WLBT Newsfilm Collection

Filename Event Description
MP_198001_F2831_3774_ref.mov Simon Marks Simon Marks, President of Emporium Dept. Store, talks about going out of business.
MP_198001_F2831_3775_ref.mov Susan Holder Susan Holder, 1968 Maid of Cotton, is interviewed by reporter Jack Hill concerning women's clothing styles and the fashion industry.
MP_198001_F2831_3776_ref.mov Lurleen Wallace Death Gov. John Bell Williams reads statement concerning the death of Alabama Gov. Lurleen Wallace. Reporter interviews Williams concerning Wallace's death.
MP_198001_F2831_3777_ref.mov Sen. Charles Henley State Sen. Charles Henley talks about legislation on property assessments. Additional: Property Reappraisals
MP_198001_F2831_3778_ref.mov David Gardner Drowning Lake Hico. Search for drowning victim David Gardner. Additional: Drownings
MP_198001_F2831_3779_ref.mov Fred Nolan *Fred Nolan, Executive Director of Jackson Urban League, discusses goals of the League.
MP_198001_F2831_3780_ref.mov Derwood Boyles City Commissioner Derwood Boyles talks about recreational facilities and swimming pools. Additional: Parks
MP_198001_F2831_3781_ref.mov Dr. Noel McKey Hinds County Supervisor Dr. Noel McKey talks about bond issue for rennovation of Hinds County Courthouse.
MP_198001_F2831_3782_ref.mov Williams, Precinct Conventions *Gov. John Bell Williams talks about Miss. Freedom Democratic Party and precinct conventions.
MP_198001_F2831_3783_ref.mov City Council, Barrett *City Council meeting. Richard Barrett attends the meeting. (sound) Scene changes to outside of City Hall where demonstrators picket. (silent) One sign reads 'Quit Stalling Open the Pools.' Demonstration is in protest to closing of city swimming pools. Additional: Demonstrations
MP_198001_F2831_3784_ref.mov Neighborhood Recreation Meeting City Commissioner Derwood Boyles shown with group. (possibly meeting concerning neighborhood recreation facilities) Additional: Parks
MP_198001_F2831_3785_ref.mov Maurice Thompson Biloxi, Miss. Miss. Broadcasters Assoc. meeting. Maurice Thompson of WLBT is present.
MP_198001_F2851_3786_ref.mov Hinds Co. Democratic Convention *Silent footage of Hinds County Democratic Convention. Scene changes to interview with Will Wells concerning black delegates and participation of blacks in the Democratic Party.
MP_198001_F2851_3787_ref.mov Oscar Carr, Jr., Charles Evers *News conference with Oscar Carr, Delta cotton producer, and Charles Evers, Field Secretary of Miss. NAACP. Both men were appointed as the state's co-chairmen for Sen. Robert F. Kennedy's presidential campaign. Additional: Election Campaigns, Presidential Election
MP_198001_F2851_3788_ref.mov Brad Dye, Industry Brad Dye, Director of Miss. Agricultural and Industrial Board, discusses industrial development in state. Comments on employment, education, highway system and transportation. Additional: Highways, Industry
MP_198001_F2851_3789_ref.mov Thompson, Tax Increase Mayor Allen C. Thompson talks about the city budget and a tax increase. Additional: Taxes
MP_198001_F2851_3790_ref.mov Clark Horton, Tax Increase City Commissioner Clark Horton discusses proposed tax increase. Additional: Taxes
MP_198001_F2851_3791_ref.mov Brad Dye, Delta Industry Brad Dye, Director of Miss. Agricultural and Industrial Board, discusses industrial growth in the Delta. Additional: Industry
MP_198001_F2851_3792_ref.mov Clark Horton, Tax Increase City Commissioner Clark Horton talks about proposed tax increase. Additional: Taxes
MP_198001_F2851_3793_ref.mov Gen. Mark Clark Reporter interviews retired Gen. Mark Clark who is in Jackson for Radio Free Europe.
MP_198001_F2851_3794_ref.mov Meridian Synagogue Bombing *Meridian, Miss. Bomb damage of Temple Beth Israel Synagogue. Gov. John Bell Williams is present. Additional: Bombings
MP_198001_F2851_3795_ref.mov Charles Henley, Ben Owen State Sen. Charles Henley and State Rep. Ben Owen discuss the issue of annual sessions for the Miss. legislature.
MP_198001_F2851_3796_ref.mov College Park Swimming Pool *Melvin Jennings, Director of Young Men's Christian Assoc. (YMCA), is interviewed by reporter Cliff Bingham concerning opening of College Park Swimming Pool and rumors of boycott. Additional: Swimming Pools
MP_198001_F2851_3797_ref.mov Miss. Republican Convention Scenes from Miss. Republican Party Convention.
MP_198001_F2851_3798_ref.mov Horace Lester, Reservoir Roads Hinds County Supervisor Horace Lester talks about construction program for roads leading to the Barnett Reservoir. Additional: Highway Construction
MP_198001_F2851_3799_ref.mov H.L. '"Pete'" McGee Hinds County Supervisor H.L 'Pete' McGee talks about construction program for roads leading to the Barnett Reservoir. Additional: Highway Construction
MP_198001_F2851_3800_ref.mov Rankin County Home Bombing *Rankin County. Silent footage of home after bombing. Occupants of the house are interviewed.(sound) Additional: Bombings
MP_198001_F2851_3801_ref.mov Sullivan on Rankin Co. Bombing *Lt. Gov. Charles L. Sullivan reads statement concerning bombing of a home in Rankin County. Additional: Bombings
MP_198001_F2870_3802_ref.mov Natchez Trace Reopened Natchez Trace Parkway is reopened north of Jackson.
MP_198001_F2870_3803_ref.mov Charles Evers *Charles Evers, Field Secretary of Miss. NAACP, talks about the assassination of Robert F. Kennedy and possible presidential candidates for the Democratic Party. Additional: Presidential Election