Ocean Afire After Sinking of Tanker by Steamer Fairfax (Universal Newsreel, Jun 1930)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. OCEAN AFIRE AFTER SINKING OF TANKER BY STEAMER FAIRFAX: BOSTON, MA - The Pinthis lying at the bottom of the sea, 100 feet down, belches forth gasoline which bursts into flames when it reaches the surface of the water. 2. SCHOOL CHILDREN ARE DRAFTED TO RE-PLANT RICE RUINED BY ’QUAKE: ISEHARA, JAPAN - Both boys and girls are taught to work in the fields, cultivating the national food for the fatherland. 3. WAGON TRAIN ATTACK ENACTED BY ARMY TO HONOR OREGON TRAIL: GOVERNORS ISLAND, NY - Covered caravan is surrounded by circling Indians — Men, women and children are saved from the tomahawk and scalping knife by the arrival of the U.S. Cavalry — Spectacle represents the battle of Red Buttes in the days of the pioneers. NEWS PARAGRAPHS: 4. WINDERMERE, ENGLAND - Launch death ship! — Accident, following day, kills Sir Henry Segrave after making world mark of 119.6 miles per hour. 5. JACKSON HEIGHTS, NY - Carries dogs by airplane — Mrs. Frank Flegel flies with prize Boston bulls to be in time for show. 6. LATOUR CREEK, ID - Win log-sawing crown from Australia — Higbee brothers saw 18-in log in 10 2/5 seconds. 7. SPEYER, GERMANY - Free drinks! — Anonymous benefactor wills annual distribution of Rhine wine gratis to all comers. 8. COLORFUL RACES ADD BIZARRE TOUCH TO ADVENTIST CONCLAVE: SAN FRANCISCO, CA - Quadrennial convention of world conference of Seventh Day believers held in Civic Auditorium with attendants from every part of the globe, including Burmese, Aztec, Chinese, Indian and Abyssinian. 9. BOY SCOUTS RECEIVE FLAGS FROM D.A.R. IN PATRIOTIC ASSEMBLY: PHILADELPHIA, PA - Presentation of parade-size emblem to each of thirty troops organized during the past year is a part of the Flag Day ceremonies at Independence Hall. 10. BLENHEIM, 18-1 SHOT, WINS ENGLISH DERBY IN THRILLING FINISH: EPSON DOWNS, ENGLAND - His Highness, the Prince Aga Khan leaps into the track to acknowledge the cheers of the crowds as his horse wins his first victory in the great classic, defeating his better-fancied stable mate, Rustom Pasha. (LOCAL - WASHINGTON, D.C.) CRANDALL BIRCH NUPTIALS.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library