400 Die in Flood as Raging River Tarn Bursts Banks (Universal Newsreel, Mar 1930)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. COOLIDGE DEDICATES GREAT DAM NAMED IN HIS HONOR: BOX CANYON, AZ - Ex-President eats lunch on top of structure across the Gila River and smokes the pipe of peace with the chiefs of the Pima and Apache Indians. 2. ELINOR SMITH, IN SWOON 6 MILES UP, SETS NEW AIR MARK: ROOSEVELT FIELD, NY - Nineteen year old Long Island girl breaks woman’s altitude record by reaching height of 32,000 feet in airplane. 3. 40,000 ATTEND MASS IN NATIVE CONGRESS OF EUCHARIST: MANILA, PHILIPPINES - Tremendous crowds march through the streets in the procession of the Blessed Sacrament in which the various religious orders take part — First Congress to be held in the Philippines. NEWS PARAGRAPHS: 4. MARYSVILLE, CA - 52 couples celebrate half century of married life at record Golden Wedding party. 5. YOKOHAMA, JAPAN - Empress sends Court Ladies to annual Hairdressers’ Convention for expert instruction. 6. LONG BEACH, CA - “Little Mothers” parade their best dollies in prize contest. 7. EX-PRESIDENT TAFT DIES AT 72 AFTER LONG ILLNESS: WASHINGTON, DC - Hoover orders flags at half-mast on all U.S. government buildings while whole nation mourns his death. 8. CAMERAMAN BRAVES DEATH TO FILM WILD YAKS IN LOVE DUEL: KUMBUM, TIBET - (Exclusive Pictures) Enraged beasts battle until one is exhausted — Victim is saved from death when female interferes and stops fight. 9. 400 DIE IN FLOOD AS RAGING RIVER TARN BURSTS BANKS: MOISSAC, FRANCE - Walls of water sweep out bridges, dykes, and houses, leaving ruins everywhere — Much suffering as thousands are left homeless. 10. TRAIN EQUINE STARS IN THRILLING ACTS FOR CIRCUS OPENING: SARASOTA, FL - Equestriennes put their mounts through their paces preparatory to spring showings — Zebras do their stunts and give exhibition of the Tango. 11. SEAS SWEEP DECKS AS CRUISER BATTLES GALE IN SPEED TEST: BROOKLYN, NY - Pensacola steams under Brooklyn Bridge to the open sea to make qualifying speed record in fierce wind and high waves.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library