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F.D.R III, Leaves Hospital
Shaky dull in contrast and imagery - DOS Franklin D. Roosevelt, Jr., Proud father of the 8th White House Grandson, escorts his newly-born grandson, and his wife, the former Miss Ethel Dupont, from the Lying-In Hospital through admiring crowds.
Carnegie Heiress Weds Scot
Shaky dull in contrast and imagery - DOS Thousands gather to cheer the bridal pair as Miss Louise Miller of New York, 18-year-old granddaughter of the late Andrew Carnegie, is married to J. F. Gordon Thompson, Edinburgh lawyer, at the colorful Dornoch Cathedral.
Russian Aviators Blaze Air Route To U.S Over Pole
Shaky, grainy dull in contrast and imagery - D.O.S Three valiant Russian airmen land in the United States after a trailblazing Trans-Polar flight. Forced down but a few hundred miles short of their goal, the aviators established the feasibility of a passenger route across the top of the world.
Man In Iron Lung Carried Half-Way Around The Earth
Shaky, dull in contrast and imagery Fred Snite, Jr., Starts across the Pacific in an 'Iron Lung,' racing to Chicago for Infantile Paralysis treatment while attended by a corps of nurses and doctors.
Man Races Death Across Sea.
The most dangerous leg of the journey behind him, mr. Snite lands as a special train to chicago is readied.
Amazing Artistry Demonstrated At Flower Festival
Rolling, shaky, dull in contrast and imagery Featuring the town's celebration of the feast of Corpus Christi the inhabitants compete in creating breath-taking mosaics with fresh rural flowers on the city streets. The effects created by these amateur artists all but beggar description.
Sam Romani Wins Invitation Mile In Sensational Upset
Shaky, dull in contrast and imagery Running the second fastest mile run ever clocked, Archie San Romani noses out Don Lash in 4:07.4. So close was the finish that the timers could not decide between the two, the judges finally declaring San Romani the winner.
Ice Break Brings Fortune To Far North Bus Driver
Undulating, shaky dull in contrast and imagery - D.O.S The seasonal break-up of the ice in the tanana river means $80,000 to mervin anderson of fairbanks who guesses the time the ice would go out of the river and so collects a small fortune for himself in this far north version of the irish sweepstakes.
Iron Lung Man
Shaky, dull in contrast and imagery Fred Snite, Jr., Who crossed the Pacific in an 'Iron Lung' arrives home to enter a hospital for infantile paralysis treatment. His trip, attended by doctors and nurses is rumored to have cost the millionaire more than $150,000.
U.S Cup Yacht Ranger Shows Amazing Speed
Shaky, dull in contrast and imagery - D.O.S The American Cup defender is limbered up on the tri-cornered race course in preparation for the 'Endeavour', British Challenger for the cup that is yachting symbol for the best of racing craft.
Democrats Have Harmony Picnic With President
Rolling - Shaky, dull in contrast and imagery Guests of President Roosevelt, Democrats gather for an outing and picnic which, it is rumored, is not all for fun but to iron out dissension and revolt in Democratic ranks over the President's supreme court plan.
Demonstration Of How 5th Ave Shop Was Robbed
Shaky dull in contrast and imagery Roy Post, criminologist, shows how he solved a mysterious 5th avenue burglary by discovering how a slight manipulation of a small screw in the average lock is often an 'open sesame' to criminals.
Pioneer Celebration Held - Rodeo
Shaky dull in contrast and imagery - DOS Sioux Indians, dressed in tribal regalia, stage time-honored war dances and set the stage for the 15th annual 'days of '76' rodeo, in which one daring bronco rider is badly hurt when his horse jumps on him.
Airline To Alaska Tried Out
Shaky dull in contrast and imagery - DOS Forerunner of a regular air route to uncle Sam s northern possession to link up with Pan American's service there, a 10-ton 'Baby' clipper takes off, after preliminary flight arrangements, for an experimental trip to Juneau.
Mary Pickford Becomes Bride Of Buddy Rogers
Rolling - Shaky, dull in contrast and imagery In a simple marriage ceremony Mary Pick ford, 43-year-old former 'America's Sweetheart', becomes the bride of Buddy Rogers, 34, and once 'America's Boy Friend.' It's the third marriage for Miss Pickford, but the first venture for the bridegroom.
Gliding Experts Soar In Eight Annual Contest
Rolling - Shaky, dull in contrast and imagery More than fifty craft and a hundred pilots take part in the eighth National Soaring Contest-classic event for motorless craft. For the first time a mechanical launching device is demonstrated that sends the planes off to a superior start.
Strabo Wins Rich Kent Handicap At New Park Opening
Rolling - Shaky, dull in contrast and imagery In a thrilling photographic finish, Strabo comes from the rear of the pack to sneak over the line a whisker ahead of Flying Scot. The race is the feature of the first day's racing at the recently completed track, one of the most beautiful in the country.
What The Screen Stars Will Wear For Next Autumn
Rolling - Shaky, dull in contrast and imagery Stylists of the major movie studios unveil what will be what in fashions this fall-styles that emphasize the 'off-the-shoulder' mode-and confirm the opinion that the style center of the world is likely to be centered in Hollywood within a short time. The first model on the runway is wearing a dress with a 3/4 length jacket. The second model has a two piece suit on. Another model has on a princess style coat with a fur collar topped off with a hat. Here comes the evening gowns, they look as though they were made of pastel colors. One model wears a coat hat has squares on it accent by lace up boots
Edison's Son In Navy Post
Little rolling, shaky, light and dull in contrast and imagery Charles Edison, son of the great inventor, is sworn in as Assistant Secretary of the Navy, taking the place of the late Henry Latrobe Roosevelt. Secretary Swanson attends the ceremonies.
King Dedicates Memorial to His Father George V
Jumpy, shaky a little blurry in imagery and contrast George VI and Queen Elizabeth attend unveiling ceremonies at Wellington Barracks as a memorial to the Monarch's Father, George V, is revealed to public view. The occasion marks the new king's first official appearance. Queen Mary.
Striking Display At Test Of New Fire Equipment
Jumpy, shaky a little blurry in imagery and contrast A big throng watches a remarkable display by the city's new fire-fighting equipment. Massed apparatus throws a score of streams of water high in the air, bringing gasps of admiration from the crowd gathered at the battery.
1ST Cycle Train Carries 120 To The Berkshires
Jumpy, shaky a little blurry in imagery and contrast Six-score boys and girls, bicycle enthusiasts all, take advantage of an original 'Cycle Train', run by a railroad toward the Berkshires. They take their own bikes or hire them from the railroad, entrain for the country, then off they go, on wheels.
Spring Gold Rush Begins As Salmon Run Sets Record
Jumpy, shaky a little blurry in imagery and contrast It's salmon time again and the fishermen can't be far behind. They crowd the streams as the fish crowd the water, and there's no sympathy for the man who complains that 'the big one' got away. Two men holding up large catch.
Fuzzy Fighters Stage Brawl In Night Club
Jumpy, shaky a little blurry in imagery and contrast Trainer nelson brings his battling felines to Leon and Eddie s night spot for a feature bout before the cafe's customers. Both the contestants show lots of a catty sort of ring technique, and the bout ends in an inspired knockout. Two cats are placed into a tiny boxing ring where they fight. The cats box each other wearing boxing gloves. Cat fight. Shots of men and women seated at cocktail tables watching fight, they're dressed in evening wear, smoking and drinking.