New S.S. Mauretania Arrives (Universal Newsreel, Jun 1939)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. NEW S.S. MAURETANIA ARRIVES: NEW YORK, NY - A colorful welcome awaits the new Mauretania as it completes its 1st ocean crossing! Of 34,000 tons, and built in England, the luxurious liner will take the place of its famous Blue Ribbon predecessor! 2A. SUBMARINE VICTIMS MOURNED: LE HAVRE, FRANCE - Annual rites for sailors lost at sea are heightened by special ceremonies for the 71 who perished in the undersea craft Phenix, which sank during tests off the coast of French Indo-China. 2B. GEN. MONTEIRO SEES AIR DISPLAY: LANGLEY FIELD, VA - The Brazilian army chief, on a U.S. good-will visit, is greeted by a guard of honor as he lands for a thrilling inspection and display of Uncle Sam's fleet pursuit ships and dreadnaughts of the sky. 2C. FOG DELAYS CLIPPER CROSSING: PORT WASHINGTON, NY - The Yankee Clipper, bound for England on the 1st airmail flight over the northern route, takes off with 21 gov't officials and crew members. Fog holds up the plane at Shediac, New Brunswick. 2D. McNUTT HOME TO SEE PRESIDENT: SAN FRANCISCO, CA - The U.S. Commissioner to the Philippines, returning with his wife and daughter to confer with Pres. Roosevelt in the capital, stops off to visit the Philippines Building at the Golden Gate Fair. 2E. BLESS BANNERS FOR WARSHIPS: LEGHORN, ITALY - Impressive scenes as a dozen new Italian destroyers receive their "Battle Banners" preparatory to entering service. Following blessing by the naval chaplain, the banners are given to the vessel's commanders. 2F. FOG-BOUND FREIGHTER BEACHED: SAN FRANCISCO, CA - A jagged hole in her bow below the waterline, the S.S. Point Lobos is stranded on Kirby Beach. Her skipper ran her aground to save the crew and cargo after striking a submerged rock. 2G. "SILLY CYCLES" BATTLE EXPERTS: CHICAGO, IL - Unique bicycles! Made from bedsteads, spring coils, and other odds and ends! Charles Steinhauf, automobile repair mechanic, builds them. One even boasts a sewing machine attached, so the Missus can go along, too! 3. GALA FLORAL FESTIVAL HELD: ASHEVILLE, NC - Colorful scenes mark the 12th annual Rhododendron Fete, with 175,000 and to view the spectacular float parade. Blossoms and pretty girls in a gala pageant in real Old South style! 4A. HARVARD CREW DEFEATS YALE: NEW LONDON, CT - The Crimson "Eight" is again victorious over the Elis, winning the 77th annual 4-Mile Varsity rowing classic on the Thames down a course lined with hundreds of water craft. The 4th straight victory and a thrilling race! 4B. WAR ADMIRAL INTO RETIREMENT: LEXINGTON, KY - The famous race horse and a great money winner, has been pensioned off—retired to the Blue Grass estate to join his famed sire, Man O'War. A peaceful and happy twilight for a King of the Track! 4C. WATER SKI CHAMPS SHOW FORM: FLUSHING BAY, NY - Skiers take to water for this thrilling exhibition of sea-going slat-men in action! Bruce Parker, national champ, and others, show amazing form, as well as several new tricks of the trade! Spills? And how! 4D. GLIDER ACES IN THRILLING MEET: LMIRA, NY - The nation's crack pilots take off for amazing motorless flights as the 10th annual soaring contest gets underway with a record entry of sail planes. One craft covers more than 1000 miles! (LOCAL – CANADA) BUNTY LAWLESS WINS RE-RUNNING OF ORPEN CLASSIC.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library