Newsreel titled "Plane crash kills 2 officers making blind flying test." On 27 February, 1937, Two Army Air Corps Reserve pilots are killed in the crash of a North American BT-9A, 36-118, "3", of the Air Detachment, 6th USAAC Area. (Reportedly, the accident occurred as 2d Lt. John P. Spake, in the front cockpit, was practicing instrument flying under a hood, while being monitored by 2d Lt. Clyde H. Wood, Jr in the rear cockpit.) The remains of the aircraft are seen at the edge of the Chicago Municipal Airport. Many spectators surround the crash site. A closeup of mangled wreckage encompassing the two cockpits. Two bodies are covered by tarpaulins near the broken left wing. Fire rescue officers carry one to a waiting ambulance.
Newsreel titled 'European inventor perfects machine for typing music' shows women typing musical notes on a new typewriter invented by a European. The typewriter, a Rundstatler- GMBH music typewriter, turns out a clear copy of typed musical notes.
Paul V. McNutt,former Governor of Indiana,being sworn in as the High Commissioner to Philippines in Washington D.C.,United States.
John S. Farnsworth,a former Naval officer, being sent to jail for selling United States Naval secrets to Japan in Washington D.C.,United States. Policemen escort accused traitor out from a building as cameramen record the event.
Newsreel titled 'Bathing beauties all wrapped up in winter togs' shows models clad in swimsuits display fur coats near a pond in Miami,Florida.
Newsreel titled 'Rosemont wins $100,000 handicap in a photo finish' shows nearly 50,000 people gathered to witness Santa Anita handicap horse race in Arcadia,California. Rosemont wins the $100,000 handicap by defeating Seabiscuit and Indian Broom in a photo finish.
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