Desperate Search Ends as Posse Finds Ruins of Lost Plane (Universal Newsreel, Feb 1932)

Description

The original release sheet reads: 1. DEATH AND DISASTER FOLLOW IN PATH OF EARTHQUAKE HORROR: SANTIAGO, CUBA - A third of this historic Caribbean seaport is razed during the night by recurring shocks that leave death and desolation in their wake. Thousands suffer injuries and at least eight are known to have died in the catastrophe that terrified the 70,000 inhabitants of the city. The Cathedral is laid in ruins, and many of the important structures in the business section are destroyed in the night of havoc. 2. GOVERNMENT STRIKES PLATINUM MEDAL FOR WASHINGTON FIESTA: PHILADELPHIA, PA - In the presence of Mrs. Laura Fraser, the sculptor, Director of the Mint Robert J. Grant, and Congressman Sol Bloom, the first medal to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the birthday of our first president is struck at the U.S. Mint. It is the only government memorial ever made of the precious metal, and contains enough material to make 160 wedding rings. The first cast from the die is to be presented to President Hoover by Congressman Bloom, associate director of the Bicentennial Commission. 3. TRADITIONAL DISPLAY INAUGURATES OPENING OF 17th PARLIAMENT: OTTAWA, CANADA - Accompanied by his Foot Guards, Governor General, the Earl of Bessborough, arrives at the dominion capital to preside at the colorful ceremonial that marks the third session of the ruling bodies. Military, naval, and air units gather in the square before the Hall of Fame to pay honor to the King’s envoy as he reaches the government center. Prime Minister Bennett receives Lord Bessborough and the session is open to consider legislation of great moment. 4. DESPERATE SEARCH ENDS AS POSSE FINDS RUINS OF LOST PLANE: LEBEC, CA - Crashed in a canyon of snow the wreckage of a passenger airplane flying from Bakersfield to Los Angeles is found with the remains of its human cargo. Pilot J.V. Sandblom evidently lost his bearings in the raging storm and went to his death with seven passengers, three of them women. The canyons and gulches, alive for days with man-hunters, finally reveal their terrible tragedy to Paul Appodaca, an Indian range rider whose shepherd dogs led him to the scene of one of the worst air accidents in the history of West Coast flying. 5. NEW GREETING CARDS AID LOVE-LORN MAIDS IN LEAP YEAR TACTICS: CHICAGO, IL - St. Valentine’s Day finds the hunting female of the species on the alert in her quest for the heart and hand of the elusive eligible male. Taking advantage of the traditions of this ancient holiday, the fair ones select their post card ammunition with which to lay siege against the permanent bachelorhood of boyfriends. Trick missives will be the missiles of this year. 6. FAMOUS WINTER CLUB HOLDS ANNUAL SWIM MEET DESPITE FROST: MANCHESTER, NH - The Brownies, an organization of young people from 16 to 24 years of age, gather for the yearly display of skill in frigid aquatic sports. Diving from a height of 75 feet into holes cut in the ice, candidates win their spurs as Super-Brownies, while less daring entrants plunge through the frozen surface of the water from a mere 40 feet. Their breath-taking stunts heat the chilly air. 7. CHINATOWN NEW YEAR BEGINS AS U.S. TROOPS LEAVE FOR FAR EAST: SAN FRANCISCO, CA - As the year 4630 dawns, Chinese who hold to the old order of things celebrate the event with traditional dragon parades while younger Nationalists eagerly watch the bulletin boards for news from the shell-torn sector of Shanghai. Meanwhile, replacement troops for the 31st and 15th Infantry regiments on duty in the Far East board the U.S. Grant with orders to debark at the Philippines, but with possible destinations at the center of the disturbances, according to widespread rumor. 8. CANADA WINS WORLD HONORS IN THRILLING DOG-SLED OLYMPICS: LAKE PLACID, NY - Emile St. Goddard, driving a team of malamutes and Russian wolfhounds, carries the Maple-leaf to victory in the 25-mile “mush” over the mountainous trail, to win the international classic. St. Goddard leads a distinguished field of dog sled drivers, including the famous Leonard Seppala, United States entry. Mrs. Milton Seeley, the only woman in the race, finishes seventh. The most colorful episode in the great winter meet. (LOCAL – CANADA) ICE SKATING.

Collection

MCA/Universal Pictures Collection

Series

Motion Picture Releases of the Universal Newsreel Library