City Fetes Western Epic (Universal Newsreel, Apr 1939)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. CITY FETES WESTERN EPIC: DODGE CITY, KS - Governors of three States and thousands of onlookers greet Hollywood "stars" as they parade for the World premiere of a screen epic of the Old West dealing with historical events of this section. 2A. 4 DIE AS NAVY PLANES COLLIDE: QUINCY, MA - Two Naval aircraft, flying in formation during the launching of the Airplane Carrier Wasp, collide in mid-air and plunge to the ground at Braintree, setting two houses on fire.—Unaware of the tragedy, Navy officials and civilians see Mrs. Charles Falison, wife of the Assist. Sec'y of the Navy, christen the huge plane carrier! 2B. 49 DESTROYERS RECONDITIONED: SAN DIEGO, CA - The U.S. Navy rushes the re-fitting of many old warships built during the War! For a million dollars, the fleet "greyhounds" are getting a new lease on life to prepare for "front line" duty with the fleet. 2C. NEUTRALITY ACT UNDER FIRE: WASHINGTON, D.C. - What Uncle Sam can and cannot do in case of war is studied by the Senate Foreign Relations committee in a hearing on the present law. Former State Sec'y Stimson is the first witness. 2D. CHOOSE "DESERT" BEAUTY QUEEN: PALM SPRINGS, CA - The colorful watering place is an "Oasis" for crowds on hand for the novel beauty contest, as pretty bathing lassies vie for the title "Miss Desert 1939." Eve Carlton gets the nod of the judges. 2E. TYPICAL AMERICAN BOY CHOSEN: NEW YORK, NY - Jim Crowley, Fordham football coach, presents a check to Karl McCready, 13, of Louisville, Ky., picked as the nation's most typical youngster.—MIAMI BEACH, FL - Exclusive scenes of 3-yr.-old Tommy O'Neill, who wins the title "Most Beautiful Child" from thousands of cute tots. 3. NEW SAFETY PLATE GLASS TRIED: PHILADELPHIA, PA - A new, non-shatterable laminated plate glass, with a plastic filler "sandwich," passes severe tests during a novel demonstration at the Franklin Institute. It should save many lives! 4. DECORATED HAIRNETS SHOWN: NEW YORK, NY - (Exclusive) Fashion finds a new and colorful use for the hairnet! Decorated with saucy bows and other style aids, the new Gainsborough influence is tastefully demonstrated by pretty models at a Ritz-Carlton showing. 5A. KIDDIES IN UNDERWATER FEATS: PALM SPRINGS, CA - Scared of water? Not these tiny youngsters, ranging from 3 to 10 years, who demonstrate amazing undersea agility. Watch Jack Best, instructor, as he and the class go through their novel paces. 5B. RACING BOAT SHATTERS RECORDS: MIAMI, FL - (Exclusive) In sensational speed trials on Biscayne Bay, S. Mortimer Auerbach sends his Emancipator 7th whizzing over a watery course and breaks five previous world's records before motor trouble forces him to quit. 5C. SKI STARS SHINE IN NAT'L MEET: MT. HOOD, OR - Thrills and speed on a fast course mark the National and Olympic downhill skiing, with crack men champs defying injury on the tricky slides. Wintry grace and form at 50 M.P.H.! (LOCAL – TEXAS) ST. LOUIS BROWNS GETTING IN SHAPE FOR OPENING GAME.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library