Cadets Parade for 1,000 Gobs (Universal Newsreel, May 1939)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. CADETS PARADE FOR 1,000 GOBS: WEST POINT, NY - Colorful scenes as busload after busload of sailors from the Atlantic Squadron arrive at the Military Academy to see an impressive dress parade and to find out about army life from the future generals. 2A. COAL STRIKE CRIPPLES MINES: HARLAN, KY - (Exclusive) The coal strike that threatens the entire nation centers here, with mines idle and police officers mobilized to prevent trouble.—WASHINGTON, D.C. - Union officials and operators leave the White House with Pres. Roosevelt's ultimatum to settle the dispute or bring on Government action. 2B. GEN. PERSHING BACK IN CAPITAL: WASHINGTON, D.C. - The famous World War commander of American forces in France, now 78 years old but as erect as ever, returns from his Arizona winter home with his physician and aide. He is expected to go to Europe this summer. 2C. COPS SMASH BOOTLEG HOOCH: BROOKLYN, NY - Contraband bottles of wines, liquors and alcohol, seized by police in raids, make excellent missiles for target practice against a brick wall. Teetotalers and abstainers, here's "one on the house!" 2D. REBUILD FALLS BRIDGE FOR KING: NIAGARA FALLS, NY - Thrilling scenes as daring workers defy near-freezing torrents below the famous falls to rebuild the "Cave of the Winds" bridge, from which the King and Queen are expected to view America's scenic marvel. 2E. U.S. TAKES SALMON FOR A RIDE: ROCK ISL. DAM, WA - Thousands of salmon, prevented from reaching their spawning grounds by Columbia River dams, are transported in special government trucks past the huge dams to open water beyond. Not one got away! 3A. "HOT" LIGHTNING SEEN IN TESTS: SHARON, PA - Spectacular scenes of first tests with "hot" hand-made lightning, powerful three-million volt discharges that set objects on fire. A scientific bombardment that may lead to better safety rules for thunderstorms. 3B. RAINPROOF DRESSES AT N.Y. FAIR: NEW YORK, NY - (Exclusive) A new material that makes fabrics waterproof is demonstrated by pretty lassies at the World's Fair "Gardens on Parade." It's just the thing for sudden showers or careless waiters! 4. FAMOUS RANCH RIDE REPEATED: SANTA BARBARA, CA - Hundreds of gaily dressed horsemen, including several Hollywood stars, take part in the colorful "Rancheros Visitadores" pageant, with its religious rites and gay cross-country trek on horseback. 5A. "9 OLD MEN" SOFTBALLERS LOSE: NEW YORK, NY - The "Believe-It-Or-Not" Eleven trounce the "Old Men" in a bang-up charity game at Madison Square Garden. Dressed in comic costumes, the list of stars includes Graham McNamee, Babe Ruth, Grantland Rice and others. 5B. BATTLERS MIX IT IN STICKY BOUT: MINNEAPOLIS, MN - (Exclusive) Four wrestlers stage a Battle Royale in a ring filled with 200 gallons of molasses and 6 barrels of popcorn. A sticky, slippery, gooey contest which leaves the fighters looking like dripping wheat cakes.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library