U.S. Defense in the News (Universal Newsreel, Aug 1940)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. U.S. DEFENSE IN THE NEWS / WORKERS PLEDGE DEFENSIVE DRIVE: FLINT, MI - A colorful pageant of gala floats climaxes the Motor Festival, a picturesque display of the auto industry's determination to help the nation gear up for its defense. 2A. RECRUITING SPEEDED ON COAST: FT. MACARTHUR, CA - Uncle Sam's enlistment drive hits a new high, as 50 young men a day enlist. Plenty of drilling for new recruits, and also a chance to fire the big coast defense guns. 2B. NEW HIGHWAY IS DEFENSE AID: INDIANTOWN GAP, PA - The State's new 90-mi. stretch of super-highway gets an official try-out, as troops and guns of the 108th Field Artillery, National Guard, speed over the road in defense maneuvers. 2C. ELECTRIC MACHINE GUN TRIED: DAISETTA, TX - Here's a novel weapon that may revolutionize the use of powder in firearms. Virgil Rigsby shows how his amazing machine gun uses magnetic coils instead of powder, to propel its bullets. 2D. F.D.R. HOST TO SOUTH AMERICANS: HYDE PARK, NY - President and Mrs. Roosevelt are hosts to delegates from the Pan American Conference, here for diplomatic visits. A "Good Neighbor" greeting that should help cement hemisphere defense. 2E. BEACH PICNIC THRILLS ORPHANS: LONG BEACH, NY - Hundreds of Brooklyn orphans and guests of David F. Soden for the 10th annual outing at the ocean. Thrills and more thrills—plenty of swimming, ice cream and real "heroes" to entertain them! 2F. WILLKIE MEETS FARM LEADERS: DES MOINES, IA - The G.O.P. Candidate attends a meeting of farm delegates to discuss agricultural problems, as the wind-up of his Western tour. Thousands cheer him during the busy session. 3. NAZI BOMBERS RAID ENGLISH PORT: DOVER, ENGLAND - Dramatic scenes of a mass attack by enemy bombers on the big seaport! Nazi bombs rain down on ships in the harbor, until "Spitfires" arrive to drive the raiders away. 4A. SKEET ACE GETS PERFECT SCORE: ASHEVILLE, NC - Bob Parker, 17-yr.-old Tulsa shooter, amazes contestants and spectators at the National Open championship, by shooting a perfect "225" score. You'll be amazed, too, to see him in action! 4B. NEW SPEEDBOAT RECORD: NEWPORT BEACH, CA - Record attempt by 2-man inboard speed boat "So-long." 4C. SUMMER SKIING A COOL SPORT: MT. BAKER, WA - (Exclusive) It's cool and scenic—skiing on the snow-covered slopes here! Hundreds of over-heated young men and women, dressed in natty shorts and play-suits get cool thrills—and spills, too—as they soar along! 4D. YACHTS VIE FOR RACING TITLES: MARBLEHEAD, MA - It's a spectacular sight for "Old Salts" and landlubbers alike, as hundreds of trim crafts compete in the annual Race Week regattas. Sparkling water, snappy breezes and yachts well-heeled!

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library