U.S. Embassy Leaves War Zone (Universal Newsreel, Aug 1938)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. NAVY DIVER SETS NEW RECORD: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Chief Machinist Mate William Badders, deep sea expert, using a new oxy-helium helmet developed by the Navy, breaks existing marks by withstanding pressures of 223 pounds—equal to a dive of 500 feet, in a specially-built tank! 2A/B. U.S. EMBASSY LEAVES WAR ZONE: HANKOW, CHINA - While Japanese bombers continue their daily raids on the civilian population, Ambassador Nelson T. Johnson and his staff leave the stricken area aboard an American gunboat for Chungking, China’s new up-river capital. / WEST POINTERS FIRE BIG GUNS: FORT STORY, VA - Interesting scenes as Uncle Sam’s “future generals,” 450 strong, get a taste of real war and try their skill at firing the latest types of defense weapons, including anti-aircraft, railway “Big Berthas”, and 155 mm cannons. 3. F.D.R. LAUDS SECURITY ACT: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Pres. Roosevelt, speaking on the 3rd anniversary of the Social Security Act, praises the measure as helpful to 67,000,000 U.S. citizens—yet one that would still be but a dream had “reactionaries” been in control of the government. 4. FRANCISCAN RITES HELD: GARRISON, NY - Thousands of pilgrims from all parts of the U.S. attend the colorful induction ceremonies at Graymoor Monastery, during which 13 candidates don the cowl and habit of the Franciscan novices and have their heads shaved. 5. CUTE TOTS IN BABY PARADE: OCEAN CITY, NJ - (Exclusive) The 32nd annual “kiddie” contest gets off to a colorful start as hundreds of versatile youngsters appear in a novel pageant. Elizabeth Arrison, 9-months-old, gets the nod from the judges and a big loving cup. 6A/B/C/D. UNIQUE OBSTACLE RACE HELD: POISSY, FRANCE - Cross country runners pit their skill and stamina in an unusual contest—a combination foot—bicycle—obstacle—and swimming race. Hot competition with a wet finish that leaves the winner cold! / NOVEL WATER THRILLER TRIED: HANOVER, PA - Everything that floats is now a boat! The latest in goofy craft is a “Gazook”—two inflated inner tubes attached to a metal frame, and away you go, in an amazing ride with paddle-wheel or a small outboard motor. / EYSTON’S CAR IN TRIAL RUN: BONNEVILLE, UT - Capt. George Eyston, Britisher who holds the auto land speed record of 312 M.P.H., takes his sensational Thunderbolt for a trial run and narrowly escapes disaster as he whizzes over the salt flats at 2 miles a minute. / HUSKIES IN “BATTLE ROYAL”: WASHINGTON, D.C. - (Exclusive) Six heavy-weight fighters “mix it” in the same ring in a sensational rough and tumble mauling contest, with Bibber McCoy coming through to win the decision. (LOCAL – ?) WARNER BROS. GET BIG SENDOFF.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library