U.S. Acts in War Crisis (Universal Newsreel, Aug 1939)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1A/B/C/D/E. U.S. ACTS IN WAR CRISIS: NEW YORK, NY - IN THE FACE OF THE TENSE EUROPEAN SITUATION, GOV'T CUSTOMS OFFICIALS HOLD UP SAILINGS OF THE S.S. BREMEN, AND OTHER VESSELS, TO PREVENT ILLEGAL ACTS AT SEA IF WAR SHOULD BREAK OUT.—THOUSANDS OF AMERICANS ARRIVE HOME ON THE S.S. NORMANDIE AND AQUITANIA, HAPPY TO ESCAPE THE TENSION ABROAD. / WASHINGTON, D.C. - THE MARQUESS OF LOTHIAN, NEW ENVOY FROM BRITAIN, STATES HIS COUNTRY'S STAND IN THE CRISIS. HIS PREDECESSOR, SIR RONALD LINDSAY, IS HELD UP IN NEW YORK WHEN HIS LINER IS DELAYED. / MONTREAL, QUE. - CANADA LOOKS TO ITS DEFENSES, AND TROOPS STAND GUARD AT BRIDGES, CANAL LOCKS AND WAREHOUSES TO PREVENT SABOTAGE IF TROUBLE COMES. / ENGLEWOOD, CA - AIRPLANE FACTORIES RUSH FIGHTING CRAFT TO FOREIGN NATIONS, INCLUDING SPECIALLY-CAMOUFLAGED PURSUIT SHIPS FOR HOLLAND. / OAKLAND, CA - 26 STEWARDESSES OF THE UNITED AIRLINES ARE ENROLLED IN THE ARMY NURSES RESERVE BY OFFICERS OF THE 30TH INFANTRY FROM TREASURE ISLAND. 1F. F.D.R. HONORS ADMIRAL YARNELL: WASHINGTON, D.C. - In recognition of his accomplishments in upholding American rights in Chinese waters, Pres. Roosevelt pins the Distinguished Service Medal on the retiring fleet commander, while naval officials look on. 2. SQUALUS SINKS FOR THIRD TIME OFF: PORTSMOUTH, NH - The ill-fated submarine, which sank last May carrying 26 men to their doom, is surfaced a second time after heroic salvage efforts, but is allowed to sink again when the bow starts to submerge! 3. 1200 KIDDIES IN CIRCUS PARADE: TERRE HAUTE, IN - (Exclusive) Hundreds of thrilled youngsters take part in a colorful street parade ballyhooing an all-kids circus. Animals, wagons and costumes were made by the children themselves. 4. BATHING BEAUTIES ARE DUNKED: CHICAGO, IL - Just to prove that some beach lassies get wet, entrants in the "Miss Greater Chicago" contest are put under a shower during the event! Pretty Ethel Lobdell wins the cup and a chance at the "Miss America" title. 5A. RACER KILLED IN 3-CAR CRACK-UP: HAMBURG, NY - (Exclusive) Glen Myers, speed dare-devil of Dayton, Ohio, is fatally injured during the Nat'l A.A.U. classic when his auto is rammed by another. Ted Horn sets new records for the dirt track and wins the big event. 5B. OLYMPIC DIVING ACES TRY OUT: LOS ANGELES, CA - Uncle Sam's crack high-board champions display amazing form as they take Riley, Sammy Lee and others—the last word in nautical perfection and grace! (LOCAL – PENNSYLVANIA) GLORIA JEAN DEBUT.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library