Congress Birthday Marked (Universal Newsreel, Mar 1939)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. CONGRESS BIRTHDAY MARKED: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Pres. Roosevelt, and Chief Justice Hughes, join in impressive tribute to American freedom and democracy at colorful ceremonies on the 150th birthday anniversary of the U.S. Congress. 2A. KING LAUNCHES BIG BATTLESHIP: NEWCASTLE, ENGLAND - Graphic evidence of Britain's re-armament program is seen as King George VI christens the 35,000-ton super-dreadnaught King George V in colorful ceremonies. The 1st British battleship launched in 14 years! 2B. GANDHI'S FAST STIRS INDIA: RAJKOT, INDIA - The Indian Empire seethes with agitation as the wizened campaigner of many struggles against British rule begins another fast, this time to gain democratic reforms from the local ruler. 2C. 1ST LADY NAMES OCEAN PLANE: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Mrs. Roosevelt christens the new trans-Atlantic Yankee Clipper with water from the Seven Seas, and then goes aloft in the 74-passenger craft, following ceremonies, for a spectacular flight over the Capital. 2D. 35 DIE IN CANADIAN HOTEL FIRE: HALIFAX, N.S. - Scenes of fiery destruction as flames sweep the old Queen Hotel, taking 35 lives and causing damage estimated at $800,000. Spectacular pictures taken by a cameraman staying at the hotel, who had to jump for his life! 3. HAT STYLES FOR EASTER SHOWN: MIAMI BEACH, FL - (Exclusive) "In your Easter bonnet" is the theme song of pretty models as they display new and alluring headdress fashions for the big Spring event, at a colorful show at the Roney Plaza Hotel. 4A. NOVEL ICE BOAT DOES 120 M.P.H.: HONEOYE LAKE, NY - Here's the latest way to speed on ice! Sleek craft driven by propellers, airplane style, that can reach incredible speeds within a few seconds, are seen in sensational trial runs. 4B. ALL NATIONS IN QUAINT RACE: TREASURE IS., CA - Colorful Oriental scenes mark the "All-Nations" Jinrikisha race at the Golden Gate Fair, with pretty girls as ballast for nimble Chinese boys. Miss Zoe Dell Lantis wins for the U.S. 4C. ST. LOUIS "CARDS" BEGIN TRAINING: ST. PETERSBURG, FL - Under sunny skies, the famous Mid-West baseball club turns out in full strength to begin spring training under new manager, Ray Blades. From setting-up exercises to "front-line" action, the team looks good! 4D. KAYAK II WINS SANTA ANITA 'CAP: ARCADIA, CA - 65,000 racing fans see Kayak II, Argentine-bred 4-yr.-old, stage a thrilling “stretch” battle to win the fifth running of the coveted Santa Anita Handicap in record-breaking time. (SPECIAL) PACELLI ELECTED NEW POPE: ROME, ITALY - The papal secretary of state under Pope Pius XI is chosen to head the world's Catholics! Impressive scenes of the new pontiff's recent visit to America, where he gained widespread fame as an outstanding Church leader. (LOCAL – WASHINGTON D.C.) CAPITAL “CELEBS” ATTEND PRE-VIEW OF CULVER PICTURE. (LOCAL – CANADA) PLANE COMPLETES 1ST HOP IN DOMINION FAST MAIL SERVICE.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library