WLBT Newsfilm Collection

Filename Event Description
MP_198001_D354_1355_ref.mov Garbage Cans Footage of garbage cans. This is a 'People, Places and Things Report.'
MP_198001_D355_1356_ref.mov Republic of New Africa Arrests *News conference with Bennie Thompson and State Rep. Robert Clark concerning arrests of members of Republic of New Africa. Scene changes to interview with Dr. Thomas Pettigrew concerning race relations. Imari Obadele, President of Republic of New Africa, comments on arrest of members. More footage of Pettigrew.
MP_198001_D355_1357_ref.mov Sen. Bill Burgin,Sen. Perrin Purvis State Sen. Bill Burgin talks about reducing appropriations. Sen. Perrin Purvis talks about insurance plan for schools.
MP_198001_D355_1358_ref.mov Republic of New Africa Arrests *Hinds County Sheriff Fred Thomas talks about arrests of members of Republic of New Africa. Imari Obadele, President of Republic of New Africa, comments on situation. Scene changes to legislator discussing construction of stadium at Univ. of Southern Miss. More footage of Obadele. Bennie Thompson, State Rep. Robert Clark and Fred Thomas comment on situation.
MP_198001_D355_1359_ref.mov T. Pettigrew/P. Purvis *Dr. Thomas Pettigrew is interviewed about race relations. Scene changes to interview with State Sen. Perrin Purvis concerning insurance for schools.
MP_198001_D356_1360_ref.mov Voter Registration *Voter registration at Jackson City Hall. Scene changes to Canton, Miss. Report on voter registration.
MP_198001_D356_1361_ref.mov Stuart/Stephens/Alexander Silent footage of Connie Stuart, Mrs. Richard Nixon's staff director. Scene changes to interview with State Rep. Edgar Stephens concerning Miss. Valley State College's finances. State Sen. W.B. Alexander is interviewed concerning a breath test for motorists suspected of driving while intoxicated. Additional: Liquor
MP_198001_D356_1362_ref.mov Wicker/Banquet/Stuart New York Times columnist Tom Wicker is interviewed concerning the news media and public officials. Silent footage of unidentified banquet. (possibly dealing with rehabilitation programs) Connie Stuart, Mrs. Richard Nixon's staff director, is interviewed. More footage of Wicker. Silent footage of scene of car accident involving a dog. This is a 'People, Places and Things Report.' More footage of Stuart. Additional: Traffic Accidents
MP_198001_D356_1363_ref.mov William Rogers Secretary of State William Rogers talks about U.S. relations with foreign countries. Additional: World Affairs
MP_198001_D356_1364_ref.mov Republic of New Africa/Fire/Stennis *Footage of members of Republic of New Africa. Scene changes to silent footage of fire from train derailment north of Panther Burn Community. Scene changes to Sen. John C. Stennis talking about anti-pollution and environmental legislation. More footage of Republic of New Africa. Silent footage of ceremony dedicating the land which will be used for their Capitol. Additional: Train Derailments, Pollution
MP_198001_D357_1365_ref.mov Miss. Legislature/Sen. Ben Stone Silent footage of Miss. legislature. State Sen. Ben Stone is interviewed concerning Gulf Coast Regional District Bill.
MP_198001_D357_1366_ref.mov New Complex at Millsaps College Silent footage of new academic complex of Millsaps College. Dr. Edward Collins, President of Millsaps, is interviewed concerning the complex. Additional: Colleges and Universities
MP_198001_D357_1367_ref.mov Police Report Cliff Bingham provides weekly police report. Additional: Crime
MP_198001_D357_1368_ref.mov Baseball/Football Silent footage showing statue on University of Mississippi's campus. Silent footage of Ole Miss baseball and football games. Ceremony for retiring Atletic Director of Miss. State University Robert Partle. Interview with Partley. Additional: Sports Events
MP_198001_D357_1369_ref.mov Sen. W.B. Alexander State Sen. W.B. Alexander talks about Implied Consent Bill.
MP_198001_D358_1370_ref.mov Cassibry/Burgin State Sen. Nap Cassibry is interviewed concerning a bill which makes changes in the state prison system. State Sen. Bill Burgin is interviewed concerning appropriations. Additional: Prisons
MP_198001_D358_1371_ref.mov Cairo Cliff Bingham talks about the Civil War gunboat - Cairo. This is a 'People, Places and Things Report.'
MP_198001_D358_1372_ref.mov Train Derailment Footage of train derailment near Kosciusko, Miss. Additional: Train Derailments
MP_198001_D358_1373_ref.mov Republic of New Africa News conference with lawyers for the Republic of New Africa.
MP_198001_D358_1374_ref.mov Steam Locomotive Footage of steam locomotive. Additional: Railroad Industry
MP_198001_D358_1375_ref.mov Miss. State Univ. Coach at Miss. State Univ. is interviewed. (possibly Davis)
MP_198001_D358_1376_ref.mov Barnett Reservoir Fire near shoreline of Ross Barnett Reservoir. Fire was started to reduce flamable material on ground.
MP_198001_D358_1377_ref.mov Miss. Legislature Report by Jack Hill on Miss. legislature. State Rep. Edgar Stephens is interviewed.
MP_198001_D359_1378_ref.mov Miss. Legislature Silent footage of legislature. State Rep. Edgar Stephens and State Rep. H.L. Merideth are interviewed.
MP_198001_D359_1379_ref.mov Gov. John Bell Williams Gov. John Bell Williams speaks at rally at War Memorial Building. Talks about the sentencing of Lt. William Calley. Additional: Vietnam War
MP_198001_D359_1380_ref.mov Airplane After Emergency Landing Footage of airplane which was forced to make an emergency landing on Interstate 55. Additional: Airplanes
MP_198001_D359_1381_ref.mov Dr. J.H. White Dr. J.H. White, retiring President of Miss. Valley State College, is interviewed. Additional: College Presidents
MP_198001_D359_1382_ref.mov Stephen Simonds Stephen Simonds, Commissioner of Community Services for U.S. Dept. of Health, Education and Welfare, addresses Miss. Conference on Social Welfare.