WLBT Newsfilm Collection

Filename Event Description
MP_198001_F3014_3943_ref.mov Highway Dept. Personnel Changes News conference with Highway Commission Chairman Herschel Jumper. Jumper announces personnel changes in the Miss. Highway Dept.
MP_198001_F3014_3944_ref.mov Sen. Hayden Campbell State Sen. Hayden Campbell talks about the state's highways.
MP_198001_F3014_3945_ref.mov Presidential Inauguration Washington, D.C. Gov. John Bell Williams is at the Capitol for inauguration of President Richard M. Nixon. (News script on this is dated January 27,1969)
MP_198001_F3014_3946_ref.mov Neal Cirlot Neal Cirlot announces his candidacy for City Commissioner. Additional: Election Campaigns
MP_198001_F3014_3947_ref.mov Atty. Gen. Joe Patterson, Tuition *Atty. Gen. Joe Patterson comments on federal ruling that the state's program of financial aid to private school pupils is unconstitutional. Additional: Private Schools
MP_198001_F3014_3948_ref.mov Reuben Anderson, Tuition Ruling *Attorney Reuben Anderson comments on federal ruling that the state's program of financial aid to private school pupils is unconstitutional. Additional: Private Schools
MP_198001_F3014_3949_ref.mov Dr. John Peoples Reporter interviews Dr. John Peoples, President of Jackson State College, concerning Plans for Progress Program. Program provides contacts between predominantly black colleges and representatives from industry. Some footage of meeting with representatives. Additional: Colleges and Universities
MP_198001_F3014_3950_ref.mov Williams, Highway Program Gov. John Bell Williams addresses group of legislators concerning highway construction program. Additional: Highways
MP_198001_F3014_3951_ref.mov Williams, News Conference News conference with Gov. John Bell Williams. Discusses possibility of a special session of Miss. legislature.
MP_198001_F3014_3952_ref.mov Williams, News Conference News conference with Gov. John Bell Williams. Discusses highway construction program. Additional: Highways
MP_198001_F3014_3953_ref.mov Sen. Jean Muirhead News conference with State Sen. Jean Muirhead. Muirhead announces her decision to support the Republican Party.
MP_198001_F3029_3954_ref.mov Ben Lampton Ben Lampton, of First National Bank, is guest speaker at Kiwanis Club. Talks about banking industry.
MP_198001_F3029_3955_ref.mov City Council, Arts Ctr. City Council meeting concerning the financing of Miss. Arts Ctr. Mayor Allen C. Thompson and Commissioner Clark Horton comment.
MP_198001_F3029_3956_ref.mov Herman Glazier Herman Glazier, Executive Assistant to Gov. John Bell Williams, reads statement concerning special session of Miss. legislature.
MP_198001_F3029_3957_ref.mov City Council/Corbin Kees Reporter Cliff Bingham on City Council meeting. Scene changes to home of Corbin Kees in Northeast Jackson after fire. (May 7, 1969) Arson is suspected. Additional: Fires
MP_198001_F3029_3958_ref.mov R. Montgomery/Cattle Car News conference with Actor Robert Montgomery. Talks about educational television. Scene changes to reporter Jack Hill describing cattle car for purpose of transporting animals to the Dixie National Livestock Show. (This footage is from February 13, 1969)
MP_198001_F3029_3959_ref.mov Dr. J.H. White *Silent footage of campus of Miss. Valley State College. Dr. J.H. White, President of the College, is interviewed concerning student unrest. Additional: Colleges and Universities
MP_198001_F3029_3960_ref.mov Congressman Charles Griffin Reporter Cliff Bingham interviews Congressman Charles Griffin.
MP_198001_F3029_3961_ref.mov Dixie National Livestock Show H.H. Annison, Director of Miss. Fair Commission, is interviewed concerning Dixie National Livestock Show.
MP_198001_F3029_3962_ref.mov Delta Resource Development Ctr. Greenville, Miss. Delta Resource Development Ctr. which is operated by the Graflex-Singer Co.
MP_198001_F3029_3963_ref.mov Thompson, News Conference News conference with Mayor Allen C. Thompson. Thompson is asked about his re-election plans.
MP_198001_F3029_3964_ref.mov Thompson, Tour of Slum Area *Reporter interviews Mayor Allen C. Thompson during his tour of slums in the city. Additional: Poverty, Housing
MP_198001_F3029_3965_ref.mov Fred Nolan, Mrs. Emanuel Crystal *Fred Nolan, Executive Director of Jackson Urban League and Mrs. Emanuel Crystal, of Jackson League of Women Voters, comment on Mayor Allen C. Thompson's tour of slums in the city. Additional: Housing, Poverty
MP_198001_F3029_3966_ref.mov City Council, Slum Cleanup City Council meeting with Mayor Allen C. Thompson and Commissioners Derwood Boyles and Clark Horton. A slum cleanup dept. is discussed. Additional: Poverty, Housing
MP_198001_F3042_3967_ref.mov City Council Meeting City Council meeting. Mayor Allen C. Thompson and City Commissioners Derwood Boyles and Clark Horton.
MP_198001_F3042_3968_ref.mov City Council, Water Fluoridation City Council meeting concerning fluoridation of the city's water supply.
MP_198001_F3042_3969_ref.mov Alfred Baker Lewis *Reporter Jack Hill interviews Alfred Baker Lewis, National Treasurer of NAACP, concerning segregation and communication between the races. Additional: Race Relations
MP_198001_F3042_3970_ref.mov Sullivan, Masonite Corp. Laurel, Miss. Laurel Country Club. Lt. Gov. Charles L. Sullivan addresses audience concerning hospital donated by Masonite Corp. Additional: Hospitals