Gar Wood Fails by Fraction in Try for Don’s Speed Crown (Universal Newsreel, Jan 1932)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. GAR WOOD FAILS BY FRACTION IN TRY FOR DON’S SPEED CROWN: MIAMI BEACH, FL - Streaking across the Indian Creek course at a terrific pace, the Detroit daredevil misses his goal by .08 nautical miles an hour, in his effort to lower the record of 110.223 miles an hour held by the British speed king. Guiding Miss America IX over the water at a break-neck pace, the American is assured at the end of the spin that he had achieved his aim but later calculation proved once more he had failed in his assault on the mark of the Briton, made last year at Lake Garda, Italy. 2. GOVERNMENT HAILS STATE VISIT OF HEIR TO ABYSSINIA THRONE: ALEXANDRIA, EGYPT - Accompanied by his sister and a large and colorful entourage, Prince Afa Wusen arrives on his tour of his native continent and Europe, and is feted by representatives of King Fuad. Under the guidance of Iskandar Effendi Ibrahim the party is conducted on an inspection trip, making the rounds of the Coptic churches and schools of the city, where the 15-year-old crown prince is welcomed with a picturesque ritual. NEWS PARAGRAPHS: 3. CHICAGO, IL - Daring salesman laughs at guns! — Tests bullet-proof vest at distance of 12 inches. 4. JEFFERSONVILLE, IN - Army honors immortal humorist! — S.S. Mark Twain christened by Mrs. P.J. Hurley, wife of War Secretary. 5. BOSTON, MA - 4-year-old brothers amaze show world! — Hall Twins win title of World’s Youngest Acrobats. 6. VAST TREASURE FIND REVEALS SECRETS OF HIDDEN CIVILIZATION: MONTE ALBAN, MEXICO - Excavators, working in a cemetery where the mummies of ten Mexican chiefs have been found, uncover a princely fortune in precious stones and metals. Heavy, finely-wrought gold crowns, pearls as large as pigeon eggs, priceless necklaces, vases and jars of onyx, jade, and amethyst are discovered in the tomb. Alfonso Caso, government archaeologist in charge of the mission, declares the discovery the richest and most important ever made in the new world. 7. WHOLE WORLD ALERT AS WAR TALK LOOMS ON FAR EAST FRONT: SHANGHAI, CHINA - The governments of the West are deeply concerned in the action of Japan, who has sent marines and warships to occupy the native section of this city. British and American sea-fighters are rushed from Asiatic ports, ready to protect their international concessions. With the countries of the globe again on the verge of conflict, Tokyo orders the shelling of Chinese fortifications, forcing the powers to face a situation that bids fair to become desperate.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library