France Asks for Peace (Universal Newsreel, Jun 1940)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1A. FRANCE ASKS FOR PEACE: France’s “Darkest Hour” since 1870! With Paris gone, and with most of her industrial cities in ruins, France, through her new leader, Marshal Petain, asks for peace terms! A terrible blow for the Allied cause and a disaster that shocks the World!— AMAZING AERIAL WAR PICTURES: Somewhere In France - Remarkable scenes of actual “dog fights!” British Spitfires, mounting special cameras, record the “downing” of Nazi warplanes—pictures that will astound and amaze you! Every time the pilot shoots, the camera “shoots”—and the results are terrific! 1B. RUSH U.S. PLANES FOR ALLIES: MITCHEL FIELD, NY - The U.S. Army follows the lead taken by the Navy and releases many attack planes to bolster the Allies cause. Thirty-four receive last check-ups at the Air Corps base before leaving for Canada! 1C. RED CROSS “MERCY” SHIP SAILS: NEW YORK, NY - The American Red Cross ship S.S. McKeesport, loaded with $1,000,000 worth of food and medical supplies for war-stricken Europeans, sails for Spain. United States help for innocent victims of the war! 2A. AMERICA PREPARES / OPENS BIG PLANE ENGINE PLANT: PATERSON, NJ - An important step in America’s program to be “First” in the air! The Curtiss Wright Co. dedicates a huge new engine factory—as work is started on the first order for the air corps! 2B. SYNTHETIC RUBBER INVENTED: AKRON, OH - America may ride on synthetic rubber tires! A tire company chemist demonstrates his new process for making a rubber-like compound. The new “rubber” is made from chemicals that the U.S. should never lack! 2C. NEW U.S. BATTLESHIP LAUNCHED: BROOKLYN, NY - The 35,000-ton U.S.S. North Carolina is christened at the Navy Yard, the second capital ship to be launched in a month. The huge warship, which will mount 16-in. guns, will not be ready for a year. 2D. NATION OBSERVES FLAG DAY: PHILADELPHIA, PA - “Old Glory” proudly waves above the ranks of thousands of marchers as the nation salutes its symbol of freedom on Flag Day. Tribute to the 163rd birthday of the “Stars and Stripes”—hope for all the Americas! 3A. JACK DEMPSEY “FIGHTS” GODOY: CARMEL, NY - The Manassa Mauler, former heavy-weight champ, who’s to fight again soon, gives the Chilean contender a lively work-out—but all in fun! “Jack” spars with Arturo at the latter’s training camp! 3B. STEEPLECHASE A TURF THRILLER: ROSLYN, NY - A gala crowd of society turf-goers is out for the colorful and exciting Bowman Steeplechase of the United Hunts meet, and it’s Sapelo who clears the hurdles to win a thrilling victory. (LOCAL – DALLAS) AMERICANISM RALLY. (LOCAL – ??) FILM STARS ATTEND OPENING SCREEN HITS. (LOCAL – BUFFALO) FLAG DAY. (LOCAL – CANADA) EDMONTON GRADS RETIRE.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library