Ice Chokes Eastern Rivers (Universal Newsreel, Jan 1936)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. ICE CHOKES EASTERN RIVERS: TRENTON, NJ - Great ice-jams, filling the Delaware River and its tributaries from side to side with huge white chunks, interrupt shipping and cause swollen waters to overflow the banks, flooding the vicinity. 2. SOUTHERN SEASON UNDER WAY: MIAMI BEACH, FL - Refugees from wintry Northern weather take their ease, basking in the warm sun or viewing beauty pageants as famed resort clubs throw open their doors to the crowds seeking holiday atmosphere. 3. 7 MISSING IN HOTEL BLAZE: WESTFIELD, MA - Fire of unknown origin sweeps the Van Deusen Hotel, turning the interior of the inn into a raging inferno and trapping many guests. Four victims are identified, but authorities fear the list of dead will reach seven. 4. SISTER AIMEE HEADS PARADE: LOS ANGELES, CA - Aimee Semple McPherson, surrounded by hundreds of followers of her “Four Square Gospel,” leads a striking procession through the streets. Elaborate floats add a vivid touch. 6/5. ITALIANS GREET DESERTERS: EAST AFRICA - Soldiers from the forces of Ras Seyoum enter an Italian camp, surrendering and offering their services to the invaders. PORT SAID - Additional troop-ships steam through the Suez Canal bringing reinforcements to Il Duce’s men. 7. SNELL ATTACKS F.D.R. SPEECH: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Republican leader Bertrand H. Snell raps the President’s address to Congress, calling it a political talk which neglects the purpose of the annual message of reporting on the state of the nation. 8. CONGRESS HEARS PRESIDENT: WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Chief Executive makes his annual report on the state of the nation to a joint session of the House and Senate. Vigorously defending his program, Mr. Roosevelt discusses foreign and domestic problems. (LOCAL – LOS ANGELES) BLAST JOINS TUNNEL HALVES. (LOCAL – BUFFALO) GAS EXPLOSION KILLS FIVE. (LOCAL – BOSTON) HUSKIES MUSH IN BIG RACE. (LOCAL – HAVANA) 5 DIE IN BUILDING COLLAPSE. (LOCAL – PHILADELPHIA) MUMMERS HAIL THE NEW YEAR.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library