U.S.S. No. Carolina Commissioned (Universal Newsreel, Apr 1941)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. U.S. WARSHIPS HAILED IN AUSTRALIA: SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - 2,500 sailors from a squadron of two cruisers and five destroyers on South Pacific "duty," get a triumphal welcome as they parade through the city. Tons of confetti are thrown on the "gobs" in a dramatic gesture of goodwill. 2A. U.S.S. NO. CAROLINA COMMISSIONED: BROOKLYN, NY - Big defense news is the commissioning of the first U.S. battleship in 18 years. The 35,000-ton dreadnaught, completed three months ahead of schedule, goes into service at impressive ceremonies, attended by Secretary of Navy Knox and others. 2B. SHELL PRODUCTION SPEEDED: ANDERSON, IN - Production is being stepped up at several General Motors plants on huge orders for shells and shell-casings for the Army. New processes speed the output for 75 mm and 105 mm guns. 2C. CLIPPER FOR BRITAIN ARRIVES: NEW YORK, NY - (Exclusive) First of three super-Clippers for England arrives from the Coast via Miami, with British crews aboard to learn the "feel" of the 43-ton ship. It will soon go into Atlantic war service. 2D. BRAZIL BUILDING BIGGER NAVY: RIO DE JANEIRO - Pan-American defense is being fortified by additions to Brazil's big fleet, now consisting of two battleships, 11 cruisers and others. Her mine-layers are in constant training. 2E. "AIR-RAID" FIRE FIGHTER TESTED: LOS ANGELES, CA - Effective in fighting fires caused by "air raids" in this novel trailer, which can be towed by an auto to the scene of action. Special chemicals quickly douse stubborn oil fires. 2F. BIGGEST DIAMOND TO BE CUT: NEW YORK, NY - Diamond cutters begin the long process of cutting the famed "President Vargas Diamond," third largest ever found. It will be broken up into 23 separate stones—valued at $2,000,000. 3. CHIC NEW EASTER SHOES SHOWN: NEW YORK, NY - (Exclusive) Here's just the thing for ladies and lassies with a desire for the "ultra" in footwear. Swanky new creations by Delman will give your "tootsies" the right touch for Spring. 4A. SALMON RUN ON IN NORTHWEST: OREGON CITY, OR - (Exclusive) These colorful pictures will thrill any fisherman, and others, too. They show the proper way to hook and gaff the wily salmon in his Columbia River hide-away. Yes, some do get away! 4B. WORLD'S BIGGEST CHESS GAME!: HAVANA, CUBA - (Exclusive) The champion takes on 618 opponents at once in this record-breaking tourney. Francisco Planas, Olympic ace, walks 15 miles doing it, and it takes 16 hours. He wins most of the matches! 4C. SPILLS MARK SKI CHAMPIONSHIPS: MT. RAINIER PARK, WA - (Exclusive) One mile down into Paradise Valley! That's the "drop" in the annual Silver Skis classic, and it proves tough for the contestants. Some take terrible falls enroute—down the treacherous course! (LOCAL – NEW ORLEANS) PRIZE LIVESTOCK VIE FOR LAURELS IN COLORFUL SHOW. (LOCAL – DALLAS) GEN. PERSHING SEES NEW ARMY UNITS IN STIRRING PARADE.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library