Crisis in the Pacific (Universal Newsreel, Jul 1941)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1A. CRISIS IN THE PACIFIC: U.S. IN MOVE TO HALT JAPANESE AGGRESSION: Japanese military activity in Indo-China, with swift economic retaliation from the U.S. and Britain, brings fears of war in the Pacific. Faced with trade reprisals, what will Japan do now! 1B. "RED" MILITARY MISSION IN U.S.: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Purchases of American supplies for the Russian army head list of duties of Soviet mission, headed by General Golikoff, who is escorted to State Department by Russian Ambassador Oumansky. 1C. NAVY LAUNCHES FASTEST CRUISER: QUINCY, MA - The U.S.S. San Diego, new-type cruiser said to be speediest ever built, slides down ways after christening by wife of San Diego's mayor. Others to follow will provide Navy with new wallop afloat! 2A. CONGRESSWOMAN RAPS TAX PLAN: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Bill forcing joint returns by husband and wife is attacked as placing a "penalty on marriage," by Mrs. Edith N. Rogers, Representative in Congress from Massachusetts. 2B. FLAMES GUT CRAIN ELEVATOR: CHICAGO, IL - Spectacular blaze destroys huge granary, causing damage to stored grain estimated at $300,000. Firemen battle fire for hours, as workers flee for their lives. It will take days to put it out! 2C. FIRST AID FOR WHITE HOUSE COPS: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Members of White House police demonstrate Red Cross training received during special course and get certificates. Mrs. Roosevelt and Mayor LaGuardia watch "emergency" display. 3. MAGICIANS SHOW LATEST TRICKS: SEATTLE, WA - 350 prestidigitators arrive, many by plane, for annual convention, and even while leaving the plane, they display their newest tricks and stunts that will amaze you! 4A. TUNNEY TRAINS NAVY RECRUITS: NORFOLK, VA - The former boxing champ, now a Lieutenant Commander, heads physical fitness program that is increasing stamina and endurance of thousands of recruits. It's no push-over, as you'll see. 4B. 263 YACHTS IN RACE WEEK FINALE: LARCHMONT, NY - Colorful scenes mark final day of 43rd annual Race Week Regatta, with hundreds of sailboats, big and small, getting away with spanking breezes in the last bid for yachting honors. 4C. WHIRLAWAY BEATEN IN "CLASSIC": ARLINGTON PARK, IL - First upset in seven starts for the "Big Three" champion. 50,000 turf fans see the Derby winner finish second in the $40,000 Classic Stakes, with Attention the surprise victor! The upset of the year! (LOCAL – PHILADELPHIA) SERVICE GROUPS GET RELIGIOUS SOLACE AT WEEK-END RETREAT. (LOCAL – CANADA) MILITARY REVIEW MAIN ATTRACTION OF POLICE GAMES.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library