The Political Arena (Universal Newsreel, Oct 1940)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. FIGHTING IRISH OFF TO CAMP: NEW YORK, NY - Called out by the President for a year's training, Guardsmen of the famous "69th" bid farewell to mothers, wives and sweethearts and entrain for Alabama. An impressive ceremony is held at the Father Duffy statue prior to leaving. 2A. THE POLITICAL ARENA / F.D.R. CAMPAIGNS IN NEW YORK: President Roosevelt visits New York to holster his cause as the campaign enters its final phase. During a busy day, he officiates at ground-breaking for the $57,000,000 tunnel to connect Manhattan and Brooklyn. 2B. WILLKIE HAILED ON N.Y. VISIT: The G.O.P. candidate is cheered by increasing thousands as he fights to keep a slim lead in strategic New York. He visits the World's Fair and addresses a huge throng at the Court of Peace. 2C. AMBASSADOR HOME ON CLIPPER: NEW YORK, NY - His return shrouded in mystery, Ambassador Joseph P. Kennedy arrives home from his post at the Court of St. James. He is met by Will H. Hays and members of his family, but will not talk before seeing the President. 3. ON THE WAR FRONT / ITALIAN PLANES ATTACK PALESTINE: Spectacular pictures taken from raiding bombers show the first air raid on the Holy Land seaport of Haifa, vital oil-shipping center. Fascists claim heavy damage in the aerial bombardment. 4. N.Y. FAIR HAS COLORFUL FINALE: NEW YORK, NY - It's biggest record of a two-year run—over a half-million persons—jam the World's Fair on closing day. Over 45,000,000 thrilled to its glittering pageantry and scenic exhibits. 5A. GRID THRILLS OF THE WEEK / ST. MARY’S UPSETS FORDHAM, 9-6: NEW YORK, NY - The Galloping Gaels crack down hard on the "Rams" before a crowd of 34,500 which includes Wendell Willkie. The Coast team wins on a spectacular field goal. 5B. MICHIGAN CONQUERS PENN, 14-0: ANN ARBOR, MI - The "Wolverines"—Tom Harmon for short—rip the "Quakers" to shreds in an exciting thrill-packed game. Harmon scores the first touchdown and passes for the second. 5C. CORNELL TRIPS OHIO STATE, 21-7: ITHACA, NY - The "Big Red" juggernaut spots the "Buckeyes" a touchdown in the first quarter but comes back with amazing runs and blocking to score three times. (LOCAL – ??) STANFORD TRIMS U.S.C. (LOCAL – CANADA) GOV. GENERAL VISITS CAMP. (LOCAL – CANADA) MORE SHIPS FOR ENGLISH NAVY. (LOCAL – ??) BOMBED FACTORIES.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library