F.D.R. Joshes G.O.P. Chiefs (Universal Newsreel, Jan 1940)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1A. F.D.R. JOSHES G.O.P. CHIEFS: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Pres. Roosevelt in a humorous mood as he addresses $100-a-plate diners at the Jackson Day Dinner, is silent on his 1940 plans, but twits Republican leaders for not attending. 1B. DEWEY FORGETS 1940 FOR DAY: PAWLING, NY - The "racket-busting" Republican aspirant for the presidency doffs his political garb for a day, with his family at "Dapplemere Farm," where he frolics in the snow with his two sons and "Bounty," the pet dog. 1C. RUSH HUGE BOMBERS FOR ARMY: SEATTLE, WA - Thrilling scenes at the Boeing Aircraft factory, where 6,000 men are working night and day to turn out the huge 22-ton "Flying Fortresses," with a new one coming off the assembly line every four days! 2. FILM STARS AID PARALYSIS FUND: HOLLYWOOD, CA - Mickey Rooney and Judy Garland, young favorites of the silver screen, do their bit in aiding the "March of Dimes," the infantile paralysis fund drive, and ask everyone to do likewise. 3. SUNSHINE BONNETS ON DISPLAY: MIAMI BEACH, FL - If you can take your eyes off the lovely models, you may see how tricky the new hats are for this Summer. Topped off with natty new embellishments, they're displayed in a G. Howard Hodge showing at the Roney Plaza. 4A. LITTLE WINS COAST GOLF TITLE: LOS ANGELES, CA - Topping a field of crack links champs with some amazing putting, Lawson Little "holes out" with a beautiful "282" to win the $1500 L.A. Open, although handicapped by a wet course. 4B. DEMPSEY HONORS TEX RICKARD: MIAMI BEACH, FL - The "Mannssa Mauler" honors his former friend, the well-known fight promoter, as he dedicates the "Tex Rickard Memorial Pool" at the Dempsey-Vanderbilt Hotel. Then Jack gets dunked by a bevy of bathing beauties! 4C. GOLDEN GLOVERS MIX IT IN RING: NEW YORK, NY - (Exclusive) Little tough-guys in a big show! The 1940 Golden Glove tourneys, featuring amateurs with "professional" enthusiasm for swapping hard "rights," start with knock-outs and thrilling slugfests. 4D. SKATING STARS SHINE IN MEET: GLEN ELLYN, IL - (Exclusive) Putting speed on ice! Thrills as youthful skating champs of both sexes get off to fast starts and speedy straight-away dashes in the Illinois State Championships. Vic Ronchetti annexes the men's event!

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library