Sweden Honors Colonists (Universal Newsreel, Jun 1938)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. SWEDEN HONORS COLONISTS: WILMINGTON, DE - Prince Bertil, representing his father, the Crown Prince, suddenly taken ill, presents a monument to President Roosevelt, as the highlight of the celebration of the 300th anniversary of the settling of Delaware by Swedish colonists. 2A/B/C/D/E. F.D.R. TO FIGHT FOR NEW DEAL: WASHINGTON, D.C. - In his 13th "Fireside Chat," President Roosevelt denies that he, as President, will enter the primary fight, but asserts his right as Party Chief to speak in defense of the liberal Democratic platform. / OLD GRADS WHOOP IT UP: CAMBRIDGE, MA - As a colorful feature of the class day reunion parade, in which thousands of Harvard grads march in riotous fun and frolic, the traditional confetti battle takes place between students and alumni. / 8 NEW U-BOATS DEDICATED: VENICE, ITALY - In unusual and colorful ceremonies marking the 20th anniversary of the Battle of Piave, King Victor Emmanuel assists in the presentation of banners to eight submarines, bringing the fleet total to 103. / EUCHARISTIC CONGRESS HELD: QUEBEC, CANADA - 150,000 devout Roman Catholics, in solemn piety, gather at a colorful out-door altar on the historic Plains of Abraham during a record five-day Church gathering, climaxed by a pontifical mass. / UNIQUE FLORAL FETE HELD: GENZANO, ITALY - In a traditional religious observance marking the Corpus Christi feast, natives in gay attire show their skill by designing colorful "Infiorata"—flower ornaments in mosaic—carpeting the streets. 3. GOLDEN-WEDDING PAIRS MEET: KANSAS CITY, MO - Couples who have been happily married for 50 years or more come from far and wide to attend the National True Vow Club Convention and renew their allegiance to Dan Cupid. 4A/B/C/D. SPEED CHAMP HAS NEW CAR: ONDON, ENGLAND - A new streamlined auto racer, with 3600 horse power, is being readied by Capt. George Eyston, holder of the present world land record of 312 miles per hour, for an attempt to better the mark he made on the Utah salt flats. / CYCLISTS STAGE A THRILLER: ISLE OF MAN, ENGLAND - Motorbike riders, competing in the Junior Tourist Trophy Race, provide an exciting spectacle for thousands as they defy death in a grueling speed classic over hill and dale. / ITALY WINS SOCCER CROWN: COLOMBES, FRANCE - In a thrilling battle for the world championship, the Italian team defeats the Hungarian aggregation before a gathering of 70,000 spectators, including the French President, Albert Lebrun. / HARVARD OARSMEN BEAT YALE: NEW LONDON, CT - Against a colorful background of pleasure craft and Coast Guard boats, thousands watch as the Cambridge "Eight" dampens the Eli hopes of victory on the Thames in their 76th annual regatta. (LOCAL – CANADA) GOV. HOUSE FURNITURE SOLD.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library