2 Army Fliers Die in Crash (Universal Newsreel, Nov 1938)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. NEW DEAL RECEIVES SET-BACK: NEW YORK - Pres. Roosevelt witnesses a surprising trend against the New Deal as the country registers strong Republican gains in many States and in many Congressional seats. But in New York City, Democratic Nat’l Chairman Farley sees Gov. Herbert H. Lehman nose out “Racket Buster” Thomas Dewey by only 68,000 votes. Sen. Robert Wagner, sponsor of the Labor Act, is retained in office by a large majority. Likewise, James H. Fay, opponent of Rep. O’Connor in the “purge” campaign, is elected.—PENNSYLVANIA - A stunning defeat to the New Deal! Governor Earle, Senate candidate, is beaten as his state goes Republican.—MARYLAND - Sen. Millard Tydings, “purge” target who beat the New Deal, is a big winner.—GEORGIA - Sen. Walter George, marked for defeat in the primaries, also sweeps his state.—KENTUCKY - Sen. Alben Barkley, democratic leader is returned to office.—ILLINOIS - Scott Lucas, democrat, is elected to the Senate.—MICHIGAN - Gov. Frank Murphy, New Deal and Labor ally, goes down to a “surprise” defeat.—CALIFORNIA - Sheridan Downey, advocate of the “Ham & Eggs” pension plan, is elected but the state turns down his plan. 2A/B/C. 2 ARMY FLIERS DIE IN CRASH: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Lieut. Col. Leslie MacDill, Air Corps general staff officer, and Private J.G. Gloxner perish when a combat plane in which they were attempting a forced landing in a capital street, crashes and burns, setting fire to several parked autos. / WAR NURSE SHAFT UNVEILED: ARLINGTON, VA - (Exclusive) An impressive statue to Army and Navy nurses is dedicated in the National Cemetery as its sculptress, Frances Rich, looks on with her mother, Irene Rich, screen and radio star. / TREE BEING USED AS A JAIL: DISNEY, OK - (Exclusive) As there’s no prison in this boom town near the Grand River dam, prisoners are dealt with in an unusual manner. The Sheriff chains them to a tree, just outside a “mobile” court held in an auto trailer. 3. FINDS FIRE THAT WON’T BURN: SILVER SPRINGS, MD - George Stern, research engineer of the Bureau of Mines, demonstrates the amazing liquid that he discovered, which flames brightly when ignited but will not burn his hands. 4A/B/C. BIKE ACES THRILL CROWDS: CHICAGO, IL - (Exclusive) The classic six-day bicycle marathon gets off to a colorful start at the Stadium as dare-devil teams burn up the track in round after round of grueling riding. Speedy turns and nasty spills mark the event! / AMATEURS IN WILD SLUGFEST: BROOKLYN, NY - A galaxy of fisticuff novices mix it up for ring laurels in the Diamond Belt Show at Ridgewood Grove. The fans yell for action as the scrappy contestants let their “rights” and “lefts” fly. / “BADGERS” UPSET “WILDCATS”: EVANSTON, IL - In a thrilling Big Ten Upset, Wisconsin, playing with determined drive and snappy precision, trounces the unbeaten Northwestern “eleven”, 20-13, as 37,000 surprised football fans whoop it up! (LOCAL – NEW YORK) MAYOR LAGUARDIA OPENS RED CROSS DRIVE. (LOCAL – BROOKLYN) ERASMUS…26, MANUAL…0.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library