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Universal Newsreel · Volume 39, Release 100 · December 12, 1966 · Full release

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    Aegean Tragedy

    The Greek ferry, "Heraklion", is sunk in the Aegean Sea during a furious storm. 235 are dead or missing, 49 survive.

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    Marineland Shows Rare Dolphins

    For the first time in the United States, four rare Risso's Dolphins go on display at Marineland, Florida.

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    Sights and Sounds of Christmas

    The sights and sounds of the Yuletide season...From the giant tree at New York's Rockefeller Center...to various decorations...to busy shoppers...toys...and…

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Aegean Tragedy (Universal Newsreel, Dec 1966)

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The original release sheet reads: AEGEAN TRAGEDY The Greek ferry, "Heraklion", is sunk in the Aegean Sea during a furious storm. 235 are dead or missing, 49 survive. The ship was on a routine overnight crossing from Crete to Athen's Port, Piraeus. Cars and trucks battered open the bow of the ship; 15 minutes later it went down. MARINELAND SHOWS RARE DOLPHINS For the first time in the United States, four rare Risso's Dolphins go on display at Marineland, Florida. Their strange markings are caused by teeth wounds from other Dolphins. They were found aground on the beach 75 miles away from their new home. SIGHTS AND SOUNDS OF CHRISTMAS The sights and sounds of the Yuletide season...From the giant tree at New York's Rockefeller Center...to various decorations...to busy shoppers...toys...and the beautiful carol, "SILENT NIGHT", by both and American and German choir.

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MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

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Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library

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1966-12-12
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