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Heavy Shells Wreak Havoc As City Defies Furious Onslaught
Blurry - dull in contrast imagery A rain of bombs from swift airplanes turns the ancient native chapel section into a mass of flaming ruins, its streets strewn with dead and its population fleeing in terror to the protection of the international settlement. Expert marksmen make direct hits on the north station as the Japanese forces maneuver for absolute control of the sector. Meanwhile in the heat of battle U.S. Marines land to patrol the American concession and guard the lives of nationals there. Fugitives in tragic flight bundle their meager belongings to escape from the war zone, as the strains of the bagpipes announce the arrival of the famous Argyll and Sutherland Highladn regiments en route to the British concession. One of the most important pictures of the year.
St. Goddard Creates New Record To Win Famous Dog Derby
Blurry - dull in contrast imagery St. Goddard Creates New Record To Win Famous Dog Derby Quebec With his powerful team of cross-breeds of malamutes and Russian wolf-hounds straining every muscle, the Canadian Olympic champion completes the grueling 41-mile 'mush' with a new course record, winning by a narrow margin of two minutes from Shorty Russick, famous 50-year-old western driver. Although Russick breaks three marks during the terrific race over the snow-covered trails, st. Goddard finishes with a total elapsed time of 10 hours, 28 minutes for the three laps, eclipsing the best efforts of Russick, Seppala, Girard and a host of other crack dog-sled drivers, annexing a spectacular victory in the 'mush' classic of the continent.
Army Succeeds In Sensational Tests Of Plane Parachute
Blurry - dull in contrast imagery The newly-designed safety device, spreading 5,000 square feet of silken cloth, drops from the air with a 2,500-pound load, proving its feasibility as a method of bringing passenger cabins to earth. Developed by Major E. L. Hoffman, the 'chute will be made to lower a compartment with 10 persons at a safe rate of speed. One of the greatest advances in modern aviation.
John D. attends tree planting!
Jumpy, blurry - dull in contrast imagery John D. attends tree-planting! Aged millionaire honors General Ames, oldest living officer.
Coast Guard Ice Breakers
Jumpy, blurry - dull in contrast imagery Coast guard opens navigation chennel! 14-inch iceway smashed through on earliest date in history.
Women rule city for day
Jumpy, blurry - dull in contrast imagery Women rule city for day. Municipal government turned over to fair sex on leap year. Women directing traffic and women fire-women answering a fire call.
Zero weather forces new transport method!
Jumpy, blurry - dull in contrast imagery Zero weather forces new transport method! Coolie drivers adopt 'push-push' on frozen canals.
7 Dead, Many Hurt As Disastrous Floods Leave Wake Of Ruin
Shaky - light in contrast imagery Torrential rains and melting mountain snows swell the Snoqualmie River which breaks from its course, as tons of lumber jam into the creeks and pile up a death-dealing caravan. An avalanche of mud and boulders sweeps everything before it. Homes, trees, and live-stock are brushed from its path as the relentless force moves onward. The entire valley is stricken by the visitation of horror and desolation.
Ice Stars Clash In Big Indoor Charity Skate Tournament
Shaky - light in contrast imagery The cream of the world of flashing blades competes in the gigantic western championships at the famous stadium for honors in the great games. One of the outstanding performances of the event is contributed by Megan Taylor, 11-year British fancy-skating marvel, who parades her repertoire before a thrilled audience. Her father, Phil Taylor, tops off the show by attempting the barrel jump on stilt skates. Charlene Powers, in a burst of speed, edges out jean Wilson in the woman's 440-year event, replete with spills and excitement.
Countryside Mourns As 38 Victims Perish In Fatal Mine Blast
Shaky - light in contrast Two miles below the earth's surface an explosion in the Boissevain Coal Mine imprisons 50 men under a deluge of debris, as they go about their tasks. A scant dozen fight their way to freedom and direct the rescuers in the vain battle against tons of dirt and timber blocking the underground passages, and hindering the recovery of the bodies. Searchers push through subterranean channels with super-human effort as widows and children of the lost men hold endless vigil at the mouth of the shaft - hoping against hope that their loved ones may be brought to the top.
Champion Ski-jorers Risk Necks In Annual Motorbike Tourney
Light in imagery, blurry images Daredevil riders, dragged by powerful cycles, wind up the treacherous course of the mountain trail at the annual meet, held in the province of Syria. Records and contestants fall as the fearless athletes battle along the corkscrew road in the heart of the simmering alps, that proves a difficult route for the ambitious entrants. Built by Russian prisoners of war, the highway is the scene of a race replete with spills and thrills, as the continent's greatest sportsmen vie for the highest honors.
World's largest goose herd bred for epicures!
Light in imagery and contrast World's largest goose herd bred for epicures! Vast project uses everything, from egg to wishbone.
Fliers from desert yacht club!
Light in imagery, blurry images Fliers from desert yacht club! Royal Air Force (RAF) aces develop unique sailing sport. Land yachts race across the desert sand.
Scores Homeless As Mystery Fire Razes Residential Section
Light in imagery, blurry images Whipped by a high wind, the blaze, originating in an abandoned stable, sweeps through a section of this village of 2,000 inhabitants and threatens complete destruction of the community before 32 fire companies from surrounding counties get the flames under control. Dozens of firemen suffer from smoke suffocation, three persons are injured, and damage estimated at $500,000 is the toll of the disaster. Martial law prevails as relief agencies attempt to provide for the sufferers.
