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Newsreels: 1955 - August 22
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keywords: natural disaster, flooding, french morocco rebellion, president eisenhower, david eisenhower, ultra-light aircraft, endurance swimming, horse racing
Synopsis: Northeast Devastated By Floods, 1,000 Dead In Moroccan Uprisings, Grandson David Eisenhower Steals The Show From President, Aircraft With Inflatable Wings Takes Flight, Shackled Swimmer Swims From Alcatraz To Mainland, Victory At The American Derby Horse Race...(read more)
- Date: 1955
- Duration: 00:06:22
- Sound: No
- Color: Monochrome
- Type: Public Domain
- Language: English
- Location: United States, Britain, French Morocco
Northeast Devastated By Floods
The most destructive flood in American history devastates six northeastern states. Sixty hours of torrential rains pour down 19 inches of water on soil saturated and rivers swollen by Hurricane Connie. Rising without warning, the floods take a shocking toll. There are over 200 known dead, over 35,000 homeless, and billions of dollars worth of property damaged. Dozens of small communities were completely devastated, a tragedy of national proportions. Shows aerial views of the destruction caused by the flood waters.
1,000 Dead In French Morocco Uprisings
French Morocco riots as Arabs revolt. Years of rioting and unrest erupt into full-scale rebellion against French rule. Moroccans and savage Berber tribesmen inflict bloody vengeance on colonists and loyal natives, putting dozens of towns to the torch, putting men, women, and children to the sword. The beginning of a fight to the finish in French Morocco North Africa. French troops search building by building.
Grandson David Eisenhower Steals Show From President
7-year old David Eisenhower steals the show from his grandfather, and the vacationing President loves every minute of it as David shows his prowess as golfer, angler, and all-round sportsman.
Aircraft With Inflatable Wings Takes Flight
The "Flying Mattress" is revealed as Britain bids for the airborne flivver trade. A giant inflated wing lifts the ungainly craft, powered by a light engine, and designed for the Sunday pilot. Unusual aircraft or plane takes flight.
Shackled Swimmer Swims From Alcatraz To Mainland
Shackled hand and foot, a Cuban endurance swimmer masters the rugged two-mile channel between the prison island of Alcatraz and the mainland, an amazing feat of skill and stamina.
Victory At The American Derby Horse Race
Sensational Swaps adds to his winnings this season, $339,000 so far, with a spectacular victory in the American Derby horse race, bringing home another fat purse, and adding to the luster of a brilliant turf record.
