King Sees Greatest Aerial Mobilization in World’s History (Universal Newsreel, Sep 1931)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. KING SEES GREATEST AERIAL MOBILIZATION IN WORLD’S HISTORY: BOLOGNA, ITALY - The nation’s air force assembles 900 planes at Ferrari Field for maneuvers viewed by the monarch, Prince Humbert, and Italo Balbo, Minister of Aviation. The breath-taking spectacle reveals the country’s power in the skies, and following the review the pilots demonstrate their skill in thrilling squadron movements. 2. THOUSANDS ATTEND FIESTA INAUGURATING CITY’S 150th BIRTHDAY: LOS ANGELES, CA - The “Epic of Transportation” pageant, relating the history of travel from primitive to modern times, opens the event. The procession chronicles the advance from dog-drawn vehicles to the speedy airplane of today. The antiquated conveyances and fashion modes present a strange contrast against the background of modern skyscrapers. NEWS PARAGRAPHS: 3. IKEGAMI, JAPAN - 13-year-old wins junior mat title! — Iwao Takeda named new “Sumo” champ after rough battle. 4. ALBANY, OR - 200 sets of twins vie for prizes! — All ages from 9 months to 90 years compete in unusual “Doubles” tourney. 5. NEW YORK, NY - Film chieftain pledges help to workers! — Carl Laemmle, back from Europe, increases budget by $1,000,000 to aid unemployed. 6. ANNAPOLIS, MD - Middie gridders open pigskin season! — Navy starts hot training under Coach “Rip” Miller. 7. HISTORIC HOLIDAY HAILED BY NATION’S HIGHEST DIGNITARIES: BUDAPEST, HUNGARY - Government officials, ecclesiastical leaders, aristocrats and peasants participate in the festival marking the observance of St. Stephen’s Day, commemorating the canonization of the country’s patron saint. Admiral Horthy, regent, Count Karolyi, premier designate, are among the notables who take part in the fete, dating back to the 10th century. 8. “CHUCK” MEYERS WINS HILL-CLIMB CLASSIC IN NEW RECORD TIME: PIKES PEAK, CO - The Penrose trophy is awarded after a break-neck performance up the hair-pin turns of the world’s highest and most dangerous road, completing the ascent in 17 minutes. Glen Shultz, former champion, smashes his own record but cannot equal the effort of the winner. The most thrilling renewal of the event in its history. 9. COLLEGIANS SEEKING THRILLS JOIN CRACK FIRE RESCUE SQUAD: CORVALLIS, OR - Students demonstrate daredevil tactics in treacherous slides down life lines in tests of their skill. “Victims” trapped in high buildings are saved by the fearless death-defying fighters. Drops from eight- and ten-story structures keep the men in trim.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library