Universal Newsreel Volume 1, Release 71

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The original release sheet reads: 1. CITY’S MILLIONS HAIL ECKENER AND CREW — GRAF OFF FOR HOME: NEW YORK CITY - Gallant Commander and officers of Zeppelin are cheered by crowds during ride of triumph. A blizzard of paper. The “Los Angeles,” piloted to this country by Dr. Eckener, salutes her former chief. City Hall square. “The city is yours,” says Mayor Walker. 2. GRAF ZEPPELIN SAILS: LAKEHURST, NJ - Victorious ’round-the world dirigible starts back to Friedriehshafen. Captain Ernst Lehmann (standing in doorway) is piloting her to Germany. Off to the Fatherland. 3. PORTUGUESE SHIP WINS FISHERMEN’S RACE: GLOUCESTER, MA - Schooner “Progress” captures annual $20,000 international contest from Yankee rivals. There are four boats in the struggle — the “Progress” is No. 2. Captain Domingos sails the “Progress” to victory. 4. HUNGARY HONORS MEMORY OF HOLY KING: BUDAPEST, HUNGARY - National Day is devoted to worship of Stephen, made a Saint because of his religious reforms. Admiral Nikolaus von Horthy, Hungary’s Regent, leads his attendants. A reliquary, containing one of St. Stephen’s hands, is carried by the priests. Justinian Seredi, Prince-Bishop of Hungary. 5. TRAIN ARMY TOTS TO BE SWIMMING STARS: BALBOA, CANAL ZONE - (Exclusive Pictures) Officers’ children, in the tropics, give a graceful exhibition in the Government pool. None of these divers is more than 12 years old. And look what Teddy Proctor, 5, can do! (Except Atlanta) 6. SURVIVORS OF SEA HORROR SAFE IN PORT: SAN FRANCISCO, CA - “S.C.T. Dodd,” Tanker ship that sank the Coaster “San Juan,” killing 70, brings in 29 out of 40 saved. So eager to get ashore that they can’t wait for the gangplank. Victims of one of the worst sea disasters on the west coast. Police take charge of a boy whose mother was drowned. 7. SOCIETY FANS CROWD BELMONT AT FALL OPENING: BELMONT PARK, LI - Fashionable folk see favorite win feature as thirteen-day session begins. “Osmand,” choice of the bettors, captures the Fall Highweight Handicap. (Except Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Washington and Minneapolis) 8. COLLEGE “WAR” STREWS CAMPUS WITH VICTIMS: SAN FRANCISCO, CA - Annual brawl between freshmen and sophomores of St. Ignatius is exciting battle. Making one leg longer than the other. A college education is a wonderful thing. 9. BREAKS ALL RECORDS AND HOLDS SPEEDBOAT CUP: DETROIT, MI - Gar Wood, in sensational duel with brother, drives “Miss America VIII” to victory in Harmsworth race. Gar Wood and George Wood, in “Miss America VII,” fight it out in the second heat. At times the boats develop a speed of 90 miles an hour. (LOCAL - PHILADELPHIA AND PITTSBURGH) STATE LEGIONNAIRES IN BRILLIANT PARADE: SCRANTON, PA - General Summerall and other notables attend annual convention. The grand march. New State Commander Frank Pinola. 11. THOUSANDS GREET MARCHING MAIL MEN: MINNEAPOLIS, MN - (Exclusive Pictures) National Association of Letter Carriers holds annual parade. From Alaska. The march of progress. Iowa. Dayton, Ohio, and St. Paul. (LOCAL - MINNEAPOLIS) SHAM BATTLE THRILLS: FORT SNELLING, MN - C.M.T.C. Military Tournament gives spectators an exciting treat. Arthur B. Gort, of Eau Claire, WI, gets a gold watch for being the best student. The deadly mines. Not on the program. (LOCAL - ATLANTA) SHATTER RECORDS IN A.A.U. SWIMMING MEET: ATLANTA, GA - (Exclusive Pictures) East Lake Country Club is scene of exciting contests between men and girl experts. Back Stroke. 220 yard race for men. Some of the stars — Misses Buist and Stuhr, of Charleston, SC. Agnes and Frances Staff, Pensacola, FL. Dorothy Elberfeld, of Chattanooga. Mabel Stanton, of Atlanta, who won the junior contest for girls. (LOCAL - WASHINGTON D.C.) 100,000 CHEER MARCHING FIRE LADDIES: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Governor Ritchie leads parade of smoke eaters here from three states. Relics of olden days. Future fire-fighters. On the reviewing stand.

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MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

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Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library