Earthquake Kills 6,000 (First Pictures)

Series

Series Name

British Paramount News

Issue

Issue No.

1927

Date Released

18 Aug 1949

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1Football Again!
2. 2Expert Declards Bible Parchment 2,150 Years Old
3. 3Moderates Win German Elections
4. 4Earthquake Kills 6,000 (First Pictures)

Story

Story No. within this Issue

4 / 4

Summary

Graphic film report shows tragic devastation over area of four hundred square miles. US Airforce flies medical and ambulance service from Panama.

Keywords

Environment; Aviation; Accidents and disasters; Military

Locations

Ecuador

Library number

18004

Length of story (in feet)

204

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Name

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Notes

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