Universal Newsreel Volume 4, Release 23 (1932)
1932 · Newsreel · 2 min
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Universal Newsreel Volume 4, Release 23 Released: March 14, 1932 Description The original release sheet reads: 1. U.S. CALLS 1400 CITIES TO ASSIST IN SEARCH FOR LINDBERGH BABY: TRENTON, NJ - Hoping to aid the State Police under Col. Norman Schwarzkopf’s direction in finding a clue to the whereabouts of the famous flier’s son, the Department of Justice floods the nation with descriptive posters urging the entire populace to assist in the greatest kidnap hunt in history. Acting under orders, police plaster every nearby community with the bills, in the hope of bringing forth some trace of the 20-month child, whose plight has aroused the entire world. 2. BANNED WATER GIVES FLAMES HEADWAY AT $150,000 CASINO BLAZE: CHICAGO, IL - The scene of the fire is “No Man’s Land,” an unincorporated strip of ground between Kenilworth and Wilmette. Officials of these suburban communities had denied the use of their water because of unpaid bills. Powerless to fight the holocaust, firemen of Evanston stand by as the conflagration eats into the structure. After it burns through the resort for hours one of the city dads rescinds the order, but too late to save the building from destruction. NEWS PARAGRAPHS: 3. PHILADELPHIA, PA - Easter-egg industry booms! — Confectioners work overtime to meet demand for annual sweet-tooth festival. 4. CHINO, CA - Boy bee-keeper amazes experts! — 11-year-old Ed Hutchinson handles fierce stingers with impunity. 5. CREEDMOOR, NY - Bus brings literature to front door!…
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- News & Public Affairs
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