR THE 20TH
After the ferry command has brought in thousands of 50-gallon drums of gasoline, Chinese troops spill the contents into a unique storage system from which the B-29s refuel. Then the huge ships of the 20th Bomber Command, fly to Siam and blast a vital Jap rail bridge.
HUDSON RIVER ICE
N.Y.C.—One of the most severe winters in years has choked the Hudson River with ice, keeping the Coast Guard busy, clearing the route for ocean-going ships.
MILLROSE GAMES
Madison Square Garden—13,000 track fans are thrilled as Private Barney Elwell wins the 60 yd. dash. Then James Herbert runs his opponents into the boards as he cops the Millrose “600.” |
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