Philippine Volcano Erupts (Universal Newsreel, Dec 1951)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. PHILIPPINE VOLCANO ERUPTS: PHILIPPINES - First pictures of the violent eruption on the island of Camiguin, where famed "Hibok-Hobok" exploded with a roar, sending a shower of fiery death down on villages nearby. Nearly 2,000 natives are feared dead, as rescue workers and medical teams fight to save known victims of the disaster. 2. TRUMAN ENDS VACATION: WASHINGTON - Cutting short his vacation at Key West, the President hurries back to the Capitol for meetings with his top advisors. The Joint Chiefs of Staff are summoned to the White House for conferences. 3A/B/C. NEW SKI THRILL TRIED: GERMANY - The Ski-Bob makes its debut on the snowy slopes of the Bavarian Zugspitze, getting the winter season off to a novel start. Bike experts prove tops in the new sport thrill. / HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: PHILADELPHIA - West Catholic High gridders win the city's High School championship, with a resounding victory over Bok Vocation Tech. Several "West" backfield stars shine in the thrilling clash. / BOXING SLUGFEST: TORONTO - With Jack Dempsey sponsor and referee, the White Hope tourney proves spectacular and loaded with dynamite. In the prelims, fourteen knockouts are recorded, as young hopefuls hit the deck. 4. CHRISTMAS DREAMS COME TRUE - This is the time of year that children the world around dream of Christmas, and of Santa Claus with his harvest of toys. Universal Newsreel takes you 'round the world, for a colorful glimpse of the wonderful toys that the kids are dreaming about.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library