Pope Blesses Easter Throngs (Universal Newsreel, Apr 1939)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. END OF 6TH AVE. "L" CELEBRATED: NEW YORK, NY - Manhattan hails the demise of the old Sixth Avenue Elevated with a "funeral" parade of city officials, as thousands see the last steel girders come down! 2A. POPE BLESSES EASTER THRONGS: ROME, ITALY - Religious pomp and ceremony mark Easter rites in Vatican City as Pope Pius XII, from the balcony of St. Peter's, blesses the crowds jammed in the Square, following colorful processions. 2B. BRITAIN DRILLS FOR AIR RAIDS: LONDON, ENGLAND - Graphic evidence of what the British will do in case of air attack is seen in a spectacular demonstration of anti-aircraft guns, balloon barrages, and tests of new air raid shelters. 2C. NEW ARMY TRANSPORT SAILS: BROOKLYN, NY - The U.S.S. Hunter Liggett, former passenger liner, begins duty in the Q.M. Service of the Army by setting sail for Panama and the Coast with a full assignment of troops. 2D. PUPPET CITY HAILS NEW GOV'T: NANKING, CHINA - The Japanese-controlled city, one of the first to fall in the present "undeclared" war, celebrates the first anniversary of the "Reformed Government" with a colorful parade as "puppet" officials watch. 2E. YOUNGEST JUSTICE SWORN IN: WASHINGTON, D.C. - William O. Douglas, 40, former SEC chairman, youngest Supreme Court Justice in 127 years, poses in his judicial robes before induction ceremonies. 2F. TYPICAL U.S. MOTHER CHOSEN: WOOSTER, OH - (Exclusive) Mrs. Elias Compton, 80, picked by the Golden Rule Foundation as "American Mother of 1939," poses for the newsreel camera in her home as she receives word of her award. 2G. ITALIANS HAIL WORK SPEED-UP: MILAN, ITALY - (Exclusive) Thousands of factory workers, business men and college students march in a monster parade with floats, celebrating increased production in the nation's factories! A victory for "Autarchy" they say. 2H. BRITAIN SENDS ART TO N.Y. FAIR: LONDON, ENGLAND - Priceless gold and silver antiques, including a 400-yr.-old cup, as well as the King's Coronation Cup, are headed for the World's Fair, to be placed on exhibition. 3. COLORFUL SHOE STYLES SHOWN: NEW YORK, NY - (Exclusive) Pretty models display the latest Delman creations—sleek, suave new designs—in a colorful pre-view of Spring foot-finery! Alluring beach sandals and swanky slippers for evening wear! 4A. CHAMPS IN SILVER SKIS MEET: MT. RANIER PARK, WA - Thrills and spills mark the 4th annual Silver Skis classic as the nation's crack downhill skiers compete down the breath-taking slope, Peter Radacher of Sun Valley streaks across the finish line to win. 4B. SALMON CAUGHT BY THE TON: OREGON CITY, OR - An army of anglers "haunts" the Columbia River as the salmon start their Spring trek to spawning grounds! 20 to 40 pounds a catch is child's play as the fishermen pull 'em in right and left! 4C. OLD JALLOPIES IN STEEPLECHASE: LOS ANGELES, CA - To prove "There's life in the old boy yet," 35 ancient "jallopies" get off to comic starts and dizzy straight-aways in a grueling marathon, with Don Farmer skidding and humping to victory. 4D. FUTURE MIDDIES MIX IT IN RING: ANNAPOLIS, MD - Flyweight fisticuff champs, sons of officers at the U.S. Naval Academy, open up with a barrage of big guns in a bang-up boxing show! Anchors Aweigh, mates, and watch that spread of canvas! (SPECIAL – EMBASSY) USHERETTES TAKE HAND IN THEATRE CLEAN-UP FOR FAIR.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library