F.D.R. Urges National Unity (Universal Newsreel, Nov 1938)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. U.S. REARMAMENT PLANNED: WASHINGTON, D.C. - More tanks, airplanes, antiaircraft guns and warships are urged for the United States, so as to strengthen the nation’s position as guardian of liberty in the Western hemisphere. 2. F.D.R. URGES NATIONAL UNITY: HYDE PARK, NY - Pres. Roosevelt, in a vigorous speech on the eve of elections, warns the nation that in these troubled times, democracy must be a positive force in order to maintain liberty against military aggression abroad. 3A/B. MYSTERY BLAST SINKS SHIP: OAKLAND, CA - Charges of sabotage, made by Nazi officials, follow in the wake of a mysterious explosion aboard the S.S. Vancouver. With a hole torn in her side, the foreign-owned vessel is grounded on mudflats awaiting investigation by the U.S. / NATION HONORS WILL ROGERS: CLAREMORE, OK - In stirring and impressive ceremonies at the home of the late humorist and writer, thousands of his former friends and admirers render homage as the “Will Rogers Memorial Building” is dedicated. / 4. BLAST HILL FOR TRAPPED DOG: SPELTER, WV - Heroic rescue efforts mark the attempts of unemployed miners to save the life of a hound dog, imprisoned in an abandoned shaft. Despite frantic excavating and blasting, the animal was later brought out dead. 5. ACE RIDERS THRILL SHOW FANS: NEW YORK, NY - The 55th National Horse Show gets off to a colorful start at Madison Square Garden as trick riders from internat’l teams compete for show honors. Army teams from many foreign countries display spectacular form. 6A/B/C/D. HAWKS WIN HOCKEY OPENER: CHICAGO, IL - Ice hockey, favorite sport of thousands, gets off to a bang-up start in the Stadium with the Black Hawks administering a thrilling 6-1 defeat to the Americans. Thrills and action as the fans whoop it up! / GRID THRILLS OF THE WEEK: BALTIMORE, MD - Notre Dame’s “Fighting Irish,” unbeaten and powerful, defeat a gallant Navy “eleven” to win a spectacular contest, 15-0. / NEW YORK, NY - A substitute’s brilliant field goal gives the Fordham “Rams” a 3-0 victory over an aggressive St. Mary’s team. / PITTSBURGH, PA - 61,000 stunned football fans see a powerful and determined Carnegie Tech “eleven” trounce the Pitt “Panthers,” 20-10. (LOCAL – LOS ANGELES) LOS ANGELES, CA (Pre-released Los Angeles and Frisco). LOCAL – JACKSONVILLE) GEORGIA…19, FLORIDA…6. LOCAL – CANADA) HORSE SHOW.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library