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Universal Newsreel Volume 12, Release 838 (1940)

1940 · Newsreel · 2 min

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Universal Newsreel Volume 12, Release 838 Released: January 3, 1940 Description The original release sheet reads: 1. F.D.R. ASKS BIG ARMS BUDGET: WASHINGTON, D.C. - In his annual New Year message to Congress, Pres. Roosevelt calls for increased expenditures for the Army and Navy due to the war abroad, to be met, he says, by increased taxes. 2A. GARNER VISITS PRESIDENT: Shortly before the speech, Vice Pres. Garner, who has "thrown his hat in the ring," calls on the President at the White House with other party leaders. 2B. 19 DEAD, 40 HURT IN HOTEL FIRE: MINNEAPOLIS, MN - Zero weather and a night blaze take a terrific toll in lives as an apartment hotel is gutted by flames. Tragic scenes as firemen, hampered by frozen lines, comb the ruins for bodies of victims. 3. CHIC NEW BATHING SUITS SHOWN: CHICAGO, IL - (Exclusive) A fashion parade of superlatives—colorful beach togs and beautiful models—displaying the newest style thrills for Winter vacationland. A special Jantzen showing that has everything. 4. MUMMER'S PARADE GREETS 1940: PHILADELPHIA, PA - In traditional revelry, the city's famous mythical organization turns out en masse for the annual New Year's Day parade of colorful costumes and amusing antics. A spectacle that thrills thousands. 5A. MODEL SEAPLANES SOAR IN MEET: MIAMI, FL - Thrills for you model fans! A miniature seaplane meet on Biscayne Bay, with the amazing replicas taking off and landing on the water in realistic style. Crack-ups, too—just like big planes!…

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