F.D.R. Off on "Mystery Cruise" (Universal Newsreel, Feb 1940)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1A. F.D.R. OFF ON "MYSTERY CRUISE": PENSACOLA, FL - Pres. Roosevelt has the nation guessing as he sails on the cruiser Tuscaloosa for a sea trip of unannounced destination. Later the President's ship stops at Panama for a brief inspection of defenses. 1B. U.S. PEACE ENVOYS SAIL ON REX: NEW YORK, NY - Diplomatic missions of far-reaching import. Under Sec'y of State Summer Welles sails on the S.S. Rex to discuss war and peace moves with the belligerents. Myron Taylor also embarks as F.D.R.'s envoy to Pope Pius. 1C. REPUBLICANS PICK PHILADELPHIA: WASHINGTON, D.C. - With high hopes for victory in November, G.O.P. leaders meet at the Willard Hotel and choose the "City of Brotherly Love" for their 1940 convention. Chairman John Hamilton announces the date as June 25th. 2A. POMP MARKS TWEEDSMUIR RITES: OTTAWA, ONT. - Impressive scenes as Canada, and the World, mourn the beloved Governor General at stirring last rites in Parliament and at St. Andrews Church. Thousands pay last respects before the funeral train departs. 2B. U.S. WAR AMBULANCES BLESSED: PARIS, FRANCE - Twenty ambulances, donated by American Legion members and other Americans in France, are blessed in quaint ceremonies at the American Church, before being turned over to the French. 3A. 50 DEAD AS BLIZZARD HITS EAST: The worst blizzard in many years cripples the Eastern seaboard! At least 50 persons are dead, and big cities blanketed under drifts that jam roads and stall traffic.—NEW YORK, NY - The snowstorm, accompanied by high winds, blocks traffic and puts the city's snow removal machinery to a real test.—PHILADELPHIA, PA - Hundreds of motorists are forced to abandon their cars as a 9-inch snow-fall stalls traffic.—BOSTON, MA - The storm causes heavy damage here, with life at a standstill. 3B. YOU CAN'T CHEAT A CHEETAH!: NEW YORK, NY - Mr. and Mrs. Armand Denis, well-known explorers, arrive home with two "tame" cheetahs, brought back from a recent expedition. The critters seem like nice pets—but they forget their manners over a raw steak! 4A. CALIFORNIA CREW IN DEBUT: OAKLAND, CA - The Golden Bears take to the water for Spring training under Coach Ebright. The champions are getting in shape for a season, with Washington's "Huskies" their chief rivals. 4B. BASEBALL ACES IN GOLF MATCH: TAMPA, FL - Big names from the "Big Leagues"—in a big-time links tourney! The Fourth Annual Baseball Players match, with your old favorites showing their skill with clubs, not bats! Wes Ferell of the Dodgers cops the award! 4C. TAKES MOOSE TO SPORT SHOW: NEW YORK, NY - Did you ever see a moose climb stairs? Well, one does at the Sportsman Show at Grand Central Palace, where a colorful cavalcade of sports is presented—log-rolling, fishing, and even trained seals and real Indians. 5. LIFEGUARDS IN BEAUTY CONTEST: MIAMI, FL - Florida's pretty bathing beauties turn the tables on the beach "Tarsans," with a lifeguard beauty contest that's a wow! The winner gets a facial, manicure, hair-curl—and plenty of dates!

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library