F.D.R. Seeks Rubber (Universal Newsreel, Jun 1942)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1A/B. WAR PARADES GRIP COUNTRY: Millions march in support of United Nations' war aims all over U.S. New York's Fifth Avenue and / Chicago's Michigan Boulevard re-echo to steady tramp of martial feet in record-breaking parades of military might. 2. F.D.R. SEEKS RUBBER: WASHINGTON, D.C. - President Roosevelt appeals to nation, urging citizens to save and turn in all scrap rubber to government for use in vital war industries. 3. SOVIET COMMISSAR FLIES TO U.S.: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Foreign Commissar Molotov's secret U.S. visit makes history. Secretary of State Hull and Soviet Ambassador Litvinov sign pact pledging mutual aid against aggression and post-war period economic co-operation. 4. ELMER DAVIS PRESS CHIEF: NEW YORK, NY - Elmer Davis, well-known journalist and radio commentator becomes head of newly-created Office of War Information, by Presidential appointment. 5. GARDEN PARTY FOR SOLDIERS: WASHINGTON, D.C. - President and Mrs. Roosevelt welcome soldier guests at garden party given on White House lawn. Festivities include successful mass attack by Army on ice cream and cake. 6. CARNIVAL OF ALL SPORTS: NEW YORK, NY - Polo Grounds is scene of big athletic carnival for Army and Navy Relief. Tennis, track events, and Army and Navy baseball game are featured. Corporal Joe Louis gives an exhibition bout. (LOCAL – ??) WAR HEROES HAILED BY CITY. (LOCAL – ??) DEDICATE SEA CADET SHIPS.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library