Worst Air Crash (Universal Newsreel, Jun 1956)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. WORST AIR CRASH - 74 die in the flaming plunge of a Venezuelan airliner into the Atlantic south of New York–America's worst commercial airline disaster. Only an oilslick and pathetic flotsam–the personal belongings of the 57 adults and 17 vacation-bound children--marks the site of tragedy. 2A/B. OXFORD HONORS TRUMAN - Harry S. Truman receives the highest honor Oxford University can confer on a non-graduate. In a tradition-filled convocation he's made a Doctor of Civil Law and a Fellow of the ancient school. / FABULOUS GEM COLLECTION - One of the West's most fabulous collections of jewelry and art objects emerges from a bank vault after half a century, for auction sale. Collected by Walter Scott Hobart, one of the partners in the legendary Comstock Lode, its estimated worth is in millions. 3. BEACH FASHIONS - At Lido Beach, Long Island, six chic sun-loving maidens show the latest in high styles for the sunny strands–swim suits, shorts, and slacks–both tailored and sheath style. 4A/B/C. HIGH DIVING AND LOW COMEDY - At Palm Springs, some of America's top amateur divers warm up for Olympic tryouts. A brilliant display of near-perfection in the graceful sport–marred by a slip that gashes champion Garry Tobias' leg–and may keep him out of Olympic competition. Low comedy from the high platform is provided by the fabulous Aqua-Zanies, serving up the '56 edition of their act in New York. / LIKE SHOOTIN' FISH - At Pointe Mouillee, Mich., archers unlimber their bows and outboards and take to the marshes after the carp that are playing havoc with duck food. It's spectacular sport and outboard motors are the prizes. / CRASHES MAR CYCLE RACE - The 100-mile race in the National Motorcycle Championships at Laconia, N.H. has unexpected thrills and chills, as several riders take nasty spills. A woman spectator is hit by errant cycle and is taken to hospital.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library