French Fliers Reach America in Non-Stop Flight From Paris (Universal Newsreel, May 1934)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. FRENCH FLIERS REACH AMERICA IN NON-STOP FLIGHT FROM PARIS: FLOYD BENNETT FIELD, NY - Codos and Rossi conquer the stormy Atlantic in their Monoplane the “Joseph Lebrix”, to reach New York from France in 38 hours and 28 min. Unable to continue to their 6,300-mile goal at San Diego, CA, to break their distance mark set from NY to Syria last August, they forfeit the $66,000 prize offered by the French Government. 2. STANFORD WINS TRACK HONORS: PHILADELPHIA, PA - With a 7-man team, Stanford defeats athletes from 23 colleges to win the 58th annual Inter-collegiate track meet as numerous records fall. 3. HOOVER DEDICATES NEW DAM: PINE CANYON, CA - Former President Herbert Hoover names great Morris Dam is honor of the head of the Pasadena water department. Started in 1932, the Dam is part of the city’s $7,500,000 watershed project. 4. NATIVES TRAP SEA MONSTER: VERACRUZ CITY, MEXICO - After terrorizing fishermen for months, a 2,500-lb. horned shark is finally caught following a four-hour struggle. 5. MIDDIES IN LAST DRESS PARADE: ANNAPOLIS, MD - Future naval officers hold final review after Miss Sara Mumma makes the traditional Presentation of the Colors to the Commander of the First Company. 6. 15,000 SEE RECORD DOG SHOW MADISON, NJ - More than 2,000 blooded canines compete in the greatest pet show ever held in the world. 15,000 spectators are on hand to see the judging. 7. WORLD’S FAIR EXPOSITION REOPENS: CHICAGO, IL - With many new exhibits, A Century of Progress Exposition starts a new season with gala festivities. The Mayor, the Governor and other dignitaries dedicate the big show as 100,000 look on. 8. TWO DIE, SCORES INJURED AS STRIKERS BATTLE TROOPS: TOLEDO, OH - With bullets, bayonets and tear gas, National Guardsmen fight thousands of strikers outside an auto accessory plant. Unable to stem the advancing waves of the mob, the soldiers fire two volleys, killing two in the crowd and wounding others. Despite the State’s military efforts, great damage is done to the plant before a temporary truce is declared. (LOCAL – PHILADELPHIA) CLOWNS PERFORMERS STAGE SHOW FOR SICK.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library