Wind and Floods Devastate Europe (Universal Newsreel, Feb 1962)

Description

The original release sheet reads: WIND AND FLOODS DEVASTATE EUROPE The worst storm in a decade lashes at the West Coast of Europe, leaving tens of thousands homeless as heavy seas are pushed inland by gale winds. From Scotland to the Scandinavian Peninsula devastation is great. Most of the dead and missing - more than 250 persons - are from the area around Hamburg. STEVENSON'S SON IS MARRIED The son of Adlai Stevenson, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations is married at Big Sur, California, to Natalie Owings. The Ambassador is Best Man for his youngest son. "TEDDY" KENNEDY IN GREECE While his brother Robert tours the Far East, Edward Kennedy stops in Greece for an official visit. He tours the famed ruins and discusses conditions with Greece's Prime Minister. SPORTS THRILLS AT TRACK MEET There's another new shot-put record established by Gary Gubner at the New York Athletic Club and Jim Beatty of Los Angeles turns in a mile run just two seconds slower than the record he set the week before. AUSTRIANS CAPTURE SKI RUN The Austrians take the first three places in the world giant slalom championships at Chamonix, France. The Aga Khan is an entrant, but he finishes no better than 37th as Egon Zimmerman takes first place.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library