Universal Newsreel Volume 4, Release 8 Part FLA LOCAL

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The original release sheet reads: 1. NORMALCY RESTORED TO CITY’S BUSINESS BY 5-DAY RECESS DECREE: URBANA, IL - The community, charged with nervousness and fear from bank crashes in neighboring cities, is relieved through a trading moratorium declared by Mayor Reginald C. Harmon, youthful chief executive. Food and medicines only are sold during the cessation of selling, permitting a calming in the growing dread of financial difficulties among the citizens. HAMMOND, IN - Boy genius saves community from financial isolation! Whole nation interested in youth’s dramatic banking move. 2. ETHIOPIA’S BOY PRINCE GETS HIGH HONORS ON FIRST FOREIGN VISIT: ST. CYR, FRANCE - Prince Asfa Wusen, heir to the throne of the King of Kings, Sahale Selassie, arrives at the famous Military Training School in company with Marshal Franchet d’Esperet to review the future generals of the nation’s armies. The sojourn proves an interesting interlude in his tour of European countries to assimilate practices of the Western World for the benefit of his ancient nation. The corps furnish a stirring demonstration for the edification of the 15-year-old guest. NEWS PARAGRAPHS: 3. LONG BEACH, CA - Selects odd playmate! — Lion replaces doll in affections of 3-year-old Betty Jean Bench. 4. BALTIMORE, MD - Science marvels at legless wonder! — 20-year-old Johnny Eck demonstrates amazing ability despite handicap. 5. CINCINNATI, OH - Famous elephant dies at age of 120! — Tillie goes to final rest, mourned by fellow pachyderms. 6. NIPPON SMOKE-EATERS THRILL POPULACE IN SPECTACULAR REVIEW: TOKYO, JAPAN - Reviewed by Prince Asaka and Chief of the Metropolitan Police Board Naga, the firemen of the city give a sensational display of their skill in their annual public exhibition. Parading through the streets in a breath-taking procession, mingling ancient pageantry and modern efficiency, the department climaxes the drill with a series of stunts performed on bamboo ladders to demonstrate their traditional dexterity. 7. ARMY FLIERS SUCCOR SNOWBOUND INDIANS FACING STARVATION: LUKACHUKA, AZ - Under the leadership of Lt. Charles H. Howard, six bombing planes drop a bombardment of food over Navajo and Zuni villages, where 20,000 natives, imprisoned by the ravages of a raging blizzard, stoically face death because of depleted supplies. Barriers of 15-foot snow-drifts cut off the trails leading from civilization to the primitive reservations, and left the Redmen unprepared to cope with the terrible tragedy. At RIVERSIDE, CA, the service aviators, in a daring display of airmanship, meet the problem by employing modern means of transportation to save one of the most ancient communities on the continent. (LOCAL – FLORIDA) CITY AUTHORITIES AID CHILDREN.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library