Dublin, Ireland (Universal Newsreel, Apr 1930)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. 12 DIE IN FIREWORKS EXPLOSION; MAN-HOLE BLASTS MAIM SCORE: DEVON, PA - Debris is scattered in every direction for eight miles — Automobiles are hurled from the road by terrific concussion, and many houses are knocked down. NEW YORK CITY - Thousands of shoppers along Broadway are thrown into a panic when gas ignites in conduits and blows underground covers into the air with a terrific roar. 2. HAIL PRES. MIKLAS ON 10th ANNIVERSARY OF REPUBLICAN ARMIES: VIENNA, AUSTRIA - Nation celebrates with a big parade — Army goes through maneuvers in presence of the President and Chancellor. 3. REACH 100,000 MARK IN BABY RECORD AT FOUNDLING HOSPITAL: NEW YORK CITY - No “drys” at this institution — Infants hit the bottle regularly and thrive on it — Nurses show how to keep them happy. 4. HAWKS DARES GLIDER FLIGHT FROM COAST TOWED BEHIND PLANE: SAN DIEGO, CA - Famous aviator starts trip across continent in closed machine with 500-foot cable to pull it through the air — Parents visit flying field to wish him bon voyage. NEWS PARAGRAPHS: 5. NEW YORK CITY - Polar pups are tank stars — Bear cub litter in Bronx Zoo enjoys first dip. 6. DUBLIN, IRELAND - William T. Cosgrave is re-elected President over de Valera by 39 majority. 7. WASHINGTON, D.C. - It’s cherry blossom time in the Capital — River front is wondrous sight as famous trees bloom again. 8. PIEDMONT, CA - Parks auto sideways — Rich boy inventor claims device is boon to motorists. 9. BASEBALL FANS SEE THRILLING GAME AS 1930 SEASON STARTS: DETROIT, MI - Embryonic “Babe Ruths” choose sides and put up hard battle on the diamond while throngs cheer. 10. CRASH MARS FIRST MOTOR-BIKE RACE AT EUROPEAN OPENING: HANOVER, GERMANY - Daring cyclist in dangerous spill in thirty mile road contest — Thousands of watchers thrilled by narrow escapes in death-defying speed run.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library