Mystery Blasts in U.S. Defense Plants (Universal Newsreel, Nov 1940)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1A/B. MYSTERY BLASTS IN U.S. DEFENSE PLANTS: WOODBRIDGE, NJ - Sabotage is suspected in a series of explosions throughout the nation, causing 14 deaths and injuries to 23. Government investigators swing into action to probe blast in torpedo and flare plant here, as well as other explosions in defense factories elsewhere.—ATLANTA, GA - Fire in an Army auditorium destroys $1,000,000 worth of military equipment. As in other disasters, cause is a mystery, giving rise to fears of a sabotage plot! 1C. STORMS BATTER LAKES REGION: CHICAGO, IL - Many deaths and injuries follow in the wake of severe winds of hurricane intensity that sweep the West and Great Lakes area. Shipping is hard hit and many buildings are demolished. 1D. BIG BRITISH LINER LEAVES N.Y.: NEW YORK, NY - The S.S. Queen Elizabeth, 85,000-ton pride of the English merchant fleet, which had been kept here to avoid U-boats at sea, finally slips out to sea! Destination—unknown! 1E. GIVE HOSPITAL UNIT TO BRITAIN: NEW YORK, NY - A $100,000 mobile field hospital, including 25 trucks and trailers, 16 tents and other valuable equipment, fitted to accommodate 100 patients and staff of 50, is presented to England! A much-needed gift! 2. ARMY PLANES "RAID" COAST: LANGLEY FIELD, VA - Spectacular scenes as pursuit planes, in formation, engage in thrilling maneuvers—sending bursts from their four machine guns at targets along the water. A spectacular demonstration of Air Corps prowess! 3. 10,000 TURKS PROTEST AXES: CUERO, TX - (Exclusive) The advent of Thanksgiving is the signal for a monster celebration and parade —"Texas Turkey Trot"—in this big turkey-growing center. Spectators have a gala time—but the turkeys? Well, how would you feel! 4A. SIX DAY BIKE RACE THRILLING: CHICAGO, IL - With pretty Mona Massey and Binnie Barnes, screen stars, as starters, the annual round of thrills gets underway at the Stadium. After many grueling laps—they'll be back where they started! 4B. SOCIETY OUT FOR HORSE SHOW: NEW YORK, NY - The National Horse Show, opening another season at Madison Square Garden, draws a fashionable gathering to witness the jumping, trick riding and military events. A bigger and better show! 4C. FORDHAM GRIDDERS TOP PURDUE: NEW YORK, NY - 29,000 football fans see thru hard-hitting Fordham "Rams" batter the "Boilermakers" in a thrilling game, at the Polo Grounds. Final score—13 to 7—and it’s a bang-up thriller from start to finish! (LOCAL – ??) GLORIA JEAN RECEPTION. (LOCAL – ??) WOMEN’S LAND ARMY. (LOCAL – ??) BLOOD DONORS.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library