Flood Aftermath in Italy (Universal Newsreel, Nov 1966)

Description

The original release sheet reads: FLOOD AFTERMATH IN ITALY In Florence, Italy, mud and rubble fills the streets in the wake of a devastating flood. The Arno River, swollen by torrential rains, smashes its banks and wreaks havoc on this art capital of the world. Thirty-one dead, two million dollars damage to art alone. NIAGARA FALLS SLOWED In a special one-day cleanup and inspection oreration, the mighty waters of Niagara Falls are reduced to a trickle. U.S. Army Engineers divert the flow over the Horseshoe Falls while workers remove debris from the base of the falls and inspect erosion. HORSE RACING THRILLERS The Wheatley Stables "Successor" wins the Garden State Stakes and 188 thousand dollars in racing's richest stake race. A day before, at Laurel, Maryland, the Washington, D.C. "International" is won by Behistoun of France in a tremendous finishing burst of speed. FOOTBALL ARMY DOWNS CALIFORNIA At Berkeley, Army faces the University of California and comes out on top. The passing arm of sophomore quarterback Steve Lindell moves the Cadet offense and Chuck Jarvis scores on a six-yard end sweep. California's yard field goal gives them the short end of a six-to-three final score.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library