Inspiring Rites Mark Colorful Opening of 10th Olympic Games (Universal Newsreel, Aug 1932)

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The original release sheet reads: 1. “BONUSEERS” MOBILIZE FOR HIKE TO PRIVATE HAVEN AT LAUREL, MD: JOHNSTOWN, PA - Five thousand stragglers from the rout of the Bonus Army in Washington are re-forming their battalions at Ideal Park before advancing again to the vicinity of the nation’s capital. Trekking over the mountain roads leading to this city, hundreds more are on the way to the concentration point, where “khaki shirts,” the new idea in organized governmental opposition, are being donned as a distinctive uniform. Hundreds of tents and camp-fires bring reminiscences of old-time army bivouacs as the vets gather at the invitation of Mayor McCluskey and despite the opposition of prominent Johnstownians. 2. WORLD’S PARACHUTE LEAP RECORD BROKEN BY DARING AERONAUT: DAYTON, OH - Fourteen jumps in one day is the remarkable feat of Whitey Rauner of Cincinnati, beating by two the former title holder. It takes Rauner from 7:30 A.M. until 6:30 P.M. to go up in a plane, shove off, come down, bundle up his ’chute, go up again, hop out, float down and so on until he passes the previous mark of twelve consecutive leaps. One of the country’s most fearless air-devils in his latest thrilling achievements. 3. WAR TANK HURDLES 12-FOOT TRENCH AT 50 MILES PER HOUR: LINDEN, NJ - The newest war machine, an armored tractor that speeds on roads at 112 miles an hour, across rough fields at 60 miles an hour, and can leap across streams and ditches, astounds Army heads in an amazing trial run. It is the newest invention of J.W. Christie, who is fairly on his way to revolutionizing modern warfare. The tank is made to be transported from battlefield to battlefield by airplane and among its armament is a real cannon. A vivid demonstration of what the next world conflict will have to cope with. 4. NATION’S SPEED ACES THRILL THOUSANDS IN MIDGET BOAT CLASSIC: CHICAGO, IL - Arrell Reinking, Butler University student, wins the Commander Eugene F. McDonald Trophy in one of the most spirited out-board motor races ever held in these waters. The event is known as the Century of Progress Regatta, held in the South Lagoon at the World’s Fair Grounds. More than a hundred record skipjacks drive their small craft over the hotly contested course, marked by breath-taking spills and narrow escapes. 5. THE TIDE TURNS, PART I - Industrial confidence returning! Hundreds go back to work as commerce takes definite upward trend. GLOUCESTER, MA - The opening of a new cannery puts many on the pay-roll and heralds a long-awaited improvement in the New England food-fish trade. PERTH AMBOY, NJ - Enthusiastic craftsmen hail the end of a lay-off — important hat factory re-opens with orders for six months. WARREN, OH - One of the country’s leading steel plants calls employees back to work as business pours in, indicating a marked construction revival. PASSAIC, NJ - A big worsted mill here speeds up to a 24-hour basis with 3800 workers now on three shifts. 6. INSPIRING RITES MARK COLORFUL OPENING OF 10th OLYMPIC GAMES: LOS ANGELES, CA – (Special) The glory that was Greece comes to full blossom in the vast stadium, built at a cost of close to $2,000,000. Two thousand stalwarts, representing the cream of thirty-nine nations, take the oath of pure sportsmanship as Vice-President Curtis opens the Tenth Olympiad. 105,000 thrilled and cheering spectators from all over the globe view the inspiring “march of nations” and hear Lieut. George C. Calnan, U.S.N., representative athlete, take the oath for the glory of sport on behalf of the host of world-picked competitors. The inspiring ceremony starts the greatest and most spectacular gathering in the 27 centuries of organized athletics. (LOCAL – CANADA) MONTREAL POLICE OLYMPIAD.

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MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

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Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library