WLBT Newsfilm Collection

Filename Event Description
MP_198001_D52_0187_ref.mov Miss Hospitality Contest Scenes from Miss Hospitality Contest. Gov. Paul B. Johnson is shown.
MP_198001_D53_0188_ref.mov Sen. James O. Eastland Campaign Forrest, Miss. James O. Eastland opening campaign for Senator. Podium sign 'We Depend on Jim in Washington' Eastland speaks to crowd about Vietnam, national debt and conservatism. Gov. Paul B. Johnson, Lt. Gov. Carroll Gartin, Sen. John C. Stennis and Ross Barnett are shown. Marching Band performs. Four women sing and play guitars. Additional: Election Campaigns.
MP_198001_D54_0189_ref.mov Whitney Young *Jackson Urban League. Whitney Young discusses the purpose of the Urban League.
MP_198001_D55_0190_ref.mov Sen. Barry Goldwater Republican Party Political Rally at the Coliseum. Arizona Sen. Barry Goldwater addresses crowd concerning the two party system, the crime rate in America and the administration of Pres. Lyndon B. Johnson.
MP_198001_D56_0191_ref.mov Barry M. Goldwater News Conference Arizona Sen. Barry Goldwater news conference. Discusses Pres. Lyndon B. Johnson and his administration, Vietnam War and the Republican Party. He calls for a strong two party system.
MP_198001_D57_0192_ref.mov Rep. Prentiss Walker Jackson Exchange Club. Rep. Prentiss Walker talks about Medicare, Social Security, aide to foreign countries and Vietnam War.
MP_198001_D58_0193_ref.mov Gov. Paul B. Johnson News Conf. *Gov. Paul B. Johnson News Conference. Discusses special session of the Miss. legislature regarding reapportionment of the seats in the House and Senate.
MP_198001_D59_0194_ref.mov Gov. Paul B. Johnson *Gov. Paul B. Johnson addresses Miss. Legislature concerning Special Session. Discusses reapportionment of the seats of the House and Senate in order to meet requirements that courts have laid down to give all citizens equal representation.
MP_198001_D60_0195_ref.mov Mayor Allen C. Thompson Mayor Allen C. Thompson discusses the salaries and working hours of city firemen. Additional: Jackson Fire Dept.
MP_198001_D61_0196_ref.mov Gov. Paul B. Johnson Gov. Paul B. Johnson addresses Miss. Legislature concerning legalized liquor in the state. Legislators discuss subject.
MP_198001_D62_0197_ref.mov Dr. Norman Vincent Peale Dr. Norman Vincent Peale speaks to Jackson Kiwanis Club.
MP_198001_D63_0198_ref.mov Arch Roberts *Arch Roberts addresses Miss. Legislature concerning the United Nations and the Civil Rights Act.
MP_198001_D64_0199_ref.mov Sen. John C. Stennis Sen. John C. Stennis addresses Chamber of Commerce concerning Vietnam War.
MP_198001_D65_0200_ref.mov Legalized Liquor in Miss. Gov. Paul B. Johnson speaks to group at Heidelberg Hotel concerning legalized liquor in Miss.
MP_198001_D66_0201_ref.mov Evers/Henry March *Charles Evers and Aaron Henry address marchers in front of State Capitol Bldg. after march. They have just been told that Gov. Paul B. Johnson cannot meet with them. Scenes of march. Black policeman as well as other police are present. Small group, possibly Sovereignty Commission , watch marchers from sidewalk. Marchers carry banner 'Hinds County Welfare Rights' Police on motorcycles ride along marchers. White man carries sign 'Stop Poverty Go to Work' He is arrested by police. Marchers proceed to Capitol. Marchers include children through senior citizens. Additional: Demonstrations.
MP_198001_D67_0202_ref.mov Ratliff Airplane Crash Ratliff Airplane Crash. Damaged airplane and surrounding area shown. Scene changes to hospital where one victim describes the crash. Airplane Crashes
MP_198001_D68_0203_ref.mov William F. Winter *State Treasurer William F. Winter announces his candidacy for Governor. Additional: Election Campaigns
MP_198001_D69_0204_ref.mov David Brinkley *David Brinkley speaks at Annual Meeting of Greenville Chamber of Commerce. He talks about Pres. Lyndon B. Johnson, the new Congress, Vietnam and the Civil Rights Movement.
MP_198001_D70_0205_ref.mov Sen. John C. Stennis Sen. John C. Stennis at economic symposium. Scene changes to News Conference where Stennis talks about Vietnam.
MP_198001_D71_0206_ref.mov Catholics Observe Anniversaries Procession of clergy on West Street and entering St. Peter's Cathedral. Mass (in color) to commemorate three events - 150th anniversary of Miss. Statehood, 130th anniversary of establishment of diocese in Miss. and 10th anniversary of Bishop Joseph B. Brunini's consecration. Scene changes to Banquet. Gov. Paul B. Johnson and Mayor Allen C. Thompson shown. Bishop Richard O. Gerow is shown. Additional: Catholic Church, Clergy.
MP_198001_D72_0207_ref.mov Pearl-Pascagoula Interchange Mayor Allen C. Thompson makes statement concerning bond money for Pearl-Pascagoula Interchange. Additional: Highway Construction
MP_198001_D73_0208_ref.mov Rep. John Bell Williams *People gathered outside Raymond Courthouse. Rep. John Bell Williams speaks from podium. He announces his candidacy for Governor. Banner 'There's Only One John Bell' Additional: Election Campaigns
MP_198001_D73_0209_ref.mov John Bell Williams *John Bell Williams announces his candidacy for Governor. Additional: Election Campaigns
MP_198001_D74_0210_ref.mov Jacob L. Reddix Retires *Retirement of Jackson State College President Jacob L. Reddix. Various speakers talk about Reddix and his contributions. Reddix speech. Additional: College Presidents
MP_198001_D75_0211_ref.mov Wharlest Jackson Death *Street scenes of neighborhood where Wharlest Jackson, treasurer of Natchez chapter of NAACP, was killed when bomb exploded in his truck. Damaged truck is shown. Reporter interviews woman who heard bomb explode. Scene changes to church where Charles Evers talks to group concerning the killing. Additional: Murders, Bombings.
MP_198001_D75_0212_ref.mov Ken Dean News Conference *News Conference with Ken Dean, Dir. of Miss. Council on Human Relations. Dean talks about having bi-racial commission for the state and for Jackson. Comments on riots at Jackson State College. Reference is made to funeral of Benjamin Brown.
MP_198001_D76_0213_ref.mov Wharlest Jackson Killing *Gov. Paul B. Johnson news conference concerning killing of Wharlest Jackson. Jackson was killed when bomb exploded in his truck in Natchez. Jackson was treasurer of the Natchez chapter of the NAACP. Additional: Bombings, Murders
MP_198001_D77_0214_ref.mov Wharlest Jackson Funeral *Natchez. Wharlest Jackson Funeral. People gather outside church before funeral service. Charles Evers and Roy Wilkins speak at funeral service. Church is filled with friends and relatives. Casket is carried out of church.
MP_198001_D78_0215_ref.mov Stennis, Morse Debate Sen. John C. Stennis and Sen. Wayne Morse participate in debate at governmental affairs seminar sponsored by the Jaycees at the Heidelberg Hotel. Vietnam is discussed.
MP_198001_D79_0216_ref.mov Natchez Pilgrimage Natchez Pilgrimage. Ante-bellum homes, antiques. Scene changes to Pageant. Maypole Dance and Ballet shown.