WLBT Newsfilm Collection

Filename Event Description
MP_198001_F3042_3979_ref.mov Roy Moore Roy Moore, Special Agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, talks about report on crime statistics.
MP_198001_F3055_3980_ref.mov M.B. Pierce Chief M.B. Pierce, of Jackson Police Dept., is interviewed concerning the crime rate in Jackson. Additional: Law Enforcement Officials
MP_198001_F3055_3981_ref.mov Commisssioner Derwood Boyles News conference with City Commissioner Derwood Boyles where he announces his candidacy for Mayor. Additional: Election Campaigns
MP_198001_F3055_3982_ref.mov Commissioner Derwood Boyles News conference with City Commissioner Derwood Boyles where he announces his candidacy for Mayor. Additional: Election Campaigns
MP_198001_F3055_3983_ref.mov Brookhaven Fire Brookhaven, Miss. Scene after fire destroyed stores. Additional: Fires
MP_198001_F3055_3984_ref.mov Chamber of Commerce Meeting with Tom Hederman, Chairman of Jackson Chamber of Commerce's Industrial Distribution Division, C.B. Ryan, President of Jackson Chamber of Commerce and Dr. Kenneth Wagner, Director of Miss. Research and Development Ctr. Meeting concerns Jackson Industrial Study conducted by the Research and Development Ctr. for the Chamber of Commerce. Additional: Industry
MP_198001_F3055_3985_ref.mov Dr. Earle Reynolds Dr. Earle Reynolds is interviewed concerning the bombing in Vietnam. Additional: Vietnam War
MP_198001_F3055_3986_ref.mov Dr. Earle Reynolds Dr. Earle Reynolds talks about communication between the United States and China. Additional: World Affairs
MP_198001_F3055_3987_ref.mov Sen. William Corr State Sen. William Corr announces that he is joining the Republican Party.
MP_198001_F3055_3988_ref.mov George Fischer George Fischer, President of National Education Assoc., is interviewed during his visit to Jackson for convention of Miss. Education Assoc. Additional: Teachers
MP_198001_F3055_3989_ref.mov George Fischer George Fischer, President of National Education Assoc., is interviewed during his visit to Jackson for convention of Miss. Education Assoc. Additional: Teachers
MP_198001_F3055_3990_ref.mov Pearl River Valley/Slum Tour Presentation of results from 6 month study by Auburn University on the development of Pearl River and adjacent lands in Hinds and Rankin Counties. Study was conducted for the Pearl River Valley Development Assoc. Scene changes to tour of slum areas in the city by John Holland, Chairman of Citizens Advisory Committee, Homer Jones, and Dr. Jacob Reddix. (March 13, 1969) Additional: Poverty, Housing
MP_198001_F3055_3991_ref.mov W.P. '"Pat'" McMullan, Jr. W.P. 'Pat' McMullan, Jr. is interviewed concerning Pearl River Valley Development Assoc.
MP_198001_F3055_3992_ref.mov Williams, Law Enforcement Agency News conference with Gov. John Bell Williams. Announces establishment of new state agency, Division of Law Enforcement Assistance. Additional: Crime, Law Enforcement Officials
MP_198001_F3069_3993_ref.mov City Cnsl., Keep Jackson Beautiful Reporter Cliff Bingham on City Council meeting. Some footage of meeting. Ed Gamble, President of Keep Jackson Beautiful Program, addresses council concerning Mayor Allen C. Thompson's community improvement program. Additional: Housing
MP_198001_F3069_3994_ref.mov David Bowen Interview with David Bowen, Coordinator of Federal-State Programs, concerning medicaid.
MP_198001_F3069_3995_ref.mov Donald Irvin Donald Irvin, Director of City Planning Board, talks about Pearl River development.
MP_198001_F3069_3996_ref.mov Dr. Richard Barksdale Dr. Richard Barksdale, of Atlanta Univ., talks about student unrest on college campuses. Additional: Colleges and Universities
MP_198001_F3069_3997_ref.mov R.G. Barnes R.G. Barnes announces his candidacy for city commissioner. Additional: Election Campaigns
MP_198001_F3069_3998_ref.mov Cooley/Lipscomb,Tabscott Dr. Denton Cooley, of Baylor Univ., is interviewed while attending a seminar at Univ. Medical Ctr. Cooley talks about heart transplants. Scene changes to City Council meeting. (March 25, 1969) Ed Lipscomb and Rev. Bob Tabscott address council concerning summer employment for students. Additional: Medicine, Employment Opportunities
MP_198001_F3069_3999_ref.mov Eddie Khayat Jackson County Supervisor Eddie Khayat addresses meeting in Jackson for members of boards of supervisors.
MP_198001_F3069_4000_ref.mov Dan Smith *Dan Smith, President of Miss. Teachers Assoc., is interviewed. Discusses school desegregation. Additional: Education, School Integration
MP_198001_F3069_4001_ref.mov C.J. Duckworth C.J. Duckworth, Executive Secretary of Miss. Teachers Assoc., is interviewed at meeting of the Assoc.
MP_198001_F3069_4002_ref.mov Miss. Teachers Assoc. Meeting Meeting of Miss. Teachers Assoc.
MP_198001_F3069_4003_ref.mov Williams, Eisenhower Gov. John Bell Williams reads statement concerning the death of former President Dwight D. Eisenhower.
MP_198001_F3069_4004_ref.mov Tom Moore Tom Moore, of ABC Television, is interviewed concerning television programming. Moore is in Jackson as guest speaker at the First Federal Foundation Awards dinner.
MP_198001_F3069_4005_ref.mov Bingham, April Fool Reporter Cliff Bingham announces his candidacy for Mayor. Announcement is an April Fool's Day joke.
MP_198001_F3069_4006_ref.mov Buddy Medlin Buddy Medlin, Director of Miss. State Parks, talks about promoting the state parks.
MP_198001_F3069_4007_ref.mov Lamar Kemp Lamar Kemp announces his candidacy for City Commissioner. Additional: Election Campaigns
MP_198001_F3069_4008_ref.mov W. Sillers Office Building Ground-breaking ceremony for Walter Sillers Office Building. Gov. John Bell Williams and Mrs. Walter Sillers participate in ceremony. Members of Miss. legislature are present.