F.D.R. Hits Back at Critics (Universal Newsreel, Dec 1935)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. F.D.R. HITS BACK AT CRITICS: ATLANTA, GA - Fifty thousand cheering Georgians hear the President’s assertion that the Government’s “spending peak” has passed and his assurance that the Federal deficit is decreasing. The Chief Executive insists the nation is again “solvent.” 2. SINO-NIPPON TENSION HIGH: SHANGHAI, CHINA - Japanese Marines flood into the city following the murder of a comrade. Patrols restore order after a night of rioting and the Chinese population packs bag and baggage for a motley flight to the safety of the International Settlement zone. 3. SQUIRREL CAGE RACE STARTS: NEW YORK, NY - Devotees of the Six-Day bicycle grind jam Madison Square Garden as internationally-famous pedal-pushers begin their dizzy whirl around the saucer for the sake of sport, prizes and headaches. 4. SANTA WELCOMED TO GOTHAM: NEW YORK, NY - A monster parade, dotted with huge, fantastic goblins and comic figures filled with helium, passes down Broadway to the delight of young and old, ushering Saint Nicholas and his retinue into the big town. 5. FINE CATTLE PARADE AT SHOW: CHICAGO, IL - The International Amphitheatre at the renowned Stock Yards plays host to prize-winning steers, horses, and other live-stock in a brilliant review of splendid animals. 6. BUNION DERBY REVIVED ANEW: NEW YORK, NY - Doughty heel-and-toe experts of the Walking Club of America make their twenty-fifth annual ankle pilgrimage from City Hall to Coney Island. The ten-and-a-half mile route carries the walkers through famous streets and over Brooklyn Bridge. 7. ARMY SCUTTLES NAVY, 28-6: PHILADELPHIA, PA - Speed, deception and power, coupled with an aerial bombardment that sends the Middies reeling, give the Cadets an overwhelming victory before 79,000 fans in the annual Service classic despite a game fight put up by the Annapolis team. (NO#) SOUTHERN GRID TEAMS BATTLE: (LOCAL – ATLANTA) Pre-Released: Atlanta, GA - Georgia Tech conquers the University of Georgia, 19 to 7, in a thrilling game that brings the Golden Tornado its first victory over the Bulldogs since 1928 / (LOCAL – TEXAS) Pre-Release: Dallas, TX - A late aerial attack by Southern Methodist wins the team its encounter with Texas Christian and an invitation to the Rose Bowl.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library