Thousands Homeless – 115 Die – in Weather Rampage (Universal Newsreel, Jan 1959)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. THOUSANDS HOMELESS – 115 DIE – IN WEATHER RAMPAGE - From the Rockies to the Appalachians, mid-winter thaws and heavy rains combine to scourge the Northeast with rampaging floods. Hardest hit are Pennsylvania and Ohio. Declared disaster areas by the President. 2. SHOWCASE JUSTICE IN CUBA - Scenes of the controversial showcase justice trials in Havana's Sports Arena show a Batista aide standing trial for his life before a military tribunal. A noisy, emotional crowd of 18,000 watch the proceedings. 3. FASHIONS - German designers look forward to Mardi Gras and the cameraman captures the festive spirit–adding a "foto-fantasy" touch for a dazzling effect that runs from gala hats to snow and sun resort fashions. 4A/B. SPORTS — WEST TOPS EAST IN ALL-STAR BASKETBALL - In N.B.A. East-West All-Star Basketball at Detroit, Mich., the West is winner, sparked by Pettit and Elgin Baylor. Score: 124-108. Despite some brilliant play by Bob Cousy. / ROUNDTABLE SETS RECORD AT SANTA ANITA - Roundtable sets a new Turf record in the mile and a quarter on grass at Santa Anita. Cantering home by 6 lengths while carrying an amazing 132 pounds! The top money winning horse increases its earnings as well.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library