Landon Attacks Foreign “Isms” (Universal Newsreel, Dec 1938)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1A/B. LANDON ATTACKS FOREIGN “ISMS”: LIMA, PERU - Alfred M. Landon, delegate to the Pan-American Conference, re-affirms the Monroe Doctrine and bids the American Republics unite in defense against alien “isms.” / CALLAO, PERU - Jose Maria Cantilo, Argentine Minister of Foreign Relations, leaves on a naval cruiser after a “courtesy” visit to the parley. 2A/B/C/D/E. NEW MILL HERALDS STEEL BOOM: PITTSBURGH, PA -Thousands of men go to work as the new Carnegie-Illinois plant opens and first operations of rolling hot steel begin. An era of prosperity reigns as officials inspect the plant and happy workers swing into action! / ITY’S FIRST SUBWAY STARTED: CHICAGO, IL - A long-awaited dream becomes a reality! Sec’y of Interior Ickes, head of the PWA, and Mayor Kelly, break ground for a $40,000,000 subway system. Thousands attend the ceremony marking a new step in Windy City progress. / FIRST PLANE FLIGHT MARKED: KITTY HAWK, NC - Aviation’s 35th anniversary! On the site where the Wright Brothers took off in their crude airplane in 1903, Army and Navy officials honor the pioneers and place a wreath at the memorial shaft. / 2 KILLED IN FREAK BUS CRASH: GLENVIEW, IL - (Exclusive) Two persons lose their lives when a crowded bus, struck by a speeding coupe, overturns at a busy intersection, rolling over and over injuring many passengers and demolishing three gasoline pumps nearby. / XMAS PARTY FOR NEEDY KIDS: CORAL GABLES, FL - The annual Christmas Tree for underprivileged children, given by Mrs. H.L. Doherty each year, is a spectacular success! Toys for every youngster, with Sammy Snead, links champ, as “Santa,” to teach them golf! / RADIO-CONTROLLED BOAT TRIED: OAKLAND, CA - F. Wellington Morse, inventor-builder, demonstrates his simplified radio transmitter control for a small boat model, propelled by two gas-powered propellers. It turns and circles with uncanny precision in its colorful debut! 3. FILM STARS HAIL DEMOCRACY: HOLLYWOOD, CA - Screen celebrities take the-lead in re-dedicating the nation to the U.S. Bill of Rights! Edward G. Robinson and James Cagney speak on behalf of American ideals as against alien beliefs and practices. 4A/B. GALAPAS WINS INAUGURAL: MIAMI, FL - 10,000 fans at the opening of Tropical Park see the 3-yr.-old colt owned by Townsend Martin win the Inaugural Handicap, romping home ahead of Bob’s Boy by two lengths in a thrilling turf classic. / ROOSTER RACING A NEW SPORT: NEW YORK, NY - A new thrill for speed fans! Spirited races by trained barnyard trotters! The first Rooster Track has a colorful debut on the Madison Square Garden roof, and Dot comes in first, setting a new World’s record!

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library