118 Die as Tornados Level Texas Cities (Universal Newsreel, May 1953)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. 118 DIE AS TORNADOS LEVEL TEXAS CITIES: TEXAS - Twisters rip across the state, levelling the entire business district of Waco, killing 108. In San Angelo, 10 die in the spring storm. Property damage is estimated at $25,000,000. 2A/B/C/D/E. BEETLE PLAGUE: FRANCE - An onslaught of beetles overwhelms thousands of acres of farmland. The insect plague is fought by farmers in traditional, and modern ways, as helicopters join the battle. / MISSIONARIES HOME FROM RED PRISON: NEW YORK - Seven Americans—six missionaries and one businessman, arrive–the first civilians to be repatriated from North Korea prison camps. They tell of another death march, where over 100 died. / NEW NAVY HELICOPTER: CONNECTICUT - The first public demonstration of a new type helicopter, with twin, intermeshing rotors, designed to give greater stability. / SNOW PLOWS ON JOB: WASHINGTON - It may be spring, but mountain roads here are snow-blocked. Giant rotary plows go into service, after unseasonable storms. / COAL DUST EXPLOSION: FRANCE - Studies of mine safety methods test the explosive properties of coal dust, and as these spectacular films show, potent blasts ensue. 3. SHOE FASHIONS: NEW YORK - Fashion leader Maggi McNellis in an exclusive presentation of the latest in footwear styles for the ladies. 4. CELEBRITIES' GOLF AIDS PALSY FUND: NEW YORK - Notables take part in celebrities' golf tourney to aid the Cerebral Palsy Fund. Side by side with the pros are such public figures as Bob Hope and Duke of Windsor.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library