Records of U.S. Air Force Commands, Activities, and Organizations. 1900 - 2003. Moving Images Relating to Military Aviation Activities. 1947 - 1984. NEWS OF THE DAY NO. 226

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Records of U.S. Air Force Commands, Activities, and Organizations. 1900 - 2003. Moving Images Relating to Military Aviation Activities. 1947 - 1984. NEWS OF THE DAY NO. 226

1942

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Summary: Coverage of wartime activities in US and abroad showing British tanks in Libya; Clark Gable being sworn into Army; a statement from Mr. Paul V. McNutt; public transportation; "Miss Victory" contest; Army nurses in Australia; US troops in New Guinea; President Roosevelt meeting President Batista of Cuba; and US Merchant Marines testing survival suits and conducting life boat drills. (Photo 'd by Commercial & Military Cameratnen) 1' NEWS OF THE DAY. 22'British light and medium tanks moving through Libyan village -- sign on fence: MUSSO'S GUEST HOUSE, NO RENT, NO RATES, NO TAXES. 80' MS's & CU's of Clark Gable being sworn into USA by coastal artillery officer. 117' MCU & CU Paul V. McNutt, Chief War Manpower Commmission, speaking. 210' Scenes of crowded railroad terminal and passenger car, military personnel boarding bus, and M-3 medium tanks and Army trucks on flat cars. 312' Scenes at "Miss Victory" contest in Chicago -- shows winner from Detroit, Michigan, receiving award. 392' USA nurses speaking into microphone at camp in Australia. 491' Scenes of US participation in New Guinea operations showing C-6OA's parked at jungle airstrip, troops leaving C-60A in field and walking through brush country and AV's of C-60A's in flight. 566' President Batista of Cuba leaving Eastern Airlines DC-3 and being greeted by Secy of State Cordell Hull and President Franklin D. Roosevelt. 624' US Merchant Marines donning sea survival suits and bumping into water -- also shows life boat drill from pier in New York City. 690' Total footage in reel. Good (Basic: Dupe neg)

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