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1932 USA: DEATH STALKS 'AKRON' Two of largest airship's landing crew perish in 200 ft fall, third
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0:58Now PlayingDate: 26th May 1932
Location: CALIFORNIA, U.S.A.
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: BRITISH PARAMOUNT NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
SLATE INFORMATION - Their strength gone, two fall to their deaths - scenes too harrowing to show. The third man, Seaman Cowart, was rescued.
long view of Akron & man hanging onto rope.
Elev. shot various long & semi views of man hanging onto rope.
Semi view of Seaman Cowart survivor with Officer, and CU. alone talks.
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