Hoover Lambasts New Deal (Universal Newsreel, Feb 1939)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. REQUIEM MASS HELD FOR POPE: NEW YORK, NY - Thousands of clergymen and laymen jam St. Patrick's Cathedral for the solemn Pontifical Mass for the late Pope Pius. Bishop Donahue celebrates mass as priests pray in reverence at the Catafalque. 2A. HOOVER LAMBASTS NEW DEAL: NEW YORK, NY - Speaking before 2,000 Republicans at a Lincoln Day Dinner, the ex-President attacks "left-wing" tendencies of the New Deal and says dictatorship will follow inflation. 2B. "MERCY" PLANE BACK FROM CHILE: LANGLEY FIELD, VA - The giant 4-motored "Flying Fortress," which took medical supplies to victims of the 'quake, lands with its crew of ten. Major Haynes, commander, is awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for the relief flight. 2C. GOTHAM REPLICA AMAZING: NEW YORK, NY - A metropolis in miniature! A huge "diorama" of the city's scenic skyline by day and by night, takes shape. Remarkable in its accurate detail, the model will delight visitors to the Edison exhibit during the World's Fair. 3. CANINE BLUE-BLOODS IN SHOW: NEW YORK, NY - More than 3,000 dogs, including the country's outstanding prize-winning canines, as well as amazing trick pooches, are on hand for the 63rd annual Westminster Kennel Club show, at Madison Square Garden. 4A. SAILING YACHTS IN OCEAN RACE: MIAMI, FL - Colorful sailboats get away for the annual Atlantic yachting classic from the Florida coast to Nassau. A thrilling sight from the air and from the sea as the trim craft spread their sails for the long voyage. 4B. GIRLS AID GALENTO'S TRAINING: MIAMI BEACH, FL - Training for his bout with Abe Feldman doesn't seem to worry "Two-Ton" Tony! No, sir! Beer is plentiful, and the pretty beach lassies are on hand to do his exercising for him while he sits and sips. 4C. BOBSLEDS IN OLYMPIC TRIALS: LAKE PLACID, NY - Sensational speed and terrifying turns mark the try-outs for the 1940 Olympics as teams get away down the tricky Mt. Hoevenberg run on thrilling elimination tests. Here's Wintry action with a "zip" from start to finish. 4D. SEABISCUIT LAME AFTER UPSET: ARCADIA, CA - In his first race since beating War Admiral in the East, the Howard "Wonder Horse" trails Today by two lengths at Santa Anita. The former top favorite is lame after the event and his racing days may be over! 4E. GIRL JOCKEYS VIE IN RACE: AGUA CALIENTE, MEXICO - The Fair Sex invades the realm of man for the annual running of the "Powder Puff Derby." A dozen comely lassies vie for the Coronado Town Plate, with pretty Babe De Freest winning on Bon Mint.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library