Sudden Gale Injures Akron as Committee Awaits Trial Flight (Universal Newsreel, Feb 1932)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. PRESIDENT HONORS BIRTHDAY RITES OF GEORGE WASHINGTON: WASHINGTON, D.C. - At the steps of the Capitol the 31st Chief Executive gives the signal that starts the bicentennial celebration commemorating the memory of the Father of His Country. Thousands jam the huge plaza to honor the great national hero, and at Alexandria, Virginia, the colorful Monticello Guards parade as the Chief Executive places a wreath on the tomb of the immortal American. 2. SAN BERNARDINO, CA - Famous Orange Show features Colonial motif! Fruit display portrays events in life of First President. 3. SUDDEN GALE INJURES AKRON AS COMMITTEE AWAITS TRIAL FLIGHT: LAKEHURST, NJ - While a delegation of Congressmen are ready to inspect the $6,000,000 Navy dirigible, a rising wind snatches it from the hands of 150 sailors, tears it loose from it mooring mast, whirls it through the air and drops it to the ground. The fabric around one fin is so badly damaged that officers in command believe a severe strain may have affected the intricate steel network of the airship. The wind strikes with unexpected suddenness and injures three men as 1,000 persons watch the giant of the air rolled from its hangar. NEWS PARAGRAPHS: 4. CHARLESTOWN, MA - Subway cars take sea voyage! — First shipment leaves for new Argentina underground system. 5. DAYTONA BEACH, FL - Campbell fails in try for new world mark! — Bumpy sands slow down speed to 131 miles per hour. 6. MILLION BUSHELS OF FEDERAL WHEAT LOST IN FATAL EXPLOSION: KANSAS CITY, MO - A mysterious blaze followed by a detonation of grain dust wrecks the Kansas-Missouri elevator with a loss of $500,000 causing two deaths and injury to nine firemen. Battling the blaze from twin head-houses, the firemen are imprisoned by the blast which cuts off all means of escape. Searchers comb the wreckage after the terrible disaster for survivors of the catastrophe, struggling in the stifling heat to succor their ill-fated pals. 7. SPORTS ENTHUSIASTS TAKE TO MOTORBIKES IN STIRRING FOX-HUNT: PORTLAND, OR - The cream of daredevil drivers gather for an exciting new game of thrills as Creed Buchanan, one of the Coast’s most skillful riders, is selected for the role of the elusive Reynard. Taking the lead, he steers his wheel over an open country course through brush, over ditches, and up mountains to test the stamina of his pursuers. Successfully shaking off four “hounds” he surrenders after a spectacular chase by John Boyer. A new game packed with reckless riding and break-neck thrills. 8. U.S. FORCES UNITE FOR MIGHTIEST “WAR GAME” IN HISTORY OF NATION: HONOLULU, HI - In a rigid test of strength the entire battle force of the Navy and the defense units at Pearl Harbor take part in the gigantic mimic invasion of the Islands. Battleships, cruisers, destroyers, airplane carriers, infantry, marines, and sailors participate in the stirring activities. Under an artillery barrage the invading “Blue” unit lands troops on the objective held by the “Black” defenders. For the first time the entire line of the American sea strength is brought into action. (LOCAL – TENNESSEE) THOUSANDS TURN OUT TO VIEW HIGH JINX AT SHRINE’S CONVENTION. (LOCAL – CANADA – A) FAST PLAY BADMINTON CHAMPIONSHIP. (LOCAL – CANADA – B) NEW EYE EXERCISING MACHINE.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library