Death on Ski Jump Fox River (Universal Newsreel, Jan 1948)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. THE WAR IN GREECE: GREECE - First authentic pictures of the fighting along Greece's northern frontier. Government forces move up across the rugged mountain terrain to blast the Red rebels from besieged Konitsa. Members of the U.N. border commission inspect captured arms and equipment. 2. "IKE" URGES EUROPE AID: PHILADELPHIA - Receiving the Poor Richard Club's gold medal of achievement, Chief of Staff Gen. Eisenhower tells throngs at Franklin Institute that aiding Europe's recovery is a good investment for peace. 3A/B/C. BLAST RIPS WAREHOUSE: CHICAGO - A blast that literally blows a four-story building apart causes three deaths and injuries to many others. A gas leak is blamed for the explosion which showers tons of debris into the street. / BATTLE FIRE IN ZERO COLD: BOSTON - Firemen battle Hub fire all night, hampered by frozen lines and low pressures. Six are injured and the damage, including loss of scarce leather, runs into the millions. / FILMLAND AIDS DIMES DRIVE: HOLLYWOOD - The dimes begin marching in the motion picture capital, with a colorful parade with pretty girls and helium-filled favorites. Governor Warren contributes his dimes as the campaign begins. 4. DEATH ON SKI JUMP FOX RIVER: GROVE, IL - The death of a contestant mars the Norge Ski Meet on Norge Hill. Injured during a spill, of which there were many, Jimmy Henriksen dies. A spectacular leap of 194 feet wins. (LOCAL – CANADA) MARRY PICKFORD COMES HOME. (LOCAL – CANADA) EUROPEAN REFUGEES WELCOMED.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library