Lockheed Electra Turbo-Jet Crashes Into East River (Universal Newsreel, Feb 1959)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. LOCKHEED ELECTRA TURBO-JET CRASHES INTO EAST RIVER - The nation's newest, turbo-prop airliner, in service just less than a month, falls into River with 72 aboard. The plane, inbound from Chicago missed its approach in foul weather taking a life toll of 65. Lucky survivors tell of the harrowing experience. Among them a brave boy of 8. 2. FASHION FANCIES - Returning curves to their proper place is the latest edict from the fashion salons. Top Italian couturier's show their Spring-Summer collection in the Pitti Palace of Florence. They echo the French preference for the return of normal lines. With emphasis on femineity. 3. SPORTS — SPEED SKATING CHAMPIONSHIPS - Lake Como, at St. Paul, is the setting for the National Speed Skating Championships. For both genders. Thrills, close to clover, are provided in every category. With topnotchers Joanne Omelenchuk and Kenny Batholomew defending their titles against formidable contenders.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library