Hoboes Shun Bowery Dives To Sip Brew At Philanthropist's Bar
Image quality is poor and will not be improved upon mastering. Passing up the potent potions in speakeasies, the trampers of the world-famous street beat a path to the door of urban ledoux to put his 3-cents-a-glass concoction to a rigid test. The approving word sweeps up and down the lane of unfortunates and the 'growler' is rapidly filled to overflowing with thirsty throngs. While quenching and satisfying, the suds lack dynamite, but they fill the bill as the boys while away the moments waiting for prosperity.
Nation Aroused At Revolting Kidnapping Of Lindbergh Baby
Light in contrast and imagery - blurry Lindbergh Baby! The brutal abduction in the night, of the famous flier's son as he slept in his bed is the occasion of the world's greatest child-hunt. Through every inch of the adjacent woods, trappers and state troopers beat their way, seeking clues, while every law enforcement agency of three surrounding states presses, with redoubled energy, the search for the missing infant. All autos are inspected, hundreds of suspects questioned hoping to develop some trace of the 20-month-old son of the transatlantic ace and Mrs. Anne Morrow Lindbergh. At home the renowned father, in calm possession of his emotions, bends every effort toward a solution of the baffling mystery that has stirred every civilized human being the world over.
Epochal Operation Revives Hope For Gorilla's Recovery
Light in contrast and blurry imagery The capital's medical minds assemble in consultation to devise ways to spare the life of n'gi, suffering from latter stages of pneumonia. While the inmates of the national zoo stare in bewilderment, a hurriedly improvised operating room is installed in the cage of the ailing animal. Surgeons under the direction of Dr. Charles Stanley White move swiftly as science attempts to rescue the sick beast from death. More than a quart of empyemic fluid is drained from n'gi's lung and the world's most famous gorilla might yet be spared. A story that has intrigued the nation.
150,000 Battle To Spend $$$ At Opening Of New Mammoth Emporium
Shaky - light in contrast and imagery The opening ceremony is carried off peaceably enough until the tape is cut that opens the doors for business. It is the signal for the mob to surge past the 20 policemen, detailed to maintain order. The minions of the law are tossed around like bread crumbs on water as the eager throngs rush the establishment to gain entrance to the first class-a store to open on the famous thoroughfare in 25 years. (Sears Roebuck Department Store)
Polo Champion Wins 'COMBINATION SPORT' 9 Hole Golf Tourney
Light in contrast and blurry imagery Fred Tejan, famed Texan mallet ace, earns a well-fought victory in a competition against Pedro Mir, jai-alai expert, Phil James, archer, and John Brophy, golfer. Texan battles his way through the game with the aid of his smart mount, and leads the field to the last hole with an easy margin to win the match. The unique foursome startles the bewildered spectators, as the pony takes all honors.
New National Park Discloses Ruins of Ancient Civilization
Light in contrast and blurry imagery Revealing cliff villages tucked in cavernous pockets of the Montezuma Valley, excavators digging into the gigantic 'gold mine' find fortified pueblos where a 'mysterious people' dwelt hundreds of years ago. The scientists working on the project draw the curtain which unfolds evidence of towns and villages built by inhabitants as far back as 1200 a.d. The discovery is hailed as one of the most thrilling links between today and a forgotten era on the western hemisphere. (Pueblo people, cliff dwellings)
Canine Dudes Attend Own Beauty Shop To Keep Dog Show Date
Light in contrast and imagery Priceless pooches rival their mistresses in a display of prima donna temperaments, as beauticians try to fashion the locks and looks of the animals to meet the requirements of dogdom's '400.' Bulldog being manicured; hounds having their eye-brows pencilled; pekes submitting to shearing and scotties enduring the pains of permanent-waving curlers, total a very doggey aggregation.
Chinese Flee Mexico Labor Ban, Deported For Illicit US Entry
Shaky - light in contrast and imagery Mobs of frantic Orientals risk the dangers of detention camps in this country to escape the most recent edict that bars them from work in the state of Sonora. Driven to desperation, they scale the international barriers, and caught red-handed, are interned. More than 250 are captured by government agents and arraigned before Federal Marshal George Mauk, who sentences them to eviction from the country. The undesirable aliens are shipped, post-haste, to a pacific port, whence ultimately they will be sent to their native land.
Lindberghs Enlist Underworld's Aid For Baby's Return
Shaky - light and blurry in contrast and imagery As the search for the lone eagle's son steadily fails to bring apparent results, the flying colonel and his mate appoint salvy spitale, gangster chieftain, and Irving Bitz, his aid, as their 'go-betweens' in negotiations with the kidnapers of their child. Meanwhile every branch of the law moves to bring about the return of the eaglet to this parents. Countrywide sympathy for the wracked father and mother reaches such a pitch that no bet is over-looked to accomplish the one aim of the whole world - lindy, jr's safe return to the crib from which he was spirited away in the night.
Government Party In Sweeping Victory At Special Election
Shaky - light and blurry in contrast, some dark imagery The most critical balloting since the granting of suffrage vindicates the course of the Seiyukai party as 13,000,000 votes are cast giving the majority of diet seats to the government of premier Suyoshi Inukai which advocates a strong forceful foreign policy and an embargo on gold. Minsei to, favoring the course of peace and leaning to America in world relations, is swamped under a deluge of sentiment at the polls. Hilarious demonstrations in the streets of his melting pot of the empire greet the news of the powerful party's success.