Italian Army Airman Smashes Speed Mark (Universal Newsreel, Nov 1934)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. VIOLENCE MARS ELECTION AS NEW DEAL SCORES LANDSLIDE: KELAYRES, PA - A withering burst of machine gun fire kills five and wounds more than a score of persons, marching in a Democratic parade. The President and Mrs. Roosevelt cast their ballots at Hyde Park in a national election, marked by an overwhelming victory for the Chief Executive’s administration except in CA, where Upton Sinclair, disowned by the Democrats, loses to Gov. Frank F. Merriam. 2. ITALIAN ARMY AIRMAN SMASHES SPEED MARK: DESENZANO, ITALY - Roaring over beautiful Lake Garda, Sergeant Francesco Agello raises the world’s record for planes from 424 to 440.5 miles-an-hour. 3. NATIONAL HORSE SHOW OPENS: NEW YORK, NY - The world’s foremost riders vie for honors in the inaugural day’s program at the National Horse Show in Madison Square Garden, before a brilliant crowd that includes many of Gotham’s socially-elect. 4. FILM CHIEF VISITS CUBA: HAVANA, CUBA - Colonel Batista, chief of the Cuban Army, takes time off from his arduous duties for an interview with Carl Laemmle, Jr., the first motion picture executive to be photographed with the well-guarded soldier. 5. FAMOUS BALLET TUNES UP: CHICAGO, IL - Led by Ruth Page, premier danseuse, the dancers of the Chicago Grand Opera Company, rapidly approach perfection as they practice for the opening of the new season. 6. FLOATING BREWERY LAUNCHED: SEATTLE, WA - Complete brewing equipment is placed aboard the schooner Alumna, which will supply Alaska with beer made in her holds. 7. ACE SEEKS NEW RECORD: LOS ANGELES, CA - Captain Eddie Rickenbacker, noted war flier, aims to lower the West-East transcontinental air record in a new Douglas liner. 8. BABY GOLFER SHOWS FORM: SAN MATEO, CA - A five-year-old girl displays amazing proficiency with a golf club in an unusual practice session between tournaments. 9. FAMOUS HORSE WINS TROPHY: BELMONT PARK, NY - Coming back to old time form, Equipoise dashes across the line to capture the prized Whitney Gold Cup in a thrilling race. (LOCAL – BROOKLYN) MANHAL ERAS MAS FOOTBALL.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library