Dedicate Giant Head of "Teddy" (Universal Newsreel, Jul 1939)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. DEDICATE GIANT HEAD OF "TEDDY": MT. RUSHMORE, SD - The gigantic face of Theodore Roosevelt, carved in granite on the side of the rocky cliff along with those of Washington, Jefferson and Lincoln, is dedicated. Workers rush completion of the historic group. 2A. THREE HURT IN SPECTACULAR FIRE: LONDON, ENGLAND - Flames and smoke sweep through 4 acres of buildings and warehouses in a spectacular blaze, and the worst one in the city since 1898. Three are injured, and damage is estimated at $5,000,000! 2B. FRENCH FLEET AT WAR GAMES: OFF THE COAST OF FRANCE - Thrilling scenes as battleships and other vessels of the Atlantic Squadron undergo intensive maneuvers. An impressive display of sea power in colorful combat formations! 2C. F.D.R. TO FIGHT ON NEUTRALITY: HYDE PARK, NY - Pres. Roosevelt is host to newsmen at his family estate shortly before returning to the capital to urge the Senate to reverse the arms embargo, which he feels will help keep the U.S. out of war. 2D. L.S.U. HEAD HELD IN JAIL: NEW ORLEANS, LA - Dr. James M. Smith, president of Louisiana State University, charged with embezzling $100,000, is brought back by plane from Canada. A scandal that may blow the lid off the state's political situation! 2E. COLORFUL CHURCH RITES HELD: LYONS, FRANCE - Impressive scenes of religious splendor as 400,000 devout Catholics gather for the Marial Congress, despite a downpour. Following a procession of children, stirring cathedral rites are observed. 3. TENEMENT TOTS GO FOR OUTING: NEW YORK, NY - 1,000 under-privileged children and their happy mothers go for a thrilling day on the floating Hospital, S.S. Lloyd I. Seaman. Fresh air, salty breezes and a gala time for kiddies, to whom fresh air is a novelty! 4. GALS TRY WOODEN SWIM SUITS: HOQUIAM, WA - (Exclusive) Here's a novel stunt that has everything! Wooden bathing suits—not only stylish, but should help keep you afloat. Pretty lassies in the lumber town show how the suits are made from thin strips of wood. 5A. YANKEE FANS HONOR LOU GEHRIG: NEW YORK, NY - A parade of baseball stars, nationally-known figures, and gifts, mark the impressive ceremony tendered the retiring 1st baseman, veteran of 2,130 straight games, who was forced to quit because of paralysis. 5B. YACHTS OFF ON HONOLULU RACE: SAN FRANCISCO, CA - 26 sailing sloops unfurl sails and head out into the Pacific in the annual classic to the Hawaiian Islands, a thrilling and dangerous race. Fog swallows up the ships shortly after they start out. 5C. SOCIETY AT TROTTING RACES: GOSHEN, NY - The Grand Circuit Meeting at Historic Track is a gala affair, with prominent society folk, including Mrs. E.R. Harriman and Mrs. Ogden Phipps taking part in the colorful trotting classics. 5D. CHINESE GIRLS TRY BOWLING: SAN FRANCISCO, CA - (Exclusive ) Pretty Oriental girls, dressed in their native costumes, take up the popular sport and display amazing ability in knocking 'em down! Chinatown's Fook Look kelgers win the match! 5E. COUNT D’OR WINS HORSE RACE: ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL - 22,000 racing fans see the running of the coveted $10,000 Stars & Stripes Handicap at the Arlington Park track. Mrs. Hertz' thoroughbred sweeps a field of 10 in the big 4th of July event! (LOCAL – DOBBS FERRY) COLORFUL PARADE FEATURES RECORD 4TH OF JULY FETE. (LOCAL – SPANISH) ESPECIAL PARA VENEZUELA.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library