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.
Filename Event Descr Date
MP_198901_061_08_ref.mov C. D. Gales C. D. Gales, of the Forrest County Chamber of Commerce gives a press conference ND
MP_198901_061_14_ref.mov Rescue 7 Certification Harvel Smith discusses Rescue 7 certification
MP_198901_062_02_ref.mov New Year"'s Resolutions People on the street in Hattiesburg and Laurel give new year"'s resolutions 1/1/72
MP_198901_062_04_ref.mov Aaron Henry Civil rights leader, Aaron Henry, discusses attempts to reunify the Mississippi Democratic Party 1/3/72
MP_198901_062_03_ref.mov Aaron Henry Civil rights leader, Aaron Henry, discusses the possibility of a black presidential candidate at a meeting. (See item 4) 1/3/72
MP_198901_062_01_ref.mov State Legislature Report on day"'s activities of the state Senate and House with local senators and representatives shown. Swearing-in shown. 1/4/72
MP_198901_062_05_ref.mov Heber Ladner Heber Ladner, Mississippi Secretary of State, is shown in footage from the House of Representatives and Senate 1/4/72
MP_198901_062_06_ref.mov Jones County Break-in Report of a break-in at a Jones County home in which guns were stolen. Sheriff accused of not helping. 1/4/72
MP_198901_062_07_ref.mov Forrest County Supervisors Footage of a Forrest County Supervisors"' meeting 1/4/72
MP_198901_062_08_ref.mov Dr. D. C. Williams University of Southern Mississippi professor, Dr. D. C. Williams, is interviewed about President Nixon"'s economic policies. (See item 10) 1/5/72
MP_198901_062_11_ref.mov Laurel Bonds & Taxes Laurel Mayor, William Patrick, is interviewed in his office about the Laurel bonds and taxes (See item 9) 1/5/72
MP_198901_062_10_ref.mov Dr. D. C. Williams University of Southern Mississippi professor, Dr. D. C. Williams, is interviewed about President Nixon"'s economic policies. (See item 8) 1/5/72
MP_198901_062_09_ref.mov Laurel Urban Bonds Laurel Mayor, William Patrick, is interviewed in his office about the Laurel urban renewal bonds sale 1/5/72
MP_198901_063_07_ref.mov American Medical Association Dinner American Medical Association President discusses problems faced by doctors at a dinner 3/10/72
MP_198901_063_03_ref.mov Truck-Train Wreck Footage of a dump truck hit by a log train in Beaumont 3/16/72
MP_198901_063_02_ref.mov Waynesboro Chamber of Commerce Waynesboro Chamber of Commerce interviewed about economic activities in Waynesboro 3/16/72
MP_198901_063_01_ref.mov Disney Characters in Hospital Footage of people dressed up as Disney characters in the children"'s ward of a hospital also visiting WDAM reporter Larry Emsweller in hospital 3/16/72
MP_198901_063_09_ref.mov Watkins High School Tornado Machine Footage of a glass cabinet which contains a machine for creating small funnel clouds at Watkins High School in Laurel 3/17/72
MP_198901_063_11_ref.mov Ellisville State School Footage of flag raising and school buildings at Ellisville State School 3/17/72
MP_198901_063_04_ref.mov Watkins High School Footage of wall paintings in the gym at Watkins High School in Laurel 3/17/72
MP_198901_063_05_ref.mov Wiggins Plane Crash Aerial and on ground footage of a Cessna 172 or 182 plane crash at Wiggins 3/17/72
MP_198901_063_06_ref.mov Collins First Federal Footage of the ribbon cutting at First Federal in Collins 3/17/72
MP_198901_063_08_ref.mov St. Patrick"'s Day Footage of Laurel Mayor, William Patrick, dressed in a green hat a nd suit on St. Patrick"'s Day. Also street markings in green. 3/17/72
MP_198901_063_12_ref.mov Hail Footage of hail on the ground and bouncing off of cars 3/18/72
MP_198901_063_10_ref.mov Oil Development [ ] Knowles discusses the need for development of U. S. oil resources 3/18/72
MP_198901_063_13_ref.mov Pat Harrison Waterway Footage of the Pat Harrison Waterway board meeting 3/20/72
MP_198901_063_14_ref.mov Heber Ladner Fifth congressional district candidate, Heber Ladner, gives a campaign speech 3/20/72
MP_198901_064_03_ref.mov Petal Incorporation Petal Mayor, Ulmer Byrd is interviewed about Petal incorporation (See item 4) 3/14/72
MP_198901_064_02_ref.mov Brucellosis in cattle State veterinarian discusses increase in the number of beef cattle raised in Mississippi and the eradication of brucellosis in a speech to the Laurel... 3/14/72
MP_198901_064_04_ref.mov Petal Incorporation Petal Mayor, Ulmer Byrd is interviewed about Petal incorporation (See item 3) 3/14/72