Nazi Freighter Sunk (Universal Newsreel, Sep 1941)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1A. NAZI FREIGHTER SUNK: IN THE BALTIC - Actual pictures of sinking of Nazi armed freighter! Torpedoes and depth charges seal the doom of the marauding vessel—right before your eyes. 1B. U.S. MISSION LEAVES FOR RUSSIA: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Members of President Roosevelt's fact-finding mission to the Soviet, headed by W. Averill Harriman, confer at the White House on the eve of departure. They'll speed "Lease-Lend" aid to Russia. 2A. BIGGEST WAR GAMES UNDERWAY: LOUISIANA - Uncle Sam's Second and Third Armies, comprising hundreds of thousands of troops, hundreds of tanks and planes, begin record maneuvers. Scenes show dramatic attack by 1st Armored Division, supported by speedy attack bombers. Cavalry units are also "under fire." 2B. BIG COAST GUNS OPEN UP!: FT. CRONKHITE, CA - New battery of two 16-in. guns is tried out for the first time. Crews consisting mostly of selectees operate the huge "rifles," which guard the Golden Gate. 2C. FAMOUS WAR LEADER IS 81: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Gen. John J. Pershing, noted American Army chief during the world War, marks his 81st birthday quietly and without fanfare. He is undergoing annual "check-up" at Walter Reed Hospital. 2D. FATHER JOINS 7 SONS IN NAVY: LOS ANGELES, CA - "Pop" Patten, 52 years old, couldn't stand being idle with his seven boys all active aboard the U.S.S. Nevada. So he joins up with them during ceremonies aboard the battleship. 2E. LEGION "TAKES CITY" BY STORM: MILWAUKEE, WI - When the American Legion "hits" town for its annual convention, the place is in for a round of good-natured fun and gaiety unequalled by any other gathering in the world. No exception is this one! 3. MRS. AMERICA CONTEST A WOW!: PALISADES PARK, NJ - Husbands are vociferous rooters as their "better halves" parade before the judges in novel beauty contest. Winner is pretty Mrs. Ruth Licklider, 19-year-old New York matron! 4A. BETTY NEWELL WINS GOLF TITLE: BROOKLINE, MA - East meets West in the 45th Women's National links championships, and the West wins! Betty Hicks Newell of Long Beach defeats Miss Helen Sigel of Philadelphia, 5 and 3. 4B. ANNUAL ROUND-UP A THRILLER: PENDLETON, OR - The West's biggest and most spectacular rodeo! The 32nd Pendleton Round-Up, featuring parades, real Indians and a thrilling exhibition of bronco and steer riding! 4C. WHIRLAWAY BEATEN BY UPSET: PAWTUCKET, RI - The "Triple Crown" champ comes to grief in the Narragansett Special before huge crowd of 45,000 fans. His Nemesis is War Relic, son of Man o' War, a 3-1 shot who goes all the way to win. (LOCAL – CANADA) FAMED ARMY UNIT DISPLAYS OLD PEP IN WAR TRAINING. (LOCAL – CANADA) ON THE WAR FRONT: BATTLE OF BRITAIN.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library