FORD NEWS Part 2
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The original catalog description provided by the Ford Motor Company reads as follows: 1. “Roller-skate Outing is Enjoyed by Girls. Scores participate in unique and rollicking spring party at Belle Isle.” Girls skating down street - watching skating demonstration - girls skating in long lines - girls sitting and eating hot dogs. 2. “Painter of Royalty is Detroit Visitor. Beauty of American art, architecture and women praised by Hapsburg artist.” Artist and daughter posing - artist speaking. 3. “Novel Rocket Ship is Produced in Detroit. Public is bewildered as fanciful motor car appears at city airport.” Rocket ship type car driving onto airport - close-ups - view of instrument panel - moving down runway. 4. “Aristocratic Stock is Displayed at Pet Show. Quality rather than size is distinguishing note at toy dog congress.” Toy dogs on display at dog show. 5. “Detroit Pilot Sets New Airport Record. Colonel Roscoe Turner exceeds 305 miles per hour in unofficial test flight.” Colonel Turner inspecting engine of racing lane - climbing in open cockpit - close-up of Turner - airplane taxiing and taking off - in flight - taxiing in - pilot climbing from cockpit. 6. “Crowds Thrilled as Tigers Take Opener. Frost-bitten fans electrified as Mickey Cochrane’s men score six runs in one inning.” Panorama of stadium, people and teams marching on field - flag raising - floral wreath and trophy - new car presented to Cochrane - Detroit Tigers in dugout - Mayor Couzens throws out first ball - ballgame in progress - final score, Tigers 7, White Sox 3. “See the Ford News at this theater every week.” “The End.” [1934]
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