F.D.R Inspects T.V.A. Dam (Universal Newsreel, Nov 1938)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. F.D.R INSPECTS T.V.A. DAM: CHATTANOOGA, TN - Pres. Roosevelt, enroute to his Warm Springs (GA) home, inspects enroute a new Chickamauga Dam, and with Gov. Gordon Browning, sees what he terms, "a contribution to our American civilization." 2. 20,000 FLAY NAZIS AT RALLY: NEW YORK, NY - Thousands jam Madison Square Garden in a huge protest meeting against the Jewish persecutions in Germany and hear Dr. Harry F. Ward of Union Theological Seminary attack the present reign of terror. 3A/B/C/D/E/F. NEW AMPHIBIAN PLANE TESTED: PORT WASHINGTON, D.C. - (Exclusive) A novel plane, equipped with a motor in the hull connected by special gears to a propeller above, is taken for a successful trial flight by its two inventors. It's landing gear is also of unique design. / GIRLS TRAIN FOR WAR DUTY: LONDON, ENGLAND - Snappy members of the Women's Auxiliary Territorial Service, affectionately known as "Wats," stage a colorful review. The country looks to the well-dressed "lassies" to come to its aid in time of need. / GIVES 3,500 COATS TO NEEDY: KANSAS CITY, MO - (Exclusive) Thanks echo in the hearts of hundreds of the city's destitute as Ben Hurst, philanthropic merchant, hands out free coats, overcoats, caps and gloves to lines of shivering persons awaiting their turn. / TREES BEING SHIPPED FOR XMAS: WASHINGTON - (Exclusive) Northwest woodsmen, able-bodied helpers of Santa Claus, anticipate a busy Christmas season as they harvest and prepare thousands of the cheerful spicy firs for Eastern and foreign Yuletide markets. / ANCIENT BIKE STARS AT SHOW: LONDON, ENGLAND - A veteran cyclist, attired in a cutaway and topper, is the favorite attraction at the 23rd Cycle and Motorcycle Exhibition, which features the latest in streamlined two-wheeled vehicles and motor designs. / NEW STEIN-CARRYING MARK SET: CLEVELAND, OH - Herman Pirchner, restaurateur and dispensed of good cheer, sets a new record by picking up and carrying 55 (count 'em) steins of beer at one time. The giant pyramid of "suds" weighs a cool 115 pounds. 4. NOVEL TRUCK FIGHTS OIL FIRES: HOUSTON, TX - (Exclusive) An amazing 75,000 pound vehicle for combatting disastrous blazes in the oil fields is demonstrated by its inventor, LeRoy Ashmore. A huge "boom," swung in an arc, is maneuvered into position for capping a fiery well. 5. DOGGY STARS SHINE IN SHOW: CHICAGO, IL - More than 24 breeds of canine champions, from 33 states, compete for honors in the 26th annual bench show of the Western Specialty Clubs at the Coliseum. 6. MEXICANS FETE REVOLUTION: MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - 80,000 of the country's finest athletes stage a huge parade and rally commemorating the 28th anniversary of the 1910 revolt. Pres. Cardenas reviews the colorful pageant of well-drilled teams.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library