Eva Peron Dies (Universal Newsreel, Jul 1952)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. EVA PERON DIES: ARGENTINA - The nation mourns the death of its First Lady, glamorous wife of President Peron. In Buenos Aires, hundreds of thousands of her followers gather before the Ministry of Labor building, where her body lies in state. Born in obscurity, the one-time radio actress rose to power with the nation's strong man. 2A/B/C/D/E. NEWS IN BRIEF — NEW YORK - The French liner Flandre arrives after an ill-starred maiden voyage marked by engine failure and other troubles. She's towed to her berth—the final indignity. / AUSTRIA - One of the nation's most spectacular train wrecks strews cars across the landscape when train plunges over a trestle after engine is derailed. Two killed, almost all survivors were injured. / JAPAN - A novel greeting for Korea bound replacements. As troopships docks, G.I.'s see 30 Japanese beauties, in traditional colorful kimonos, dancing on the dockside. / ATLANTIC CITY - The Incredible Romba makes his American debut with his spine-chilling, death-defying, somersaulting rocket car. / GREENLAND - King Christian of Denmark and his queen get a royal welcome as they arrive for a visit to Denmark's largest overseas possession. The well-loved rulers are presented with the Eskimos' finest gifts. 3. OLYMPICS RECORDS FALL AS GAMES NEAR END: HELSINKI - As astounding performance by Czechoslovakia's superhuman, Emil Zatopek. In the marathon, he sets a new record for the grueling 26-mile event . . . and this Iron Man from the Iron Curtain takes his third Gold Medal. Thrilling victories in the 400 meters Women's Relay for the U.S. team . . . and in the metric mile, Joseph Barthel of Luxembourg is overcome by emotion after his victory, bringing his little country her first Gold Medal. (LOCAL – WASHINGTON, D.C.) CHESAPEAKE BRIDGE. (LOCAL – SALT LAKE CITY) MORMON DAY.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library