WDAM Newsfilm Collection and Accretion - MP 1989.01 and MP 1...
The WDAM Newsfilm Collection and Accretion consist of local television news film from television station WDAM-TV covering the Hattiesburg/Laurel area. Stories related to the Forrest, Jones, and Perry County areas were produced between approximately 1970 and 1975. They include national, state, and local politics; civil rights activities; sports; and natural and man-made disasters.
Read MoreThe WDAM Newsfilm Collection and Accretion consist of local television news film from television station WDAM-TV covering the Hattiesburg/Laurel area. Stories related to the Forrest, Jones, and Perry County areas were produced between approximately 1970 and 1975. They include national, state, and local politics; civil rights activities; sports; and natural and man-made disasters.
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MP_198901_033_10_ref.mov
Date: 5/16/72
Event: Lockheed Constellation
Descr: Lockheed Constellation used for dropping chemicals to kill fire ants in Forrest County. Pilot interviewed.
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MP_198901_033_07_ref.mov
Date: 5/17/72
Event: Radar Installation
Descr: Ribbon cutting ceremony for radar installation at the Marion County Courthouse.
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MP_198901_033_11_ref.mov
Date: 5/18/72
Event: Ralph Simmons
Descr: Footage of Jones County Republican Chairman Ralph Simmons
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MP_198901_033_12_ref.mov
Date: 5/18/72
Event: Jones County Junior College
Descr: Dr. Aubrey Lucas, President of the University of Southern Mississippi, speaks at Jones County Junior College graduation.
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MP_198901_033_13_ref.mov
Date: 5/18/72
Event: Ralph Simmons
Descr: Footage of Jones County Republican Chairman Ralph Simmons
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MP_198901_033_14_ref.mov
Date: 5/19/72
Event: Petal Incorporated Suit
Descr: Hattiesburg Commissioner A.L. (Bud) Gerrard discusses Hattiesburg withdrawal in the Petal Incorporated Suit
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MP_198901_034_06_ref.mov
Date: 1/10/90
Event: Bus Traffic
Descr: Hattiesburg City Council discusses bus traffic
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MP_198901_034_09_ref.mov
Date: 1/13/75
Event: Energy Tax
Descr: Governor William Waller discusses his opposition to the energy tax during the recession.
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MP_198901_034_10_ref.mov
Date: 1/15/75
Event: Rural Electric Association
Descr: State representative Clyde Dobson introduces a bill to put Rural Electric Association under the guidance of the Public Service Commission.
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MP_198901_034_01_ref.mov
Date: 1/8/75
Event: Bob Perry
Descr: State Representative Bob Perry discusses how to ride out the recession
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MP_198901_034_02_ref.mov
Date: 1/8/75
Event: Shoplifting
Descr: Manager of Gibson"'s store in Laurel discusses shoplifting problem.
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MP_198901_034_03_ref.mov
Date: 1/9/75
Event: Masonite Layoffs
Descr: Masonite layoffs in Laurel due to recession
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MP_198901_034_04_ref.mov
Date: 1/9/75
Event: Evelyn Gandy
Descr: State Insurance Commissioner Evelyn Gandy announces candidacy for Lieutenant Governor
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MP_198901_034_05_ref.mov
Date: ND
Event: Oil Crisis
Descr: Senator John Stennis speaks in Hattiesburg on oil crisis
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MP_198901_034_07_ref.mov
Date: ND
Event: Workshop on Aging
Descr: Interview at entrance to William Carey College about workshop on aging
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MP_198901_034_08_ref.mov
Date: ND
Event: Weight limits on interstate
Descr: Highway Commissioner Doxey Fisher discusses raising of weight limits on interstates
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MP_198901_035_02_ref.mov
Date: 4/24/72
Event: Gasoline Tax
Descr: State Senator Charles W. Pickering speaks out on Highway Program and opposes gasoline tax
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MP_198901_035_03_ref.mov
Date: 4/24/72
Event: Nightriders
Descr: Si Wilson discusses the Nightriders. Includes scenes of bullet holes in Laurel
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MP_198901_035_04_ref.mov
Date: 4/24/72
Event: Mississippi"'s Mother of the Year
Descr: Mississippi"'s Mother of the Year
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MP_198901_035_05_ref.mov
Date: 4/24/72
Event: Highway Program
Descr: Forrest County State Senator Carroll H. Ingram discusses the highway program
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MP_198901_035_06_ref.mov
Date: 4/24/72
Event: Nightriders
Descr: Jones County Supervisor Si Wilson discusses the Nightriders. Shows car with windows shot out in Laurel.
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MP_198901_035_10_ref.mov
Date: 4/25/72
Event: Nightriders
Descr: Jones County Supervisor Si Wilson discusses the Nightriders
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MP_198901_035_08_ref.mov
Date: 4/25/72
Event: Bombing of North Vietnam
Descr: Senator John Stennis speaks on the bombing of North Vietnam
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MP_198901_035_09_ref.mov
Date: 4/25/72
Event: Senator Carroll Ingram
Descr: Forrest County State Senator Carroll Ingram
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MP_198901_035_11_ref.mov
Date: 4/25/72
Event: Hattiesburg Handicapped Employment
Descr: Hattiesburg Handicapped Employment Survey says vocational rehabilitation for job placement necessary
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MP_198901_035_07_ref.mov
Date: 4/25/72
Event: Laurel Urban Renewal
Descr: Report on Laurel urban renewal
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MP_198901_035_12_ref.mov
Date: 4/26/72
Event: Petal"'s Central Avenue
Descr: Footage of Petal"'s resurfacing progress on Central Avenue
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MP_198901_035_13_ref.mov
Date: 4/26/72
Event: Dr. R. P. White
Descr: Dr. R. P. White supports Drug Bill
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MP_198901_035_14_ref.mov
Date: 4/26/72
Event: University of Southern Mississippi
Descr: Report of University of Southern Mississippi tutoring (filmed in front of the Administration Building)