Roosevelt Sees New Faith as 74th Congress Convenes (Universal Newsreel, Jan 1935)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. ROOSEVELT SEES NEW FAITH AS 74th CONGRESS CONVENES: WASHINGTON, D.C. - The President reads his annual message in person before an enthusiastic joint session of the National Legislature. He states that confidence is being restored by improved economic conditions and outlines his plans for the future. 2. REALTOR PASSES OUT MONEY: TARPON SPRINGS, FL - Thousands of dollars in currency of varying denominations are distributed to all comers by a real estate man who permits “second helpings” in a queer philanthropic gesture. 3. GENERAL PERSHING HONORED: WASHINGTON, D.C. - The war-time leader of the A.E.F. is made “honorary Commander-in-chief” for life of the Military Order of the World War, in ceremonies attended by national officers of the organization. 4. FIVE SLAIN IN CHURCH RIOT: COYOACAN, MEXICO - Sorrowing relatives and friends form the funeral cortege for victims of a clash between worshippers and hot-headed members of the irregular “Red Shirts” at the door of a cathedral. 5. BROKEN MAIN FLOODS HARLEM: NEW YORK, NY - City streets become raging torrents as thousands of gallons of icy water race down-hill, wrecking automobiles and marooning the residents of a densely populated district. 6. 80,000 RECEIVE FREE STEW: VIENNA, AUSTRIA - Long lines of poor people visit Government kitchens for daily rations of goulash, served steaming hot as part of a large scale relief program. 7. FANTASTIC PARADE REVIVED: PHILADELPHIA, PA - Gay and gorgeous costumes worth upwards of $100,000, mark the colorful Mummer’s procession held after a two year lapse, caused by depressed business conditions. 8. HAUPTMANN TRIAL PRODUCES BATTLE BETWEEN ATTORNEYS: FLEMINGTON, NJ - Prosecutor and defense counsel cross swords in spirited combat as the man charged with the murder and kidnapping of the Lindbergh baby faces the jury. Milling crowds of curious persons jam the little town seeking admission to the court.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library