F.D.R. Aids Filipino Freedom (Universal Newsreel, Mar 1935)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. F.D.R. AIDS FILIPINO FREEDOM: ASHINGTON, D.C. - The President signs a certificate approving a proposed constitution for the Philippine Islands, thus establishing Home Rule in the territory and advancing the movement for their independence. 2. STORM OF DUST DARKENS SUN: KANSAS CITY, MO - Automobile headlights burn at noon as clouds of fine sand cast a murky haze over the city. Pedestrians are barely able to see the tops of tall office buildings. 3. WATER-POLOISTS GET DUCKED: CORAL GABLES, FL - There’s water, water everywhere as horses take their place in a noted indoor sport. The riders play with spirit despite handicaps brought into the game by churning hoofs. 4. MODELS SHOW PARIS STYLES: CHICAGO, IL - Pretty mannequins parade the beauties of the very latest in gowns from the French capital. The exhibit includes stunning provision for the June bride. 5. GREEKS FETE REBEL DEFEAT: ATHENS, GREECE - The President of the Republic and high officials join thousands of loyal adherents at a stirring military display in celebration of their force’s victory over the revolt led by former Premier Venizelos. 6. BOY BECOMES HALF-AND-HALF: LOS ANGELES, CA - An almost straight line divides three-year-old Wilford Price into two distinct persons, one of them a blue-eyed blonde and the other a brunet with dark skin and a brown eye as the result of a mysterious malady. 7. GAR WOOD AFTER NEW RECORD: MIAMI, FL - (Exclusive) The noted motorboat racer arrives with Miss America X. He tunes up the speedy craft before an assault on the speed record. 8. HOUSE PASSES PATMAN BONUS: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Wright Patman explains his bill for payment of ex-soldiers’ adjusted compensation with a paper money issue of $2,000,000,000 as the House of Representatives gives the measure an overwhelming vote of approval. 9. ANIMALS IN MULTIPLE BIRTHS: PHELPS, NY - Five kids are born to a mother goat at the same time.—At Chili, NY, a cow gives birth to healthy but wobbly triplet calves. 10. COIFFEUR COIFS AT SEASIDE: MIAMI BEACH, FL - An enterprising hair-dresser moves his shop out on the sands so his lovely clients may have their tresses dressed under blue skies at the Roney Plaza. 11. AIR PATROL ESCAPES DEATH: MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - Jammed controls plunge a ’plane into the sea during the rescue of a swimmer from man-eating sharks. Prompt work by the beach rescue squad brings the pilot and his passenger to shore without a scratch. 12. RANGERS CAPTURE ICE TILT: NEW YORK, NY - The home team defeats the Canadians by a narrow margin in a hockey playoff marked by thrilling play and a free-for-all battle which breaks out when the contest reaches fever heat. (LOCAL –OMAHA) BLONDE GIRL WINS MOST BEAUTIFUL USHERETTE TITLE.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library