F.D.R. Asks Big Arms Budget (Universal Newsreel, Jan 1940)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. F.D.R. ASKS BIG ARMS BUDGET: WASHINGTON, D.C. - In his annual New Year message to Congress, Pres. Roosevelt calls for increased expenditures for the Army and Navy due to the war abroad, to be met, he says, by increased taxes. 2A. GARNER VISITS PRESIDENT: Shortly before the speech, Vice Pres. Garner, who has "thrown his hat in the ring," calls on the President at the White House with other party leaders. 2B. 19 DEAD, 40 HURT IN HOTEL FIRE: MINNEAPOLIS, MN - Zero weather and a night blaze take a terrific toll in lives as an apartment hotel is gutted by flames. Tragic scenes as firemen, hampered by frozen lines, comb the ruins for bodies of victims. 3. CHIC NEW BATHING SUITS SHOWN: CHICAGO, IL - (Exclusive) A fashion parade of superlatives—colorful beach togs and beautiful models—displaying the newest style thrills for Winter vacationland. A special Jantzen showing that has everything. 4. MUMMER'S PARADE GREETS 1940: PHILADELPHIA, PA - In traditional revelry, the city's famous mythical organization turns out en masse for the annual New Year's Day parade of colorful costumes and amusing antics. A spectacle that thrills thousands. 5A. MODEL SEAPLANES SOAR IN MEET: MIAMI, FL - Thrills for you model fans! A miniature seaplane meet on Biscayne Bay, with the amazing replicas taking off and landing on the water in realistic style. Crack-ups, too—just like big planes! 5B. GA. TECH WINS IN ORANGE BOWL: MIAMI, FL - Gridiron thrills in a Winter metropolis! Georgia Tech displays amazing power in trouncing the mid-West "Tigers," 21-7. The day is also marked by a spectacular "Orange Bowl" festival parade. 5C. TULANE BEATEN IN SUGAR BOWL: NEW ORLEANS, LA - A record crowd of 73,000 football fans sees the Texas "Aggies" topple the touted "Green Wave" in the South's New Year classic, coming from behind to win by a one-point margin. (LOCAL – ??) OPENING OF NEW STATE BRIDGE. (LOCAL – ??) TOURNAMENT OF ROSES. (LOCAL – ??) ROSE BOWL. (LOCAL – ??) SANTA ANITA DERBY.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library